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Philips rc9800i User Manual

Philips rc9800i User Manual

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  • Page 1: Remote Control

    RC9800i Touch Screen Remote Control User Manual Philips Innovative Applications...
  • Page 2 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.

  • Page 3: Important Information

    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...
  • Page 4 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...

  • Page 5: Battery Disposal

    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,...
  • Page 6 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.
  • Page 7 RC9800i Touch Screen Remote Control - User Manual Important Information 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...
  • Page 8 RC9800i Touch Screen Remote Control - User Manual Philips Innovative Applications Page 8 of 39...
  • Page 9 A cradle and an adapter; @@@illustration@@@ A USB cable. 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;...

  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    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...
  • Page 11 Listening to a CD ......Error! Bookmark not defined. Listening to MP3 Audio Files ..Error! Bookmark not defined. Listening to Songs From Your PC via the Docked RC9800i..Error! Bookmark not defined. Listening to Internet Radio..... Error! Bookmark not defined.

  • Page 12: Guide Through The User Manual

    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;...

  • Page 13: Pick Up Your Rc9800I And Take A Good Look

    USB connector. Powering On and Off First-Time Power On The first time you use your RC9800i, you switch it on with the On/Off Switch. The On/Off Switch is located at the bottom of the RC9800i. Note You might need the On/Off Switch for resetting the RC9800i in the unlikely event that the device doesn’t respond.

  • Page 14: Everyday Use

    Never use a ballpoint pen tip or other sharp object. These objects can damage the touch screen. The Hard Keys At the right-hand side of your RC9800i’s touch screen you will find several hard keys. Channel: Press this hard key to go one TV Channel up or down.

  • Page 15: Charging The Rc9800I

    Home: Press this hard key to return to the Homepage. Charging the RC9800i The battery level of the RC9800i is displayed on the touch screen. At any time you can charge the device as follows: Plug the power adapter into the cradle.

  • Page 16: The Cradle As Media Adapter

    Pick Up Your RC9800i and Take a Good Look The Cradle as Media Adapter Besides using the cradle for charging the RC9800i, you can also use it as an audio-link Media Adapter. When you connect the cradle to the amplifier of your audio system by means of an audio extension cable (not included), the cradle will become an audio-link Media Adapter.

  • Page 17: Getting The Settings Right

    Getting the Settings Right Getting the Settings Right When starting the RC9800i for the first time, a screen appears to welcome you to the initial startup sequence. During this sequence, a wizard will guide you through the initial set-up screens. The wizard prompts you to perform the...

  • Page 18: Selecting Your Location

    RC9800i Touch Screen Remote Control - User Manual Getting the Settings Right Tap consecutively the 2 crosshairs that appear. Selecting Your Location After calibrating the touch screen, the wizard asks you to select your location. Attention! The location you select affects the Electronic Programming Guide (EPG) application, the IR code database and the setup questions.

  • Page 19: Adjusting Time, Date And Time Zone Settings

    If you want to set the date and time automatically, select the option Update time automatically. This connects the RC9800i with a timeserver so that date and time will be updated automatically. Note that this is only possible if you have a network connection.

  • Page 20: Room Setup

    RC9800i Touch Screen Remote Control - User Manual Getting the Settings Right Room Setup Tap Add. The screen to select a room-type appears. Select the room type of your choice. The name of the room is filled out automatically. If you have a room that is not in the list, choose a room that matches your room closest and rename it.

  • Page 21: Ir Extender Setup (If Applicable)

    If you don’t have a NetX, you may skip this section by pressing Skip. Good To Know: About the NetX Your RC9800i is only compatible with the NetX IR Extender. The NetX is a part of the Philips Connected Planet solution and extends the control of the RC9800i beyond the line of sight and into multiple rooms/rooms.

  • Page 22: Device Setup

    RC9800i Touch Screen Remote Control - User Manual Getting the Settings Right Enter the following data: SSID; DHCP; IP address: Subnet Mask. Tap OK. The IR extenders Setup screen appears again. Tap Next. The Device Setup screen appears. Device Setup Tap Next.
  • Page 23 This is an optional step. If you don’t want to enter a model number, you can leave it blank. The screen ‘Philips CD IR Setup’ appears. You will now assign the IR codes to the Philips CD player. Philips Innovative Applications...
  • Page 24 Your RC9800i sends out infrared (IR) signals to your devices, which will execute an action, e.g. the VCR starts recording. For every action the RC9800i sends out a specific IR signal, called an ‘IR code’. Your RC9800i contains a huge database that contains numerous IR codes for all kinds of devices.
  • Page 25 Getting the Settings Right Tap OK. A progress bar appears: Aim the IR sender of the original remote control to the RC9800i’s IR sensor. Press the Pause button. A screen with the message ‘Learning …’ appears and the codeset will be determined.
  • Page 26 To test more buttons, select a button and tap Try. If the device responds, tap OK. If the device doesn’t respond, tap Learn. Aim the IR sender of the original remote control to the RC9800i’s IR sensor. Press the Mute hard key on the remote.
  • Page 27 Select a button and tap Try. If the device responds, tap OK. If the device doesn’t respond, tap Learn. Aim the IR sender of the original remote control to the RC9800i’s IR sensor. Press the Mute hard key on the remote.

  • Page 28: Activity Setup

    RC9800i Touch Screen Remote Control - User Manual Getting the Settings Right Activity Setup The activity setup helps you to connect the devices properly. To do so the RC9800i asks you questions during the setup concerning: Input selection; Channel tuning.

  • Page 29: Learning The Basics

    Learning the Basics Learning the Basics Now that your RC9800i is ready for use, you’re ready to learn the basics of its operation. In this chapter, you get to know more about controlling your legacy devices, home networking and Activity-Based Control.

  • Page 30: What You Should Know About Home Networking

    A NetX is a so-called IR Extender. Take into account that your RC9800i refers to IR Extenders and not to a NetX. As you can see, the RC9800i on the couch in the living room, controls not only legacy audio/video devices, such as the TV and the audio system, but also connected devices such as the PC and the Media Adapter.

  • Page 31: Wireless Connectivity

    You can now use the RC9800i to control the volume in much the same way as you would do with the audio system’s original remote control.

  • Page 32: Enjoying Streaming Content

    Moreover, the RC9800i also knows how to switch them on and off, and how to select the appropriate inputs. You, as a user, will not have to bother with all of this: the RC9800i will take care of it all.

  • Page 33: Listen Activities

    LCD TV as the device on which you’ll be watching the movie. Next, the RC9800i will show you a screen with all of the relevant TV control buttons as if it were the TV’s remote.
  • Page 34 RC9800i Touch Screen Remote Control - User Manual Learning the Basics All of the relevant controls of the selected device appear on the RC9800i screen. Press the play button … and here comes the music. For further information, see Activities on page36.

  • Page 35: Installing The Software

    Advanced Philips Media Manager Use Philips Media Manager on More PCs The Philips Media Manager can be run on more than one computer at the same time. To do so, proceed as follows: Install the Philips Media Manager in the same way as you did for the first computer.

  • Page 36: Organizing Media Files

    RC9800i Touch Screen Remote Control - User Manual Installing the Software Note This server name will be shown in the top menu on your television screen. That way you can keep separated all of the computers in the network that are simultaneously running the Philips Media Manager.

  • Page 37: Upgrading The Firmware

    @@@How can users know when new firmware is available? By Agent services( registration > mail)? Check Mark Harmsen The RC9800i offers you a mechanism to upgrade your firmware. You should consult the website first to be sure that new firmware is available. If so, proceed as follows: Go to www.homecontrol.philips.com and download the new firmware on your...

  • Page 38: Getting The Maximum Out Of It

    Getting the Maximum Out of It Getting the Maximum Out of It @@@alle schermen updaten This chapter explains in detail the RC9800i features that allow you to maximize your entertainment experience. Homepage The Homepage of the RC9800i is the starting point for all activities.
  • Page 39 RC9800i Touch Screen Remote Control - User Manual Getting the Maximum Out of It Philips Innovative Applications Page 39 of 39...

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