Philips RC9800I Users manual

RC9800i Touch Screen

Remote Control

User Manual

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RC9800i Touch Screen Remote Control - User Manual Guide Through the User Manual

User Manual RC9800i Touch Screen Remote Control

Remark:

No part of this manual may be reproduced by means of printing or photocopying nor may it be translated into a different language without prior written consent of Philips Innovative Applications.

Philips Innovative Applications is not liable for possible mistakes in this manual or for damages directly or indirectly resulting from the use of the RC9800i Touch Screen Remote Control.

Concept and Realization of the Guide:

The Human Interface Group De Regenboog 11, 2800 Mechelen (Belgium) http://www.higroup.com

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RC9800i Touch Screen Remote Control - User Manual Important Information

Important Information

Please install and connect the RC9800i Touch Screen Remote Control only in

the order described in this manual. This assures best installation results without technical issues.

Please read this guide carefully before using the RC9800i and keep it for

future reference.

The most recent downloads and information on this product is are available

through our website www.homecontrol.philips.com

Broadband Internet access (min. 256 kbps) is required if you want to use the

Internet functions of the RC9800i.

Please check whether your Internet service provider charges extra additional

fees for exceeding a certain limit of transferred data limit. When using Internet media services on a daily basis, you may exceed such a limit. For example: When you listen to Internet radio (at 64 kbps) for about 36 hours, 1 GB (gigabyte) of data will be transferred to your system.

During set-up and installation, it may be helpful to have the original remote

controls for your TV set, audio system and other wireless network components (if appropriate) at hand.

Software information concerning Internet Radio will be available in the course

of 2005, along with a software upgrade.

Safety Precautions

Before operating the system, check that the operating voltage indicated on the

nameplate (or the voltage indication beside the voltage selector) of your system is identical with the voltage of your local power supply. If it is not, please consult your dealer.

Radio equipment for wireless applications is not protected against disturbance

from other radio services. Do not expose the product to dripping or splashing. Do not expose the product to excessive moisture, rain, sand or heat from

heating equipment or direct sunlight.

Do not open the product. Contact your Philips retailer if you experience

technical difficulties.

IFU Approbation / Safety Content RC9800i

FCC Compliancy

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

This device should not cause harmful interference. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that

may cause undesired operation.

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RC9800i Touch Screen Remote Control - User Manual Important Information

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a

Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rule.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in residential installations. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If the equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning thee equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by using one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into to an outlet on a different circuit from the

receiver. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

CAUTION:

User changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Regulations According to R&TTE

Declaration

Hereby, Philips Remote Control Systems hereby declares that this universal remote control is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC:

Radio: EN 300 328 EMC: ETSI EN 301 489-1, ETSI EN 301 489-17 Safety: EN60950

Finnish Philips Consumer Electronics, Remote Control Systems vakuuttaa täten että

RC9800i tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen.

Dutch Hierbij verklaart, Philips Consumer Electronics, Remote Control Systems dat het

toestel RC9800i in overeenstemming is met de essentiële eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG.

French Par la présente, Philips Consumer Electronics, Remote Control Systems, déclare

que l'appareil RC9800i est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999/5/CE

Swedish Härmed intygar, Philips Consumer Electronics, Remote Control Systems, att

denna RC9800i står I överensstämmelse med de väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv 1999/5/EG.

Danish Undertegnede Philips Consumer Electronics, Remote Control Systems erklærer

herved, at følgende udstyr RC9800i overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF

German Hiermit erklärt Philips Consumer Electronics, Remote Control Systems die

Übereinstimmung des Gerätes RC9800i mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den anderen relevanten Festlegungen der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG.

Greek ΜΕ ΤΗΝ ΠΑΡΟΥΣΑ Philips Consumer Electronics, Remote Control Systems

∆ΗΛΩΝΕΙ ΟΤΙ RC9800i ΣΥΜΜΟΡΦΩΝΕΤΑΙ ΠΡΟΣ ΤΙΣ ΟΥΣΙΩ∆ΕΙΣ

ΑΠΑΙΤΗΣΕΙΣ ΚΑΙ ΤΙΣ ΛΟΙΠΕΣ ΣΧΕΤΙΚΕΣ ∆ΙΑΤΑΞΕΙΣ ΤΗΣ Ο∆ΗΓΙΑΣ 1999/5/ΕΚ

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RC9800i Touch Screen Remote Control - User Manual Important Information

Italian Con la presente Philips Consumer Electronics, Remote Control Systems dichiara

che questo RC9800i è conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE.

Spanish Por medio de la presente, Philips Consumer Electronics, Remote Control Systems,

declara que el RC9800i cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE

Portuguese Philips Consumer Electronics, Remote Control Systems declara que este RC9800i

está conforme com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposições da Directiva 1999/5/CE.

Declaration of Conformity (DoC)

The Declaration of Conformity can be found at http://www.pronto.philips.com/products/DoC

Marking

In line accordance with CE marking regulations, the CE mark, the notified body number and the class 2 identifier are added to the equipment:

This device can be used in:

√ FR √ UK √ DE √ DK √ SE √ ES √ GR √ PT √ CH √ AT √ BE √ FI √ IRE √ IT √ LU √ NL √ NO

Battery Disposal

Your device uses a rechargeable Li Polymer battery. Do not dispose the battery along with household waste. Contact your local waste disposal agency for the address of the nearest battery deposit site.

Service and Support

Support for Your Product

Philips products have been designed and manufactured to in accordance with the highest quality standards. If your Philips Connected Planet product is not working correctly, we recommend that you check your user manual to verify that your product is properly connected and configured.

The website for Connected Planet support (www.philips.com/connectedplanet/support) offers you all of the information you need to optimally enjoy your product – this includes help to get started, frequently asked questions and interactive troubleshooting. Most problems can be solved this way, especially when they are related to the use of your product.

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RC9800i Touch Screen Remote Control - User Manual Important Information

Service Within During Your Warranty Period

If your product is defective and needs repair under warranty, you should return it to the Philips dealer where you purchased it. This is the fastest and easiest way to get your product working again under warranty.

Should you be unable to return the product to your Philips dealer, you may select an authorized service center at your Connected Planet support website (www.philips.com/connectedplanet/support) under “Find a service center.”

You may also contact our Consumer Care Center for repair advice. If so, we need the following information:

A clear description of the problem – including the circumstances under which

it occurs; The exact type number of your product; The date of purchase.

Service Outside After Your Warranty Period

If your product is defective and needs repair, but your warranty has expired, you may consult the Philips dealer where you purchased it or contact an authorized service center – you will find addresses (see “Find a service center”) at your Connected Planet support website (www.philips.com/connectedplanet/support).

You may also contact our Consumer Care Center for repair advice. If so, we need the following information:

A clear description of the problem – including the circumstances under which

it occurs; The exact type number of your product; The date of purchase.

Important Notice

You may decide to have your product repaired in a different country from where you purchased it. We would like to inform you that repair may be limited in those cases, and may take more time and/or include costs, e.g. due to the need to obtain different parts. The repair center will inform you as necessary.

Helpline

Europe

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Österreich 01 546 575 603 Portugal 800 831 363 Schweiz/Suisse/Svizzera 02 23 10 21 16 Suomi 09 2290 1908 Sverige 08 632 0016 UK (United Kingdom) 0207 949 0069

US & Canada

1 888 PHILIPS

Website

To consult the latest User Manual and to download the firmware update, please check the RC9800i Touch Screen Remote’s website: www.homecontrol.philips.com

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RC9800i Touch Screen Remote Control - User Manual

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RC9800i Touch Screen Remote Control - User Manual Contents of the Box

Contents of the Box

The RC9800i Touch Screen Remote Control box contains the following items: The RC9800i

A cradle and an adapter;

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In order to learn more about your RC9800i Touch Screen Remote Control, there are two types of documentation available to you:

The Quick Start Guide supports you in getting the device up and running

quickly and easily; The RC9800i Touch Screen Remote Control User Manual helps you to start

using the RC9800i and to get the maximum out of it.

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RC9800i Touch Screen Remote Control - User Manual Contents

Contents

Guide Through the User Manual........................................................ 12

Pick Up Your RC9800i and Take a Good Look ................................... 13

Powering On and Off............................................................................ 13

First-Time Power On......................................................................13

Everyday Use .................................................................................14

The Touch Screen.................................................................................14

The Hard Keys......................................................................................14

Charging the RC9800i..........................................................................15

The Cradle as Media Adapter.........................................................16

The USB Connector..............................................................................16

Getting the Settings Right................................................................. 17

RC9800i Settings...................................................................................17

Calibrating the Touch Screen.........................................................17

Selecting Your Location.................................................................18

Network Settings............................................................................18

Adjusting Time, Date and Time Zone Settings..............................19

Home Setup...........................................................................................19

Room Setup.................................................................................... 20

IR Extender Setup (If Applicable)..................................................21

Device Setup ..................................................................................22

Activity Setup........................................................................................28

Learning the Basics ........................................................................... 29

Controlling Your Legacy Audio/Video Devices.................................29

What You Should Know About Home Networking...........................30

Home Networking and Connected Devices ...................................30

Wireless Connectivity ....................................................................31

Enjoying Streaming Content ..........................................................32

What You Should Know About Activity-Based Control...................32

Watch Activities.............................................................................32

Listen Activities .............................................................................33

Installing the Software ..................................................................... 35

Installing Philips Media Manager.......................................................35

Advanced Philips Media Manager Use...............................................35

Philips Media Manager on More PCs ............................................35

Organizing Media Files..................................................................36

Creating Playlists ...........................................................................36

Upgrading the Firmware ................................................................... 37

Getting the Maximum Out of It......................................................... 38

Homepage..............................................................................................38

Activities................................................................................................38

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RC9800i Touch Screen Remote Control - User Manual Guide Through the User Manual

Guide Through the User Manual

This booklet contains the following chapters; Important Information, beginning on page 3 gives you an overview of

information concerning safety, the helpdesk and services offered by Philips;

The chapter Contents of the Box beginning on page 9 shows you the

packaging content;

In Pick Up Your RC9800i and Take a Good Look beginning on page 13, you

get acquainted with your new RC9800i Touch Screen Remote Control;

Getting the Settings Right beginning on page 17 guides you through the initial

setup;

In Learning the Basics beginning on page 29, you learn more about what you

should know with regard to controlling legacy devices, Home Networking, connected devices and Activity-Based Control;

Installing the Software beginning on page 35 explains how you install the

Philips Media Manager; Upgrading the Firmware on page 37 tells you how to upgrade your firmware; Getting the Maximum Out of It beginning on page 38 shows you how to

maximize the use of your RC9800i;

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RC9800i’s screens;

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home theater and home network concepts.

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