As you unpack your terminal, make sure the following accessories are included:
• 1 x remote control unit
• 2 x AA batteries
• 1 x mains cord with adapter for power supply
• 1 x SCART cable
• 1 x user manual
• 1 x worldwide warranty booklet
Plastic bags can be dangerous.To avoid suffocation keep the bag away from
babies and children.
Quick installation guide
Refer to the safety section before connecting your receiver.
1 Disconnect your TV set and recorder from the mains.
2 Integrate yo
ur receiver in your existing installation as shown on the diagram.
RF Cable
Terrestrial Receiver
to AC outlet
TV set
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3 Insert your smart card in your receiver with the
golden or silver contacts facing up.
4 Insert the two batteries supplied in your remote
control.
Batteries are removable from the remote using
common household tools (like a screwdriver…)
The batteries supplied do not contain hazardous
substances such as Mercury, Cadmium, or Lead.
However, they must not be disposed of with your
household waste but to a local separate
collection system.
5 Reconnect your TV set and recorder to the mains.
Do not connect your receiver yet!
6 Switch on your TV set and select a channel.
7 Plug the adapter into the mains.The welcome screen
appears, then the First Installation screen.
8 Select the TV Shape corresponding to your TV set.
9 Press OK
When scanning has been successfully completed, the
receiver tunes to the first channel in the list.
to start scanning for channels.
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If you do not receive channels that should be available,
check the following points:
- Coverage of your area:
see http://www
- Aerial cable condition and connection to your digital
receiver
For comprehensive connection diagrams:
see http://www
- Aerial position in case the bar graph revealed a poor
quality signal during the previous scan.
Call a specialist if needed.
Then, perform a new scan.
Contact your customer service adviser if the problem
remains.
To add channels newly become available, refer to
Channels installation.
To r e i nstall all channels, refer to Factory Reset.
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Meaning of symbols
Important information:Must be read and understood.
Yo ur product has been designed and manufactured with high quality materials and
components, which can be recycled and reused.
When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is attached to a product or his
packaging, it means the product is covered by European Directive 2002/96/EC.
Please inform yourself about the local separate collection system for electronic
products and act according to your local r
with your normal household waste.The correct disposal of your old product will
help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human
health.
The “Material recyclability symbol” affixed on package cardboard and user manual
means these parts are recyclable. So do not dispose of them with your normal
household waste.
ules. Do not dispose of your old products
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The “Material recyclability symbol” affixed on plastic packaging parts means these
parts are recyclable. So do not dispose of them with your normal household waste.
The “Gree
“Avoidance and Recovery of Packaging Waste” organization.
n Dot” affixed on cardboard means PHILIPS pays a financial duty to the
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Safety instructions
Yo ur receiver is powered using an AC adaptor.This equipment has beenmanufactured to meet the appropriate safety standards, but the instructions
below must be followed to operate it safely.These instructions must be kept
for future reference.
- Before connecting the AC adaptor to the mains, check that the mains supply voltage
corresponds to the voltage printed on it. If the mains voltage is different, consult
your dealer.
- The AC adaptor has been designed for indoor use only.
- The receiver and AC adaptor do
Do not attempt to open them. All maintenance work must be carried out by
qualified personnel.
- Periodically inspect the AC adaptor for damage. Do not use if damage is found.
Refer to qualified personnel.
- Unplug the AC adaptor from the mains 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, a
not be covered with items, such as newspapers, table clothes, curtains, etc.
- Do not install this equipment near any heat sources such as radiators, stoves or
other apparatus that produce heat. Protect it from direct sunlight.
- When installing the receiver, ensure there is a gap of approximately 2 cm around it
to enable air to circulate freely and prevent overheating.
- Leave access to the AC adaptor in case emergency shutdown is required.
- Do not place any combu
- No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the receiver.
It shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing. Should this happen, disconnect the
AC adaptor from the mains and consult qualified personnel.
- 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 and
aerosol cleaners.
stible objects on the receiver (candles, etc.).
not contain any user-serviceable parts.
nd the ventilation openings must
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Contents
2Unpacking the receiver
2Quick installation guide
4Meaning of symbols
5Safety instructions
8Introduction
9Product description
9Front panel
10Rear panel
11 Remote control
12 Inserting your Smart Card
13 Connecting your receiver
13Connecting to TV and VCR/DVD player using
SCART support
14Connecting to your audio equipment
15 First installation
15First Installation settings
15Channel Search
15Scan failure
16 General Functions
16Receiver wake up
16Channel selection
17Channel banner
17Channel Lists
17TV or Radio mode selection
17Volume control and mute
18Current programme options
18Electronic Programme Guide (EPG)
18Recording timers
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20 Settings
20Menu
20Timers Manager
22Channels Manager
23Parental Control
24Preferences
25Installation
26 More about recording
(VCR or DVD control)
26Connection for Easy Record
27VCR or DVD settings
27Recording with the VCR control feature
28 Troubleshooting
30 Menu Tree
31 Technical specifications
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Introduction
Welcome to digital television!
The Philips Digital Terrestrial Receiver DTR 2520 allows you to view a wide variety of
free-to-air and scrambled channels with the best digital picture and sound quality.
With this product you can enjoy advanced functions and features including:
- Digital picture and sound quality
- Wide screen format
- TV SCART and VCR/DVD SCART connectors
- Up to 500 presets for TV and Radio channels
- Easy installation and use through the well-tested Euphoria user interface
- Personal channel list and favourite lists
- Electronic Programme Guide.
This user manual covers the installation of your receiver and the necessary steps to
use the variou
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s functions, so you can optimally enjoy every feature.
The front panel button includes a colour LED indicating the receiver status.
The LED blinks at remote control command reception.
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Receiver operating modeLED
Low Powerred
Standbyorange
TV/Radio modegreen
Recording in progressdimmed green
Recording in progress in standby modedimmed orange
Download in progressblinking red
If the red LED is blinking continuously, it indicates that an upgrade of your terminal
software is taking place. Do not interrupt this operation.Wait for the LED to
light up for two seconds, either in green to indicate successful upgrade, or in red to
indicate a failure, and then continue as normal.