User manual PHILIPS DTR500

[. . . ] NOTICE DTR 500. qxd 7/09/2004 15:24 Page 1 NOTICE DTR 500. qxd 7/09/2004 15:24 Page 2 Welcome to digital television Congratulations on choosing the Philips DTR 500 digital terrestrial receiver. Using your Philips digital receiver will allow you to access Freeview digital terrestrial television, radio and interactive channels. With this product, you can enjoy advanced functions and features including: - Award-winning noise-free reception - Automatic program installation - Wide screen format - TV SCART and VCR/DVD SCART connector - Personal channel list and favourite lists - Electronic Programme Guide English This User Manual covers the installation of your receiver and the necessary steps to use the various functions, so you can optimally enjoy classic as well as unique features. Lucas Covers Paris, August 2004 2 WELCOME TO DIGITAL TELEVISION NOTICE DTR 500. qxd 7/09/2004 15:24 Page 3 Quick installation English ANT IN ANT OUT Please read the safety section before connecting your receiver. Terrestrial Receiver to AC outlet RF Cable TV set PHILIPS EXT 1 EXT 2 EXT 1 EXT 2 VCR/DVD For optimum configuration Requirements for fast and successful first installation are as follows: · You already have an aerial. · Your aerial is correctly pointed at the terrestrial transmitter corresponding to your area (1). [. . . ] · Audio · Subtitles · Subtitling Mode · Subtitles for hearing impaired · Menu 7. 2. 2 Location The selection is on the Location item of the Preferences sub-menu. This item is used to select the country where you operate your receiver and corresponding time zone. - Press the i button to access the location settings. - Scroll to the setting you want to change. The corresponding values are displayed on the right-hand side of the screen. - Press the i button to access the setting values: · Country · Time Zone CHANGE THE SETTINGS OF YOUR RECEIVER 23 English Notes: - To open a menu item signalled by a locker, you must enter your PIN code. - To avoid burning your TV screen on-screen messages/menus are automatically set off after 30 min. NOTICE DTR 500. qxd 7/09/2004 15:25 Page 24 7. 2. 3 System settings The selection is on the System settings item of the Preferences sub-menu. - Press the i button to access the system settings. Note: if the parental control is active, you must enter your PIN code to access the relevant sub-items of this menu item. 7. 2. 3. 1 TV This item is used to select the format of the signal output for the TV and VCR SCART socket. - Scroll to the setting you want to change. The corresponding values are displayed on the right-hand side of the screen. - Press the i button to access the available values: · Video Output: RGB, CVBS-PAL, CVBS-SECAM, or Y/C. RGB is the default and recommended setting. · Audio Output: Stereo or Mono · Screen format: select the aspect ratio of the video output that best suits your TV. Note: it is recommended to use the RGB setting to get the best quality of the video at the TV screen. If you use a video projector instead of a TV set, the Y/C setting is recommended (refer to paragraph 4. 3 for connection and installation). 7. 2. 3. 2 VCR This item is used to select the format of the signal output for the VCR SCART socket. - Scroll to the setting you want to change. The corresponding values are displayed on the right-hand side of the screen. - Press the i button to access the available values: · Video Output: CVBS-PAL, CVBS-SECAM, or Y/C. CVBS-PAL is the default and recommended setting. · Audio Output: Stereo or Mono · Easy Record: select the control method that suits your VCR. Refer to paragraph 9. 2 and your VCR user manual. [. . . ] You are not aiming your remote control at the receiver. The remote does not operate. You cannot find all the channels you think should be available. The signal to your aerial may be weak. Your aerial may need adjusting or your local transmitter may not be working. You sometimes see a squared pattern on the screen, your picture is "freezing" or a picture showing a TV with a noisy pattern. Your aerial may have been moved, for example by severe weather. Your aerial connection has become loose or disconnected. This normally is only a temporary situation and should correct itself. [. . . ]