Philips DTR500/05 User manual

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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 andVCR/DVD SCART connector
- 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 various
functions,so you can optimally enjoy classic as well as unique features.
Lucas Covers
Paris,August 2004
2WELCOME TO DIGITAL TELEVISION
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Quick installation
Please read the safety section before connecting your receiver.
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 ).
•Your digital receiver connection is according to the diagram above.
•YourTV set is switched on.
- Connect your receiver to the mains.The receiver front display gets
on and the welcome screen appears.
- Press <OK> to proceed.
The Setup screen appears.The selection is on Service scan.
- Press <OK> to start scanning for channels.
During the channel scan,the following information is reported on screen:
•scanning progress,
•number of channels found.
When scanning is successfully completed,a completion message is displayed.
- Press <OK> to start watchingTV.
To know more about using your digital receiver consult chapter 6.
QUICK INSTALLATION 3
PHILIPS
PHILIPS
to AC outlet
TV set
VCR/DVD
ANT IN
ANT OUT
EXT 1
EXT 2
EXT 1EXT 2
For optimum configuration
RF Cable
Terrestrial Receiver
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4TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Quick installation 3
Meaning of symbols 6
1Safety instructions 6
1.1 For safe operation and optimal
lifetime 6
1.2 Mains connection 7
2Product description 7
2.1 Unpacking 7
2.2 Front view 8
2.3 Rear view 9
3Remote control 10
3.1 Installing the batteries 10
3.2 Using the remote control 11
4Connecting your digital receiver 12
4.1 Connecting to aTV and aVCR both
fitted with one SCART socket 12
4.2 Connecting to your HiFi /Audio
receiver equipment.
(Analogue / Digital) 13
4.3 Connecting to a video projector 14
5First installation 15
5.1 Channel scan 15
5.2 Scanning failure 16
5.3 Repeated scanning failure 16
6Day to day operation 17
6.1 Switch your receiver ON/OFF
(standby) 17
6.2 SelectTV/Radio mode 17
6.3 Change channel 18
6.3.1 Using number buttons 18
6.3.2 Using <P+>/<P-> 18
6.3.3 Using <BACK> (last channel recall) 18
6.3.4 Using the channel list 18
6.3.5 Using your favourite lists 18
6.4 Channel banner 19
6.5 Volume control - / + / 19
6.6 Change temporarily the Subtitle
selection (circular toggle) 20
6.7 Change temporarily theAudio language
selection (circular toggle) 20
6.8 Electronic Programme Guide 20
6.9 Timers 20
6.9.1 Setting a timer when watching
digitalTV 20
6.9.2 Set a timer from the Guide 20
6.9.3 Deleting a running timer 21
6.10 DIGITALTEXT –MHEG interactive
television 21
6.11 Using theTV / STB button 21
6.12 Watching locked channels 21
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7Change the settings of your
receiver 22
7.1 General information 22
7.1.1 Basics about menu navigation 22
7.1.2 Change setting 22
7.1.3 Cancel/Store changes 22
7.2 Preferences 23
7.2.1 Language 23
7.2.2 Location 23
7.2.3 System settings 24
7.2.3.1 TV 24
7.2.3.2 VCR 24
7.2.3.3 Channel Banner 25
7.2.3.4 Volume 25
7.2.3.5 Remote Control 25
7.3 Installation 25
7.3.1 Service lists 25
7.3.1.1 Rearrange services 26
7.3.1.2 View newTV channels 26
7.3.1.3 Listen to new Radio stations 26
7.3.2 Service setup 27
7.3.2.1 Add new services 27
7.3.2.2 Reinstall all services 27
7.3.3 Test reception 27
7.3.4 Restore factory settings 28
7.4 Information 28
System software 28
7.5 Timers 29
7.5.1 Record/Remind 29
7.5.2 Sleep 30
7.6 Favourites 30
7.6.1 TV Channels 31
7.6.2 Radio Stations 31
7.7 Access Restrictions 31
8Menu tree 32
9Advanced settings 34
9.1 Changing the remote control setting 34
9.2 More about recording 34
9.2.1 Connecting for Prepare Record
or Record Link 34
9.2.2 Digital receiver andVCR settings 35
9.2.3 Recording using theVCR control
feature 35
9.2.4 Errors during recording 35
10 Troubleshooting guide 36
11 Technical specification 38
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Meaning of symbols
1 Safety instructions
All the safety and operating Instructions should be read and understood before the receiver is
operated.
1.1 For safe operation and optimal lifetime
- Position your receiver away from radiators or other heat sources.
- Leave a space of at least 3 cm around the receiver for ventilation,making sure that the ventilation
slots are not obstructed.
- This receiver is intended for use in a domestic environment only and should never be operated or
stored in excessively hot,humid or damp conditions.
- Make sure no objects or fluids enter the housing through the ventilation slots.Should this happen,
disconnect your receiver from the mains and consult your retailer.
- For cleaning,use damp chamois leather.Never use any abrasive cloth,sponge or cleaner.
- When connecting or disconnecting cables to the receiver always ensure the receiver is
disconnected from the mains.
- Do not disassemble the equipment.There are no user serviceable parts.
6SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The “Batteries marking symbol”means used batteries must not be
disposed together with your household waste. Please, inquire about the
local regulations regarding disposal of used batteries.
For information: the Philips batteries supplied with your receiver remote
do not contain hazardous substances such as Mercury, Cadmium, or Lead.
The“Material recyclability symbol ”means the package cardboard or User
manual paper is recyclable.
The “Material recyclability symbol ”affixed on plastic parts means these
parts are recyclable.
The “Green point”affixed on cardboard means PHILIPS pays a financial
duty to the“Avoidance and Recovery of PackagingWaste”organization.
This receiver contains a large number of materials that can be recycled.If
you are disposing of an old machine,please take it to a recycling centre.
The “Warning” symbol means the recommendations must be
read carefully.
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1.2 Mains connection
Before connecting the receiver to the mains, check that the mains supply voltage corresponds to the
voltage printed on the rear of the receiver.If the mains voltage is different, consult your dealer.
Important note
This apparatus is fitted with an approved moulded BS1363 plug.
To change a fuse in this type of plug proceed as follows:
1. Remove fuse cover and fuse.
2. Fit new fuse that should be a BS1362ASTA approved type.
3. Refit the fuse cover.
If the fitted plug is not suitable for your socket outlets, it should be cut off and an appropriate plug
fitted in its place. If the mains plug contains a fuse, this should have a value of 3A.
If a plug without a fuse is used,the fuse at the distribution board should not be greater than 5A.
Note: the severed plug must be destroyed to avoid a possible shock hazard, should it be inserted into an
appropriate socket elsewhere.
How to connect a plug
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:
- BLUE - "NEUTRAL" ("N")
- BROWN - "LIVE" ("L")
1. The BLUE wire must be connected to the terminal,which is marked with the letter "N" or
coloured BLACK.
2. The BROWN wire must be connected to the terminal,which is marked with the letter "L" or
coloured RED.
3. Do not connect either wires to the earth terminal in the plug that is marked by the letter“E”or by
the safety earth symbol or coloured green or green-and-yellow.Before replacing the plug cover,make
certain that the cord grip is clamped over the sheath of the lead - not simply over the two wires.
Please wait before connecting your receiver - read on.
2 Product description
2.1 Unpacking
Unpack your receiver and check that the following cables and accessories are also included in the
package:
- 1remote control - 1mains cord
- 2 batteries (2 x LR6AA 1,5V) - 1user manual
- 1SCART lead - 1WorldwideWarranty booklet
- 1RF coaxial lead
Plastic bag can be dangerous.To avoid suffocation keep the bag away from babies and
children
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1STANDBY button: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Switch the receiver ON or to standby.
2LED1(Red): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Display receiver status (see status indicator table).
3LED2 (Green/Orange): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Display receiver status (see status indicator table).
4Remote control receiver window
Status indicator table
Status indicator table
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2.2 Front view
LED LED1LED2
Mode (Red) (Green/Orange)
Receiver in Standby ON OFF
WatchingTV OFF green
Listening to the radio OFF blinking green/orange
Pressing a remote control button blinking Depending on
current mode
Timer active ON green
Timer active in Standby ON orange
Software download blinking Depending on
current mode
Q W E R
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2.3 Rear view
1AERIAL IN (*): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Input to connect your UHF aerial.
2RF OUT (*): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RF output to be connected to the aerial input of your
video recorder orTV set, refer to chapter 4 for
recommended connection diagrams.
3TV(*): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SCART (1) socket to connect yourTV set or a video
projector (2).
4SERIAL (*): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RS232 socket for serial data transfer during servicing.
5VCR (*): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SCART (1) socket to connect your video recorder.
6LAN: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Currently idle. For future use.
7L/RAUDIO OUT (*):. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Left/Right analogue audio-cinch outputs to connect your
HiFi/audio receiver system.
8DIGITAL (*): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Digital audio-cinch output to connect your HiFi/audio
receiver system.
9230V~50Hz 15W max (**): . . . . . . . . . . Socket to connect the mains cord.
The label showing the type and serial number is underneath the receiver.
(1) SCART is also called Euroconnector or Peritel.
(2)To connect a video projector to theTV SCART socket refer to paragraph 4.3.
* Safety Extra LowVoltage
** HazardousVoltage
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10 REMOTE CONTROL
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3 Remote control
3.1 Installing the batteries
- Remove the back cover
- Insert two batteries (type R06G/AA - 1.5V) supplied.
- Position them as shown in the diagram situated in the remote battery compartment.
- Replace the cover.
- Your remote is now ready to control your digital terrestrial receiver.
Note: batteries are removable from the remote control with common household tools (e.g. screwdriver).
Do not dispose of the batteries
with your household waste.
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3.2 Using the remote control
Standby
- Standby / ON
TV / RADIO
-Toggle between
TV and Radio mode
P+ / P-
- Next/Previous channel in
digitalTV/Radio mode
- Page up/Page down in service
lists
0-9
- Channel selection in digital
TV mode.
GUIDE
- Open Electronic Programme
Guide
INFO
- Open info banner.
-Then show extended
program information
-Then close banner
TIMER
-AccessTimer list/Create
timers
The “TIMER, 0”sequence
keystroke deletes the current
running timer.
BACK
- Recall previously selected
service
- Bring selection one level up
in menu
Mute
-Audio mute
TV / STB
-Toggle between digitalTV from
your receiver or analogue
transmission from yourTV.
RED, GREEN,
YELLOW, BLUE
-Action depending on context
FAV
- Display available favourite lists
SUBTITLE
- Display available subtitle
languages
I-II
- Display the available audio
languages
WHITE
- inactive
MENU
- Open menu in digitalTV running mode
- Close menu in Menu mode
CURSOR t / y
- Previous/Next channel
- Scroll up/down in menu/lists
CURSOR i
- Scroll right
- Open one menu level down
CURSOR u
- Scroll left
- Bring selection one menu level up,or
store option value and bring selection
on left menu side in menu mode
OK
- Display channel lists
- Select service from channel list or EPG
- Confirm and bring selection one menu
level down
VOLUME +/ -
-Volume up / down.
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4 Connecting your digital receiver
There are several ways you can connect and incorporate your digital receiver into your existing
audio / video equipment set up.
Warning!
Before starting to connect:
- Unplug all equipment (TV set,VCR and/or DVD,etc.) from the mains.
- Do not connect your digital receiver to mains supply now.
- Check your current wiring:you may not need to modify your existingAudio /Video set up
connections if they already match the connection diagrams below.
- Depending on your exiting set up, choose the best suited connection method for incorporating
your digital receiver into your existingAudio /Video set up.Please read chapters 4.1and 4.2.
Note: when adding new equipment, be sure to refer to the related installation instructions of the relevant
manual.
4.1 Connecting to a TV and a VCR both fitted with one SCART
socket
Incorporate your receiver in your existing installation as shown on the diagram or follow the
instructions below.
PHILIPS
PHILIPS
to AC outlet
TV set
VCR/DVD
ANT IN
ANT OUT
EXT 1
EXT 2
EXT 1EXT 2
For optimum configuration
RF Cable
Terrestrial Receiver
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- Plug your aerial lead plug into the“AERIAL IN”socket of your digital receiver.
- Connect the“RF OUT”socket of your digital receiver to the“ANT IN”socket of yourVCR by
means of the RF coaxial lead supplied with your digital receiver.
- Connect the“ANT OUT”socket of yourVCR to the aerial input socket of yourTV by means of a
RF coaxial lead.
- Connect the“TV”SCART socket of your digital receiver to the “EXT1”SCART socket of yourTV
by means of the SCART lead supplied with your digital receiver.
- Connect the“VCR”SCART socket of your digital receiver to the “EXT2”SCART socket of your
VCR by means of a SCART lead.
- Plug all your equipment,excluding your digital receiver,into the mains.
- Switch on yourTV and select a channel.
- Plug your digital receiver into the mains.Your digital receiver will display theWELCOME screen
(the green LED will be illuminated).
- Read on chapter 5 to proceed with the channel scan of your digital receiver.
Note:
1- If you have a S-Video VCR refer to paragraph 7.2.3.2 for further settings and consult the user manual of
your VCR.
2- With this connection set up you can:
- Watch digital TV while you record analogue TV.
- Watch analogue TV while you record digital TV.
- Record the digital TV channel you are watching.
- Watch Play Back from your VCR.
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4.2 Connecting to your HiFi/Audio receiver equipment.
(Analogue/Digital)
Depending on your HiFi /Audio receiver equipment, you might have several options to connect your
digital receiver.
Analogue connection (A)
Connect the L/R audio output sockets to the relevant L/R audio input sockets of your audio
equipment by means of a double CINCH cable (not supplied).Consult the user manual of your
HiFi/Audio receiver equipment to choose the proper analogue audio inputs.
Note: with this connection set up you can control the audio volume up/down and mute with the remote
control of your digital receiver and alternatively with your HiFi's remote control.
Digital connection (B)
Connect the audio“DIGITAL”output socket to the relevant digital audio input socket of your audio
equipment by means of a single CINCH cable (not supplied).Consult the user manual of your
HiFi/Audio receiver equipment to choose the proper digital audio input.
Note: with this connection set up you can only control the audio volume up/down and mute with your
HiFi / Audio Receiver remote control, refer to the relevant user manual.
4.3 Connecting to a video projector
- Connect the“TV”SCART socket of your digital receiver to your video projector.
Often a video projector is fed with S-Video format video signal.If this is the case with your video
projector,follow the instructions below for connection and installation:
- Connect a SCART/S-Video adapter to the“TV”SCART of your receiver (not supplied),and
connect the adapter to the S-Video input of your video projector by means of a S-Video cable.
- Refer to paragraph 7.2.3.1to change theTV “Video Output”setting of your digital receiver toY/C.
14 CONNECTING YOUR DIGITAL RECEIVER
Terrestrial Receiver
to AC outlet
AB
LR
AUDIO
Digital
input
Analogue
input
Audio equipment
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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).
•Your digital receiver connection is according to the
diagram depicted in chapter 4.1or 4.2.
•YourTV set is switched on.
- Connect your receiver to the mains.The receiver front
display gets on and the welcome screen appears.
- Press <OK> to proceed.The Setup screen appears.
5.1 Channel scan
The Setup screen appears.The selection is on Service scan.
- Press <OK> to start scanning for channels.
- Alternatively, press tto scroll up to the setup option you
want to modify, and then press ito access the option
values.
The following information is reported on screen:
- scanning progress,
- number of channels found.
When scanning is successfully completed,a completion
message is displayed.
- Press <OK>.A warning message is displayed.
- Press <OK> again to start watchingTV.
To know more about using your digital receiver consult
chapter 6.
If scanning failed,proceed with chapter 5.2.
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5 First installation
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5.2 Scanning failure
No channels could be found.A scan failure message is
displayed.
Before starting a new scan
It is recommended to perform the following checks:
- connections to your receiver (see chapter 4),
- signal quality (see paragraph 7.3.3),
- antenna installation,
- channel(s) available in the region corresponding to your
area (1).
The scan failure message is displayed.
- Press <OK> to exit this screen and access the main menu.
- Proceed with installation as described in paragraph 7.3.2.
Note: if the same failure message appears after a while, refer to
chapter 10.
(1)To check whether you can receive digital television in
your region, consult web siteWWW.FREEVIEW.CO.UK:
type in your postcode and click on <GO> to
immediately get the answer.
5.3 Repeated scanning failure
No channels could be found,even after checking the signal
quality delivered by your aerial.
Either your aerial is not pointing properly at the digitalTV
transmitter, or your aerial installation needs to be upgraded,
or you are not in the coverage area to correctly receive
digital television.Please refer to theTroubleshooting guide at
the end of this user manual.
For a proper diagnosis, call your electrical retailer.
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6.1 Switch your receiver ON/OFF
(standby)
Your receiver is in standby mode (the red LED is on).
To wake up your receiver:
- Press one of the following remote control buttons:<P+>,
<P>,<OK> or a number button.
- Alternatively, press the <Standby> button on the front
panel.
You are watching digitalTV (the green LED is on) or
listening to digital radio (the green/orange LED is blinking).
To put your receiver in standby:
- Press the remote standby button.
- Alternatively, press the <Standby> button on the front
panel.
Your receiver,as any electronic equipment, is
power consuming.In order to reduce power
consumption,please switch your receiver to
standby whenever you are not using it.- For saving energy
compared to the stand by mode, if you are not using your
receiver for a longer period of time,we recommend to
switch off the receiver by unplugging it from the mains.
6.2 Select TV/Radio mode
Your receiver is inTV mode.
To switch to RADIO mode:
- Press the <TV/RADIO> button.
Your receiver is in radio mode
To switch toTV mode:
- Press the <TV/RADIO> button.
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6 Day to day operation
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6.3 Change channel
6.3.1 Using number buttons
You are watching digitalTV or listening to a digital radio
programme:
- Press number button(s) to select the desired channel
number
6.3.2 Using <P+>/<P->
You are watching digitalTV or listening to a digital radio
programme:
- Press <P+> to select the next channel in the list.
- Press <P-> to select the previous channel in the list.
6.3.3 Using <BACK> (last channel recall)
You are watching digitalTV or listening to a digital radio
programme:
- Press the <BACK> button to return to the previously
selected channel.
6.3.4 Using the channel list
You are watching digitalTV or listening to a digital radio
programme:
- Press the <OK> button to open the channel list.
- Press the tor ybutton to move to the desired channel.
- Press <OK> to view the selected channel.
6.3.5 Using your favourite lists
You are watching digitalTV or listening to a digital radio
programme:
- Press the <FAV> button to open the list of all available
channel lists.
- Press the yor tto move to the desired list.
- Press the <OK> button to make the list active and tune
your receiver to the first channel in the list
- Press <FAV> again to close the list of all available channel
lists.
Note: empty favourite lists are not displayed.
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6.4 Channel banner
Each time you select a new channel, a banner appears at the
top of the screen,indicating:
•Current channel number and name,
•Start and end time of the current programme,
•Current programme name,
•Icons for current channel properties (see table below),
•Current time,
•Time left before next programme start.
The banner displays information about the current
programme (or“NOW”programme).
- Press the ibutton to display information on the“NEXT”
programme.Press the ubutton to return to the“NOW”
programme view.
- Press the ybutton to display information on the next
channel current programme.
- Press the tbutton to display information on the previous
channel current programme.
- In any case,press <INFO> to display extended
information on the current selection.
Alternatively:
Press <INFO> once to display the channel banner at any
time.
Then press <INFO> again to display extended information.
And then press <INFO> again to close the channel banner.
6.5 Volume control - / + /
You are watching digitalTV or listening to a digital radio
programme:
- Press < -> to decrease volume.
- Press < +> to increase volume.
- Press < > to mute the sound,and press < > again to
de-mute.
Note: change of volume is signalled with a bar graph, while audio
mute is signalled with an icon on the top right corner of the
screen.
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icon description
MHEG application
available
Information available
Subtitles available
Alternate audio
languages available
Low battery
Favourite list
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6.6 Change temporarily the Subtitle
selection (circular toggle)
- Press the < > button.
- Press the yor tto move to the desired subtitle language.
- Press <OK> to confirm your selection.Alternatively,select
None to disable subtitling.
6.7 Change temporarily the Audio
language selection (circular toggle)
- Press the <I/II> button.
- Press the yor tto move to the desired audio language.
- Press <OK> to confirm your selection.
6.8 Electronic Programme Guide
You are watching digitalTV or listening to a digital radio
programme:
- Press the <GUIDE> button to open the programme guide.
The current programme list (called“Now/Next”) appears.
- Press the ibutton to consult the current day programme list.
- Press the yor tto move to the wanted channel.
- Press the <OK> button to select the channel.
6.9 Timers
6.9.1 Setting a timer when watching digital TV
- Press the <TIMER> button to access the timer list.
- Then proceed as described in paragraph 7.5.1.
6.9.2 Set a timer from the Guide
- Scroll to the programme for which you want to set a
timer.
- Press the red colour button or the <TIMER> button to
set a timer.The timer screen is displayed.
- Modify the timer settings as appropriate.For instance,to set a
reminder,select Remind asType of timer (default is Record).
- Press the red colour button again to store the timer and
return to the Guide.
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