Philips HDTP 8540, HDTP 8530 User Manual

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HDTP 8530

HDTP 8540

User manual

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This High Definition Digital Television Receiver (DTR) is an innovative product from the latest generation of Philips digital TV recorders, dedicated to Digital Terrestrial Television. Equipped with a silent hard disk drive, it allows easy reception and recording of digital programmes, including those broadcasted in High Definition. Once you have connected your recorder and performed the initial installation, you will be able to watch and enjoy all the FREEVIEW channels available in your geographical area. Thanks to its embedded ’over the air’ upgrade feature, you can update your recorder with new features or services when they become available. The Philips recorder follows a continuous development strategy. Therefore, we reserve the right to make changes and improvements to the product described in this user manual without any prior notice.

CE Marking: The CE marking certifies that the product complies with the essential requirements of the Directive1999/5/EC concerning radio equipment and telecommunication equipment, and of Directives 2006/95/EC concerning safety, 2004/108/EC concerning electromagnetic compatibility and ErP 2009/125/EC concerning ecodesign requirements, defined by the European Parliament and Council to minimize electromagnetic interferences, ensure the safety of users and their equipment and protect their health, and minimize the impact of products on the environment. The CE declaration of conformity can be viewed in the support section of the Philips site www.philips.com,

The FREEVIEW and FREEVIEW+HD words and logos are trademarks of DTV Services Ltd and are used under licence.

HDMI, HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Inc.

Telephone number for your local store is on your till receipt.

Should your Store be unable to help, please check the following

Websites for

Digital Television Terrestrial signal coverage:

http://www.dtg.org.uk/consumer/freeview.html

http://www.freeview.co.uk

http://www.bbc.co.uk/digital

Note

• In order to receive digital signal of good quality you may need an antenna upgrade.

Contents

Technical Settings 28 Information and Support 30

1 Safety recommendations 4

Where to put your recorder? 4 Warnings and safety instructions 4 Batteries 5 Interference 5 Hard disk 5 USB Storage devices 5 Cleaning the recorder 5

2 What‘s in the box 6

Front panel of the recorder 7 Rear panel of the recorder 7 Overview of the remote control 8

3 Connecting your devices 10

Connection to the terrestrial antenna 10 Connection to the TV set 10 Connection to a VCR/DVD recorder 11 Connection to a Home cinema system 11 Connection to a hi-fi unit 11 Connection to your Ethernet network 11

4 Before starting 12

Basics of the menu system 12

Menu tree 13

10 Environment 31

Meaning of logos present on the product or its packaging 31 Product recycling and disposal 31 European Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic

Equipment (WEEE) 31

Directive on the Restriction of use of certain hazardous

substances in electronic equipment (RoHS) 31

Electrical consumption of the recorder 31

11 Troubleshooting 32

FAQ 32 Using the recorder 32

Updating the software 33

12 Customer Support 34

13 Specifications 35

14 Guarantee Terms 37

5 Running your first installation 14

Video Settings 14 Parental Control 14 Channel Search 14 Selecting your region 15

6 Your recorder’s main commands 16

Selecting a TV channel 16

Adjusting the audio volume 17 Using the Picture in Picture (PIP) feature 17 Changing the favourites list 17 Temporarily selecting audio languages, subtitles and audio

description 18 Activating and Using Audio description 18 Teletext and interactive services 18 TV/AUX Switch 18 TV Guide 18 Live mode/Deferred mode 19 Recording programmes 19

7 Video Recordings 20

Immediate recording (Live or Deferred programme) 20 Recording programmes from the Recording Schedule

menu 20 Recording programmes from the TV Guide 21 Recording List 22 Managing the Recording list 22

8 Multimedia Player 24

Accessing the Media Player 24 Navigating in the Media Player 24 Viewing photo files 25 Playing audio files 25 Viewing your own video files 25 Importing/Exporting multimedia files 25

9 Adjusting the installation parameters 26

Channel Search 26 Channel Management 27

1 Safety recommendations

Use of the recorder is subject to safety measures designed to protect users and their environment.

Where to put your recorder?

In order to guarantee the correct operation of your recorder, you must:

• place it indoors to protect it from lightning, rain, and direct

sunlight,

• place it in a dry and well ventilated area,

• keep it away from heat sources such as radiators, candles, lamps,

etc.

• protect it from dampness, place it on a flat surface from where it

will not fall and is out of the reach of children,

• avoid violent shocks. Choose a stable, horizontal surface on

which the recorder will not be exposed to intense vibrations.

• do not place anything on top of your recorder (as it would

restrict ventilation): the ventilation slots located on the casing prevent your recorder from overheating. If you place the recorder in a compartment or other closed space, leave a space of at least 10 cm on each side and 20 cm on the front and back of the recorder,

• connect it directly to the mains with the provided cords, the

socket must be near the recorder and easy to access. The use of an extension cable (with multi-points) is not recommended.

Warnings and safety instructions

NEVER OPEN THE RECORDER OR THE POWER SUPPLY UNIT! YOU RISK GETTING AN ELECTRIC SHOCK.

• Use only the power supply unit supplied with the recorder to connect it to the mains. Other practice may be dangerous.

• As a precaution, in case of danger, the power supply unit acts as a disconnecting mechanism for the 230V power supply. That is why it is imperative that you connect the recorder to a power outlet located nearby and easily accessible.

• Connect the recorder to the mains in accordance with the

indications mentioned on the identification label affixed on the recorder (voltage, current, frequency of electricity network).

• The identification label is located under the recorder or on the

rear panel.

• You must imperatively connect the power supply unit to the

recorder before connecting the power supply unit to the power socket. Ensure the power cord is correctly connected to the mains power socket and to the recorder. Otherwise, there is a risk of fire and you risk getting an electric shock when touching the recorder.

• You must imperatively use the recorder in an environment that

complies with the following requirements:

• temperature: between 0°C [32°F] and 40°C [104°F].

• ambient humidity: between 20% and 90%.

• altitude: below 2000 m [6562 ft].

• To avoid short-circuits (fire or electrocution hazard), do not

expose your recorder to dampness. Do not place any object containing liquid (vase for example) on the appliance. The recorder must not be splashed with liquid. If liquid is spilled onto the recorder, unplug it immediately from the mains and consult your supplier.

• Take care not to allow liquids or metal objects to enter the

recorder through the ventilation slots.

• Avoid reconnecting the recorder after it has been subjected to

large changes in temperature.

• The recorder must be disconnected from mains supply (from the

power outlet or rear panel) before any modification of connection between TV, VCR or antenna.

• In the event of a storm, it is advisable to unplug the antenna.

Even if the recorder and the television set are disconnected from the power supply, lightning can still damage them.

• If you hear unusual noise coming from the mains power socket

or from the power cord or adapter, disconnect immediately the power cord from the mains power socket in accordance with all the precautions of use, you risk getting an electric shock, and contact your retailer.

• Never connect the recorder to a mains power socket which is

loose, shows signs of wear or damage, you risk getting an electric shock.

• Never touch the power cord with wet hands. You risk getting an

electric shock.

• When connecting or disconnecting the power cord, always take

hold of the plug without pulling on the cord. A damaged cord presents a potential risk of fire or electric shock. Never pull the power cord when disconnecting from the mains power socket.

• Never place objects on the power cord, and never pull on it or

fold it. This may cause a risk of fire or electric shock. Ensure that the recorder never lies on the power cord or any other cables.

• Never place objects on the power adapter, never step on it or

roll over it with a rolling device. You risk damaging the power adapter and creating a risk of fire or electric shock.

• Ensure the recorder is placed on a flat and stable surface, placing

it incorrectly may lead to the power cord being disconnected. This may cause a risk of fire or electric shock.

• Always connect the power adapter cord to the recorder first,

then connect the power cord to the power adapter, and finally connect the power cord to the mains power socket. By not observing the order indicated, you risk getting an electric shock.

• Ensure the power cord is correctly connected to the power

adapter, and that it is firmly inserted in its slot. It is important that you push the connector into its slot. There is a risk of fire or electric shock in case of incorrect connection.

• Always keep the power cord and power supply unit out of the

reach of children or domestic animals.

• Only personnel approved by the manufacturer can repair the

recorder. Failure to comply with these safety precautions will invalidate the guarantee.

• Have a specialised installer perform all connections if you want to

use cables that are not provided with the recorder.

Batteries

Batteries are easily swallowed by young children. Do not allow young children to play with the remote control. Always keep batteries away from excessive heat sources such as direct sunlight, fire or similar sources. To avoid damaging the remote control, only use identical batteries or batteries of an equivalent type. The batteries provided are not rechargeable.

Interference

Do not place the recorder near appliances that may cause electromagnetic interferences (for example, loudspeakers, modems, routers or cordless phones). This could affect recorder operation and distort the picture or sound.

Hard disk

This unit contains a hard disk drive. Please wait for the unit to go into standby mode before unplugging and moving it. Never cut off the electrical supply while the disk is reading or writing, you may lose data and/or damage the hard disk.

USB Storage devices

Please wait until the recorder or the multimedia file application exits the multimedia list manager (multimedia file application) or is in standby mode before disconnecting your storage devices. Otherwise, you risk losing data or damage your storage device. When connecting a USB peripheral device, respect the way of insertion and never use force. You may damage your peripheral device and/or the appliance.

Cleaning the recorder

The outer casing of the recorder can be cleaned with a soft and dry cloth. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvents, such as alcohol or turpentine, as they could damage the surface of the recorder.

2 What‘s in the box

Your new equipment includes:

High Definition Digital

Television Recorder (DTR)

Remote control

with 2 batteries (AAA)

Power supply unit

(power adapter and power cord)

HDMI® lead for connection

to a High Denition TV set

This user manual

Quick start guide

Front panel of the recorder

Rear panel of the recorder

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a USB port b LED

• Green: Operating

• Red: Standby

c Digital display

• Shows the current time when the recorder is in standby.

• Shows the programme number when the recorder is on.

• Shows hard disk activity (recording in progress, programme

playback,...)

• Change channel (Down)

• Put the recorder in standby mode/Wake up the recorder

from standby mode (press and let go)

• Change channel (Up)

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

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• Launch immediate recording, Schedule a recording from the

TV Guide

• Access menus

• Increase or decrease the audio volume

• Move in a page, a menu, the PIP window…

• Go back to the previous channel, screen or mode

LIBRARY

• Access your recording library

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jOn-screen options (MHEG, Teletext pages and menu)

• Access to Media Player

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LIBRARY

SETTINGS

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TEXTMP AD SUB

• Display Teletext pages when available

• This key only becomes active when Audio Description is

activated in your User Preferences. When activated it will allow you to set Audio Description where available on your current programme (see section Audio settings, page 28).

• Select subtitles and audio tracks

SETTINGS

• Access recorder settings

• Exit from current screen or setting

• Display the channel list, confirm a selection

• Change channel in the main screen and in PIP mode

• Display the TV Guide

• Put the recorder in standby mode/Wake up the recorder

from standby mode.

0 to 9

• Access channels and various on-screen options.

• Display programme information and options.

• Stop / Play / Pause

• Skip backward / Rewind / Fast forward / Skip forward

PIP

• Activate PIP feature

• Toggle between TV and AUX modes on the SCART output

• Turn the sound off/on

Batteries

The remote control needs two batteries (AAA) to operate. The drawing in the battery compartment indicates how to install them. The batteries provided are not rechargeable.

3 Connecting your devices

Connection to the TV set

Before installing your recorder:

• Please check that the delivery is complete (see What‘s in the box, page 6).

• Please ensure that the appliances to be connected together

(recorder, TV set, VCR/DVD…) are unplugged before making any connections.

• Please ensure that Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT) is available in your area.

Connection to the terrestrial antenna

Very often to get the best reception, you may simply need to adjust your antenna. Alternatively, you can connect an indoor antenna to your system. For more information, please contact your specialised distributor.

Standard outdoor antenna

Preferably use an outside roof antenna that is designed to receive UHF channels (21 to 69). However:

• if your building is equipped with an old antenna model, digital channels may be difficult or even impossible to receive. The problem can only be resolved by changing the antenna.

• if your building is equipped with a common antenna which contains selective filters devised for analogue channels, reception will most probably not work correctly. In this case, you will have to contact the administrator of the building.

• some antennas directed towards an analogue TV transmitter must be re-adjusted towards a digital TV transmitter. If you encounter reception problems, you can also try placing the antenna at different heights.

Connection to a High-Definition television set using an HDMI lead

1 To take advantage of High Definition picture quality, you must

connect the HDMI connector of your recorder to the HDMI connector on your television set (cable supplied).

2 To connect other devices to the recorder (VCR/DVD, Home

cinema...), refer to the following sections.

3 Connect the power adapter to the power cable. Then, connect

the power cable into the 12 V connector on the recorder.

4 Plug the power cord into the wall socket.

Indoor antenna

In ideal reception conditions, this type of antenna is sufficient. Here, however, are some useful tips:

• use an antenna designed to receive channels 21 to 69.

• install the antenna close to the window and direct it towards the

digital TV transmitter.

• if possible, use an antenna with an amplifier. The recorder can provide remote power supply to your indoor antenna (see Setting the power parameters, page 29).

Connection to the antenna

1 Plug the antenna cable (not supplied) into the ANTENNA

IN input connector on your recorder.

2 You can connect the RF output connector of your recorder to

the antenna input of the television set or VCR/DVD recorder (cable not supplied).

Connection to a Standard-Definition television set

1 You must connect the television set to your recorder using a

SCART connector (not supplied).

2 To connect other devices to the recorder (Home cinema...),

refer to the following sections.

3 Connect the power adapter to the power cable. Then, connect

the power cable into the 12V connector on the recorder.

4 Plug the power cord into the wall socket.

Connection to a VCR/DVD recorder

See the diagram below to connect your recorder to a VCR/DVD recorder.

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Note

• When you connect VCR/DVR recorder to the scart

connector, select Recorder mode in the Scart Output field of the video settings (see section Picture settings, page 29).

Connection to a Home cinema system

Some programmes are broadcast with a high quality multichannel digital sound. The connection of your recorder to a Home cinema system will give you a cinematic surround sound experience when watching these programmes. This can easily be done by connecting with a coaxial cable (not supplied) the DIGITAL AUDIO output of your recorder to the digital audio coaxial input of your Home cinema amplifier Dolby® Digital Plus is one of the latest innovations of Dolby Laboratories in high quality digital audio. Compatible with Dolby Digital systems, it addresses the expectations of most demanding viewers, and is scalable to the diverse world of content delivery, such as, for instance, High Definition TV broadcast.

Connection to a hi-fi unit

To make the most of the quality sound and listen to radio channels with the TV turned off, just connect the right and left audio outputs of the recorder to the auxiliary input of your hi-fi system (cable not supplied).

Connection to your Ethernet network

To fully benefit from interactive services directly from your recorder, you must connect your recorder to the Internet through your broadband router.

1 Connect one end of a RJ45 Ethernet cable (not supplied) to

the ETHERNET port of your recorder.

2 Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to a free Ethernet

port on your broadband router.

Note

• For more information, please visit the following website: http://www.dolby.com/consumer/setup/index.html

4 Before starting

Basics of the menu system

How to access the main menu?

Press the key.

How to access a feature?

You can access some features using the remote control as well as the main menu. When both possibilities are available, the corresponding procedures are proposed.

How to navigate through the various screens and set parameters?

Use the remote keys:

• to navigate in the menus and submenus,

• or to enter a menu,

• or to access the previous menu,

• to exit the screens.

Menus presentation

For ease of understanding, accessing a menu is described in this manual as follows:

For example, when you read "Go to > Configuration > Technical Settings", you should perform the following actions on

your remote control:

> Menu > Submenu

1 Press the key to access the main menu.

2 Press the or key to select Configuration.

3 Press the key to select Technical Settings, then enter

the menu with the .

Controls presentation

The controls displayed on the screen are indicated as follows:

This control on the screen...

is indicated as follows in your manual

"Press the [Save] key":

• for the corresponding key of

your remote control,

• [Save] for the name of the control

on the screen, introduced between brackets.

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