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

CONTENTS 1

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.

6 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

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