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Table of contents
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Important
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5
7
7
Accessories and connections
34
34
1.1 Safety information
1.2 Reducing power consumption
7.1 Connecting your audio equipment
7.2 Connecting your
standard-definition TV
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35
37
40
42
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43
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Your HD recorder
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2.1 What’s in the box?
2.2 What you also need (not supplied)?
2.3 Overview
2.4 How to read this manual?
2.5 How to use the menus?
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9
Guarantee and service
Technical data
10 10 Frequently asked questions
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Getting started
10 11 Glossary
3.1 Preparing your remote control
3.2 Connecting your HDTV
3.3 Installing your HD recorder
3.4 What if no channels are found?
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11 12 Index
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13 Contact information
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Using your HD recorder
14 Trademarks and partner logos
4.1 Standby/wake up
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4.2 Changing channels
4.3 Adjusting volume
4.4 Using the channel banner
4.5 Using channel lists
4.6 Using the TV guide
4.7 Using the Tools menu
4.8 Pausing live TV
4.9 Recording programmes
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Using more of your
HD recorder
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27
5.1 HD recorder
5.2 Remote control
5.3 Front-panel display messages
5.4 Using the Main menu
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Maintenance
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33
6.1 Cleaning
6.2 Replacing
6.3 Disposing
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Important
Thank you for purchasing a Philips product.Take time to read this user manual before using your
HD recorder. It provides important information on the installation, operation and safety of your HD
recorder. Keep this manual next to your HD recorder for future reference.
Disposal of your old product
Your product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials
and components, which can be recycled and reused.
When this “crossed-out wheeled bin” symbol is attached to a product
or its packaging, it means that the product is covered by the European
Directive 2002/96/EC.
Please inform yourself about the local separate collection process for
electrical and electronic products.
Please act according to your local rules and do not dispose of your old
products with your normal household waste.The correct disposal of
your old product will help prevent potential negative consequences for
the environment and human health.
The “Material recyclability” symbol affixed on the package cardboard and
user manual means that these parts are recyclable.
So do not dispose of them with your normal household waste.
The “Material recyclability” symbol affixed on plastic packaging parts
means that these parts are recyclable.
So do not dispose of them with your normal household waste.
The “Green Dot” symbol affixed on the cardboard means that
the manufacturer of the product has financially contributed to the
“Avoidance and Recovery of Packaging Waste” organization.
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1.1
Safety information
Your HD recorder is powered using a 12V power supply unit.Your HD recorder has been
manufactured to meet the appropriate safety standards, but you must follow the below instructions
to operate it safely. Keep these instructions for future reference.
Danger
• Your HD recorder does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Do not attempt to open it.All
maintenance work must be carried out by qualified service centres.
• The supplied mains plug is a non-rewireable type. If you need to replace the fuse, you must use an
ASTA- or BSI-approved BS 1362 fuse, rated at 3 A and marked as shown below.
or
The plug has its fuse beneath a fuse cover on its face. Use a screwdriver to lever off the fuse
cover, replace the fuse with a new one and refit its cover. Never use a plug if its fuse cover is
missing.
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The fuse is inside the rewireable plug. Use a screwdriver to remove the plug’s back cover. Never
put the plug into the mains socket when its cover is removed. Lever out the fuse and replace it with a
new one. Replace the plug’s back cover.
FUSE of correct value
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N
L
If the supplied mains plug is not suitable for your mains socket-outlet, DO NOT plug
it in. Remove its fuse and then cut the plug off the lead. Destroy the severed plug
immediately to avoid the shock hazard which would exist if this were to be plugged
into a mains socket. Fit an appropriate mains plug on the lead. If this plug contains
a fuse, it should be as described above. If you are using a non-fused plug, an external
fuse must not exceed 5 A.
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Warnings
• Before connecting the 12V power supply unit to the mains, check that the mains supply voltage
corresponds to the voltage printed on it. If the mains voltage is different, consult your local dealer.
• The 12V power supply unit has been designed for indoor use only.
• Use only the original 12V power supply unit.
• Unplug the 12V power supply unit from the wall socket before lightning storms.
• Ensure that the 12V power supply unit is easily accessible in case you need to shut down your HD
recorder in an emergency.
• To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose your HD recorder to rain or moisture.
• Place your HD recorder on a firm surface, and do not cover the ventilation openings with items
such as newspapers, table clothes, curtains, etc.
• Do not install your HD recorder near heat sources such as radiators, stoves or other equipment
that produce heat. Protect it from direct sunlight.
• In order to ensure a free flow of air around your HD recorder, allow at least 5 cm of space above
and around it.This prevents overheating of your HD recorder.
• Do not place any combustible objects such as candles, etc., on your HD recorder.
• Never stand objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on top of your HD recorder. Do not place
anything on your HD recorder that might drip or spill into it. If this happens, disconnect the
12V power supply unit from the wall socket and have your HD recorder checked at any
authorized service centre.
• While the hard disk is running, do not move the product or turn off the power suddenly.The
company shall not be liable for any corruption of data on the hard disk caused by the carelessness
of or misuse by users.
• The batteries installed in the remote control should not be exposed to excessive heat such as
sunshine, fire or the like.
Please also pay attention to all the warnings and cautions listed throughout this manual.
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1.2
Reducing power consumption
Your HD recorder is designed to reduce its impact on the environment and complies with the
European Directive 2009/125/EC.This is part of Philips’ ongoing commitment to lead the way in
environmental responsibility.
It has a standby mode of operation that needs very little power. See the table below and please note
that:
• When your HD recorder is in the standby mode, you save energy (and therefore money) and
reduce carbon dioxide emissions that damage the environment.
• You use the standby button on your HD recorder or remote control to switch between on and
standby modes. In addition, if your HD recorder is on, but you do not press any button on it or
your remote control for 3 hours (configurable - see ‘Automatic eco mode’ on page 30), your HD
recorder will automatically get into the standby mode.
• If you are not going to use your HD recorder for several days, you can cut its energy consumption
to zero by unplugging it from the mains wall socket.
• In the off and standby modes, your HD recorder cannot receive updates from the network.
However, at recorder wake-up, you will be prompted by a message if an update notification has
been received.
Mode
Front-panel standby
Typical power
Typical annual
indicator and display consumption (W)
energy use (kWh)
Power
Not lit up
0
0
adaptor
unplugged
Standby
Standby indicator is
red
0.31W
11.5W
13.6W
22.5 *
Active
Standby
Standby indicator is
orange
On
A channel number is
shown on the display
* Based on your HD recorder being On for 4 hours daily and being in standby for 20 hours.
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Your HD recorder
Congratulations on your purchase and welcome
to Philips!
To fully benefit from the support that Philips
offers, register your product at
Want to record a programme so that you can
watch it later? Just press the record button.
Once you begin to record, you are free to watch
other recorded programmes.You can even watch
the programme that you are recording from the
start without disrupting the recording, or record
two channels at the same time.
Need to schedule a recording in advance?
Simply access the TV Guide, which lists the TV
programme schedule for the next seven days.
And you can do much more than just record on
this recorder.
With your HD recorder,you will never need
to schedule your life around your favouriteTV
programmes.Thanks to the built in hard-disk
drive (HDD) that records programmes as you
watch them, you can pause live TV, or repeat a
scene you missed.
2.1
What’s in the box?
RF cable
HDMI cable
HD recorder
Mains lead
TEXT
RADIO
EXIT
MENU
GUIDE
OPTIONS
INFO
BACK
LIB
HDD
Quick start
guide
12V power
supply unit
User manual
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Remote control
and 2 x AAA
batteries
Freeview flyer
Retune flyer
Caution
Plastic bags can be dangerous.
To avoid suffocation, keep the bag away from babies and children.
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2.2
What you also need (not supplied)?
SCART cable
(required only if you have a
standard-definition TV)
TV
2.3
Overview
Front Panel
Front panel
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2
3
4
5
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7
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9
Standby indicator
1
4
6
7
Standby button
Programme +/- buttons
Resolution button
V-Out button
Display
HD indicator
10
Record indicator
USB 2.0 connector
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2 3
5
8
10 Top lighting
Rear panel
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5
6
7
8
Rear Panel
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Antenna IN*
Antenna output to TV/VCR (antenna signal)*
Optical S/PDIF audio out (digital)*
USB 2.0 connector*
2
3
4
9
10
RJ45 Ethernet connector*
AUX SCART connector*
DIGITAL audio out (digital)*
L/R audio out (analogue)*
HDMI™ connector*
Remote control
1
TEXT
RADIO
EXIT
10 12V power connector*
2
3
MENU
GUIDE
OPTIONS
*
Safe extra low voltage
INFO
BACK
Remote control
4
5
LIB
HDD
1
2
Standby
Text, Picture format, Radio, Exit,TV guide,
Menu, Options
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4
5
6
Up/Down, Left/Right, OK, Info, Back
Recorder functions
Volume control, Mute, Programme +/-
Alphanumeric keypad,Audio description,
Subtitles
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2.4
How to read this manual?
Danger
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Describes situations of injury or loss of life.
3.1
Preparing your remote control
Warning
Describes actions that may cause damage to
the product.
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Caution
Describes actions that are required to avoid
dangerous or illegal situations.
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Note
Additional information.
Remove the battery cover by gently pressing
down in the small circle on the cover and
sliding it downwards.
Insert the two AAA batteries as shown. Be
sure to match the + and - marks on the
batteries to their respective marks inside the
battery compartment.
Tip
Information that is useful to know but
not essential to the task. For example,
information about alternative use.
2.5
How to use the menus?
Replace the battery cover.
Press MENU, GUIDE, OPTIONS or
INFO on your remote control to display
the Main menu, TV guide,Tools menu or
channel banner respectively.
Note
For better reception, point your remote control
directly at the front panel of your HD recorder
while pressing any button.
Use
/
/
/
to navigate through the
menus and change any setting.
Press or OK to confirm your choice.
Press EXIT to remove the menu.
Caution
Do not leave batteries in your remote control for
long periods of time without use. Replace both
batteries at the same time. Do not dispose of
used batteries with your domestic waste. Used
batteries should be recycled at the end of their
useful life. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire.
For more information, see pages 14 to 33.
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3.2
Connecting your HDTV
Danger
3.3
Installing your HD recorder
Before you start installation, make sure you have
made all the required connections.
Insert the two-way connector on the
supplied mains lead into the 12V power
supply unit. Connect the 12V power supply
unit to the 12V power connector on the
rear panel of your HD recorder.
Risk of electric shock!
Before making any connections, ensure that your
equipment is disconnected from the mains.
Connect the mains plug to the mains wall
socket.
1
HD recorder
Aerial wall
socket
Your HD recorder displays a welcome
message after a few seconds.
TV
2
HDMI
Mains wall
socket
Connect the aerial cable (not supplied) from
the aerial wall socket to the Antenna IN
connector on the rear panel of your HD
recorder.
Use the supplied HDMI cable to connect the
HDMI connector on the rear panel of your
HD recorder to the HDMI input connector
of yourTV. For the next step, note the
chosen HDMI input of yourTV (e.g.‘HDMI
1’).
Press the green button to start the
installation.
The Antenna powering menu appears.
Connect your TV to the mains and select the
correct A/V source on your TV.This should
correspond to the HDMI input connector
to which your HD recorder is connected. If
necessary, refer to your TV’s user manual for
instructions.
Let the Antenna powering setting be Off
unless you use an indoor antenna that can
be powered by the coaxial cable connected
to the Antenna IN socket of your HD
recorder (see note).
Notes
• Optionally, you can also use the supplied
RF cable to connect the RF output
connector (labelled ToTV/VCR) of your
HD recorder to the RF input connector of
your TV.
Note
• To connect your HD recorder to your
standard-definition TV, see page 34.
Your HD recorder can only deliver 50 mA
current under 5V, so refer to your indoor
antenna’s user manual to check if its power
requirement fits the capability of your HD
recorder.
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Press the green button to confirm.
Use
/
to highlight the network that you
The TV shape menu appears.
want to install and press the green button.
A progress screen displays to confirm that
the search is taking place.
When the search is complete, a screen displays
the number ofTV and radio channels that your
HD recorder has found.Your HD recorder
automatically saves these channels. Press the
green button to go to the next step.
Note
Let the TV shape setting be 16:9 if you use
an HDMI connection to your TV. Press the
green button to confirm and start scanning
for the available channels.
In case your HD recorder does not find any
channels, see the ‘What if no channels are
found?’ section on page 13.
Note
Note
If you are in an area that receives signals
from more than one network and possibly
variant of the same channel (e.g. BBC1,
BBC1 Scotland), then your HD recorder
will prompt you to select the network and
channel variant that you want in the AllTV
and All Radio lists.
Digital terrestrial broadcasting is progressing
throughout the UK. Please note that the
reception of digital signals may need to be
verified as it can be adversely affected by
physical elements, such as mountainous
areas, high buildings, etc.When analogue
broadcasting in your region is switched off,
there should be a quality improvement in
digital broadcasting.As digital switch over
happens, the number of digital channels
available in each region may also increase.
Please visit this website to find out when the
digital switch over is scheduled for your area:
On the Code entry menu, use
/
or the
number buttons to enter your area’s postal
code, and then press OK to highlight PIN
code.
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3.4
What if no channels are found?
In case your HD recorder does not find any
channels, check your connections (see pages
11 and 34) and press the red button to start
the first installation setup again.
Note
Entering your postal code is mandatory.
You will not be able to complete the first
installation setup without entering your
postal code.
If your HD recorder is still not able to find
any channels, press the yellow button.
To change the default PIN code (0000),
press and use the number buttons to
enter you new PIN code.You will then be
prompted to re-enter your PIN code to
confirm.
Use
/
to manually check the quality
and strength of the signals received by your
antenna in various channel frequencies.
If the Signal strength bar is green, then
your antenna and HD recorder are properly
connected. If it is red, then you need to first
check your connection. If the Signal quality
bar is green, then you can be sure that you
are receiving digital broadcast signals. If
your reception is not optimal (few channels
or “blocky” image), you must check your
antenna installation as it may need to be
realigned or fixed.
Note
Your new PIN code can be any 4-digit
number other than the default PIN code
(0000).
Press the green button to confirm your
choice and complete the installation.
You can now start using your HD recorder.
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4.4
Using the channel banner
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Channel information
4.1
Standby/wake up
When you change a channel, the channel banner
appears briefly to show information about the
current programme. By default, it appears for
5 seconds.To set the length of time that the
channel banner remains on-screen, see page 29.
To put your HD recorder into standby, press
on your HD recorder’s front panel or remote
control.To take your HD recorder out of
standby, press again.You can also press
BACK , P+/P- or any number button on
your remote control to wake up your HD
recorder. See page 7 for more information.
Changing channel
To change the channel, display the channel
banner by pressing INFO.
4.2
Changing channels
When the channel banner is on-screen,
To change channels, use the P+/P- on your
remote control or your HD recorder’s front
panel.You can also use the number buttons on
your remote control.
use
/
to see what programmes are
currently showing on other channels. If you
see a programme you want to watch,
press OK.
Press BACK to switch to the last channel
you were watching.
You can also use the on-screen channel lists or
channel banner to change channels (see sections
4.4 and 4.5).
Note
Initially, HD programmes are available on
channels 50 and 51. Switch to these channels to
watch HD programmes.
To display more information about the
4.3
Adjusting volume
current programme on the channel listed in
To increase or decrease the volume, press
VOL+/VOL-.The volume level is shown briefly
on your TV.
the channel banner, press INFO
again.
To mute or restore the sound, press .When
you mute your sound, the
icon is shown
in the top right corner of your TV.This icon
disappears after a few seconds.
To display what programme is on next (on
the channel listed in the channel banner),
press the yellow button.
Press INFO
a third time, or press EXIT
to remove the channel banner without
changing the channel.Alternatively, press
BACK to return to the channel banner.
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4.4.1 More about the channel banner content
Channel number
Current time
Channel name
Multi-channel digital audio output
Select and watch a program among those broadcast now
•Press to choose desired program
•Press OK to watch the selected program
/
Subtitle(s)
Audio languages
Current channel list
Time before next program starts
Current program name
Network change information
Next program name
Start time / End time / progress status of current program
Banner for the reception of a broadcast program
Banner for a playback of:
- Either an HDD library program
- Or a paused program
“Recording duration” for a playback from HDD library
Or “Live on - Program name:” from a paused program
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4.5
Using channel lists
4.6
Using theTV guide
You use the channel list menu to switch to any
TV or radio channel from the AllTV or
All Radio channel list, or your favourite lists.
The TV guide provides you with a listing of
all programmes available on all channels for
up to eight days, making it easy to find the
programmes you want to watch.
Changing channel
Press GUIDE
to display the TV guide.
Press OK to display the current channel list.
Use
/
to select the channel you want to
watch.
Press OK to preview the channel; press OK
again to watch it.
Changing current channel list
Press OK to display all the channels of the
current channel list.
Use
at different times on a channel.
Use to move through the list of
channels.
/
to see what programmes are on
/
Use the yellow (+1 day) and green (-1 day)
buttons to move forward and backwards by
a day through the listings.
Use the blue button to switch between the
evening and current-time TV guide views.
Press GUIDE , BACK or EXIT to
remove the TV guide.
Press to display all the available channel
and favourite lists.To create new favourite
lists, see page 27.
Notes
• You can also schedule a recording using the
TV guide (see page 19).
• Some channels may not offer an extensive
TV guide.
Use
use.
/
to highlight the list you want to
Press OK to confirm and display all the
channels of the selected list.
Use
/
to highlight a channel and press
OK to preview it. Press OK again to watch
the channel or press EXIT to remove the
channel list menu without changing the
channel.
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4.7
Using theTools menu
Press to save your changes and return to
the tools menu.
Press OPTIONS , BACK or EXIT
to remove the tools menu.
You use the Tools menu to display subtitles,
change the audio language, control audio
description and synchronise audio with video.
Press OPTIONS
to display the Tools
menu.
4.8
Pausing liveTV
Use
to change.
/
to highlight the setting you want
When you switch to a channel, your HD
recorder automatically starts recording the
programme that is being played and stores it
temporarily in the time-shift buffer.When you
switch to a different channel, your HD recorder
discards the previously recorded programme,
and starts recording the current programme.
This feature enables you to pause a live
programme at any moment and later continue
watching it from that point, or instantly rewind
and watch what you have seen (or missed) in the
last few seconds.
Press or OK and then press
/
to
select an option from the list that appears
on the right.You can change these settings
using the Tools menu:
Note
•
•
Your HD recorder stores up to 3 hours of
live TV content in the time-shift buffer.At
the end of 3 hours, the oldest part of the
recording is overwritten.
Your HD recorder empties the contents of
the time-shift buffer when you change the
channel, or turn off your HD recorder or
put it in standby.
Settings
Options
Subtitles language On
Off (default)
Audio language
Available languages
depend on the
broadcast
To pause any live TV programme, press
pause K.The time-shift bar appears.
programme.
Audio desc. level
Set the audio
description volume.
(Available if
‘Audio description’
is turned on and
broadcast.)
Lip sync
Set the DIGITAL
audio output delay to
synchronise audio
with video.
To start playback, press play
.
To stop playback and return to live TV, press
stop L. In the menu that pops up, make
sure that Back to live ... is highlighted and
press stop L again. If you do nothing, this
menu disappears after about 5 seconds.
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In the menu that pops up, use
/
to
Until you return to live TV viewing, you will not
be able to use any other function of your HD
recorder.
highlight your choice and press OK to
confirm.
To pause playback at any moment, press
pause K.To restart playback, press play
.
4.8.1 Instant replay
You can instantly replay what you have seen (or
missed) during the last few seconds.
Press while watching live TV.
High-speed playback
To rewind at twice the speed (x2), press
rewind
during playback.
The time-shift bar appears and you are taken
back 15 seconds, by default.To increase this
time, see the Instant Replay duration
setting on page 29.
To return to live TV, press stop L. In the
menu that pops up, make sure that Back to
live ... is highlighted and press stop L again.
Alternatively, you can press P+/-.
To increase the speed, press rewind
again, up to 3 times (x4, x32, x128).
To decrease the speed, press
fast forward
To return to normal speed playback, press
play
.
.
You can fast forward in the same way as
you rewind, just press fast forward to
increase the fast forward speed, and rewind
Note
to decrease the fast forward speed.
If you have just switched to a channel and have
been watching a programme on it for less than 30
seconds (or the Instant Replay duration you set),
pressing takes you back to the time you started
watching the programme instead of 30 seconds (or
the Instant Replay duration you set.)
Slow-motion playback
To rewind or forward in slow motion, press
pause K and then rewind
forward to choose the speed you want
(x1/2 or x1/4).
or fast
To return to normal speed playback, press
4.8.2 Moving through the time-shift bar
While playing back programmes temporarily
stored in the time-shift buffer:
play
.
4.9
Recording programmes
Press
/
to move to back 15 seconds or
forward 30 seconds (by default).To change
this time, see the Instant Replay duration
and Commerical Skip duration settings
on page 29.
Press the yellow button to jump to the time
you started watching the programme or to
return to live TV.
4.9.1 Instant recording
To instantly start recording a programme
that you are watching, press record l.
A message appears confirming that the
programme is being recorded to your HD
recorder’s hard disk.The record indicator
on the front panel also lights up.
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By default, the instant recording feature is
designed to record only the next two hours
of the selected programme.The end time
is shown after the programme name in the
Record Management pop-up menu.
To increase this time by 10 seconds, press
record l when the Record Management
menu is on-screen. By pressing record l
multiple times, you continue to increment
the end time by 10 seconds.You can also
change this end time using the Scheduled
recordings menu (see page 21).
programme is highlighted in red in the TV
guide.
To record a complete programme or series,
use the TV guide. See the next section.
If you try to record a programme when
two other programmes are already being
recorded, the Conflict - check guide
message is displayed in the Record
Management pop-up menu.
To stop recording, press stop L. In the
Record Management menu that pops up,
You can also use the Scheduled
recordings menu to view all the
programmes you have selected for recording
(see page 21).
When you select a programme to record,
your HD recorder checks whether it is on
at the same time as any other programmes
you have previously selected for recording.
If more than two selected programmes are
on at the same time, this creates a conflict.
Your HD recorder lets you know about
the conflict and shows which previously
scheduled recordings you can cancel in
order to record your new selection.
use
/
to highlight the programme you
no longer want to record and press stop L
again.
4.9.2 Scheduling recordings
Press GUIDE
Use
to display the TV guide.
to highlight the
/
/
/
programme you want to record, and press
the red button. In the menu that pops up,
use
/
to highlight Record the selected
programme or Record the selected
series and press OK to confirm.
If a conflict was caused due to a change in
the time of the broadcast programme, then
you use the Scheduled recordings menu
to view and resolve such conflicts
(see page 21).
To cancel the scheduled recording of a
programme, use
/
/
/
to highlight
If the programme is on now, your HD
recorder starts recording instantly. If it is
on at a later time, your HD recorder will
record the programme when it starts.The
the programme in the TV guide, and press
OK.
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Note
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.
4.9.3 Time-shift bar for a paused programme
Your HD recorder automatically records the program you are watching.
This recording may fill in a buffer for a maximum of 3 hours.
You can:
- Pause live TV while your HD recorder keeps on recording the live programme.
- Restart watching from the pause.
- Go to live TV or any program sequence in between.
The time-shift bar helps you watch paused live TV from the buffer.
Note
The contents of the buffer are flushed when you change the channel.
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2
6
3
4
5
1
2
3
Play mode
Full buffer indicator (3 hours)
Buffer progress bar
4
5
6
Time index
Open/Close the buffer program list
List of program in the buffer
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4.9.4 Controlling playback and recording
Instant
Replay
Commercial
skip
Play
Pause
In play mode:
Fast Rewind
(x2, x4, x32, x128)
In play mode:
Fast Forward
(x2, x4, x32, x128)
In Pause mode
Slow backward
(x1/2, x1/4)
In Pause mode
Slow forward
(x1/2, x1/4)
In Play mode
One Touch Recording
In EPG
Stop playback
Open / Close
HDD Library
Schedule a recording
on selected program
or stop recording
or return to live TV
4.9.5 Viewing scheduled recordings
Press to display the Scheduled
recordings menu.You can also access this
menu from the Main menu (MENU >
TV guide & scheduling > Scheduled
recordings)
To cancel the scheduled recording of a
programme, use
press the red button.
To change the end time of an instant
recording, use to highlight End time
and press the OK button. In the menu that
/
to highlight it and
/
The Scheduled recordings menu appears,
which shows all the programmes you have
selected to record.
appears, use
/
/
/
to change the end
time.
Any scheduled recording conflicts, which
are caused due to a change in the time of
the broadcast programme, are indicated by
a warning symbol next to the programme
name.To resolve such conflicts, select a
programme that you no longer want to
record and press the red button to cancel it.
Press EXIT to remove the Main menu.
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4.9.6 Watching recorded programmes
To view all the recorded programmes, press
HDD (LIB).
To rewind or forward in slow motion, press
pause K and then rewind or fast
forward to choose the speed you want
The Recordings menu appears.
(x1/2 or x1/4).
To stop playback and return to the
Recordings menu, press stop L twice.
Press EXIT to remove the Recordings
menu and return to live TV.
Note
You can also access the Recordings menu from
the Main menu – press MENU to access the
Main menu; use
/
to highlight Library and
press or OK.
All recorded programmes are protected by
default to prevent you from deleting them
Note
accidentally.To delete a protected recording, Press HDD (LIB) to check the free disk space
use
/
to highlight it, press the blue
available for recording.
button to unprotect it, and then press the
red button to delete it.A message appears
asking you to confirm. If you are sure, press
the green button; if not, press the red
button.
Note
You can also check the available recording time
on your hard disk:
Press Menu.
To lock a recording and set viewing
Highlight Settings and press OK.
Highlight Set-up and press OK.
Highlight Hard disk drive information.
The available recording time is shown on the
right side of the screen.
restrictions, use
/
to highlight the
recording and press the green button. Note
that if the Parental control limits is set
to off (see page 30), your HD recorder will
let you watch a locked recording without
entering your PIN code.
To sort the list, press the yellow button. In
the pop-up menu, use
/
to highlight how
you would like to sort the list and press OK.
To playback a recording, use
highlight it and press OK or play
/
to
.
To pause playback at any moment, press
pause K.
Press
/
to move to back 15 seconds or
forward 30 seconds (by default).To change
this time, see the Instant Replay duration
and Commerical Skip duration settings
on page 29.
To rewind or forward at high speed, press
rewind
or fast forward , during
playback, up to 4 times to choose the speed
(x2, x4, x32 or x128).
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Using more of your
HD recorder
5.1
HD recorder
Front panel
Rear panel
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6
7
4
10
1
5
6
7
8
2
3
4
10
9
2
9
8
3
5
1
Standby indicator:
1
2
3
Antenna IN*:To connect your aerial
cable from the wall socket
Red: initialisation mode and standby
mode
ToTV/VCR*:Antenna output to TV/VCR
(antenna signal)
Orange: active-standby mode
standby button:Switches your HD
recorder into or out of standby
P+ & P- buttons:To change channel up
or down
Res button:To change the HDMI output
resolution to Auto (default), 576i,
576p, 1080i or 1080p
V-Out button:To change the active video
output to HDMI (default) or SCART
Display: 16-digit alphanumeric display
HD indicator: Lights up when
you are watching an HD channel
Record indicator: Lights up when your
HD recorder is recording
2
3
4
SPDIF audio out*:To connect an optical
cable to an hi-fi amplifier
USB 2.0*: Universal Serial Bus port
Ethernet*:To connect your HD recorder
to an Internet access point
AUX SCART*:To connect to the
SCART connector on your standard-
definition TV
DIGITAL audio out*:To connect an
hi-fi amplifier
4
5
6
5
7
8
9
6
7
HDMI*:To connect to the HDMI input
connector on your high-definition TV
AUDIO L + R*:To an hi-fi amplifier
8
10 Power*:To connect the 12V power supply
a programme
unit
9
USB 2.0*: Universal Serial Bus port
10 Top lighting
* Safe extra low voltage
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Remote control
1
2
3
4
Switch to standby or wake
up from standby
RADIO
EXIT
Switch between radio and
TV channels
1
2
15
16
Remove menus, channel
banner and channel lists
TEXT
RADIO
EXIT
3
4
Colour buttons Used in contextual menus
and MHEG applications
17
5
6
Open/close ‘Tools’ menu
MENU
GUIDE
OPTIONS
U, D, L, R
Move up/down/left/right
within lists or menus
Return to the previous
channel or menu screen
Pause live TV
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5
7
19
8
K
6
9
F
Fast forward
INFO
BACK
10 HDD (LIB)
Open/close ‘Recordings’
menu
7
20
21
22
8
11
Open/close ‘Scheduled
recordings’ menu
9
23
24
LIB
HDD
12 P +/-
Change channel up/down
10
11
13 Number buttons Alphanumeric keypad
14
Turn subtitles on/off
Change picture format
Open/close MHEG
applications
25
26
15
12
16 TEXT
17 MENU
18
Open/close ‘Main’ menu
Open/close ‘TV guide’
Confirm selection in menu
or list.
13
14
19 OK
Open/close channel list
Open/close channel banner
Play
20
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AD
21 R
22 G
23 L
24 l
25 VOL +/-
26
Rewind
Stop
Start instant recording
Turn volume up/down
Mute/restore sound
TurnAudio Description on/off
DIGITAL RECORDER
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Front-panel display messages
Your HD recorder is starting up
Your HD recorder is tuned to TV channel 1
Your HD recorder is tuned to radio channel 4
Antenna signal is not available
Subtitle on
Subtitle off
Main menu is open
Channel list is open
TV guide is open
Your HD recorder is in the standby mode
HDMI is the active A/V output (recommended) of your
HD recorder
AUX SCART is the active A/V output of your HD recorder
Picture format is 4:3 with black bars
Picture format is 4:3 stretched to 16:9
Picture format is 4:3 zoomed in to the screen width
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Software update is starting
Software is being loaded
Software is being saved
Successful update
Automatic resolution adjustment (recommended)
Resolution is set to 576i
Resolution is set to 576p
Resolution is set to 720p
Resolution is set to 1080i
Resolution is set to 1080p
Recording library is open
Play
Rewind
Pause
Fast forward
Fast rewind
Your HD recorder is in the first installation setup
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Using the Main menu
Use
/
to highlight either TV channels
Press MENU to display the Main menu.
or Radio channels, and press or OK.
The menu now displays the selected full
channel list (AllTV or All Radio) and the
existing favourite lists.
Use
/
to highlight a setting.
Press or OK to confirm your choice.
Press BACK to return to the Main
menu. Press BACK again, MENU or
EXIT to remove the Main menu.
Press the red button to create a new
favourite list.Your HD recorder, by default,
names the new favourite list as List1 (for TV
channels) or RLst1 (for radio channels).You
can create up to four separate TV and radio
favourite lists.To rename these lists, see
page 28.
Note
Use the colour buttons to perform contextual
actions, which are described at the bottom of
the screen.
To add a channel to your favourite list,
5.4.1 Managing favourite lists
Your HD recorder allows you to create
favourite lists that include the channels you
watch the most.This lets you access your
favourite channels quickly instead of scrolling
through the entire list.
use
press OK.
/
to highlight a channel and
Creating a favourite list
On the Main menu, make sure that
Favourites is highlighted and press or
OK.
The Favourites menu appears.
To remove a channel from your favourite list,
use to highlight it and press OK.
/
When you are finished adding all your
channels, press the green button.
Press to return to the Favourites menu.
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To add a channel, press the red button.
Then use to highlight the channel you
From the Favourites menu, use
/
to
/
highlight either TV channels or Radio
channels and press or OK.
want to add and press OK. Press the green
button to save your changes.
The menu now displays the default channel
list (AllTV or All Radio) and any existing
favourite lists.
To remove a channel, use
it and press the green button.
To reorder the channels in your favourite
list, use to highlight a channel you want
to move and press the blue button.
Use to move the channel up or down
/
to highlight
Use
/
to highlight the favourite list that you
/
want to rename,and press the blue button.
In the Rename list menu that pops up,
/
use
/
or the number buttons to
and press OK.
rename your favourite list. Press the green
button to confirm or press the red button
to return to the previous menu without
saving any changes.
Press to return to the Favourites menu.
Deleting favourite lists
From the Favourites menu, use
/
to
highlight either TV channels or Radio
channels and press or OK.The menu
now displays the default channel list (AllTV
or All Radio) and any existing favourite lists.
Use
/
to highlight the favourite list that
you want to delete, and press the green
button.A message appears asking you to
confirm. If you are sure, press the green
button; if not, press the red button.
Press or BACK to return to the
Favourites menu.
Press or BACK to return to the
Favourites menu.
5.4.2 Using the Settings menu
You use the Settings menu to customise your
HD recorder. For example, you can lock certain
channels, change display settings, etc.
Modifying/Editing favourite lists
From the Favourites menu, use
highlight either TV channels or Radio
channels and press or OK.
/
to
Accessing the Settings menu
The menu now displays the default channel
list (AllTV or All Radio) and any existing
favourite lists.
From the Main menu, use
Settings and press or OK.
The Settings menu appears.
/
to highlight
Use
/
to highlight the favourite list that
you want to modify, and press or OK.
Press or BACK to return to the
Main menu.
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Setting your preferences
Auto when audio is muted or For
hearing-impaired.
From the Settings menu, use
/
to
highlight Preferences and press or OK.
The Preferences menu appears.
• Subtitles language - Use this to set your
preferred language for subtitles to English
(default), Gaelic, Welsh or Irish.
Recording
• Instant replay duration - Use this to set
the instant replay duration (see page 18).
It is also used while moving through the
time-shift bar (see page 18) or a recording
(see page 22).You can set this to 15
seconds (default), 30 seconds, 1 minute,
2 minutes or 5 minutes.
Use
/
/
/
/ OK to navigate through
• Commercial skip duration -
Use this to set the typical duration of
commercials in between programmes.You
use this while moving through the time-
shift bar (see page 18) or a recording (see
page 22).You can set this to 15 seconds,
30 seconds (default), 1 minute, 2
minutes or 5 minutes.
the settings and options, and make changes.
Press or BACK to save your changes
and return to the previous menu.
You use the Preferences menu to change
these settings:
Display
• Banner duration - Use this to set the
length of time (3 to 10 seconds) that the
channel banner remains on-screen when
you change channel. By default, it is set to
5 seconds.
• Front panel brightness - Use this to set the
brightness of the front-panel display.You can
set this to Low,Medium (default) or High.
• Top lighting demo mode - Use this to
turn on or off (default) the lighting around
the top-panel of your HD recorder.
Analog output
• Video on AUX - Use this to set the type
of analogue video signals that are output
on the AUX SCART connector of your
HD recorder.You can set this to RGB
(default whenV-Out is set to AV) or CVBS
(default whenV-Out is set to HDMI).
• Audio on AUX - This setting applies
when your HD recorder is connected via
a SCART Cable to a standard-definition
TV. Use this to set the type of analogue
audio signals that are output on the AUX
SCART connector of your HD recorder.
You can set this to Mono or Stereo
(default).
• TV format - Use this to set the format
of the analogue video that is output on the
AUX SCART connector of your HD
recorder.You can set this to 4/3 Letter Box,
4/3 Centre Cut Out or 16/9 (default).The
options determine how widescreen (16:9)
programmes show on a standard-definition
TV with aspect ratio of 4:3.
Language preferences
• Information language - Use this to
set your preferred language for displaying
programme information to English
(default), Gaelic, Welsh or Irish.
• Audio language - Use this to set your
preferred audio language to English
(default), Gaelic, Welsh or Irish.
• Default subtitles mode - Use this to
set how you prefer to display subtitles.You
can set this to Activated, Not activated,
Auto when no correct audio (default),
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Digital output
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.
• 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.
Default volume
Use this to set the default volume at wake-
up of your HD recorder.
• 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
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.
the picture format button
on your
Changing parental control settings
remote control.
From the Settings menu, use
/
to
* 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.
highlight Parental control and press or
OK.The Parental control menu appears.
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.
To change the parental control severity
settings, use
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
/
to highlight Parental
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
/
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lock settings (see below) will not have any
effect.
PIN codes, your HD recorder briefly displays
a message confirming that your PIN has been
changed, and then returns to the Parental
Control menu.
Note
When Parental control limits is set to
ON, menu items like Parental control and
Set-up will be protected by the PIN code.
Note
Your new PIN code can be any 4-digit
number other than the default PIN code
(0000).
To create a new child timer, use
/
to
highlight Child timers, and press or OK.
Make sure that Define child timer is
highlighted and press or OK.
Press or BACK to return to the
Settings menu.
Retuning your HD recorder
From the Settings menu, use
/
to
highlight Set-up and press or OK.
In the Set-up menu that appears,
make sure Channel installation is
highlighted and press or OK.
In the Channel Installation menu that
appears, make sure Re-tune is highlighted
and press or OK.
Use
/
/
/
to set the time period
during which you will be able to watch any
unlocked channel without having to enter
your PIN code. Press the green button to
confirm.
To delete the child timer, make sure Modify
child timer is highlighted and press the red
button.
To modify the child timer, make sure Modify
child timer is highlighted and press or
OK. Make the required changes and press
the green button to confirm.
A progress screen displays to confirm that the
search is taking place.
Press the green button to save any new
channels and return to the Set-up menu.
Press the red button to cancel the search and
return to the Set-up menu.
To lock a channel, use
Channel lock, and press or OK.
Use to highlight the channel you want
/
to highlight
/
to lock, and press OK. Press or BACK
to return to the previous menu.
Note
To change your PIN code,use
/
to highlight
The Network messages menu (under the
Settings menu) alerts you of any changes
to your network such as recently added
channels, services, etc.To save time, check
this menu before retuning your HD recorder.
Change PIN code,and press or OK.
Use the number buttons to first enter
your current PIN code and then enter your
new PIN code. Use the number buttons
to enter your new PIN code again, for
confirmation. If you correctly entered the
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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.
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).
From the Settings menu, use
/
to
highlight Set-up and press or OK.
In the Set-up menu that appears,
use
/
to highlight Software update and
press or OK.
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-up 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).
The Set-up menu 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.
Restoring factory default settings
From the Settings menu, use
/
to
highlight Set-up and press or OK.
In the Set-up menu that appears,
use
/
to highlight Factory reset and
press OK twice.
Use
/
to highlight On or Off.
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Press to save your changes and return to
the previous menu.
To check the signal quality of any channel
that you are receiving, press to highlight
Signal quality and press or OK.
In the Signal quality test menu that
To format your HD recorder’s hard disk,press
to highlight Factory reset and press
or OK.Press to highlight Format hard
disk and press OK. In the menu that pops up,
press the green button to confirm, or the red
button to cancel and return to the previous
menu.
appears, use
/
to select a channel that
you want to check. Press or BACK to
return to the previous menu.
Press or BACK to return to the
Settings menu.
To turn on or off powering your active-
indoor antenna using the Antenna IN
connector on the rear panel of your HD
recorder, press to highlight Portable
antenna powering and press or OK.
6
Maintenance
Use
/
to highlight Off or On.
Press to save your changes and return to
6.1
Cleaning
the previous menu.
For cleaning, use a soft, damp (not wet) cloth.
Never use any abrasive cloth and aerosol
cleaners
Note
Set Portable antenna powering to On
only if you need to power an active-indoor
antenna that requires a 5V power supply
not exceeding 50 mA current consumption.
Be sure to read your indoor antenna’s user
manual before turning this setting on.
To control antenna output, press to
highlight Antenna output and press or
6.2
Replacing
Your HD recorder does not contain any user-
serviceable parts. Do not attempt to open it.
All maintenance work must be carried out by
qualified service centres.
6.3
Disposing
OK. Use
mode or Always active.
Press to save your changes and return to
the previous menu.
/
to highlight Inactive in eco
Your HD recorder is designed and manufactured
with high-quality materials and components,
which can be recycled and reused.
Please inform yourself about the local separate
collection process for electrical and electronic
products.
Note
If Antenna output is set to Inactive
in eco mode while Portable antenna
powering is set to On, the device(s)
connected to the ToTV/VCR output will
not receive the antenna signal.
Please act according to your local rules and
do not dispose of your old products with your
normal household waste.The correct disposal
To see information about your HD recorder, of your old product will help prevent potential
press and highlight System information. negative consequences for the environment and
Details such as software version, model
number, serial number, etc., are displayed on
the right.
human health.
To see the available space on your HD
recorder’s hard-disk drive, press and
highlight Hard disk drive information.
Maintenance
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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.
7
Accessories and
connections
7.1
Connecting your audio equipment
HD recorder
• Connect the HDMI output of your
amplifier to an HDMI input of your TV.
System settings
TV
• 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.
A
D
R
C
B
HDMI
Audio Equipment
L
S/PDIF
Digital
HDMI OUT HDMI IN
Digital
Analogue
C
• Volume controls and necessary Lip sync
adjustments are performed by your
amplifier. Refer to your amplifier’s user
manual.
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 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.
Option B – Electrical S/PDIF connection
(Digital)
7.2
Connecting your standard-
definitionTV
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).
1
HD recorder
Aerial wall
socket
Refer to the user manual of your audio
equipment to choose the proper digital audio
input.
TV
Note
2
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.
SCART
Mains wall
socket
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Connect the aerial cable (not supplied) from
the aerial wall socket to the Antenna IN
connector on the rear panel of your HD
recorder.
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95/47/EC and 2002/21/EC directives.
Use a SCART cable (not supplied) to connect
the AUX connector on the rear panel of your The product complies with the following
HD recorder to the SCART input connector
of your standard-definitionTV.
European council Directives: 2006/95/EEC and
2004/108/EC.
Connect your TV to the mains. Use yourTV’s
remote control to select the SCART input
connector, which is connected to your HD
recorder,as the theA/V source. If necessary,
refer to your TV’s user manual.
Front end
• Dual front end DVB-T2
Video decoding
Connect your HD recorder to the mains
and wait until your HD recorder wakes up
(‘First Install’ appears on the front-panel
display).
Press the V-Out button on the front panel
twice.‘AUX SCART’ now appears on the
Standard definition
• MPEG2 MP@ML
• MPEG4 AVC MP@L3
• Video bit rate 15 Mbit/s
• Resolution: 576i max
720x576 pixels interlaced
front-panel display and the ‘Welcome’ screen • Picture format 4:3 et 16:9
appears on your TV. High definition
See section 3.3, Installing your HD recorder, • MPEG2 MP@HL
on page 11 for instructions on completing
the first installation setup from step 3.
• MPEG4 AVC HP@L4
• Video bit rate 20 Mbit/s
• Resolution of broadcast: 720p, 1080i
• Upscale up to: up to 1080p50
• Content protection: HDCP on HDMI
Note
Optionally, you can also use the supplied RF
cable to connect the RF output connector
(labelled ToTV/VCR) of your HD recorder to
the RF input connector of your TV.
Audio Decoding
• MPEGI layer I, II
• Dolby Digital
• HE-AAC stereo / Multichannel
• Dolby Digital/HE AAC to stereo down-mixing
• Dolby Digital Plus to Dolby Digital transcoding
• HE-AAC to Dolby Digital transcoding*
* Feature subject to future product software
upgrade
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Guarantee and service
For the Philips warranty applicable to your HD
recorder, please visit the Philips website:
In case you do not have an Internet connection,
Convenience
please contact your local Philips Consumer Care • Automatic installation
Centre (see page 42).
• HD reception indicator
• Recording indicator
• Automatic channel update
• TV and Radio modes
• 4 x favorite TV channel lists
• 4 x favorite Radio channel lists
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• Programme list editing:Add, Move, Delete
• Parental control – Child lock
• 8 days Electronic Programme Guide
• Event timer 8
Rear panel connections
• RF in: type IEC 169-2 female
• RF out: type IEC 169-2 male
• HDMI output
• Event programming via EPG
• DVB subtitling
• AUX SCART configurable by menu
- SCARTVCR configuration (for recorder)
Outputs: CVBS*, fixed level L/R audio
- SCART TV configuration (for a TV)
Outputs: CVBS*or RGB/FB, fixed level
L/R audio, Slow blanking
• Digital TXT / MHEG with Interaction channel
• Video scaling on HDMI output:Auto, Original,
576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p50
• Dolby Digital 5.1 audio output
• ECO power management
• L/R analogue Audio output
• Digital audio output:
• IP address assignment: Manual or DHCP
• Software update:
Cinch electrical SPDIF
Update via OTA download
Optical SPDIF
Local update via USB for consumer
• Switchable Powering for active antenna
• Watch and record
• DC power inlet
• RJ45
• USB 2.0 (Master)
• Time shift buffer & trick modes
• Freeview +HD features (Series recording,
alternate …)
*Video standard: PAL
Hard Disk Drive
Application system resources
• Processor STi 7105
• Capacity 500 GB
• Recording time
In MPEG2 220 hours
In MPEG4 110 hours
• Data Scrambling AES
• Pairing HDD /STB
• Features
Reception - Demodulation
• Reception of DVB-T broadcast (EN 300744)
• Reception of DVB-T2 broadcast (acc. D-Book
6.1)
• Demodulation type: COFDM FFT
• Input frequency range: UHF IV /V
470 – 862 MHz
Trick modes 128 x to 1/8 x
Time shift buffer 3 hours
Smooth trick mode up to 4x
• Active RF Loop-through:
Bandwidth 47 - 862 MHz
Switch to passive loop-through in
standby mode
• Channel bandwidth (BW) (target): 8 MHz
• Network: MFN / SFN
Antenna control for indoor aerial
• Via RF IN connector
• DC powering : 5Volts / 50 mA
• Switchable via menu: On/Off
Front-panel display / buttons
• 1x bi-color LED & 1x blue LED
• 1x Red LED
• 16 digit whiteVFD display
• 5 x buttons: Standby, P+, P-, Res,V-Out
• 1 x USB (on product side)
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• Remote control
Protocol: RC6
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• Batteries: 2 x 1.5V type AAA/R03
• User manual
• QSG
• Freeview flyer
• Retune flyer
Connection
Your HD recorder does not display any
digitalTV channels on yourTV.You may
also see the on-screen message “Signal
lost”.
• Coaxial RF cable
• HDMI cable
• AC/DC converter incl. mains cord
•
•
•
Check that the aerial cable from the aerial
wall socket is correctly connected to your
HD recorder (see page 11).
There may be a temporary problem with
the reception, caused, for example, by bad
weather; try again later.
Check if there is any network message
related to this signal loss.You can access the
Network messages menu from Menu >
Settings > Network messages.
Miscellaneous
• Temperature range (°C)
Operating +5 °C to +45 °C
Storage -25 °C to +70 °C
• Mains:AC 230V +/- 10%, 50 Hz
• Power consumption: < 15 W
Standby: < 0.4 W
• Weight:
The time-shift bar with “Live” indication
appears when you try to change a
programme.
Repeat the programme change request to watch
the programme.
Product: 1.75 Kg
Including packaging: 2.7 Kg
• Dimensions:
Product (mm) 240 x 210 x 65
Packaging (mm) 360 x 290 x 100
Setup
Due to continued improvements, this
information is subject to change without notice.
Your HD recorder does not seem to be
working and there are no lights on the
front panel.
Check that the 12V power supply unit is
correctly connected to your HD recorder.
Your HD recorder does not seem to be
working and a channel number is shown
on the front-panel display.
•
•
•
Check that all connections are properly
made (see page 11).
Check that your TV is plugged into the mains
and that it is switched on.
Check that you have selected the correct
A/V channel/source on your TV depending
on how your HD recorder is connected to
it (that is, using HDMI or SCART). Refer to
your TV’s user manual for instructions.
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Your HD recorder seems to be switching
off automatically after some time.
If your HD recorder automatically goes into
standby mode (standby indicator on the front
panel lights up), this is due to the Eco mode.
The Eco mode is set to 3hours, by default
(environmentally friendly product).To modify
it, go to Menu > Settings > Preferences >
Automatic Eco mode, and choose a different
value. See page 30.
You cannot find all the channels you think
should be available.
Retune your HD recorder (see page 31).
Alternatively, reset your HD recorder to its
factory default settings (see page 32) and
proceed with the first installation setup.
Note
During the first installation, your choice of the
network may affect the number of installed
channels.
Your remote control is not working.
•
Make sure that you point your remote
control directly at your HD recorder and
that nothing is between it and your HD
recorder.The standby indicator on your HD
You cannot find any HD channels.
Initially, HD programmes are available on
channels 50 and 51. Switch to these channels.
Note that the HD indicator on the front panel
recorder’s front panel should flash each time of your HD recorder lights up while watching an
you press a remote control button.
Check the batteries and replace them, if
necessary.
HD channel.
•
Digital terrestrial broadcasting is progressing
in the UK.As digital switch over happens, the
number of digital channels available in each
region may also increase. Please visit one of the
The picture is not displayed on your
HDTV and an HDCP authentication error following websites to find out when the digital
is displayed.
switch over is scheduled for your area:
checker for HD)
Your HDTV does not support HDCP, which
allows your HD recorder to transmit full-
resolution video to your HDTV.As a result, the
HDMI output displays a message masking the
video, which asks you for changing the resolution Your HD recorder seems to lock up or get
down to 576p (see page 23 - Res button).
stuck while retuning it to search for new
channels.
The picture seems to be stretched or
squashed.
Check the TV format setting under Digital
output or Analog output (Main > Settings
In parts of the country where the analogue TV
services have already been switched off, the time
taken to retune can increase.This is because
your HD recorder scans for all the transmitters
> Preferences).Alternatively, press the picture in your area, which can take up to 15 minutes.
format button
scroll through the different settings.
Also refer to your TV’s user manual.
on your remote control to
Please wait for the retune to complete.This is
not a fault.
Your HD recorder displays ‘err’ on the
front-panel display when you plug in a
USB memory stick.
Reformat your USB memory stick using a
computer. Ensure that the filesystem is FAT16 or
FAT32.
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You cannot find all the channels you think
should be available even after retuning
your HD recorder.
•
•
Remove any signal amplifiers or boosters
that are fitted on your antenna.These are
not required after the digital switch over.
Check that your antenna is aligned properly
and is a model adapted for digital signal
reception in your area. If you are not sure,
please use the services of a recognised CAI
antenna installation company.
•
The missing channels may not be available
in your area. Check your coverage on the
Your antenna may need to be upgraded
(signal power, position, orientation or cabling).
A signal booster may be fitted on your
antenna. Consider having this removed as
amplifiers are normally not required after
the digital switch over.Too high a signal level
can cause your HD recorder to skip some
channels.
•
•
You set a recording but your HD recorder
did not record what you wanted.
Check the TV guide or the Recordings menu
to see if an alternate instance of the programme
was automatically selected due to a conflict.
•
Some early digital receivers manufactured
prior to 2004 support only the 2K mode
of digital transmissions.As part of the
digital switch over, the UK Freeview TV
platform will be upgraded to a more robust
transmission standard.The change in
transmission standard has been authorised
by OFCOM and the new standard is
supported by products that have the “Digital
Tick”.
Your hard disk is full with protected
recordings.
Remove the protection on your recordings so
that your HD recorder can automatically free
up some disk space by erasing the recorded
programmes.
Although you set Audio capabilities to
“Auto” for HDMI or “Dolby Digital” for
S/PDIF, your HD recorder does not deliver
Dolby Digital 5.1 multi-channel audio
output.
•
If you have a SKY box, switch it to standby
mode and then retune the terrestrial
receiver. If it then receives all expected
Freeview channels, then the modulator
needs adjusting on your Sky box. Contact
Sky to find out how to adjust the modulator.
•
Your HD recorder needs a software
upgrade.
•
to check if the appropriate software for
ugrading your HD recorder via USB is
available.
Your HD recorder found all the expected
channels after you retuned it. However,
when you turned on your HD recorder
the next day, the picture was breaking up
and some channels were missing.
Your HD recorder has an automatic retuning
feature; this allows it to keep up to date with
minor service changes. However, when the signal
level of nearby relay transmitters are high or
if the antenna signal is being amplified, these
problems can occur.
•
Set the Audio capabilities setting to PCM
until the upgrade of your HD recorder is
done.
To solve this problem:
•
Turn off the automatic channel updates
feature of your HD recorder (see page 32).
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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.
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Analogue audio
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.
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.
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).
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
DigitalVideo Broadcasting
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EPG
MPEG
Electronic Programme Guide
Motion Picture Experts Group.A collection of
compression systems for digital audio and video.
EasyLink
The Philips EasyLink™ technology enables you
to control multiple devices, which are connected PIN Code
through standard HDMI cables, using a single
A 4-digit code used to prevent access to
remote.
inappropriate programmes (parental control).
HDCP
SDTV
High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection
(HDCP) is a type of digital copy protection
system.When your HD recorder is attached via
an HDMI cable to an HDCP-compliant HDTV,
the HDTV and HD recorder negotiate a secure
Standard-Definition Television.
Surround
A system for creating three dimension sound
fields full of realism by arranging multiple
link, which allows your HD recorder to transmit speakers around the listener.
full resolution video to your HDTV.
HDD
USB memory stick
Hard Disk Drive
A small size storage device, which is used to
update your HD recorder’s software (see
page 32). Connect it to the USB 2.0
connnector on the rear panel of your HD
recorder.
HDMI
High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is
a high-speed digital interface that can transmit
uncompressed high-definition video and digital
multi-channel audio. It delivers perfect picture
and sound quality, completely free from noise.
HDMI is fully backward compatible with DVI.
HDTV
High-Definition Television
Lip Synchronisation
Setting used to synchronise audio with video
in case a delay is experienced, in particular, if
speech does not match lip movements.
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12 Index
Contact information
Change channel, 14 -16
Channel banner, 14, 15
Connect
HDMI, 11
SCART, 35
Control volume, 14
Favourite lists
Create, 27
HDT 8520/05
Delete, 28
Serial number:
Modify, 28
Rename, 28
First installation, 11
Front panel, 23
UNITED KINGDOM
Phone: 0800 331 60 15
Indoor antenna
Powering, 11, 33
Rear panel, 23
Record
Instantly, 18
Scheduled, 19, 21
Remote control, 24
Restore factory settings, 32
Retune, 31
Return channel, 30
Scheduled recordings, 19, 21
Software update, 31
System settings, 32
Time-shift bar, 18, 20
TV guide, 16
Wake-up your HD recorder, 14
Watch recorded programmes, 22
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