Philips DTR1500 User Manual

Welcome to digital television

Congratulations on choosing the Philips' DTR 1500 digital terrestrial receiver. The DTR 1500 will
allow you to enjoy access to Freeview digital terrestrial television, radio and interactive channels.

CONTENTS

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1 Safety instructions _______________3

2 Unpacking / Putting the receiver in

your existing set up ______________4

2.1 Unpacking ______________________4

2.2 Putting the receiver in your existing
set up _________________________4

3 Product description ______________5

3.1 Front view _____________________5

3.2 Rear view ______________________6

4 Preparing your remote control ____7

4.1 Installating the batteries ___________7

4.2 Using the remote control _________8

5 Connecting your Digital receiver __9

5.1 Connecting to a TV fitted with one
SCART socket __________________9

5.2 Connecting to a TV and a VCR both
fitted with one SCART socket _____10

5.3 Connecting to your HiFi / Audio
receiver equipment
(Analogue / Digital) _____________11

5.4 Connection of a Video projector to
your receiver to watch Digital TV
programmes on a video projector __11

6 Quick start up / First installation /

Channel scan ___________________12

6.1 Quick start ____________________12

6.2 Scanning has failed / check installation /
check signal from aerial __________12

6.3 Scanning has failed again _________13

7 Day to day operation ____________14

7.1 Switch ON / Switch OFF your
receiver (low power, standby) _____14

7.2 Select TV / Radio mode __________14

7.3 Change channel ________________14

7.4 Zap banner / More programme
info _________________________15

7.5 Volume control - Vol+ / Vol- /
Mute _________________________16

7.6 Select a favourite list ____________16

7.7 Temporarily change the Subtitle
selection (circular toggle) ________16

7.8 Temporarily change the Audio
language selection (circular
toggle) ________________________16

7.9 Electronic channel guide _________16

7.10 Set Timer / Set Reminder from Guide
or Zap list / Zap banner - Delete a
timer _________________________17

7.11 TEXT  MHEG interactive
television _____________________17

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7.12 Alarm Notification/ Recording 
Reminder  New services 

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Software download _____________17

7.12.1 Recording / Timer ______________18

7.12.2 Recording Failure _______________18

7.12.3 Reminder ______________________18

7.12.4 List of New channels _____________18

7.12.5 Software download ______________18

7.13 Using the TV / STB button _______18

7.14 Watching locked channels ________18

7.15 On screen indication of
Radio mode ___________________19

7.16 On screen indication of
Loss of signal __________________19

7.17 If your receiver is in Standby or
Low power mode and the right-hand,
red LED is blinking ___________19

7.18 How do I reset my receiver if it
freezes? ____________________19

8.4.4 Lock TV or Radio channel _________28

8.4.5 Edit a parental timer _____________29

8.4.6 Del. parental timer _______________29

8.5 Preferences / language - timer ­banner _______________________29

9 Menu tree _____________________30

10 Advanced settings ______________31

10.1 Restore virgin mode _____________31

10.2 Change remote control settings ___31

10.3 You forgot your PIN code /
Master PIN code _______________32

10.4 More about Recording / Easy
Recording  VCR control _________32

11 Trouble shooting guide __________34

8 Changing the settings on your

receiver _______________________20

8.1 Menu navigation / item selection /
change settings / store changes ____20

8.2 Change the installation settings ____21

8.2.1 Receiver settings ________________21

8.2.2 Channel installation ______________22

8.2.3 Check signal quality / check your
aerial _________________________23

8.2.4 Software ______________________24

8.2.5 Timers (schedule, delete, edit,
conflict) _____________________24

8.2.6 Edit a timer ____________________25

8.2.7 Remove a timer via the MENU _____25

8.2.8 Disable Recording (Manage conflicts) _25

8.3 Favourite list editing _____________26

8.4 Parental control / pin Code - lock
Programme - Parental timer ______28

8.4.1 Change PIN ___________________28

8.4.2 Parental control _________________28

8.4.3 Maturity level __________________28

2 CONTENTS

12 Technical specification ___________36

1 Safety instructions

All the safety and operating Instructions
should be read and understood before the
receiver is operated.

For best results, position your receiver
away from radiators or other heat sources.
Leave a space of at least 3 cm around the
receiver for ventilation making sure that the
ventilation holes are not obstructed.

This receiver is intended for use in a
domestic environment only and should
never be operated or stored in excessively
hot, humid or damp conditions.

Make sure no objects or fluids enter the
housing through the ventilation slots. Should
this happen, disconnect your receiver from
the mains and consult your retailer.

For cleaning, use a damp chamois leather.
Never use any abrasive cloth, sponge or
cleaner.

When connecting or disconnecting cables to
the receiver always ensure the receiver is
disconnected from the mains.

Please wait before connecting your receiver

- read on.
Do not disassemble the equipment. There

are no user serviceable parts.

If the fitted plug is not suitable for your
socket outlets, it should be cut off and the
appropriate plug fitted in its place. If the
mains plug contains a fuse, this should have
a value of 3A.
If a plug without a fuse is used, the fuse at
the distribution board should not be greater
than 5A.

Note: The severed plug must be destroyed to
avoid a possible shock hazard, should it be
inserted into an appropriate socket elsewhere.

How to connect a plug

The wires in the mains lead are coloured in
accordance with the following code:

- BLUE - NEUTRAL (N)

- BROWN - LIVE (L)

1 The BLUE wire must be connected to the

terminal, which is marked with the letter
N or coloured BLACK.

2 The BROWN wire must be connected to

the terminal, which is marked with the
letter L or coloured RED.

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Mains connection

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 your dealer.

Important:
This apparatus is fitted with an approved
moulded
To change a fuse in this type of plug proceed as
follows:

1. Remove fuse cover and fuse.

2. Fit new 3A fuse that should be a BS1362

3. Refit the fuse cover.

BBSS11336633

plug.

ASTA approved type.

3 Do not connect either wires to the earth

terminal in the plug that is marked by the
letter E or by the safety earth symbol or
coloured green or green-and-yellow. Before
replacing the plug cover, make certain that
the cord grip is clamped over the sheath of
the lead - not simply over the two wires.

Please wait before connecting your
receiver - read on.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3

2 Unpacking / Putting the receiver in your

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existing set up

2.1 Unpacking

Start by unpacking your receiver. You will
find the following cables and accessories:

- The digital terrestrial receiver

- The remote control and batteries (2 x
LR6 AA 1,5 V)

- One SCART lead

- One RF coaxial lead

- A mains cord

- A user manual

- A Guarantee card

- A stand for using the receiver in the
upright position.

Note: As advised in chapter 5 make use of the
Scart lead provided. It has been selected to get
the best picture quality and performance out of
your digital receiver.

Plastic bags can be dangerous. To avoid
suffocation keep the bag away from babies
and children.

The Symbol on the packaging
means that material is recyclable.

2.2 Putting the receiver in your
existing set up

- Your receiver can be integrated in

different ways within your existing Audio­Video set up. 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 click fit side on the left and
lug side on the right.

- Take the receiver as shown below (rear

panel on the left side / 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.

If the receiver will not be used for a long
time, unplug the mains cord from the wall
socket.

4 UNPACKING

- Rock the receiver to insert the stand lug

fully in the slot until it is locked by the
click fit.

- From now on, your receiver can be used

in the upright position.

Note: Removing the stand can be done by first
unlocking the click fit at the rear side of the
stand, rocking and pulling back the receiver to
extract it from the stand lug.

3 Product description

3.1 Front view

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1 LOW POWER button: Switch receiver ON or into low power mode

2 TV/RADIO button: Toggle between TV and Radio mode.

3 - button: Channel down

4 Three colours LED indicator: Display receiver status (see status indicator table)

5 Red LED indicator: Display receiver status (see status indicator table)

Blink at remote control command reception

6 + button: Channel up

Status indicator table

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Mode Receiver Low power Standby TV mode Radio Software Timer

LED off mains mode mode mode update running

4 Left hand LED Off Off Orange Green Blinking Off Green or

(3 colour) Green - Orange

Orange (in standby mode)

5 Right hand Off Red Off Off Off Blinking Red

LED (Red) red (blinking if

Note: To cancel a running timer, press button sequence: TIMER + 0.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 5

3.2 Rear view

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56 7 89

1 VCR (SELV): SCART (1) socket to connect your video recorder

2 Digital audio output (SELV): Coaxial Digital audio output to connect your HIFI / Audio

receiver system

3 Serial (SELV): RJ 9 socket for serial data transfer during servicing

4 AERIAL IN (SELV): Input to connect your UHF aerial

5 230 V ~ 50 Hz 15W max (HV): Socket to connect the Mains cord

6 Label showing the type and serial number of the receiver

7 TV (SELV): SCART (1) socket to connect to your TV set or a video

projector (2)

8 L/R Audio out (SELV): Left/Right audio-cinch outputs to connect your HIFI / Audio

receiver system

9 RF out (SELV): RF output to be connected to the aerial input of your Video

Recorder or TV set, refer to chapter 5 for recommended
connection diagrams.

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(1) SCART is also called Euroconnector or Peritel.
(2) To connect a video projector to the TV SCART socket refer to chapter 5.4

SELV : Safety Extra Low Voltage.
HV : Hazardous Voltage.

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4 Preparing your remote control

4.1 Installating the batteries

- Remove the back cover.

- Insert two batteries (type R06G/AA - 1.5 V) supplied.

- Place them in the remote control battery compartment as shown in the diagram.

- Replace the cover.

- Your remote is now ready to control your digital terrestrial receiver.

The Philips batteries supplied with your receivers remote do not contain heavy metals such as
Mercury or Lead Cadmium. Nevertheless, in many countries exhausted batteries may not be
disposed of with your household waste. Please ensure you dispose of empty batteries according
to local regulations.

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PREPARING YOUR REMOTE CONTROL 7

4.2 Using the remote control

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Mute ?

Audio mute.

RED, GREEN, YELLOW, BLUE:

used by interactive television
applications.

FAV

- Short key press selects the
next favourite list

- Long key press displays all
available lists.

SUBTITLE ?

- Temporarily starts or stops
Audio Subtitling.

I-II

- Temporary update of audio
language.

MENU

- Open menu (in digital TV
mode).

- Close menu (in digital TV
mode).

Cursor 8/9 The four
cursor keys are used to move
within the menus and lists.

OK key

- Select / call up programme
list / zap.

Volume ==+/ -

Volume Up / Down.

Standby

Standby.

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- Scrolls one Page Up or one
Page Down in guide or
favourites list.

TEXT / WHITE key
Launches Digital Teletext
when available.

GUIDE

- Open Now & Next Guide.

INFO

- Open info banner.

- Show extended program
information.

- Close banner.

TIMER

- Set a timer (recording or
reminder) when in program
banner, Guide and Zap List.

The "TIMER, 0" sequence
keystroke deletes the current
running timer.

BACK (see 7.3.3)

- Selects the previously
watched digital TV channel.

- In menu mode
bring selection one level
back.

P+ / P-

Selection of Next / Previous
channel.

**

(blue) resp. %%(white)

TV / STB

Toggle between Digital TV and
Analogue transmission from
your TV.

8 PREPARING YOUR REMOTE CONTROL

TV / RADIO

Toggle TV / Radio mode.

0-9

Channel selection in digital
TV mode.

5 Connecting your Digital receiver

There are several ways you can connect and incorporate your digital receiver into your existing
audio / video equipment set up.
Warning before starting to connect:

- Unplug all equipment (TV set as well as VCR and / or DVD if required) from the mains.

- Do not connect your digital receiver to mains supply now.

- Check your current wiring because you might keep existing connections of your current Audio /
Video set up.

- Choose the relevant connecting method for incorporating your digital receiver into your
existing Audio / Video set up. Please read chapters 5.1 and 5.2.

5.1 Connecting to a TV fitted with one SCART socket

Incorporate your receiver in your existing installation as shown below:

Aerial previously
in the back of your
TV or Video

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SCART lead (supplied)

TV set

EXT1

RF lead (supplied)

- Plug your aerial lead plug into the AERIAL IN socket of your digital receiver.

- Connect the RF OUT socket of your digital receiver to the Aerial input socket of your TV
by means of the RF coaxial lead supplied with your digital receiver.

- Connect the TV SCART socket of your digital receiver to the EXT1 SCART socket of your
TV set by means of the SCART lead supplied with your digital receiver.

- Plug all your equipment, excluding your digital receiver, into the mains.

- Switch on your TV and select a channel.

CONNECTING YOUR DIGITAL RECEIVER 9

- Plug your digital receiver into the mains. Your digital receiver will display the WELCOME screen
(the left-hand LED will be illuminated green).

- Go to chapter 6 to proceed with the channel scan of your digital receiver.

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If the WELCOME screen is not displayed, press two times the TV/STB button to get the screen
displayed.

Note:
With this connection set up you can:

- Watch digital terrestrial TV by means of your Digital receiver.

- Continue watching analogue TV by means of your TV.

5.2 Connecting to a TV and a VCR both fitted with one SCART socket

Incorporate your receiver in your existing installation as shown below:

SCART lead (supplied)

TV set

RF lead (supplied)

EXT1

EXT1 (out) EXT2 (in)

Video recorder

- Plug your aerial lead plug into the AERIAL IN socket of your digital receiver.

- Connect the RF OUT socket of your digital receiver to the Aerial input socket of your VCR
by means of the RF coaxial lead supplied with your digital receiver.

- Connect the RF OUT socket of your VCR to the Aerial input socket of your TV by means of
a RF coaxial lead.

- Connect the TV SCART socket of your digital receiver to the EXT1 SCART socket of your
TV by means of the SCART lead supplied with your digital receiver.

- Connect the VCR SCART socket of your digital receiver to the EXT1 SCART socket of
your VCR (so called OUT) by means of a SCART lead.

10 CONNECTING YOUR DIGITAL RECEIVER

- Plug all your equipment, excluding your digital receiver, into the mains.

- Switch on your TV and select a channel.

- Plug your digital receiver into the mains. Your digital receiver will display the WELCOME screen
(the left-hand LED will be illuminated green).

- Go to chapter 6 to proceed with the channel scan of your digital receiver.

If the WELCOME screen is not displayed, press two times the TV/STB button to get the screen
displayed.

Note:
1 This connection also applies if your VCR has two SCART sockets.
2 If you have a S-Video VCR refer to chapter 8.2.1.1 for further settings and consult the user manual of

your VCR.

3 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 / DVD recorder.

5.3 Connecting to your HiFi / Audio receiver equipment

(Analogue / Digital)

Depending on your HiFi / Audio receiver equipment, you might have several options to connect
your digital receiver.

- Analogue connection
Connect the L/R audio output sockets to the relevant L/R audio input sockets of your audio
equipment by means of a double CINCH cable (not supplied). Consult the user manual of your
HiFi/Audio receiver equipment to choose the proper analogue audio inputs.
Note: With this connection set up you can control the audio volume up/down and mute with
the remote control of your digital receiver, and alternatively with your HiFi's remote control.

- Digital connection
Connect the audio DIGITAL output socket to the relevant digital audio input socket of your
audio equipment by means of a single CINCH cable (not supplied). Consult the user manual of
your HiFi/Audio receiver equipment to choose the proper digital audio input.
Note: With this connection set up you can only control the audio volume up/down and mute
with your HiFi / Audio Receiver remote control, refer to the relevant user manual.

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5.4 Connection of a Video projector to your receiver to watch Digital

TV programmes on a video projector

Connect the TV SCART socket of your digital receiver, to your Video projector.
Often a video projector is 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 to the S Video adapter between the TV SCART of your digital receiver and
the S VIDEO input of your video projector.

- Installation: Refer to chapters 8.2, 8.2.1 and 8.2.1.1 to change the TV/VCR output setting of
your digital receiver to SVIDEO/PAL-CVBS.

CONNECTING YOUR DIGITAL RECEIVER 11

6 Quick start up / First installation / Channel

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scan

6.1 Quick start

- You already have an aerial.

- Your aerial is correctly pointed at the terrestrial
transmitter corresponding to your area (1).

- Your digital receiver connection is according to the
diagram depicted in chapter 5.1 or 5.2.

- Your digital receiver is ON and the WELCOME screen
(shown here) pops up.

- The selection is on Install. Press the * button to
start scanning for channels.

 The receiver scans the UHF band and reports scanning

progress and found channels.

 When scanning is completed:

- Either scanning ended successfully, found channels are
displayed and the digital receiver tunes the first channel
in the list. If so proceed to chapter 7.

- Or scanning failed and stopped while the Check signal
screen pops up. If so proceed with chapter 6.2.

6.2 Scanning has failed / check

installation / check signal from aerial

Scanning failed therefore before making a new scanning
check:

- Aerial cable.

- Check the aerial connection to your digital receiver.
Refer to the connection diagram of chapter 5.1 or 5.2

- Check channel(s) available in the region corresponding
to your area (1).

- Check signal quality, by means of the Check signal
menu beside.

 Press the 9 button to select the RF channel option.

 Press the * button and scroll with the 9 or 8 button

to select the wanted RF channel number, in the CH 21­69 range, corresponding to your area.

 Check signal strength and quality on bar meters.

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 Either signal is good enough (orange or

green bar meters) then choose the Install
option and select the Re-start option to
scan channels one more time. When
scanning ends successfully, channels found
are displayed and the digital receiver tunes
the first channel in the list. If so proceed to
chapter 7.

 Or signal is bad or no signal is available (red

bar meter or no bar at all). Then refer to
chapter 6.3.

(1) To check whether you can receive digital

Television in your region consult the following
web site WWW.FREEVIEW.CO.UK, type in
your postcode and click on GO to
immediately get the answer

6.3 Scanning has failed again

You could not scan the channels and this
was repeated after checking the signal
quality delivered by your aerial.
Either your aerial is not pointing properly at
the digital TV transmitter, or your aerial
installation needs to be upgraded or you are
not in the coverage area to correctly
receive digital Television.
For a proper diagnosis, call your electrical
retailer.

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7 Day to day operation

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7.1 Switch ON / Switch OFF
your receiver (low power,
standby)

THE RED RIGHT-HAND LED IS ON

Your receiver is in Low power mode

 Press the Low power button, on the front

of your receiver, to put your receiver in
Standby.

 You have 5 minutes to wake your receiver

up by pressing:

- Either P+, P-, BACK or a number button

on your remote. Alternatively you can
press the + or - button on the front
panel of your receiver.

Note: your remote does not control the receiver
if it is in Low Power mode.

THE ORANGE LEFT-HAND LED IS ON

Your receiver is in Standby mode

 To Wake Up Your Receiver:

- Either Press One Of The Following

Remote Buttons: P+, P-, BACK or a
number button.

 Or press + or - button on the front

panel.

 To put your receiver in Low power mode

(<1W consumption):

- Press the front panels LOW POWER

button.

THE GREEN LEFT-HAND LED IS ON (TV
MODE) / GREEN+ORANGE LED IS ON
(RADIO MODE)

You are in TV mode / Radio Mode

 To put your receiver in standby:

- Press the remote standby button.

 To put your receiver in Low power mode

(<1W consumption):

- Press the front panels LOW POWER

button.

7.2 Select TV / Radio mode

 If your receiver is in TV mode

- Press the TV/RADIO button to switch to
RADIO mode.

 If your receiver is in Radio mode:

- Press the TV/RADIO button to switch to
TV mode.

Note: The TV/Radio button on the Front Panel
and on the Remote Control have the same
function.

7.3 Change channel

7.3.1 Using number buttons

While watching digital TV or listening to
Digital Radio.
Press the number button(s) to select the
desired channel number.

7.3.2 P+/P-

You are watching digital TV or listening to a
digital radio programme:

- Press P+ to select the next channel in the
list

- Press P- to select the previous channel in
the list

Note: The - and + buttons on the Front
Panel have the same function as P- and P+
buttons on the remote control.

7.3.3 Use of the Back key

7.3.3.1 In viewing mode

While watching digital TV or listening to a
digital radio programme.
press the BACK button to select the
previously watched / listened to
programme.

7.3.3.2 In menu mode

Please note the BACK key has more than
one function when navigating through the
menus.

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Depending on where you are within the menu the back
key will
a) either go back one level and cancel the change you

have made,
b)or go back one level,
c) or exit the menu. The prompt at the bottom of the

screen indicates which function will be carried out.

7.3.4 Zap list (so called index list)

While you are watching digital TV or listening to Digital
Radio:

- Press the OK button to open the channel list

- Press the 8 or 9 button to select the desired

channel.

- Press OK to preview the selected channel.

- By Pressing OK again you will view / listen to the

selected channel in full screen.

Alternative:

- Press the OK button to open the channel list.

- Press P+/P- to get a direct preview of the next or

previous channel.

- If desired press OK to view/listen to the selected

channel in full screen.

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7.4 Zap banner / More programme info

Each time you select a new channel, a banner appears at
the bottom of the screen to show:

- Channel name and number.

- Now programme name and Next programme names.

- Channel status: locked, available.

- Start time of the current program.

- Start time of the next program.

- Current time.

- The orange bar below the current time, indicates the

progress of the current programme.

Getting more info once the banner is ON:

- Press the * button to get more info about the current

programme, a second key press will show more info

about the next channel.

- Press the BACK button to close the Zap Banner.

Note: Pressing the INFO button three times access to the
banner, more info for the current channel and more info for the
next channel. A fourth keypress on INFO returns to watching
digital TV.

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7.5 Volume control - Vol+ / Vol- / Mute

While watching digital TV:

- Press Vol- to decrease volume.

- Press Vol+ to increase volume.

- Press MUTE to mute the sound, press MUTE again to

de-mute.

Note: Change of volume is signalled with a bar graph, while
audio mute is signalled with an icon on the top right corner of
the screen.

7.6 Select a favourite list

While watching digital TV / or listening to Digital Radio:

- Press the FAV button for more than two seconds to

display all the favourites lists.

- Press the 9 or 8 to select a list. Press the OK

button to make a list active.

- Press FAV again to add or remove

Note: empty favourite list(s) can not be opened.

7.7 Temporarily change the Subtitle

selection (circular toggle)

Press the SUBTITLE button:

- Either select from the available subtitle languages.

- Or switch subtitles Off.

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7.8 Temporarily change the Audio

language selection (circular toggle)

Press the I/II button:

- select from the audio languages available.

7.9 Electronic channel guide

While watching digital TV or listening to digital radio:

- Press the GUIDE button to open the channel guide.
Current view is current programme list so called Now:

- Press the * button to consult the Next programme

list.

- Press the + button to return to the Now

programme list.
The next view screen includes a round icon to signal
programmes which are about to start within 20 minutes:

- Press the 9 or 8 to selected the wanted channel.

- Press the OK button to watch / listen to the selected

channel.

7.10 Set Timer / Set Reminder
from Guide or Zap list /
Zap banner - Delete a
timer

SET A TIMER FROM THE BANNER

- Either press INFO, *, TIMER sequence

to record the Now programme on the
current channel.

- Or press INFO, *, *, TIMER sequence

to record Next programme on current
channel.

SET A TIMER FROM THE ZAP LIST

- Either press OK, *, TIMER sequence to

record the Now programme on the
selected channel.

- Or press OK, *, *, TIMER sequence

to record Next programme on the
selected channel.

- Press the key sequence TIMER, 0 to
delete the running timer.

DELETE A RUNNING TIMER WHILE
THE RECEIVER IS IN STANDBY

- The recording is signalled by two front
LEDs, the right hand one is blinking red
while the left hand one is orange.

- Press the key sequence TIMER, 0 to
delete the running timer.

7.11 TEXT  MHEG interactive

television

Press either the TEXT - WHITE button to
start digital teletext, or the RED button
depending on the application. Note that
not all channels transmit interactive
television applications at all times.

Note: Programmes carrying interactive elements
are signalled by MHEG Icon in the Banner.

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SET A TIMER FROM THE GUIDE

- Either press GUIDE, *, TIMER
sequence to record the Now
programme on the selected channel.

- Or press GUIDE, *, *, TIMER
sequence to record Next programme
on the selected channel.

Notes:

- Press two times TIMER on Next programme
to set a REMINDER.

- Press three times TIMER to cancel the
REMINDER.

- The TIMER/REMINDER will be signalled by an
Icon.

DELETE A RUNNING TIMER WHILE
THE RECEIVER IS ON

- A timer is running and you are watching
what you are recording:

- The recording is signalled by two front

LEDs, the right hand one is blinking
red while the left hand one is green.

7.12 Alarm Notification/
Recording  Reminder 
New services  Software
download

A generic alarm mechanism provides you
important on screen messages. In order not
to disturb your current programme, an
animated icon in the top right corner is first
shown indicating you the presence of an
alarm. You have then to press the INFO
button to read the alarm message.

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7.12.1 Recording / Timer

When you are watching a programme and a Timer is
about to start you will be informed.
The alarm can be earlier than the timer start. This can be
configured in the Timer Preference Menu.

7.12.2 Recording Failure

In case of a failure during a recording, you will be
informed with a message.

7.12.3 Reminder

For programmes you do not want to miss, you can create
Reminders. The following alarm will then be generated.

The alarm will be earlier than the reminder start time.
This can be configured in the Timer Preference Menu.

7.12.4 List of New channels

When the receiver is in standby, it will check for the
presence of new channels for you. The following alarm
will be generated informing you about their availability in
the New Favourite programme list.

7.12.5 Software download

When the receiver is in standby, it will check for the
presence of new software in the broadcast.
An alarm will be generated after detection of new
software and after its successful update.

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7.13 Using the TV / STB button

This button is used to switch between watching digital
channels via your digital receiver and standard analogue
channels on your TV.

You are watching digital TV or listenning to digital radio:

- Press the TV/STB button to switch to analogue TV.

- Press again to revert to digital TV.

7.14 Watching locked channels

If you have selected a locked channel, you must unlock
the channel to watch it:

- You are prompted by a lock icon and a field in the
banner to enter a 4 digit PIN code (default 0000).

- Enter you PIN code to unlock and watch the selected
channel.

7.15 On screen indication of Radio mode

The still picture shown opposite signals the radio mode.

7.16 On screen indication of Loss of

signal

The still picture shown opposite indicates a Loss of signal
at receivers aerial input.

7.17 If your receiver is in Standby or

Low power mode and the right­hand, red LED is blinking

This indicates that a free over-the-air upgrade of your
receiver is taking place. Do not interrupt this operation.
Wait until the blinking LED stops and the left hand LED is
either orange or red (signalling either standby mode or
low power mode). You can then continue with normal
operation.

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7.18 How do I reset my receiver if it

freezes?

In the unlikely event that your receiver freezes (i.e. you
can no longer control it with the remote control), simply
proceed with the steps described below:

- Press the LOW POWER button, on the receiver
front panel for at least 5 seconds. After releasing the
button wait for a stable front display indication (i.e. the
left LED is either orange for standby mode or green for
TV mode). You can now continue with normal
operation.

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8 Changing the settings on your receiver

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You can change the receiver settings to adapt the receiver
to your aerial conditions, Audio / Video set up or other
preferences.

8.1 Menu navigation / item selection /

change settings / store changes

Basics about Menu navigation:

- Being in the normal viewing mode, press MENU
button to turn Main Menu on. The orange selection
button appears on the first menu item in the window.

- Press the 9 or 8 button to scroll up down to bring
the orange selection on the wanted menu item.

Change setting:

- Use the * button to activate the sub-items in the
menu window. Repeat this step, as many time as
necessary to navigate to the required feature.

- Press the 9 or 8 button to select the desired option
value.

Cancel - Store changes:

- Either press the BACK button to cancel changes or
press the + button to store the change.

In both cases the selection is brought one level up in the
menu.

- If the Menu is on, press the MENU button to turn
menu off.

Notes:

- Opening a menu item signalled by a lock icon requires the
PIN code entry.

- To avoid burning your TV screen, messages/menus are
automatically set off after 30 min.

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The Puck element, is always present when menu is
displayed. The puck contains 5 elements:

- The ball indicates the position of the selection.

- The 8, 9, + and * cursors indicate which
navigation direction is possible. A grey coloured cursor
means un-authorised navigation in the relevant cursor
direction.

Note:

- The puck is always as shown besides the left menu window.

8.2 Change the installation settings

 Press MENU button to open the main menu.
 Press 9 button 4 times to bring the selection onto

Installation.

Note: If the Parental control is active, you need to enter your
PIN code to access the relevant items of the selected menu
option.

 Press the * button to access the Installation sub

options.
The selection is now on Receiver settings in the new
Installation menu.

8.2.1 Receiver settings

From the Installation menu, you selected Receiver
settings and pressed * button.
A new menu is displayed showing the following

adjustments:

- TV/VCR signal output.

- TV video format.

- TV sound format.

- Default volume of TV sound.

- VCR sound format.

- VCR control for recording.

The selection is now on TV/VCR output.

 You can scroll down or up with the 9 or 8 button to

choose the wanted option.

For each option, you can press on * button to access its
sub options.

8.2.1.1 TV/VCR output allows you to select the

signal format of the TV and VCR SCART
sockets from the list below:

- RGB/PAL-CVBS

- RGB/SVHS

- PAL-CVBS/PAL-CVBS

- PAL-CVBS/SVHS

- SVIDEO/PAL-CVBS

- SVIDEO/SVHS

Note: First word before / is dedicated to TV SCART. Second
word after / is dedicated to VCR SCART.
Note: We advise to use RGB/PAL-CVBS setting to get the
best quality of the video at the TV screen. If a Video Projector is
used instead of a TV set, the SVIDEO/PAL-CVBS setting is
advised (refer to chapter 5.4 for connection and installation).
Note: If you have a S-Video VCR Recorder you might use the
RGB/SVHS setting, consult the user manual of your VCR /
Recorder.

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8.2.1.2 For TV format, select from the list below

the one that best suits your TV

- 16/9

- 4/3 - Letterbox

- 4/3  Pan & Scan

8.2.1.3 For TV Sound, select either Mono or Stereo

depending on the capability of your TV

- Mono

- Stereo

8.2.1.4 Default volume, adjusts the sound level so

that it matches your normal analogue TV
Sound level

Use the 9or 8 button to choose desired default
volume setting.

8.2.1.5 For VCR sound, select either Mono or

Stereo depending on the capability of your
VCR

- Mono

- Stereo

8.2.1.6 VCR control allows you to select the control

method that suits your VCR

- Off

- Easy recording so called Prepare Record

- Record Link

For more details consult chapter 10.4

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8.2.2 Channel installation

From Installation menu, you selected Channels and
pressed * button.
A new menu is drawn to control the features below:

- Installation of the TV channels.

- Installation of the RADIO channels.

- Enable or disable automatic update of channels.

- Enable or disable installation of scrambled channels.

- Start searching for new channels.

The selection is now on TV channels.

 You can scroll down or up with the 9or 8 button to

choose the required option.

 For each option, you can press on * button to access its

setting sub options.

8.2.2.1 TV channels, shows a complete list of TV

channels found during the scanning process

 You can scroll down or up with the 9or 8 button to

select a channel.

 You can press the OK button to enable or disable the

channel.

IMPORTANT: All non-tagged channels are disabled and
consequently not visible in all channel lists.

8.2.2.2 Radio channels, shows a complete list of

Radio channels found during the scanning
process

 You can scroll down or up with the 9or 8 button to

select a channel.

 You can press the OK button to enable or disable the

channel.

IMPORTANT: All non-tagged channels are disabled and

consequently not visible in all channel lists.

8.2.2.3 Update mode allows you to select whether

channels are automatically updated

 You can scroll down or up with the 9or 8 button to

choose the wanted sub option.

 You can press the OK button to store your choice.

8.2.2.4 Auto activation allows you to select

whether all channels or only free to air
channels are updated

 You can scroll down or up with the 9or 8 button to

choose the wanted sub option.

 You can press the OK button to store your choice.

8.2.2.5 Update now

Press the OK button to start the new update of channels.

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8.2.3 Check signal quality / check your aerial

From Installation menu, you selected Antenna
Positioning and pressed * button.
This menu is used to help positioning your antenna and

checking the availability of signals on specific UHF
channels.

Positioning your antenna:

- Two bar graphs help you pointing your antenna by
indicating the signal strength and the signal quality.

- When signal quality is medium or good, the available
channels present on this channel are indicated.

By activating the Sound output, a modulated sound will
help you to define the best position of your antenna
without requiring you to watch the TV screen.

You can also select the UHF channel you want to use
during the positioning process.

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8.2.4 Software

To keep you up-to-date with the development in Digital
Television and / or to make new features available, your
receiver is prepared to receive software updates. Do not
worry this update is part of normal transmissions.
Simply follow the on screen instructions.

Your receiver is automatically set up to accept upgrades
for your DTR 1500. If you would like to be prompted
each time a new upgrade is available, then switch the
toggle to Manual.

Note: Upgrades will enhance your box and help ensure the
smooth operation of your receiver when new software is
released. We advise that you accept any downloads that are
offered.

From Installation menu, you selected Software and
pressed * button.
A new menu is drawn to:

- Indicate the current version of the software code.

- Indicate whether a new update of the software has
been detected.

- Confirm that the update is accepted. If so, the
download will take place when the box is switched to
standby.

The selection is now on Install.

 You can press the * button to access the sub options.

Note: if Automatic sub option has been selected, Software
download will start automatically next time you will put your
receiver in standby, without notification. You may find this an
easier way to accept downloads.

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8.2.5 Timers (schedule, delete, edit, conflict)

 Press MENU button to open the main menu.
 The selection is on the Timers option.

 Press the * button to access the Timers sub-options.

The selection is now on Edit a timer.

8.2.6 Edit a timer

 From the Edit a Timer selected sub menu.
 Select a Free timer you want to edit or a timer you

want to modify by using down or up with the 9 or 8
button

 Press the * button to access the Timers detailed sub-

options.

 The following fields can be modified:

- Timer type (Record or Reminder).

- Channel type (TV or Radio).

- The Channel to record.

- The recording date (Up to one year in advance).

- The starting time.

- The ending time.

- The repeating configuration (Once, Every Day, Every
Weekday, Every Week).

- Parental Control (On, Off).

Note:Every Weekday is used to record series transmitted only
during weekdays.

8.2.7 Remove a timer via the MENU

 From the Remove a Timer selected sub menu
 Select the timer you want to remove by using down or

up with the 9or 8 button

 Press the OK button to remove the timer.

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8.2.8 Disable Recording (Manage conflicts)

Concept:

- Timers can be enabled and disabled.

- A timer can be activated only if it is not in conflict with
another timer.

- Timers created by any other means than through this
menu will always be created but enabled only if it not
in conflict with a previously existing timer.

Enabling/Disabling:

- From the Disable Recording selected sub menu.

- Select the timer you want to disable by using down or
up with the 9or 8 button.

- Press the OK button to change the activation status of
that timer. Timer cannot be enabled if another timer is
in conflict with it.

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Favourite lists allow you to navigate
easily on your preferred channels.

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By using this feature, you are able
to set several favourite lists for
RADIO and TV channels.
For activation of these favourite
lists, refer to chapter 7.6.

8.3 Favourite list editing

 Press MENU button to open the main menu.
 Press once the 9 button to bring the selection on

Favourite.

 Press the B button to access the Favourite sub options.
The selection is now on Edit TV favourites item.
 You can scroll down or up with the 9or 8 button to

choose the TV or RADIO lists.

Note: As the menu system is similar for RADIO and TV lists, only
TV features have been described in the following chapters.

8.3.1 Edit / Rename favourite list - Re-order /

Re-number channels in a favourite list

From Favourites sub menu, the selection is on Edit TV
lists item.

 Press the * button to access the Edit TV lists sub

options.

 You can scroll down or up with the 9or 8 button to

choose a TV favourite list.

 Press the * button to access the selected TV favourite

list for editing.
The Edit TV lists sub menu is now drawn and the
selection is on Favourites item.
The content of the selected TV favourite list appears.

 You can scroll down or up with the 9or 8 button to

choose the required option.

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8.3.1.1 Edit the selected favourite list

From Edit TV lists sub menu, the selection is on
Favourites item.

 Press the * button to access the Favourites sub

options.

 You can scroll down or up with the 9or 8 button to

choose the channel or to go through the installed list of
TV channels.

 You can press OK button to tag or un-tag the selected TV

channel.

8.3.1.2 Re-order channels in a favourite list

From Edit TV lists sub menu, the selection is on
Favourites item.

 Press once the 9 button to bring the selection on Re-

order.

 Press the * button to access the Re-

order sub options. Unlike the first
Favourites item, only tagged channels
appear for the selected TV favourite list. To
re-order one channel in the list, follow the
sequence described below:

- Scroll down or up with the 9or 8
button to select the channel you wish to
re-order.

- Press OK button to select it for moving.

- Select the new position by scrolling down
or up with the 9or 8 button.

- Press the OK button to store it in the
new selected position.

Note: If the selected TV favourite list is empty or
contains only one element, the access to Re­order sub options will be blocked.

8.3.1.3 Re-number favourite channels

From Edit TV lists sub menu, the
selection is on Favourites item.

 Press the 9 button twice to bring the

selection on Re-number.

 Press the * button to access the Re-

number sub options.
Unlike the first Favourites item, only

tagged channels appear for the selected TV
favourite list. To re-number a channel,
follows the sequence below:

- Scroll down or up with the 9or 8
button and select the channel to be re­numbered.

- Enter the new number using the DIGIT
keys.

- Press on OK button to store the new
number.

 You scroll down or up with the 9or 8

button to change the selected character
from the range [0...9 , A...Z]

 Use the * button to select the next

character.

 Use the + button to select the previous

character.

 At the end, press the OK button to save the

modification.

8.3.2 Edit preferred list

From Favourites sub menu, the selection
is on Edit TV favourites item.

 Press the 9 button twice to bring the

selection to Preferred TV lists.

 Press the * button to access the selected

preferred TV list for editing.

 Scroll down or up with the 9or 8

button.

 Press the OK button to tag or un-tag the

selected TV list.

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8.3.1.4 Re-name a favourite list

From Edit TV lists sub menu, the
selection is on Favourites item.

 Press the 9 button three times to bring

the selection on Name.

 Press the * button to access the Name

sub options.
At this moment, you are able to modify the
name of the selected favourite list. The first
character of the name is selected in first...

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8.4 Parental control / pin Code - lock
Programme - Parental timer

 Press MENU button to open the main menu.
 Press the 9 button twice to bring the selection on

parental control.
 You are prompted to enter your PIN code.
 Enter default 0000 PIN code.

 Press the * button to access the Parental control sub

options.
 The selection is now on Change PIN code

 You can scroll down or up with the 9or 8 button to

choose the required option.

8.4.1 Change PIN

Press the * button twice to open the CHANGE PIN

CODE menu:

- Enter NEW PIN CODE.

- Confirm new PIN code.

- Memorize the new PIN code.

8.4.2 Parental control

This option allows you to set the security level in using the

PIN code. The different options are:

- Active always when required (PIN code always asked).

- Enabled, PIN code always required

- Enabled, PIN code entry valid for 20 min

- Enabled, PIN code valid until stand-by

- Disabled (security is disabled).

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8.4.3 Maturity level

This option allows you to define the age (so called

maturity level) over which the PIN code entry will be

needed. Set the age that suits your needs or disable the

option.

Note: This automatically controls the channel lock provided the

digital signal carries maturity information.

8.4.4 Lock TV or Radio channel

These options allow you to select the TV and Radio

channels you wish to lock.

Follow the on screen instructions to lock channels. The

relevant channels present in the favourite lists will also

have the same locking status.

8.4.5 Edit a parental timer

This option allows you to set an authorised time window

from which the PIN code entry will be necessary.

Follow the on screen instructions to set:

- Date

- Start time

- End time

- Repetition

Note: You can set up to three parental timers.

8.4.6 Del. parental timer

This option allows you to remove a parental timer.

8.5 Preferences / language - timer ­banner

 Press MENU button to open the main menu.
 Select the Preferences.

 Press the * button to access the Preferences sub

options.
The selection is now on Language preferences.

 You can scroll down or up with the 9or 8 button to

choose the required option.

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8.5.1 Language preferences

This menu option allows you to:

- Set the preferred audio language.

- Set the subtitle preferred language.

- Enable or disable subtitles.

8.5.2 Timer preferences

This menu option allows you to:

- Select when you want to be warned of a reminder.

- Select when you want to be warned of the start of a

recording.

- Set the presentation of the programme to be recorded.

In this way, you record a few seconds of the banner of
the programme so you can identify it easily during
playback.

8.5.3 Banner preferences

This option allows you to:

- Set the banner duration in between 3 and 10 seconds.

- Set the banner transparency to on or off.

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9 Menu tree

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Edit

MAIN
MENU

Timers

Favourites

Parental control

Preferences

Installation

Remove

Disable recording

Edit TV lists

Edit RADIO lists

Active TV lists

Active RADIO lists

PIN code

Parental control

Maturity level

Lock TV channels

Lock RADIO channels

Edit parental timer

Remove parental timer

Language

Timers

Banner

Receiver settings

Channels

Antenna positioning

Software

Audio
Subtitle
Enable subtitle

Reminder
Record warning
Banner record

Display duration
Transparency

TV/VCR output
TV format
TV Audio
Default volume
VCR Audio
VCR Control

Services installation

Opening a menu item signaled by a locker
requires the PIN code entry.

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Current Software
New Software
Software update

10 Advanced settings

10.1 Restore virgin mode

Install wizard is shown only once at the
first power up of your receiver.

If you want to reinitialise your receiver and
put it back to virgin / factory mode. follow
the steps below.

 Disconnect your receiver from the mains.
 Keep pressing the Front Panel + button

while re-connecting your receiver to the
mains.

 The Multicoloured LED will start to blink

orange while Red LED remains on.
 Release the + button.
 Briefly press the front Panel + button.
 Red LED is still on and the Multicoloured

LED is blinking Red.
 Enter the following code with the remote

control: 9 9 0 0.
 Once entered, the Multicoloured LED is

Green. In case of a bad code entered, the

Multicoloured LED stays Red.
 Wait until the receiver re-starts by

displaying the First Install Wizard.

Note: After this procedure, your PIN code has

also been reset to its factory setting (0, 0, 0,

0), and all Favourite lists will be lost.

10.2 Change remote control
settings

If you have other equipment in your home
that the Philips receivers remote control
interferes with, you can select an alternative
setting. Follow the sequence below:

Step 1 change the remote control setting:

 Simultaneously press number buttons 1 and

3 for 3 seconds.
 Simultaneously release both buttons.
 Press either button 3 or 4 (see below)

within 60 seconds:

- Pressing number button 4 sets the
remote to the new/alternative setting.

- Pressing number button 3 sets the
remote to the default factory setting.

The remote can be tested by trying to
control the receiver, if the change has been
successful the remote control will no longer
operate the receiver until the receiver is
also changed.

Note: When the remote control is first powered
up, or if the batteries are changed while a
button is pressed, the default factory setting
(value 3) is restored.

Step 2 change the receiver setting:
 Disconnect your receiver from the mains.
 Press and hold the '+' button on the front

panel while re-connecting your receiver to

the mains
 First the red R/hand LED will come on.

Then the L/hand orange LED and the

R/hand red LED will be on.

Next the R/hand red LED will go out and

the L/hand orange LED will blink.
 At this point release the '+' button.
 Press the OK key on your remote control.
 The orange blinking LED will momentarily

change to either green or red.
 If the LED momentarily turned green the

new code has been accepted. Wait until

only the L/hand LED is permanently

illuminated either orange ( your receiver is

in standby) or green (your receiver is on).
 If the LED momentarily turned red the new

code has not been accepted. Wait until only

the L/hand LED is permanently illuminated

either orange ( your receiver is in standby)

or green (your receiver is on). The receiver

returns to the setting before the attempted

change. Repeat step 2.

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10.3 You forgot your PIN code / Master PIN code

If you have forgotten your PIN code, you have the possibility to reset it to the default PIN Code

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(0, 0, 0, 0).
To reset the PIN Code, you have to enter the Master PIN Code in any Pin Code request menu.

This will have the effect to accept the PIN Code and to reset the PIN Code to the default PIN
Code of the receiver.

The Master PIN Code is the following: (RED, 3, 8, 9, 5).

Note: Keep this code secret to prevent your children from using it.

10.4 More about Recording / Easy Recording  VCR control

10.4.1 Connection for Easy recording

This connection allows automatic recording without necessity of programming your VCR. Prior
deciding for this connection method:

- Consult the user manual of your VCR / DVD Recorder to check if and how this feature is
supported. Most Philips VCR and DVD Recorders support one of the two easy recording
options.

- Verify that your TV and VCR both have two SCART sockets.

Incorporate your receiver in your existing installation as shown below:

- Plug your aerial lead plug into the AERIAL IN socket of your digital receiver.

- Connect the RF OUT socket of your digital receiver to the Aerial input socket of your VCR
by means of the RF coaxial lead supplied with your digital receiver.

TV set

EXT1 EXT2

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Video recorder

EXT1 (OUT)

RF lead

(supplied)

EXT2 (IN)

- Connect the RF OUT socket of your
VCR to the Aerial input socket of your
TV by means of a RF coaxial lead.

- Connect the TV SCART socket of your
digital receiver to the EXT1 SCART
socket of your TV by means of 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 (so called
IN) by means of a SCART lead.

- Connect the EXT1 SCART socket of
your VCR (so called  OUT ) to the
EXT2 SCART socket of your TV by
means of a SCART lead.

- Plug all your equipment, excluding your
digital receiver, into the mains.

- Switch on your TV and select a channel.

- Plug your digital receiver into the mains.
Your digital receiver will display the
WELCOME screen (the left hand LED
will be illuminated green).

- Read chapter 7 to proceed with the
channel scan of your digital receiver if not
already done.

Note:

- 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 without programming your VCR.

10.4.3 How to make a recording with
the VCR control feature?

 Your digital receiver , TV and VCR are

connected and set according to 10.4.1-2.

 You have programmed a timer with your

digital receiver.

 At timer start your VCR starts recording

and at timer end your VCR stops recording
under the control of your digital receiver.
You no longer need VCR programming to
record digital TV channels.

10.4.4 Timer / Front panel indicator

Feedback on front panel LED's:

- While a Timer is running, the Receiver is

locked to prevent any inadvertent action
from damaging the recording.

To indicate that the receiver is recording,
the Front Panel LEDs will signal as follows:

- Right hand red LED on.

- Left hand Multicoloured LED Orange for

recording during standby or Green for
Recording while watching.

10.4.5 Cancel a running Timer

While a Timer is running, the Receiver is
locked to prevent any inadvertent action
from damaging the recording.

The following procedure allows you to
cancel the current running Timer:

- Press the Timer Key.

- Press the 0 Key.

- The Receiver is now unlocked.

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10.4.2 Digital receiver and VCR set­tings

Refer to chapter 8.2.1.6 on how to enable
the Easy Recording function of your digital
receiver.

 Depending on your VCR brand and type

you have to set the VCR control option
to Prepare Record or Record Link.
Refer to the user manual of your VCR
alternatively try the two options to find out
the most suitable.

 Set your VCR to the mode allowing control

by your digital receiver.

10.4.6 Errors during recording

Three kinds of error can occur during the
recording:

- Lost of input signal.

- Lost of power.

- Locked channel.

Your Philips receiver can detect those
errors during the recording, it will signal
you those errors the next time you will use
it by a means of an Alarm.

ADVANCED SETTINGS 33

11 Trouble shooting guide

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Experiencing difficulty operating your digital receiver? Check the following points first!
For UK, the telephone number in the Worldwide guarantee leaflet should read 0870 9009070.

Problem Possible cause Action

No picture, no sound and no
front panel indication.

Receiver is not plugged into
the mains. None of the front
LED's are on.

Check mains connection and
press the LOW POWER
button on the front of the
receiver.

No picture, no sound but the
front panel shows orange left
hand LED on.

No wake up at Remote
Control key press and the Red
right hand LED is on.

No picture, no sound but the
front panel shows the Green
left hand LED on.

The remote does not operate.

The receiver is in standby.

Your receiver is in Low Power
Mode.

You are viewing standard
analogue television.

The SCART connection to the
TV is incorrect or is loose.
Your TV has not selected the
correct AV/EXT channel.

A timer is running, the receiver
is locked, the front LED's are
either Green / Red or Orange /
Red

The remote control batteries
have been inserted incorrectly
or are dead.

You are not aiming your
remote control at the receiver.

Press either P+ or P- button
or any number button to bring
the receiver out of standby.

Press the Low Power Button
on front panel then press any
Remote Control number
button to wake up your
receiver.

Press the TV/STB button on
your remote.

Check SCART TV connection,
making sure cables are firmly
pushed into the sockets.
Try manually selecting the
AV/EXT channel on your TV.

Press successively the "TIMER"
and the "0" buttons to cancel
the TIMER and unlock the
receiver.

Check the condition of the
batteries and replace if
necessary.

Make sure you aim the
remote at the receiver and not
at the TV.

You cannot find all the channels
you think should be available.

34 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE

The signal to your aerial may
be weak.

Your aerial may need adjusting
or your local transmitter may
not be working.

Try retuning your receiver,
following the relevant steps in
chapter 7. If you are still
missing channels, your aerial
may need adjusting.
Call your local dealer.

Problem Possible cause Action

You sometimes see a squared
pattern on the screen, your
picture is "Freezing" or a
picture showing a TV with a
noisy pattern.

There could be a transmission
problem.

Your aerial may have been
moved, for example by severe
weather.
Your aerial connection have
become loose or disconnected.

This is normally only a
temporary situation and should
correct itself. If it persists,
contact ITV Digital customer
channels.
Check signal quality and if
necessary re-align your aerial.
Check all aerial connections
and make sure they are all
firmly pushed into sockets.

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I cannot select all of my
channels and the P+/- or
Arrow up/down buttons do
not always work.

Even if I use the number
buttons I cannot access a
particular channel.

I have forgotten my parental
code.

I set the timer but it did not
record what I wanted.

The order of my channels has
changed.

The on-screen displays are not
as sharp as I expected.

Some channels have been
selected as favourites and the
favourites mode is on.

The parental lock has been
activated on this channel and
an OSD message ask for your
parental code.

The video was set incorrectly.

They have been re-arranged as
described in section 8.3.1.2

If you have connected using
SCART and you have an RGB
compatible TV, one of the
receiver settings could be
wrong.
You have connected the
receiver TV SCART to a
SCART socket of your TV set
which is not RGB capable

Use Fav button to select an
other Favourite list. Use the All
TV Channel list to see all
possible TV channels.

Enter your parental code to
access the channel or remove
it as a locked channel.
See sections 8.4.2 for more
details.

See section 10.3

Make sure that your video is
set for the same time as your
digital receiver.
Alternatively use one of the
Easy Recording options to
control automatically your VCR
(see chapter 10.4)

Refer to this section to change
the order again.

Refer to chapter 8.2.1 and
alter the "TV / VCR output"
setting to RGB/CVBS.

Check if the TV SCART socket
of the TV is RGB capable, if
not refer to the user manual of
your TV to change the SCART
connection to your TV.

The picture on some channels
seems to have been stretched
or squashed.

The broadcast is probably in
widescreen and the receiver
settings may not be correct.

TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE 35

Check the receiver "TV
format" option setting,
following the information in
chapter 8.2.1 . If you have a
widescreen TV, you may also
need to check the settings on
your TV.

12 Technical specification

This product is in conformity with the requirements of the 95/47/EC directive and 2002/21/EC

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directives.

Video decoding

- MPEG-2 DVB compliant up to
MP@ ML

- Video bit rate: up to 15

Mbit/sec

- Video format: 4:3

(letter box if source is in

16:9) and 16:9

- Resolution: up to 720x576

pixels

Audio decoding

- MPEG layer I / II

Operation/Features

- Automatic program
installation via scanning

- TV & Radio modes

- Free to air reception

- 4 favourite TV lists

- 4 favourite Radio lists

- programme editing for
personalised installation
(delete, add, move)

- Subtitles

- Parental lock with PIN code

- Full remote controlled

- Menu controlled installation
and operation using On
Screen Display

- 8 VCR timers

- Automatic recording via:
Timer programming and Easy
recording for Philips VCR and
DVD- RW

- Automatic VCR play back :
Audio L/R + CVBS or RGB /
Fast blanking

- Full range RF loopthrough

- Receiver compatible with
services based on MHEG 5

- Now & Next ESG

- Software upgrade via over the
air download

- Low power mode

- Suited for feeding a Video
projector

36 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

Application system
resources

Processor clock speed166 MHz
SDRAM - CPU/Video-Graphics
16 MB
Flash memory 4 MB
Terrestrial antenna interface

- RF input:
IEC 169-2 female connector

- RF output (bypass): IEC 169-2
male connector

Reception-Demodulation

- Demodulation type: COFDM
2K / 8K

- Network : MFN /SFN

- Input frequency range :
UHF IV / V

- Loopthrough frequency
range (MHz): 47 - 862
MHz

Connections

TV SCART

Output: CVBS or S-Video or

RGB/ Fast blanking
Volume Controlled
audio L/R, RGB , Slow
blanking, Fast blanking.

VCR SCART

Input: CVBS or RGB / Fast

blanking, Slow
blanking, Audio L/R,

Output: CVBS or S-Video Audio

L/R, Slow blanking
during timer if
Prepare Record
mode is activated.

Audio CINCH:

Analog audio output: L / R
Digital audio output:

Dolby Digital or PCM

Serial interface: RJ 9

Due to continued product improvements, this information is

Accessories

- Remote control: Type
RC19336002

- Scart cable

- User manual

- Worldwide Guarantee
booklet

- Batteries: 2 x 1.5V type
AA/R06

- RF cable

- Mains cord

Miscellaneous

- Temperature range (°C)

Operating +5 to 45
Storage -10 to +70
Mains: 230 V ~ +/-10%

- Power
consumption: 10W max

- Standby
consumption: 6 W max

- Low power mode: 1 W max

Weight 1.400 kg

- Including packaging 2.500 kg

Dimensions: 260x230x60

The product complies with
the following European
council Directives :

subject to change without notice.

50 Hz

- 73/23/EEC

- 93/68/EEC

- 89/336/EEC

DTR 1500/05 - 3111 176 51062 10/03