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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
Before connecting
Unplug the aerial cable that is currently
connected to your TV.
Connecting
From an off-air aerial
or cable box
1
3
Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV and
Use the supplied scart cable to connect the
connect it to the ANTENNA
socket on
EXT1 TO TV-I/O Scart socket on this
this recorder.
recorder to the SCART IN socket on your TV.
Note See the accompanying user manual for
2
Use the supplied RF coaxial cable to connect
others possible connection (e.g. HDMI,
the TV
socket on this recorder to the
Component Video).
aerial In socket on your TV.
4
Connect the power cable from the recorder
to an AC power outlet.
Connection with VCR
or similar device
Before connecting
Your new Philips Recorder replaces the VCR for
your recording needs. First, unplug all the
connections from your VCR.
Connecting
Television (rear)
From an off-air
aerial or
cable box
Philips Recorder (rear)
1
Follow step 1 to 4 of 'Basic connection' to
connect this recorder before you proceed to
step 2 below.
2
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.
3
Connect the power cable from the VCR to an
AC power outlet.
Note In this setup, the VCR cannot record
TV programmes.
Connection with set-top box
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 the GUIDE Plus+ system. You
can record the TV programmes that are received
through the set-top box.
Connecting
Television (rear)
Television (rear)
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(rear)
Se
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To source
Positioning of G-LINK transmitter
VCR or similar
device (rear)
set-top box
G-LINK transmitter
1
Follow step 1 to 4 of 'Basic connection' to
connect this recorder before you proceed to
step 2 below.
2
Connect the supplied G-LINK cable to the
G-LINK socket on this recorder.
3
Place the G-LINK transmitter in front of your
set-top box in such a way that it can acquire
the signal broadcasted by the transmitter.
4
Connect the power cable from the set-top
box to an AC power outlet.
Finding the viewing channel
Install the set-top box
If you do not have a set-top box, skip 'D' and go
1
Press STANDBY-ON on the recorder.
to 'E'.
The recorder will display 'IS THE TV ON?'.
Press DOWN
1
2
Switch on the TV.
Receiver 1' and press
You should see the { EASY SETUP } menu.
2
Press
3
Select the type of reception, service provider
and brand name of the connected set-top box.
Note Press
Select { None } if none of the entries are
Note If connected to your VCR, make sure it
applicable.
is turned off before proceeding.
4
Select the recorder socket through which
3
If not, press the Channel Down button on
your set-top box is connected (e.g. 'EXT2' for
your TV's remote control repeatedly (or AV,
EXT 2 AUX-I/O socket) and press
SELECT button) until you see the menu. This
5
Turn on your set-top box and select channel
is the correct viewing channel for the recorder.
number 02 on the set-top box.
6
Read the instructions on the TV and press
Start basic setup
Use the recorder's remote control and follow
the on-screen instructions to complete the
installation.
1
Select the desired menu language, your
country and the TV shape.
7
The recorder will now attempt to change the
Note Select { Done } in the menu and press
set-top box's channel through the G-LINK
to go to the next screen.
transmitter. If the set-top box has switched to
the same programme number as displayed on
2
Activate automatic channel search.
the TV, select { Yes } in the menu and press
3
Check the date and time and press
.
Note If not, select { No } and press
4
To continue with the GUIDE Plus+
different code.
installation, select { Continue } and press
.
8
Your set-top box is now installed.
Otherwise, select { Do not install now } and
press
. Wait until the recorder has finished
GUIDE
Load the TV listing data
initialising the system, then press
again.
Press the GREEN
1
menu.
Install the GUIDE Plus
system
+
Note To switch the GUIDE Plus+ system's host
channel manually, go to { Host Channel Setup }.
Press GUIDE
2
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 immediately to download the TV
listings data.
1
Enter your language, country and postal code
3
Check the { Editor } screen the next day to
To change, press
and follow the on-screen
ensure the source and programme numbers
instructions.
are matching for all channels.
to select 'External
.
again to continue.
to go to the next screen.
.
.
Setup External Receiver 1
Has the External Receiver 1 changed to Programme
Number 101?
.
to try a
button to leave the
to exit the GUIDE Plus
+
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