Philips HDT8520 Manual page 38

Your HD recorder seems to be switching
off automatically after some time.
If your HD recorder automatically goes into
standby mode (standby indicator on the front
panel lights up), this is due to the Eco mode.
The Eco mode is set to 3hours, by default
(environmentally friendly product). To modify
it, go to Menu > Settings > Preferences >
Automatic Eco mode, and choose a different
value. See page 30.
Your remote control is not working.
• Make sure that you point your remote
control directly at your HD recorder and
that nothing is between it and your HD
recorder. The standby indicator on your HD
recorder's front panel should flash each time
you press a remote control button.
• Check the batteries and replace them, if
necessary.
The picture is not displayed on your
HDTV and an HDCP authentication error
is displayed.
Your HDTV does not support HDCP, which
allows your HD recorder to transmit full-
resolution video to your HDTV. As a result, the
HDMI output displays a message masking the
video, which asks you for changing the resolution
down to 576p (see page 23 - Res button).
The picture seems to be stretched or
squashed.
Check the TV format setting under Digital
output or Analog output (Main > Settings
> Preferences). Alternatively, press the picture
format button on your remote control to
scroll through the different settings.
Also refer to your TV's user manual.
Your HD recorder displays 'err' on the
front-panel display when you plug in a
USB memory stick.
Reformat your USB memory stick using a
computer. Ensure that the filesystem is FAT16 or
FAT32.
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You cannot find all the channels you think
should be available.
Retune your HD recorder (see page 31).
Alternatively, reset your HD recorder to its
factory default settings (see page 32) and
proceed with the first installation setup.
Note
During the first installation, your choice of the
network may affect the number of installed
channels.
You cannot find any HD channels.
Initially, HD programmes are available on
channels 50 and 51. Switch to these channels.
Note that the HD indicator on the front panel
of your HD recorder lights up while watching an
HD channel.
Digital terrestrial broadcasting is progressing
in the UK. As digital switch over happens, the
number of digital channels available in each
region may also increase. Please visit one of the
following websites to find out when the digital
switch over is scheduled for your area:
www.digitaluk.co.uk
www.freeview.co.uk/availability (coverage
checker for HD)
Your HD recorder seems to lock up or get
stuck while retuning it to search for new
channels.
In parts of the country where the analogue TV
services have already been switched off, the time
taken to retune can increase. This is because
your HD recorder scans for all the transmitters
in your area, which can take up to 15 minutes.
Please wait for the retune to complete. This is
not a fault.
Frequently asked questions