Philips DVDR7260H/05B Quick Start Manual

1 Connect
Start with the 'Basic connection'.
If you have a VCR, follow the instructions for 'Connection with VCR or similar device'.
If you have a set-top box, follow the instructions for 'Connection with set-top box'.
Basic Connection
A Before Connecting
Unplug the antenna cable that is currently connected to
your TV.
If you have only a single off-air antenna, follow 'B1'
connection.
If you have both the off-air antenna and digital terrestrial
antenna, follow 'B2' connection.
Connecting (with digital terrestrial
B2
B1 Connecting antenna)
Television ( rear)
Television (rear)
From an off-air
antenna or
cable box
Philips Recorder (rear)
A A
Disconnect the antenna cable from your TV and Disconnect the antenna cable from your TV and
connect it to the ANTENNA socket on this
connect it to the
recorder.
B
Connect the indoor DVB-T antenna cable to the
B
Use the supplied RF coaxial cable to connect the TV ANTENNA
socket on this recorder to the Antenna In socket
C
Use the supplied RF coaxial cable to connect the
on the TV.
TV socket on this recorder to the Antenna In
C Use the supplied Tuner interlink cable to connect
socket on the TV.
the two 'A'-sockets on this recorder.
D
Use the supplied scart cable to connect the
D
Use the supplied scart cable to connect the
EXT1 TO TV-I/O scart socket on this recorder to
EXT1 TO TV-I/O scart socket on this recorder to
the SCART IN socket on your TV.
the SCART IN socket on your TV.
E Plug in the power cable from the recorder to an AC
E
Plug in the power cable from the recorder to an AC
power outlet
power outlet
Note See the accompanying user manual for other possible connections (e.g. S-Video, Component Video)
Connection with VCR or
similar device
A Before Connecting
Your new Philips Recorder replaces the VCR for your
recording needs. First, unplug all the connections from
your VCR.
B Connecting
Television ( rear)
From an off-air
antenna or cable box
From an off-
air antenna or
cable box
From digital
terrestrial
antenna
Philips Recorder
(rear)
Philips Recorder (rear)
VCR or similar
device (rear)
socket on this recorder.
socket on this recorder.
A
Follow step 1 to 5 of 'Basic connection' to connect
this recorder before you proceed to step 2 below.
Above illustration shown the connection without
the digital terrestrial antenna.
B
Use another scart cable (not supplied) to connect
the EXT2 AUX-I/O scart socket on this recorder to
the SCART OUT socket on your VCR.
C
Connect the power cable from the VCR to an AC
power outlet.
Note In this setup, the VCR cannot record TV
programmes.
2
Connection with set-top box
A
A
Your new Philips Recorder provides a G-LINK
transmitter which allows you to control the tuner of the
set-top box (satellite receiver, cable TV box) through
B
the GUIDE Plus+ system. You can record the TV
programmes that are received through the set-top box.
Connecting
Television ( rear)
C
B
Use the recorder's remote control and follow the on-
screen instructions to complete the installation.
A
B
To source
Set-Top Box (rear)
C
Positioning of G-LINK
transmitter
D
Set-top box
G-LINK transmitter
C
A Follow step 1 to 5 of 'Basic connection' to connect
this recorder before you proceed to step 2 below.
Above illustration shown the connection without
the digital terrestrial antenna.
B Connect the supplied G-LINK cable to the G-LINK
socket on this recorder.
C
Place the G-LINK transmitter in front of your set-
A
top box in such a way that it can acquire the signal
broadcasted by the transmitter.
D
Connect the power cable from the set-top box to
an AC power cable.
Set up
D
Finding the viewing channel Install the set-top box
If you do not have a set-top box, skip 'D' and go to 'E'.
Presss STANDBY-ON on the recorder.
The recorder will display 'IS THE TV ON?'.
A
Press down to select 'External Receiver 1' and
Turn on the TV.
press .
You should see the { EASY SETUP } menu.
B Press again to continue.
C
Select the type of reception, service provider and
brand name of the connected set-top box.
Note Press
Note If your VCR is connected to this recorder, { None } if none of the entries are applicable.
ensure it is turned off or in standby before proceeding.
D
Select the recorder socket through which your set-
In case you don't see the recorder's setting menu, top box is connected (e.g. 'EXT2' for EXT2 AUX-I/O
press the Channel Down button on the TV's remote
socket) and press
control repeatedly (or AV, SELECT, ° button) until
E
Turn on your set-top box and select channel
you see the menu. This is the correct viewing
number 02 on the set-top box.
channel for the recorder.
F
Read the instructions on the TV and press
Start basic setup
Select the desired menu language, your country and
the TV shape.
G If the set-top box has switched to the same
Note Select { Done } in the menu and press to go programme number as displayed on the TV, select
to the next screen. { Yes } in the menu and press
Note If not, select { No } and press
Activate automatic channel search for analogue and
different code.
digital tuner/radio.
H
Check the date and time and press . Your set-top box is now installed. Press the green
button to exit.
To continue with the GUIDE Plus+ installation,
Note To switch the GUIDE Plus+ system's host
select { Continue } and press .
channel manually, go to { Host Channel Setup }.
Otherwise, select { Do not install now } and press
. Wait until the recorder has finished initialising
the system, then press again.
E Load the TV listing data
A
Press GUIDE
Install the GUIDE Plus+ system
Leave the recorder in 'standby' mode and turn 'on'
the set-top box overnight to collect the TV listing
data, this may take up to 24 hours.
Note If you tune to your Host Channel before going
to 'standby' mode, this recorder will start downloading
the TV listings data immediately.
B
Check the { Editor } screen the next day to ensure
the source and programme numbers are matching
Follow the on-screen instructions to select your
language, country and enter the postal code of your for all channels.
area.
Note If no or wrong postal code is entered, it will
cause no GUIDE Plus+ (EPG) service information.
to go to the next screen. Select
.
.
Setup External Receiver 1
Has the External Receiver 1 changed to
Programme Number 101?
.
to try a
to exit GUIDE Plus+ system.