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Foreword
Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing the DSR 2010 digital receiver.With your new DSR 2010 digital receiver, the
whole world of television is open to you for top-quality viewing!
This User Manual will help you get the best out of the extensive and fascinating functions of your
new digital receiver.
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As a latest generation digital receiver, the DSR 2010 is also designed to receive and use Premiere
services.With a subscription to Premiere, a whole new dimension in digital television is opened up
to you:
• PREMIERE FILM offers great entertainment to suit all tastes with films non-stop on 7 cinema
channels and on the DISNEY CHANNEL
• PREMIERE SPORT promises the best sports television in the world with more than 4,500 hours
of live sport per year in unique broadcast quality
• On PREMIERE DIREKT, you can easily book the best current films, exclusive sports events, special events and adult television for whatever time you want
• And that's not all: theme channels for all your moods with documentaries, children's programmes, music channels and adult channels, as well as the best programmes for fans of sci-fi, thrillers,
action and classic movies.
Subscribe to a great time and experience more exclusiveness, more variety and more comfort - with
Premiere.
When installing Premiere, please observe the installation instructions that come with the Premiere
smartcard. If you haven’t got a Premiere smartcard yet, you can find further information on current
Premiere offers on:
0180/551 00 00* 01 / 49166 200
www.premiere.de for Germany www.premiere.at for Austria
or at specific dealers.
We wish you great viewing with your Philips digital receiver DSR 2010.
Your Philips Team
*0.12 Euros/min on the Deutsche Telekom Ltd. fixed network
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Quick installation for the reception of satellite
ASTRA 19.2° East
Please read the safety and environmental instructions before connecting your receiver.
You already have one satellite antenna installed.
Your antenna is fitted with one universal LNB.
Your antenna is correctly pointed at the ASTRA 19.2° East satellite.
You only want to install channels broadcast on the ASTRA 19.2° East satellite.
- Connect your receiver the satellite antenna and TV set as shown below. Do not connect your
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receiver to the mains now.
- Switch on your TV set and select a channel.
- Plug the receiver's power supply cord into the mains.
The welcome screen appears.
- Wait for a few seconds for the First Installation screen to appear,
and then
• Select your favourite language.
• Select your country.
• Select your TV screen format.
- Press <OK> to proceed with installation.The Installation screen
appears.
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Meaning of symbols
Important information:
Must be read and understood.
The “Batteries marking symbol” means used batteries must not be disposed of
together with your household waste.
Please inquire about the local regulations regarding disposal of used batteries.
For information: the Philips batteries supplied with your receiver remote do not
contain hazardous substances such as Mercury, Cadmium, or Lead.
Satellite ASTRA 19.2° East is already selected.
- Check your antenna pointing using the signal strength and
quality bargraph indicators. If necessary, change the pointing
of your antenna so as to maximize the level of the bargraph
indicators.
- Press <OK> to start searching for channels.
During the search, a bargraph indicates the channel search
progress.A message is displayed when the search has been
completed.
- Press <OK> to watch digital TV.
For detailed information on first installation, see
chapter 5.
The “Material recyclability symbol “ means the package cardboard or User manual
paper is recyclable.
The “Material recyclability symbol “ affixed on plastic parts means these parts are
recyclable.
The “Green Dot” affixed on cardboard means PHILIPS pays a financial duty to the
“Avoidance and Recovery of Packaging Waste” organization.
This receiver contains a large number of materials that can be recycled. If you are
disposing of an old receiver, please take it to a recycling centre.
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Safety and environmental instructions
Your receiver has been manufactured to meet the appropriate safety standards, but the
instructions below should be followed to operate it safely.
These instructions must be kept for future reference.
- Before connecting the receiver to the mains, check that the mains supply voltage corresponds to
the voltage printed on the rear of the receiver. If the mains voltage is different, consult the dealer.
- The receiver does not contain any user-serviceable parts.All maintenance work must be carried
out by qualified personnel.
- If you disconnect the receiver from the mains, make sure to unplug it from the wall socket and not
just from the AC socket at the back of the unit. Children could seriously injure themselves, as the
free end of the cable is still alive.
- Unplug the receiver during lightning storms.
- To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture.
- The receiver should be placed on a firm surface, and the ventilation openings must not be covered
with items such as newspapers, table clothes, curtains, etc.
- Do not install the receiver near any heat sources such as radiators, stoves or any other apparatus
that produces heat. Protect it from direct sunlight.
- When installing the receiver, ensure there is a gap of approximately 2.5 cm around the receiver to
enable air to circulate freely and prevent overheating.
- Leave accessible the mains connector at the back of the unit in case emergency shutdown is
required.
- Do not place any combustible objects on the receiver (candles, etc.).
- No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the unit.The receiver should not
be exposed to dripping or splashing. Should this happen, disconnect your receiver from the mains
and consult your dealer.
- Make sure that children do not place any foreign objects in any of the openings.
- For cleaning, use a soft, damp (not wet) cloth. Never use any abrasive cloth or aerosol cleaners.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Foreword 2
Quick installation for the reception
of satellite ASTRA 19.2° East 3
Meaning of symbols 4
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Safety and environmental instructions 5
1 Product description 8
1.1 Unpacking 8
1.2 Installing the receiver in the upright
position 8
1.3 Front panel 9
1.4 Rear panel 11
2 Inserting your Smartcard 12
3 Remote control 13
3.1 Inserting the batteries 13
3.2 Using the remote control 14
4 Connecting your digital receiver 15
4.1 Connecting to a TV and VCR both
fitted with SCART sockets 16
4.2 Connecting to your audio equipment
(analogue or digital) 17
4.3 Connecting to a video projector to
watch Digital TV 17
5 First installation 18
5.1 Installation settings 18
5.2 Channel search 19
5.3 Search failure 19
6 Day-today operation 20
6.1 Switching your receiver ON or to
LOW POWER or STAND-BY 20
6.2 Switching from watching digital TV
to listening to digital radio 21
6.3 Changing channels while watching
digital TV or listening to digital radio 21
6.3.1 Using number buttons 21
6.3.2 Using <P+>/<P-> buttons 21
6.3.3 Using channel lists 21
6.4 Banner 22
6.5 Volume control - /
6.6 Changing the current programme
options 23
6.7 Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) 23
6.8 Recording timers 24
6.8.1 Setting a timer from the banner 24
6.8.2 Setting a timer from the EPG 24
6.8.3 Deleting a running timer while
watching digital TV or listening
to digital radio 25
6.8.4 Deleting an active timer while the
receiver is in stand-by 25
6.9 Switching to analogue TV 25
7 Premiere features 26
7.1 Premiere Multifeed 26
7.2 PREMIERE DIREKT 26
7.3 Premiere PIN code 27
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8 Menu system 28
8.1 Menu tree 28
8.2 Menu navigation 30
8.2.1 Basics 30
8.2.2 Changing settings 30
8.2.3 Cancelling/storing changes 30
9 Electronic Programme Guide
(EPG) 31
10 Premiere Service Menu 31
10.1 Premiere PIN Code Change 31
10.2 Smartcard 32
10.3 System 32
10.4 Software Upgrade 32
10.4.1 Automatic software upgrade
notification 32
10.4.2 Check for new software
availability 32
10.5 Scan 32
10.6 Display 33
10.7 Dolby Digital out of the digital
audio output 33
10.8 Channel List 33
11 Settings 34
11.1 Timer Manager 34
11.2 Channel Manager 35
11.2.1 List Organization 35
11.2.2 List Editing 36
11.2.3 Channel Pool 37
11.3 Your Preferences 38
11.3.1 Display options 38
11.3.2 Language options 38
11.4 For Parents 38
11.5 Advanced settings 39
11.5.1 TV Settings 39
11.5.2 System Settings 40
11.5.3 Country & Time Settings 40
11.5.4 Decoder Status 40
11.5.4.1 System Information 40
11.5.4.2 Software Upgrade 41
11.5.5 Default Settings 41
11.6 Channel Search 41
11.6.1 Antenna Configuration 42
11.6.2 LNB Configuration 42
11.6.3 Filter Configuration 42
11.6.4 Search for new channels 43
12 Other settings 44
12.1 Restoring default settings 44
12.2 Changing the remote control setting 44
12.3 Easy Record to enable
VCR or DVD control 45
12.3.1 Connecting your equipment
for Easy Record 45
12.3.2 Digital receiver and VCR
or DVD settings 46
12.3.3 Recording with the VCR control
feature 46
13 Troubleshooting 48
14 Technical specifications 50
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1 Product description
1.1 Unpacking
Unpack the receiver and check to make sure that all of the following items are also included in the
package:
- 1 remote control with 2 batteries (LR6 AA 1,5 V),
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- 1 SCART cable,
- 1 mains cord,
- 1 user manual,
- 1 Worldwide Warranty booklet,
- 1 stand for using the receiver in the upright position.
Plastic bags can be dangerous.To avoid suffocation keep the bag away from babies and children.
1.2 Installing the receiver in the upright position
Your receiver can be integrated in different ways within your existing Audio-Video setup.
The receiver can be used in the horizontal or vertical position. If you decide to use your receiver in
the upright position, follow the instructions below:
- Unpack the stand, place it on a horizontal surface with the click fit side on the left and lug side on
the right.
- Position the receiver as shown below (rear panel on the left side and coaxial connectors on the
bottom side).
- Insert the stand lug in the slot located on the front of the receiver, close to the Philips badge.
- Rock the receiver to insert the stand lug fully in the slot until it is locked by the click fit.
- Turn the display to the desired horizontal position (i.e. 90 degrees to the right).
Then your receiver can be used in the upright position.
Note: to remove the stand, unlock the click fit at the rear side of the stand, rocking and pulling back the
receiver to extract it from the stand lug.
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1.3 Front panel
WQ E R
1 Slot for stand positioning
2 Smartcard slot:
3 LOW POWER button with red LED:
4 Rotary display, including the following:
PROG+/PROG-:
TV/RADIO: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Toggle between digital TV and digital radio.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Open/close banner and extended banner.
INFO:
Window with 4-digit LED display
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . See chapter 2.
. Switch the receiver “On” or to “Low Power”.
Indicate low power when lit.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Channel up/down
Wake up the receiver from stand-by.
Wake up the receiver from stand-by.
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Front led indicator status
Receiver connected to mains and in low power
Animated display indicating channel search
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or
or
Receiver in stand-by
Receiver tuned on a digital TV channel
Receiver tuned on a digital Radio channel
Recording in progress
Channel from TV set/receiver.Press the TV/STB
button to switch from one to the other.
The VCR connected to the VCR SCART of your
receiver is playing back a tape. Stop VCR play back
to return to digital channels.
Software update starting
Software loading progress: from 0 to 100%
Software storing progress: from 0 to 100%
Do not unplug the receiver before the end
of the storing operation.
Receiver in remote control setting change mode
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Successful remote control setting change
Remote control setting change failed
Blinking dot indicating the reception of a remote
control command
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1.4 Rear panel
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1 TV (*): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SCART (1) socket to connect your TV set or a video
projector (2).
2 Digital audio output (*):
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Digital audio output to connect to your audio equipment
coaxial digital input.
3 Serial (*):
4 SAT IN (*):
5 230V~50Hz 25W max (**):
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RJ 9 socket for servicing
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Input to connect the cable from your satellite dish.
. . . . . . . . . . . Socket to connect the mains cord.
6 Label showing the type and serial number of the receiver.
7 VCR (*):
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SCART (1) socket to connect your video recorder or
DVD player/recorder
8 L/R Audio out (*):
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Left/Right analogue audio outputs to connect your
receiver to your audio equipment Left/Right analogue
inputs.
* Safety Extra Low Voltage
** Hazardous Voltage
(1) SCART is also called Euroconnector or Peritel.
(2) If you consider using a video projector, refer to its user manual for the best video format to feed it.
If necessary, refer to paragraph 11.5.2 to properly set the TV/VCR SCART Output.
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2 Inserting your Smartcard
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To de-scramble digital Premiere channels, you need a Premiere smartcard, which you will be
delivered when taking up a Premiere subscription.
Insert the smartcard with the golden chip facing up.
Push the smartcard into the slot.Approximately 1 cm of the card will be visible outside the slot.
New and updated information may be downloaded onto the smartcard from time to time.
The smartcard status can be checked from the Smartcard item of the Premiere menu.
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3 Remote control
3.1 Inserting the batteries
- Remove the remote control back cover.
- Insert the two batteries (type LR6/AA - 1.5 V) supplied in the battery compartment as shown on
the diagram.
The “Batteries marking symbol” means used batteries must not be disposed of
together with your household waste.
Please inquire about the local regulations regarding disposal of used batteries.
For information: the Philips batteries supplied with your receiver remote do not
contain hazardous substances such as Mercury, Cadmium, or Lead.
- Replace the cover.
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Your remote is now ready to control your digital receiver.
Correct operation of the remote control is acknowledged at each key press by a dot blinking on the
front panel display.
Note: batteries can be removed from the remote control using common household tools (e.g. screwdriver).
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3.2 Using the remote control
Mute
- Audio mute
RED,GREEN,YELLOW,
BLUE
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- Colour keys
OPT (Open option menu for
selection in Multifeed or
NVOD application)
List
- Open current channel list
- Then toggle between
favourite lists
SUBTITLE
- Open option menu for
subtitle selection
I-II
- Open option menu for sound
track selection
MENU
- Open/Close menu
CURSOR keys
t / y
- Move selection up/down
within menus and lists
u / i
- Select value for a setting
OK
- Call up current channel list
while watching digital TV or
listening to the radio
VOLUME +/ -
- Turn the volume up/down
Standby
- Switch receiver to Stand-by
V
(blue) resp.V (white)
Scroll one page up or one page
down in EPG or channel lists
EPG
- Open/close EPG
INFO
- Open info banner
- Then show extended
programme information
- Then close banner
TIMER
- Set a recording timer when
watching Digital TV or from
the EPG
Note: the,“TIMER, 0”
sequence keystroke deletes the
current running timer.
EXIT
- Recall last channel while
watching digital TV or
listening to the radio.
- Or go back one step in the
menu.
P+ / P-
- Select next / previous
channel.
- Wake up the receiver from
stand-by.
TV / RADIO
- Toggle between digital TV and
digital Radio.
- Wake up the receiver from
stand-by.
TV / STB
- Toggle between digital
services and analogue TV
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- Select a channel in digital TV
mode.
- Directly select a menu item.
- Wake up the receiver from
stand-by.
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4 Connecting your digital receiver
There are several ways you can connect and integrate your digital receiver into your existing audio /
video equipment setup.
Warning!
Before starting:
- Unplug all equipment (TV set as well as VCR and/or DVD if required) from the mains. Do not
connect your digital receiver to the mains supply now.
- Check your current wiring because you might keep existing connections of your current
Audio/Video setup.
- Choose the relevant connection method for incorporating your digital receiver into your existing
Audio/Video setup. Please see chapters 4.1 and 4.2.
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4.1 Connecting to a TV and VCR both fitted with SCART sockets
Incorporate your receiver in your existing installation as described below.
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- Connect the cable from the satellite dish to the “SAT IN” socket of your digital receiver.
- Connect the “TV” SCART socket of your digital receiver to the RGB capable SCART socket of
your TV using the SCART lead supplied with your digital receiver.
- Connect the “VCR” SCART socket of your digital receiver to the “EXT1/OUTPUT” SCART
socket of your VCR using a SCART lead.
- Plug all your equipment, excluding your digital receiver, into the mains.
Note:
1- This connection also applies to DVD recorders fitted with one or two SCART sockets.
2- With this connection set up, you can:
- Watch digital TV while you record analogue TV.
- Watch analogue TV while you record digital TV.
- Record the digital TV channel you are watching.
- Watch Play Back from your VCR or DVD.
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4.2 Connecting to your audio equipment (analogue or digital)
Depending on your audio equipment, you might have several options to connect your digital receiver.
ANALOGUE CONNECTION (A)
Connect the L/R audio output sockets to the relevant L/R audio input sockets of your audio
equipment using a double CINCH cable (not supplied). Consult the user manual of your audio
equipment to locate the proper analogue audio inputs.
Note: with this connection set up you can control the volume (up/down and mute) using either your digital
receiver or your audio equipment remote control.
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DIGITAL CONNECTION (B)
Connect the audio “DIGITAL” output socket to the relevant digital audio input socket of your audio
equipment using a single CINCH cable (not supplied). Consult the user manual of your audio
equipment to locate the proper digital audio input.
Note: with this connection set up you can only control the volume (up/down and mute) using your audio
equipment remote control; refer to the user manual of your audio equipment.
4.3 Connecting to a video projector to watch Digital TV
Connect the “TV” SCART socket of your digital receiver to your video projector.
Video projectors are often fed with S-Video format video signals. If this is the case with your
projector, follow the instructions below for connection and installation:
- Connect a SCART/S-Video adapter to the “TV” SCART of your receiver (not supplied), and
connect the adapter to the S-Video input of your video projector by means of a S Video cable.
- Installation: refer to chapter 11.5.2 to change the “TV/VCR output” setting of your digital receiver
to S-VIDEO/PAL-CVBS.
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5 First installation
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Your receiver is connected to the satellite antenna,TV set and
other equipment according to the diagrams in paragraph 4.1.
- Switch on your TV set and select a channel.
- Plug your receiver into the mains.The welcome screen
appears.
- Wait for a few seconds for the First installation screen to
appear.
Note: if no picture appears, press the <TV/STB> button twice.
5.1 Installation settings
- Select your favourite language.
- Select your country.
- Select your TV screen format.
To install ASTRA 19.2° East satellite only:
- Check for adequate signal strength and quality.
- If necessary, change the pointing of your antenna so as to
maximize the level of the signal quality and strength
bargraph indicators, then fasten your antenna according to
the antenna user manual instructions.
- Press <OK> to start searching for channels broadcast on
the ASTRA 19.2° East satellite.The Installation screen
appears.
- Proceed to paragraph 5.2.
To install ASTRA 19.2° East and other satellites:
- Press <EXIT> to access the Antenna Configuration screen.
- Select antenna settings as described in paragraph 11.6.1.
- Proceed to paragraph 5.2.
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5.2 Channel search
During the search process, the following information is
reported on screen:
• the number of TV and Radio channels detected,
• the scanning progress, indicated as a percentage,
• the strength of the signal and the quality of reception.
Note: if you press <EXIT> during the scanning process, you
interrupt the scanning and go back to the previous screen. In
this case, none of the channels found are stored.
Once scanning has been successfully completed, a
completion message is displayed.
- Press <OK>; a new screen appears, with a message
indicating that a search for new software is in progress.
- Press <EXIT> to stop searching and tune the receiver to
the first channel in the main TV list.
- Alternatively, wait for software detection, and then
proceed as described in paragraph 11.5.4.2.
5.3 Search failure
In case of channel search failure, a message is displayed.
- Press <EXIT> to go back to either the First Installation or
Antenna Configuration screen.
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Before starting a new scanning
The following checks are recommended to recover adequate
signal quality and strength:
• Check the antenna cable.
• Then check the antenna connection to your receiver
(see chapter 4).
• Then change the pointing of your antenna so as to
maximize the level of the signal quality and strength
bargraph indicators, and then fasten your antenna
according to the antenna user manual instructions.
- When the signal strength and quality is adequate, press
<OK> to launch a new search.
If the failure message appears again, refer to the
Troubleshooting chapter to find out the reason for failure.
For a proper diagnosis and installation check, call your installer.
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6 Day-today operation
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6.1 Switching your receiver ON or to
LOW POWER or STAND-BY
The LOW POWER button red indicator is on.
Your receiver is in “Low Power” mode (<1W consumption).
- Press <LOW POWER> on the receiver front panel to
restore the previous mode, i.e. either Stand-by or digital
TV, or digital radio.This may take a few seconds.
Note: your remote does not control the receiver when it is in “Low
Power”.The only way to wake up your receiver is then to
press the “Low Power” button on the front panel.
Time is displayed on the rotary display
(alternatively, is displayed).
Your receiver is in Stand-by.
To wake your receiver up:
- Either press <P+>, <P->, <TV/RADIO>, or any number
button on the remote control.
- Or press the <P+>, <P->, <TV/RADIO> button on the
front panel.
To put your receiver in “Low Power”:
- Press the <LOW POWER> on the front panel of your
receiver.
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A channel number is displayed on the rotary display.
You are watching digital TV or listening to digital radio.
To put your receiver in “Low Power”:
- Press the front panel <LOW POWER> button.
To put your receiver in Stand-by:
- Press the remote < > button.
Your receiver, as any electronic equipment,
consumes power. In order to reduce power
consumption, please switch your receiver to either
Stand-by or “Low Power” whenever you are not
using it. For maximum energy saving we
recommend you switch off the receiver by
unplugging it from the mains if you are not using it
for a long time.
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6.2 Switching from watching digital TV
to listening to digital radio
To switch your receiver from digital TV to digital RADIO and
from digital RADIO to digital TV:
- Press the <TV/RADIO> button either on the remote
control or on the front panel.
6.3 Changing channels while watching
digital TV or listening to digital radio
6.3.1 Using number buttons
- Dial a number using the remote number buttons to select
the corresponding channel.
6.3.2 Using <P+>/<P-> buttons
- Press <P+> to select the next channel in the current
channel list.
- Press <P-> to select the previous channel in the current
channel list.
- Alternatively, use the <PROG–> or <PROG+> button on
the front panel.
6.3.3 Using channel lists
To select a channel from a channel list:
- Press the <List> button to display the current channel list
(either the main TV list or a favourite list previously
selected).
- Press <List> repeatedly to display the list containing the
channel you want to select if need be.
- Scroll to the channel you want to select using the t or y
button. Scroll from one page to another using the or
remote control button.
- Press <OK> to confirm your choice.You can preview the
selected channel on the right hand side of the screen or
listen to the selected radio channel.
- Press <OK> again to close the channel list and watch the
programme in full screen view.
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Note: empty favourite lists cannot be opened.
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icon description
alternate audio language/format
current favourite list
maturity rating available
scrambled channel
locked channel
subtitles available
teletext available
AC-3 audio available
Additional info available
Reminder set
Recording timer set
Timer conflict
16: 9 format available (EPG only)
6.4 Banner
An information banner is used to display information about
the current channel and programme. Each time you change
channel, the banner appears at the bottom of the screen,
indicating:
- the current date and time,
- the current channel list name,
- the current channel name and number in the current
channel list,
- icons indicating the channel properties, e.g. subtitles
availability (see icon table),
- NOW programme information (and NEXT programme
information, accessible by pressing the
- a bargraph indicating:
• the start time of the current programme,
• the start time of the next programme,
• the current progress.
To display the banner anytime while watching digital TV or
listening to digital radio:
- Press the <INFO> button.
For more info about the current programme while the
banner is on:
- Press the <INFO> button a second time.
To close the banner:
- Press the <INFO> button a third time.
ibutton),
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6.5 Volume control - / + /
While watching digital TV or listening to digital radio:
- Press < - > to decrease the volume.
- Press < + > to increase the volume.
- Press < > to mute the sound and press < > again to
de-mute.
Note: change of volume is signalled using a bargraph, while audio
mute is signalled with an icon at the top of the screen.
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6.6 Changing the current programme
options
The <OPT> button is used to directly access the current
programme display format, audio language, and subtitles
language options.
Note: access to this screen may be protected. Enter your password
to proceed.
To change the current programme options:
- Press the <OPT> button to access the options screen.
- Scroll to the desired option using the
- Select the desired setting using the
- Press <OK> to confirm and exit the screen.Alternatively,
press the <EXIT> or <OPT> button to quit the option
screen.
Note: by default, subtitles are disabled.
t or y button.
uor i button.
6.7 Electronic Programme Guide (EPG)
While watching digital TV or listening to digital radio:
- Press the <EPG> button to open the EPG for the current
channel.The highlight is on the current programme (also
called “NOW” programme).
- Press <INFO> to display extended information for the
highlighted programme.When information is made up of
several pages, press or to scroll up or down.
Press <INFO> again to return to the event view with
video resize.
- Press the
previous or next programme respectively.
- Press the
programme list respectively.
- Press the <PROG–> or <PROG+> button to view the
previous or next channel programme list respectively.
y or t button to move the highlight to the
uor i button to view the previous or next day
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To set a recording timer or a reminder, follow the
instructions displayed on the screen.
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6.8 Recording timers
Recording timers are used to perform VCR or DVD
recordings.
Pease note that, during a recording your receiver is
locked and most remote control keys are inactive.
To watch another digital channel, you must cancel
the active timer.
6.8.1 Setting a timer from the banner
The banner is on, and NOW programme information is
displayed.
- Press the <TIMER> button once to set a recording timer
on the current programme, i.e. programme instant
recording. Press <TIMER> again to cancel the timer.
The banner is on, and NEXT programme information is
displayed.
- Press the <TIMER> button once to set a recorder on the
next programme. Press the <TIMER> button once again to
set a reminder on the next programme. Press <TIMER> a
third time to cancel the timer.
6.8.2 Setting a timer from the EPG
- Press the <TIMER> button once to set a recorder on the
next programme. Press the <TIMER> button once again to
set a reminder on the next programme. Press <TIMER> a
third time to cancel the timer.
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Note: in case the channel broadcasting the programme you want
to set a timer on is locked, you will be prompted to enter
your password.
To edit a timer from the EPG:
- Move the focus to the desired programme and press the
<OK> button to access the Timer edition screen.
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6.8.3 Deleting a running timer while watching
digital TV or listening to digital radio
A timer is running and you are watching the programme you
are recording. Recording is signalled by the “ ”
indication on the 7 segment display.Your receiver is locked
on the channel you are recording.To recover control over
your receiver, you must cancel the active timer.
To delete the active timer:
- Press the key sequence <TIMER> + <0> to cancel the
active timer.The “ ” indication then disappears
and you can change channels.
6.8.4 Deleting an active timer while the receiver
is in stand-by
A timer is active and your receiver is in standby. Recording is
signalled by the “ ” indication on the 7 segment
display.
To delete the active timer:
- Press the front panel or remote control <P+>, <P->, or
<TV/RADIO> button, or any number button on the
remote control to wake up your receiver.
- Press the key sequence <TIMER> + <0> to cancel the
active timer.The “ ” indication then disappears
and you can change channels.
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6.9 Switching to analogue TV
The <TV/STB> button is used to switch between watching
digital channels through your receiver and standard analogue
channels through your TV set.
While watching digital TV or listening to digital radio:
- Press the <TV/STB> button to switch to analogue TV.
- Press <TV/STB> again to revert to digital TV or radio.
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7 Premiere features
English
Some Premiere channels include special features. On
multifeed channels, for instance during sports broadcasts, you
can choose between different matches (e.g. Bundesliga
football), change audio soundtracks (e.g.
stadium/commentary) or choose between different camera
angles (Formula 1). On PREMIERE DIREKT channels, you can
also choose the start time of your choice for the movie
you're ordering.
7.1 Premiere Multifeed
When multifeed options are available for the current
programme, the OPT icon is displayed in the channel banner.
To select a multifeed option:
- Press the yellow <OPT> button on the remote control to
open the Options screen.
- Scroll to the option you want to set using the
button.
- Set the setting of your choice using the
- Press <OK> to confirm and exit the Options screen.
y or t
u or i button.
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PREMIERE DIREKT presents various programmes at various
times that you can order individually.All the information
about the programmes on offer, prices and the process of
ordering is available from the PREMIERE DIREKT portal.
To view a programme you've ordered from the PREMIERE
DIREKT portal:
- Select the PREMIERE DIREKT channel.Available
programmes are displayed in a list.You can press <INFO>
twice to display extra information about the programmes
broadcast, and then press <INFO> once again to return to
normal view.
- Press the <OPT> yellow button from the PREMIERE
DIREKT portal to open the Options screen.
- Select from the available video channels the one
corresponding to the appropriate programme/time using
the u or i button.
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7.3 Premiere PIN code
Child protection is a high priority at Premiere. By entering
your PIN code, you can watch programmes that have been
locked for child protection at any time of the day or night without neglecting the issue of child protection. For a
programme to be passed for universal viewing, a certificate is
required by law from the FSK (Free Self Control) on behalf
of the State Child Protection Authorities. For a locked
programme to be broadcast, a 4-digit PIN code has to be
entererd.You receive your PIN code together with your
Premiere smart card.
Please note that this code is different from you password
(also called “system password”).
The Premiere PIN code is used to access programmes to
which a maturity rating is assigned. Such programmes are
systematically locked so as to prevent unsuitable audiences
from watching them.When a maturity rating is associated
with the current programme, a specific icon appears in
the channel banner.
To view a locked programme, enter your Premiere PIN code
when prompted.
Note: keep your Premiere PIN code secret to prevent children from
using it.
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To modify your Premiere PIN code, refer to paragraph 10.1.
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8 Menu system
8.1 Menu tree
Premiere menu
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Timer Manager
Channel manager
Your preferences
PIN-Code Change
Smartcard
System
Software Upgrade
Scan
Display
Dolby Digital
Channel List
Timer list
List Organisation
List Editing
Channel pool
Display options
Mode
Channel list
Channel
Date
Start time
End Time
Timer type
Repeat
Select list
Mode
Channel list
Modify
(Add, Delete, or Move)
Channel Source
Satellite
Mode
Channel Pool
Sort
Banner duration
Banner transparency
Channel number input
latency time
Timer warning duration
Add, delete, rename or
re-order favourite lists
Add/Delete/Remove
channels
Activate/De-activate
channels
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Language options
On-screen language
Audio language
Subtitle (ON/OFF)
Subtitle language
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For Parents
Decoder lock
Settings
Channel Search
TV Settings
System Settings
Country & Time
Settings
Decoder Status
Antenna
Configuration
LNB Configuration
Filter Configuration
TV screen format
Display format
TV/VCR SCART output
Dolby digital
VCR Control
TV Audio
VCR Audio
Default Volume
Channel lists
Time Offset
System information
Software upgrade
LNB
LNB control
(DiSEqC ON/OFF)
Scan
LNB 1/2/3/4
(active/inactive)
Channel Access
Channel Type
Channel Lists
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LNB Type
Local Frequency1
Local Frequency2
Pointing to satellite
Frequency Range
Method
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8.2 Menu navigation
8.2.1 Basics
While watching digital TV or listening to the radio:
- Press the <MENU> button to display the Main Menu.
- Press the
Alternatively, dial the number corresponding to the menu
item you want to open.
- Press <OK> to display the sub items.
- Press the
item.
Note: press the <MENU> button to close the menu and return to
8.2.2 Changing settings
Once you highlighted an adjustable item or sub item, you can
then access the values and make changes using the
button to select an option and numerical buttons to enter
numerical values.
Note: when Parental control is activated, you need to enter your
8.2.3 Cancelling/storing changes
- Either press the <EXIT> button to exit the screen
without storing changes.
- Or press the <OK> button to validate changes and exit
the screen.
In both cases, the selection moves one step back in the
menu.
t or y button to select the desired menu item.
t or y button to move to the desired sub
watching TV.
uor i
password to open certain menu items.
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9 Electronic Programme Guide (EPG)
For day-to-day use, refer to paragraph 6.7.
Note: EPG information has to be updated regularly. Updates are
performed automatically every time you turn your receiver to
standby.To allow for complete update of EPG information,
make sure you regularly put your receiver in standby, for
instance every night when you stop watching digital TV or
listening to digital radio. If your EPG information has not
been completely updated, some pieces of information may
not be available; for instance, you might get incomplete
results when performing a search. Please also note that EPG
information has to be fully reloaded in case of power failure,
Low Power mode, or network or content modification.
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The Premiere Service Menu includes the following items:
o PIN Code Change
o Smartcard
o System
o Software Upgrade
o Scan
o Display
o Dolby Digital
o Channel List
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10.1 Premiere PIN Code Change
This screen is used to modify your Premiere PIN-Code.
To modify your Premiere PIN-Code, follow the instructions
displayed on screen.
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10.2 Smartcard
This screen is used to display information about your
smartcard.
10.3 System
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This screen is used to display information about your
receiver, including the Premiere Serial Number and software
version.
10.4 Software Upgrade
10.4.1 Automatic software upgrade notification
While in Stand-by, your receiver searches for software
upgrade. If available, a notification is displayed at receiver
wake-up from Stand-by. To upgrade your receiver, follow the
instructions displayed on screen.
10.4.2 Check for new software availability
- Press the red colour key from the System screen
described above to launch a search for new software.
After a few seconds, the Software Upgrade screen
indicates whether new software is available.
- To proceed with the receiver software upgrade, refer to
paragraph 11.5.4.2.
10.5 Scan
This screen is used to view the date and results of the last
scan performed. It may also be used to launch a new scan.
- Press the green colour key to search for Premiere
channels only.
- Alternatively, press the yellow colour key to search for All
channels.
The Antenna Configuration screen is displayed, respectively
with the Premiere or All channel access filter set on.
- Press <OK> to start scanning.
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10.6 Display
This screen is used to set your receiver according to the
screen and Scart format of your TV set.
- Select values for the following:
• TV Screen Format:select 4: 3 or 16: 9 depending on
your TV screen format
• TV SCART Output: default setting is RGB. Do not
modify it unless your TV does not support RGB.
• AV Control: for proper operation, it is recommended
to keep this setting to ON.
- Press <EXIT> to exit the screen.
10.7 Dolby Digital out of the digital audio
output
This screen is used to enable/disable Dolby Digital sound.
When Dolby Digital is disabled, you can still get stereo
sound in digital format (PCM).
10.8 Channel List
This screen is used to indicate the country in which you
operate your receiver. This selection determines the preset
channel list order relevant to your country (Germany or
Austria).
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11 Settings
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11.1 Timer Manager
The Timer Manager is used to set, edit or delete:
o recording timers for the programmes you want to
record using your VCR or DVD recorder,
o reminders for the programmes you want to see in the
near future.
To be able to record a digital channel using a VCR
or DVD recorder, you must set both your recorder
and receiver:
- You must set a timer on your receiver.
- You must also set a timer on the VCR or DVD recorder
(refer to the VCR or DVD recorder user manual).
Note: if you have a Philips VCR or DVD recorder, you can avoid
setting a timer on the VCR or DVD recorder by using the
Easy Record feature. Refer to paragraph 12.3 for more
information on Easy Record.
To delete an existing timer:
- Scroll to the timer you want to delete.
- Press the red colour key to delete it from the timer list.
- Press <EXIT> to exit the screen.
To set or edit a timer:
- Scroll to the timer you want to edit and press <OK> to
select it from the timer list.
- Alternatively, simply press the green colour key to set a
new timer.
- Then set or modify the following:
• Mode: select TV or Radio service using the
• Channel list: select the list to which the channel you
want to record belongs using the
• Channel: select the number of the channel on which the
programme you want to record is broadcast using
the
uor i key.
• Date: select a date using the numerical keys or
uor i key.
the
• Start time: select a start time using the numerical keys
or the
uor i key to modify the default time in steps
of 1 hour.
uor i key.
uor i key.
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• End Time: select a end time using the numerical keys or
the
u or i key to modify the default time in steps of
1 hour.
• Timer Type: select Recording or Reminder
• Frequency: select Once for a single recording at the
selected time and date, Daily to record once every day,
or Weekly to record once every week using the
u or i key.
- Press <OK> to confirm, or <EXIT> to go back to the
timer list screen.
Note: when a recording timer is active, you cannot change digital
channels, but you can switch to analogue TV using the
<TV/STB> key and zap through analogue channels on your TV.
11.2 Channel Manager
The Channel Manager sub menu includes the following
items:
o List Organization
o List Editing
o Channel Pool
11.2.1 List Organization
This item is used to add new TV/Radio channel lists, delete
existing TV/Radio channel lists, or reorder the existing lists.
- Select TV or Radio channel lists using the <TV/RADIO>
button.
To add or delete channel lists:
- Press the green colour key to add a new list.At this stage,
the new channel list is empty.
- Or scroll to the list you want to delete using
yt keys, and press the red colour key to delete it.
the
You are then prompted to confirm deletion.
To reorder your existing channel lists:
- Scroll to the list you want to move using the
- Press the yellow colour key to enable the reordering feature.
- Move the channel list to the desired position using the
yt keys.
To rename an existing channel lists:
- Scroll to the list you want to rename using the
- Press the <OK> key to enable the renaming feature.A
new screen appears.
yt keys.
yt keys.
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- Edit the channel list name, using the uor i key to move
to the character to be modified, and the
yt keys to scroll
through available characters.
Note: use the red colour key to delete a character, and the
green colour key to switch from upper to lower case.
- Press <OK> to confirm or <EXIT> to cancel your
changes and return to the previous screen.
To confirm your changes and exit the List Organization
screen:
- Press <EXIT>.
11.2.2 List Editing
This item is used to edit your channel lists.
- Select the list to be edited by setting values for the
following:
• Mode:TV or Radio depending on the type of channel
list you want to edit
• Channel List: name of the channel list you want to edit
• Select the modification feature you want to use:Add
Channels or Remove/Reorder Channels
• In case you selected the Add Channels feature, you must
also define the channel pool from which you want to
add channels by setting values for the following:
• Satellite: satellite broadcasting the channels you want to add
• Channel Pool: channel properties you want to use as
filtering criteria
• Sort: list ordering method
- Press <OK> to access the next screen. It may take a few
seconds for this screen to appear.
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To remove channels from the selected list:
- Scroll to the channel you want to delete using the
yt keys.
- Press the red colour key to delete all channels.
Alternatively, press <OK> to remove the channel on
whose name the focus is.You are then prompted to
confirm deletion.
To reorder channels in the selected list:
- Scroll to the channel you want to move using the
yt keys.
- Press the yellow colour key.Scrolling arrows appear.
- Move the channel to the desired position using the
yt keys.
- Press <OK> to confirm.
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To add channels to the selected list:
- Press the green colour key to add all the new channels
available in the selected channel pool, displayed on the left
hand side of the screen.
- Alternatively, scroll to the channel(s) you want to add
using the
yt keys and press <OK>.
- Press <EXIT> to exit the screen.
11.2.3 Channel Pool
The channel pool contains all the channels found during the
scan.This item is used to:
o activate or deactivate channels from the channel pool;
o lock or unlock channels from the channel pool.
Note: when zapping through the channel lists, deactivated channel
names appear greyed out, and locked channels are
protected by password.
To set the subset of the channel pool you want to
consult:
- Select values for the following:
• Satellite: satellite broadcasting the channels you want to
manage
• Mode:TV or Radio depending on the type of channels
you want to manage
• Channel Pool: channel properties to be used as filtering
criteria
• Sort: list ordering method
- Press <OK> to access the next screen. It may take a few
seconds for this screen to appear.
To deactivate all channels:
- Press the green colour key.
- Press <OK> to confirm or <EXIT> to cancel.
To deactivate a particular channel:
- Scroll to the channel you want to deactivate.
- Press <OK> to deactivate it. Press <OK> again to
reactivate it.
- Press <EXIT> to exit the screen.
To lock a particular channel:
- Scroll to the channel you want to lock.
- Press the yellow colour key to lock it.A ( ) mark
appears, indicating that the channel is locked. Press <OK>
again to unlock it.
- Press <EXIT> to exit the screen.
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11.3 Your Preferences
Your Preferences is used to set:
o Display options
o Language options
11.3.1 Display options
This screen is used to set display options according to your
preferences.
- Select values for the following:
• Banner Duration: select a banner display duration,
from 2 to 8 seconds using the
• Banner Transparency: select On to enable banner
transparency.
• Channel Number Input Latency: select the time lapse
after which a number key press is taken into account,
from 1 to 5 using the
• Timer Warning Duration: select a banner display
duration, from 15 seconds to 5 minutes using
the
uor i key.
- Press <OK> confirm.
uor i key.
11.3.2 Language options
This screen is used to set language options according to
your preferences.
- Select values for the following:
• On-Screen Language: select a language for on-screen
display
• Audio Language: select your audio language
• Subtitles: select On,“If audio not available”,“Hard of
hearing” for special subtitles for deaf or Hard of
Hearing viewers, or Off to disable subtitles.
• Subtitles Language: select subtitles language.
- Press <OK> confirm.
uor i key.
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11.4 For Parents
This screen is used to enable Parental Lock and change your
password.
To enable Parental Lock:
- Select Yes to enable Parental Lock.
- Alternatively, select No to disable Parental Lock.
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Additionally, you may modify your password from this
screen.
To modify your password:
- Press the red colour key to access the Password Change
feature.
- Enter your current password.
Note: if you enter an incorrect password, a pop up screen
appears. Enter your password again
- Enter your new password using number buttons.
- Enter your new password again to confirm.
- Press <EXIT> to exit the Password Change screen.
11.5 Advanced settings
The Settings sub menu menu includes the following items:
o TV Settings
o System Settings
o Country & Time Settings
o Decoder Status
o Default Settings
11.5.1 TV Settings
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This screen is used to set aspect ratio settings.
- Select values for the following:
• TV screen format: default setting is 4:3. If you have a
16:9 screen TV, change this setting to 16:9 for optimal
viewing.
• Display format: set the way the video is transformed in
case the broadcast aspect ratio is 16:9 your TV aspect
ratio is 4:3.
- Press <OK> to confirm.
Aspect ratio
Display format
LetterBox
Centre Cut Out picture cut-out on the left and right
TV screen format = 4:3
Broadcast format = 16:9
full picture with black bars at the top
and bottom
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11.5.2 System Settings
This screen is used to set your receiver audio/video output
settings.
- Select values for the following:
• TV/VCR SCART Output: select the SCART output
format supported by your TV set and VCR (refer to
your TV and VCR user manual for more information)
• Dolby Digital: select Yes to enable Dolby Digital sound
• VCR Control: select the Easy Record feature your VCR
supports (for more information, refer to paragraph 12.3
of this manual or to your VCR user manual)
• TV Audio: select Stereo or Mono depending the audio
output format of your TV
• VCR Audio: select Stereo or Mono depending the audio
output format of your VCR
• Default Volume: indicate the volume level to be set as
default at turn-on.
- Press <OK> to confirm.
11.5.3 Country & Time Settings
This screen is used to set the country where you operate
your receiver and the local time offset with respect to actual
local time retrieved from the network.
Note: it is also used to change to Summer Time.
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- Select the country where you operate the receiver using
the
uor i key.
- Select the appropriate Time Offset with respect to GMT time.
- Press <OK> to confirm and exit the screen, or <EXIT> to
exit without storing the changes.
11.5.4 Decoder Status
The Decoder Status sub menu menu includes the following
items:
o System Information
o Decoder Upgrade
11.5.4.1 System Information
This screen is used to display information about your receiver,
including the Premiere Serial Number and software version.
Note: you can also access this screen via the PREMIERE menu.
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11.5.4.2 Software Upgrade
This item is used for software upgrades. Select it to check
the current software version as well as launch a search for
new software.After a while, the Software Upgrade screen
indicates whether new software is available.
- Press <EXIT> to exit the screen in case no new software
is available.
In case software is available, you are offered three options:
- Press the green colour key to choose to upgrade your
receiver immediately, and then press <OK> to launch new
software installation.
- Or press the yellow colour key to choose to upgrade
your receiver later, and then press <OK> to confirm your
choice. New software installation takes place as soon as
you set your receiver to standby.
- Or press the red colour key to refuse to upgrade your
receiver and return to the Decoder status sub menu.
After successful software installation, a confirmation message
is displayed. In case of installation failure, a failure message is
displayed, indicating that a new installation attempt will take
place as soon as you set your receiver to standby. In both
cases, press <OK> to exit the upgrade process.
Note: you can also launch a search for new software from the
screen described above using the red colour key.
11.5.5 Default Settings
This screen is used to reset your receiver back to the
factory default condition.
- When prompted, press the red colour key to confirm.
- Alternatively, press <EXIT> to exit the screen without
modifying the receiver settings.
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Note: if you reset your receiver to default settings, you lose all the
settings you stored previously.
11.6 Channel Search
This item is used to perform full satellite antenna system
installation and search for new channels.
Before starting a search, configure the settings according to
the following sequence:
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11.6.1 Antenna Configuration
- Select appropriate antenna control (Tone Burst or
DiSEqC) depending on your setup.
- Allocate the appropriate satellite(s) to the LNB(s).
Alternatively, launch auto-detection using the red colour
key for automatic identification of available satellites, then
press <EXIT> to go back to the Antenna Configuration
screen.
Note: the system can detect the following satellites: ASTRA 19.2°
East, HOT BIRD 13° East, Eutelsat W, and Türksat 1C.
- If necessary, configure the more advanced settings as
described in the next paragraphs.
11.6.2 LNB Configuration
To change the LNB and symbol rate settings:
- Press the blue colour key from the Antenna Configuration
screen to access the LNB Configuration screen.
- Select the LNB type corresponding to the selected LNB
and the satellite it is pointing at.
- Select the desired satellite: default setting is ASTRA 19.2°
East.To select another satellite, press the blue colour key.
- Select the frequency range to be scanned: press the blue
colour key, and then select either FULL to scan the whole
frequency range, or CUSTOM to scan for a particular
frequency range. In the latter case, enter the range low
and high frequencies.
- From the LNB configuration screen, you may also access
the screen used to select symbol rates for the selected
LNB using the red colour key.
- Press <EXIT> once or twice to go back to the Antenna
Configuration screen.
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11.6.3 Filter Configuration
To define the channels to be searched:
- Press the green colour key from the Antenna
Configuration screen to access the Filter Configuration
screen.
- Select values for the following scanning filters:
• Channel Access: select from the available channel
groups; i.e. All, FTA (free-to-air), Premiere, or
FTA+Premiere
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• Channels lists: select RESET to replace all channel lists,
VIRGIN to reset the receiver to the factory settings by
pressing the red colour key, and then launch first
installation, or NO CHANGE to keep your channel lists
as they are.
Note: in the latter case, you will need to use the Channel
Manager feature to add channels to your lists from the
updated channel pool.
- Press <EXIT> to go back to the Antenna Configuration screen.
11.6.4 Search for new channels
- Check for adequate signal strength and quality for each
LNB/satellite.
Note: to display the signal strength and quality for a particular
satellite, scroll to the corresponding LNB.
- If necessary, change the pointing of your antenna(s) so as
to maximize the level of the signal quality and strength
bargraph indicators, then fasten your antenna(s) according
to the antenna user manual instructions.
Note: to enable the audible signal quality indicator, press the
yellow colour key.
- Press <OK> to start searching for channels.The
Installation screen appears.
During the scanning process, the following information is
reported on screen:
o the number of TV and Radio channels found,
o the scanning progress, indicated as a percentage,
o the strength of the signal and the quality of reception.
Note: if you press <EXIT> during the scanning process, you interrupt
the scanning and return to the Antenna Configuration screen. In
this case, none of the channels found are stored.
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When scanning has been successfully completed, a
completion message is displayed as well as the number of
channels detected.
- Press <OK> to tune the receiver to the first channel in
the main channel list.
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12 Other settings
12.1 Restoring default settings
To restore your receiver default settings, refer to paragraph 11.5.5.
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12.2 Changing the remote control setting
If you have other items of equipment in your home and the remote control of the Philips receiver
interferes with them, you can change the setting of the remote control. For this you must change the
setting of both your receiver and remote control.
To change the setting of your remote control:
- Simultaneously press number buttons 1 and 3 and hold them for at least 3 seconds
- Simultaneously release the two buttons.
- Enter the new setting within the next 60 seconds:
• 4 for alternative setting (38)
• 3 for the default factory setting (39)
The remote control can be tested by trying to control the receiver. If the setting has been changed,
the remote will no longer operate the receiver.You must then change the setting of your receiver.
Note: if the batteries are removed while a button is being pressed, the default setting (39) is restored.
To change the setting of your receiver:
- Disconnect your receiver from the mains.
- Reconnect your receiver to the mains while pressing the <PROG-> button on the front panel, and
hold this button until the “ ” indication appears on the rotary display. It may take a few
seconds for this indication to appear.
- Release the <PROG-> button.
- Press the <OK> key of your remote control.
The display then indicates either “ ” if the new setting has been accepted, or “ ”
if the setting change has failed.
- Press <OK> again to switch the receiver to “Low Power” mode.
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12.3 Easy Record to enable VCR or DVD control
12.3.1 Connecting your equipment for Easy Record
The Easy Record feature allows automatic recording without requiring you to programme your VCR
or DVD recorder.All you need to do is set a recording timer on your receiver.Your VCR or DVD
recorder will then start/stop recording automatically.
Prior to setting this feature:
- Consult the user manual of your VCR or DVD recorder to check if and how Easy Record is
supported. Most Philips VCR and DVD recorders support one of the two Easy Record options, i.e.
Prepare Record or Record Link.
- Check that your TV and VCR or DVD are both fitted with two SCART sockets.
- Incorporate your receiver in your existing installation as described below.
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- Connect the cable from the satellite dish to the “SAT IN” socket of your digital receiver.
• Connect the “TV” SCART socket of your digital receiver to the “EXT1” SCART socket of your
TV using the SCART lead supplied with your digital receiver.
• Connect the “VCR” SCART socket of your digital receiver to the “EXT2” SCART socket of
your VCR (called “IN” or “DECODER”) using a SCART lead.
• Connect the “EXT1” SCART socket of your VCR (called “OUT”) to the “EXT2” SCART socket
of your TV using a SCART lead.
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- Plug all your equipment, excluding your digital receiver, into the mains.
- Read the Quick installation chapter to proceed with the channel scan if not already done.
With this connection set up:
- You can watch digital TV while you record analogue TV.
- You can watch analogue TV while you record digital TV.
- You can record the digital TV channel you are watching.
Note: some VCR or DVD recorders need to be in standby to use the Easy Record or Record link features. Refer
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to your VCR or DVD User manual.
12.3.2 Digital receiver and VCR or DVD settings
- Depending on your VCR or DVD brand and type, you have to set the “VCR recording control”
option to “Prepare Record” or “Record Link”. Refer to the VCR or DVD User manual, or try the
two options to find out which is most suitable.
- Set your VCR or DVD to “Prepare Record” or “Record Link” to allow control by your digital
receiver.
12.3.3 Recording with the VCR control feature
- Your digital receiver,TV and VCR or DVD are connected and set according to paragraph 12.3.1.
- You have set a timer on your digital receiver.
- At timer start, your VCR or DVD starts recording, and at timer end it stops recording under the
control of your digital receiver.You no longer need VCR or DVD programming to record digital TV
channels.
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13 Troubleshooting
Please be aware that new software may change the functionality of your receiver.
Should you experience any difficulties with the operation of the receiver, please consult the relevant section of
this manual, including this Troubleshooting section. If the problem cannot be solved, call your dealer or a
customer service adviser.
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Symptom Cause Remedy
The display on the front panel does
not light up.
No sound or picture but the front
panel displays the time or
No sound or picture but the front
panel displays a channel number.
Poor picture.
The remote control does not
operate your receiver.
The display appears frozen and the
remote control does not operate
your receiver.
On-screen display working but
there is no reception.
Intermittent reception.
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Faulty power supply.
Receiver in Standby.
Poor SCART connections.
Receiver in TV mode.
Poor signal.
Dish pointed incorrectly.
Incorrect dish pointing.
Poor reception/signal.
No power fed to LNB.
Faulty connections.
Incorrect dish pointing.
Check that the power cord is
correctly connected. Disconnect
this cord and reconnect it to
ensure it is in place.
Check that the power is available
at the wall socket.
Press the Standby button.
Adjust the dish pointing. Check the
signal level from the Antenna Setup
menu.
Check the connections at the LNB
and between the LNB and the
receiver, or adjust the dish.
Press <TV/STB> on the remote
control once or twice.
Check the SCART connections.
Adjust the dish pointing.
Make sure the receiver is on.
Make sure you are pointing the
remote control at the receiver
front panel.
Check the batteries in your
remote control.
Press the “LOW POWER” button
on the receiver front panel for at
least 5 seconds.Your Preferences
will not be lost. Release the button
and wait for a stable front display
indication.You can then continue
with normal operation.
Check the installation and the
antenna positioning.
Check the cable between the LNB
and the receiver.
Check all connections and cable.
Adjust the dish pointing. Fasten the
antenna securely.
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Symptom Cause Remedy
The picture is not sharp and onscreen text is difficult to read.
You cannot find all the channels
you think should be available.
The picture on some channels
seems to have been stretched or
squashed.
Even if you use the number
buttons, you cannot access a
particular channel.
You set a timer but did not record
what you wanted.
The order of the channels has
changed.
You have forgotten your password.
You have forgotten your Premiere
PIN-Code.
TV SCART output format not set
to RGB.
TV SCART not connected to the
RGB capable SCART socket of
your TV set.
Inappropriate TV SCART.
The signal to your antenna may be
weak.
Your antenna may need adjusting.
The broadcast is probably in wide
screen and the receiver settings
may not be correct.
The parental lock has been
activated on this channel and a
message asks for your password.
Your subscription rights do not
include this channel.
The video was set incorrectly.
They have been re-arranged as
described in paragraph 11.2.2.
Change the setting of the TV
SCART item to RGB from the
System Setting menu.
Refer to your TV User Manual.
Use the SCART cable supplied
with your receiver.
Try retuning your receiver,
following the relevant steps in the
Quick installation chapter. If you
are still missing channels, your
antenna may need adjusting.
Call your installer.
Check the receiver “TV format”
option setting, following the
information in paragraph 11.5.1.
If you have a wide screen TV, you
may also need to check the
settings on your TV.
Enter your password to access the
channel or remove it as a locked
channel.
Select another channel.
Make sure that your video is set
for the same time as your digital
receiver.
Refer to this chapter to change the
order again.
Set your password again from the
For Parents screen.To access this
screen, enter the following 4-digit
code: 1911.
For more information on the
password change, refer to
paragraph 11.4.
Call the Premiere Call Centre on:
0180/551 00 00 for Germany
01 / 49166 200 for Austria
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Note: For problems that are not related to Premiere programmes or the Premiere smart card, but rather due
to your receiver, call the Philips Call Centre on: 0180/500 75 31*
* open 7 days from 08.00 to 23.00 - 0.12 Euros/min
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14 Technical specifications
This product is in conformity with the requirements of the 95/47/EC and 2002/21/EC directives.
Video decoding
- MPEG-2 DVB compliant up to MP@ ML
- Video bit rate: up to 15 Mbit/s
- Video format: 4:3 and 16:9
- Resolution: up to 720x576 pixels
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Audio decoding
- MPEG layer I / II
Ease of Installation
- Preset for 4 satellites, including Astra 19.2
East satellite.
- Automatic programme installation
- Automatic programme list update
- 5000 channels
Ease of Use
- 4-digit rotary display
- Receiver stands either horizontally or
vertically
- Channel lists editing for personalised
installation (delete, add,move)
6 TV channel lists
6 Radio channel lists
- Fully remote controlled
- EPG list per channel
- Automatic recording via:
Timer programming in EPG
Easy Record for Philips VCR and
DVD-RW
-Now & Next programme monitoring
Operation/Features
- TV & Radio modes
- Free to air reception
- Premiere Pay TV reception and de-scrambling
- Subtitles
- Parental lock with password
- Audio mode: Mono, Stereo
- Menu controlled installation and operation
using On Screen Display
- 8 event Timers/Reminders
- Automatic VCR play back: Audio L/R + CVBS
or RGB/Fast blanking
- Variable LNB frequency
- DiSEqC 1.0 antenna control
- RF input short circuit protection
- Software upgrade over the air download
- 1 W consumption in low power mode
- Dolby Digital audio output
Application system resources
Processor: 166 MHz
SDRAM - CPU/Video-Graphics: 16 MB
Flash - Data/Code: 4 MB
EEPROM: 8 kB
Satellite antenna interface
- RF input: F type connector
- LNC supply (V): 0 / 14 / 18
- LNB current (mA): 350 max
- Tone switching: 22 kHz (on/off)
- DiSEqC: 1.0 for 4 orbital positions
Reception-Demodulation
- Demodulation type: QPSK
- Input frequency range (MHz): 950-2150
- Input level range (dBm): -65 to -25
- Symbol rate (Mbaud): 2 to 45
- Satellite band coverage
Ku band 10.7 to 12.75 GHz
C band
De-scrambling
Embedded
Type: DVB compliant
Smartcard reader: 1 for CA
CA system: Premiere integrated
Note: subscription is required to watch
Premiere programmes
Connections
TV SCART
Output:CVBS, Controlled audio L/R, RGB, Slow
VCR SCART
Input: CVBS, Slow blanking,Audio L/R,
Output: CVBS,Audio L/R, Slow blanking during
timer if “Prepare Record” is activated
Audio CINCH
Output: volume controlled analogue audio L/R
Coaxial SPDIF: AC 3 or PCM
conditional access
blanking, Fast blanking
RGB/Fast blanking
Serial interface:
RJ 9
Accessories
- Remote control type RC19336005/01
- SCART cable
- User manual
- Worldwide Guarantee booklet
- Batteries: 2 x 1.5V type AA/R06
- Mains cord (2 m)
- Stand for using the receiver in the upright
position
Miscellaneous
- Temperature range (°C)
Operating +5 to 45
Storage -10 to +70
- Mains: 230 V ~ +/-10% 50 Hz
- Power consumption: 25 W max
- Stand-by consumption: 6 W max
- Low power consumption: 1 W max
- Weight 2 Kg
- Including packaging 2.5 Kg
- Dimensions:
Product (mm) 260 x 225 x 60
Packaging (mm) 365 x 275 x 90
Multi-language
Menu: English, German,Turkish
User Manual: English, German,Turkish
This product complies with
the following European
Directives:
- 73/23/EEC
- 93/68/EEC
- 89/336/EEC
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property
rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other
limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
Due to continued product improvements,this information is subject to change without notice.
Dolby ® and the double D symbol are registered trademark of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.AC-3 ® is a registered
trademark of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
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