1Connect 2Set up
Basic Connection
Before Connecting
Select one of the following basic connections ( Aor B) according to the type of connecting devices you have.
Option A
Use this connection if you are connecting the antenna
cable directly from the antenna wall socket or from a
cable TV socket.
AUnplug the antenna cable that is connected to your
TV and plug it into the ANTENNA-IN socket
on this recorder.
BConnect the supplied RF antenna cable from the
TV-OUT socket on the recorder to the
Antenna In socket on the TV.
CConnect a composite video cable (yellow end) from
the CVBS OUTPUT socket on the recorder to
the video input socket on your TV.
DConnect an audio cable (red/white ends) from the
AUDIO OUTPUT sockets on the recorder to the
audio input sockets on your TV.
EPlug in the power cord from the recorder to an AC
power outlet.
Television (rear)
Note See the accompanying user manual for other possible connections (e.g. Component Video or S-VIDEO).
Philips Recorder (rear)
Option B
Use this connection if your current antenna cable is
connected to a cable box.
AKeep the existing antenna connection from the cable
box to your TV.
BConnect the supplied RF antenna cable from the
ANTENNA-IN socket on the recorder to the
RF Out socket on the cable box/ satellite receiver.
CFollow steps
Cto Dunder ‘Option A’ before you
proceed to step Dbelow.
DConnect a composite video cable (yellow end) from
the VIDEO INPUT socket on the recorder to the
video output socket on your cable box/satellite
receiver.
EConnect an audio cable (red/white ends) from the
AUDIO INPUT sockets on the recorder to the
audio output sockets on your cable box/satellite
receiver.
FPlug in the power cord from the recorder to an AC
power outlet.
Note If you have used Option Bin ‘Basic
Connection’ select [ Cancel ], then press OK to skip
channel search. No preset channels will be stored.
Otherwise, wait for auto scanning to complete.
ESet the date and time.
Use the numeric keypad 0-9 to enter the correct
date and time. Use WX keys to toggle between the
fields. Press OK to confirm. Select [ Confirm ],
then press OK.
CIn case you don’t see the recorder’s installation menu,
press the channel down button on the TV’s remote
control repeatedly (or AV, SELECT, °button) until you
see the menu. This is the correct viewing channel for
the recorder.
B
Start basic setup
Use the recorder’s remote control and follow the on-
screen instructions to complete the installation.
Note Press ST keys to toggle between options.
To conrm your selection, press OK.
ASelect the menu display language.