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DCR 2020_indice3 25/09/07 14:17 Page 36 Meaning of symbols EN Important information: Must be read and understood. Your product has been designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components, which can be recycled and reused. When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is attached to a product or his packaging, it means the product is covered by European Directive 2002/96/EC. Please inform yourself about the local separate collection system for electronic products.
DCR 2020_indice3 25/09/07 14:17 Page 37 Safety instructions - - - - Your receiver has been manufactured to meet the appropriate safety standards, but the instructions below must be followed to operate it safely. These instructions must be kept for future reference. 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 the dealer.
DCR 2020_indice3 25/09/07 14:17 Page 38 Unpacking the receiver EN As you unpack your terminal, make sure the following accessories are included: - 1 x Remote Control Unit - 2 x AA batteries - 1 x SCART Cable - 1 x Power Cord - 1 x Antenna Cord type F-IEC - 1 x Adapter F male-IEC female - 1 x Sticker to be put on your smart card - 1 x Leaflet explaining what to do with the adapter and sticker mentioned above - 1 x User Manual - 1 x Worldwide Warranty booklet Plastic bags can be dangerous.
DCR 2020_indice3 25/09/07 14:17 Page 39 4 To avoid incorrect insertion of the smart card in the slot, make sure you affix the reminder sticker supplied with your receiver on the smart card so as to cover the following text: “Deze zijde boven” (on the side that has no chip). 5 Insert your smart card in your receiver with the golden or silver contacts facing up. 6 Insert the two batteries supplied in your remote control.
DCR 2020_indice3 25/09/07 14:17 Page 40 Contents EN 36 Meaning of symbols 37 Safety instructions 38 Quick installation guide 38 Unpacking the receiver 42 Introduction 43 Product description 43 44 Front panel Rear panel 45 Remote control 46 Inserting your Smart Card 47 Connecting your receiver 47 48 Connecting to TV and VCR/DVD player using SCART Support Connecting to your audio equipment 49 First installation 49 49 50 First installation settings Channel scanning Scanning failure 51 General Viewin
DCR 2020_indice3 25/09/07 14:17 Page 41 56 Settings 56 56 59 60 61 62 EN Menu Favourite lists and channel locking Conditional access User preferences Setup System information 63 Menu Tree 64 More about recording (VCR or DVD control) 64 65 65 Connection for Easy Recording Digital receiver and VCR or DVD settings Recording with the VCR control feature 66 Troubleshooting 68 Technical specifications 41
DCR 2020_indice3 25/09/07 14:17 Page 42 Introduction EN Welcome to digital television! The Philips Digital Cable Receiver allows you to view a wide variety of channels with the best digital picture and sound quality.
DCR 2020_indice3 25/09/07 14:17 Page 43 Product description Front panel EN W E R Q T 1 Smart Card slot: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . see chapter Inserting your Smart Card 2 U ........................................... channel + 3 I ........................................... channel - 4 ........................................... mute/demute 5 ...........................................
DCR 2020_indice3 25/09/07 14:17 Page 44 Rear panel Y U I EN Q W 1 230V~50Hz 10W max (**): 2 RF OUT (*): E ...... .......................... R T Socket used to connect the power cord. RF output used to connect your receiver to a VCR/TV set to watch analogue channels only, or to connect another receiver using the adapter supplied with your receiver. 3 RF IN (*): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RF input used to connect the cable from the wall socket.
DCR 2020_indice3 25/09/07 14:17 Page 45 Remote control 0-9 number keys - In TV/radio mode: select channels - In menu: directly select a menu item or set a setting - In standby: wake up the receiver INFO Switch between normal viewing, Channel Banner, and Channel Banner with Extended Info EXIT Return to normal viewing VOLUME +/Increases/Decreases the volume level MUTE Mute/Demute the sound on your TV or receiver RED, GREEN, YELLOW, BLUE Contextual keys TV/STB Toggle between watching digital TV via you
DCR 2020_indice3 25/09/07 14:17 Page 46 Inserting your Smart Card EN To be able to receive scrambled digital channels specific to an operator, you need a smart card from that operator.Your operator may update it from time to time. To avoid incorrect insertion of the smart card in the slot, make sure you affix the reminder sticker supplied with your receiver on the smart card so as to cover the following text: “Deze zijde boven” (on the side that has no chip).
DCR 2020_indice3 25/09/07 14:17 Page 47 Connecting your receiver There are several ways you can connect and incorporate your digital receiver into your existing audio/video equipment set up. EN Before starting to connect: - Unplug all equipment (TV set as well as VCR and/or DVD or DVD+R if required) from the mains. - Do not connect your digital receiver to mains supply now.
DCR 2020_indice3 25/09/07 14:17 Page 48 Connecting to your audio equipment EN Audio equipment Analogue input AUDIO R Digital input L A to AC outlet B Cable Receiver Analogue connection (A) Connect the L/R audio output sockets to the relevant L/R audio input sockets of your audio equipment using a double CINCH cable (not supplied). Consult the user manual of your audio equipment to choose the proper analogue audio inputs.
DCR 2020_indice3 25/09/07 14:17 Page 49 First installation For fast and successful start-up, check that your receiver is connected to the wall socket,TV set and other equipment according to the diagrams in chapter Connecting your receiver. Switch on the receiver and TV set.The welcome screen appears, then the First installation screen. EN First installation settings - Set your favourite menu language and press OK.
DCR 2020_indice3 25/09/07 14:17 Page 50 Scanning failure EN In case of channel scanning failure, a failure message is briefly displayed, and then the main menu appears (in case of first attempt). Select Setup then Channels installation, and proceed as described in paragraph Channels installation to launch a new scan. If installation fails again, the Setup sub menu appears; select Channels installation, and proceed as described in paragraph Channels installation.
DCR 2020_indice3 25/09/07 14:17 Page 51 General Viewing Functions EN This section describes the basic functions available while watching digital TV or listening to digital radio. For general menu navigation, see Settings. Receiver wake up Your receiver is in standby. Press P+, P-, or any number key of the remote control. Alternatively, press y or t on the front panel. Your receiver, as any electronic equipment, consumes power.
DCR 2020_indice3 25/09/07 14:17 Page 52 Channel banner Every time you tune to a channel, the channel banner appears, displaying information on this channel, including information on the current programme. EN icon description alternate audio language/format current favourite list maturity rating locked The channel banner is displayed for 5 seconds as per default.This can be adjusted from the Appearance item of the User Preferences sub menu.
DCR 2020_indice3 25/09/07 14:17 Page 53 Volume & Audio Control Volume control and Mute To decrease or increase the volume, use . The volume level can also be controlled from your TV. To mute the sound, press . EN A change of volume is signalled on-screen using a bar graph, while audio mute is signalled with an icon in the top right corner of the screen. Audio mode To access audio settings: - Select Setup from the main menu, then select TV configuration.
DCR 2020_indice3 25/09/07 14:17 Page 54 Setting a timer while watching digital TV or listening to digital radio EN - Press TIMER. - Set the desired Timer type: Recording timers, Reminders, or Sleep Timer, and then press OK. - Set the values of the recording parameters using the arrow or number keys as appropriate (for more details, refer to paragraph Recording timers and Reminders). - Press OK to confirm.
DCR 2020_indice3 25/09/07 14:17 Page 55 Guide (Electronic Programme Guide) The TV/Radio Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) provides an overview of available TV and Radio channels, and programmes the broadcasters have scheduled, starting with the current programme. EN To view EPG data: - Press GUIDE when watching a channel, or select Guide from the main menu. - Highlight the name of the programme for which you want more detailed information.
DCR 2020_indice3 25/09/07 14:17 Page 56 Settings EN Menu Basic navigation While watching digital TV or listening to digital radio: - Press MENU to display the main menu. - Press t or y to scroll up or down to the menu item you want to select. - Press OK to display the corresponding sub items. - Press t or y to move to the desired sub item. Press MENU to go back to the main menu or BACK to go back one step in the menu, or EXIT to return to normal viewing.
DCR 2020_indice3 25/09/07 14:17 Page 57 To create a favourite list: - Select Create a favourite list from the Favourites lists sub menu. - Set the type of channels you want to list: • Channels:TV channels or Radio channels • Free2Air/scrambled: All, Scrambled, or Free2air - Press OK to display the list of channels matching the above criteria. - Modify your favourite list as described below. EN To modify a favourite list: - Select Modify a favourite list from the Favourites lists sub menu.
DCR 2020_indice3 25/09/07 14:17 Page 58 Timers EN Timers is used to set and edit: • recording timers for the programmes you want to record using your VCR or DVD recorder • reminders to receive a warning and automatically change channel before the start of programmes you want to see • sleep timers. To be able to record a digital channel using a VCR or DVD recorder, you must set both your recorder and receiver: - You must set a timer on your receiver.
DCR 2020_indice3 25/09/07 14:17 Page 59 programme you want to record is broadcast using the t or y key, and press OK to select it. - Press OK to confirm. When a recording timer is active, you cannot change digital channels, but you can switch to analogue TV using the TV/STB key and zap through analogue channels. To delete an active timer, press the key sequence TIMER, 0.
DCR 2020_indice3 EN 25/09/07 14:17 Page 60 Changing PIN code: - Scroll to Changing PIN code, and then press OK. - Enter your current PIN code and press OK. - Enter your new PIN code and press OK. - Enter your new PIN code again and press OK. Once you have changed your Pin Code, keep it secret to prevent others from using it. If you forget or lose your Pin Code, call your customer service adviser.
DCR 2020_indice3 25/09/07 14:18 Page 61 Setup Setup is used to • install channels • test signal level and quality • modify the general settings of your receiver • check for software updates • restore the receiver factory settings. EN Access to this menu can be protected by Pin Code. Channels installation - Select appropriate values for the following: • Network ID: applicable network ID as indicated by your operator. See operator booklet for the right decimal value to be entered for your region.
DCR 2020_indice3 25/09/07 14:18 Page 62 Software Upgrade EN Software upgrade is used to check for new software availability. If new software is available: - Press OK to accept the upgrade.The receiver restarts. Factory Settings Factory settings is used to restore the receiver factory configuration. - Press OK when prompted to confirm. If you reset your receiver to factory settings, you lose all data and information previously stored, and you have to restart first installation.
DCR 2020_indice3 25/09/07 14:18 Page 63 Menu Tree EN Favourite lists Create a favourite list Modify a favourite list Delete a favourite list Timers Recording timers Add timer Modify timer from list Delete timer from list Reminders Add timer Modify timer from list Delete timer from list Sleep timers Conditional access Encryption status IRD status Loader status Message list Changing PIN code User preferences Languages On-screen display Access control Setup Channels installation Signal test TV
DCR 2020_indice3 EN 25/09/07 14:18 Page 64 More about recording (VCR or DVD control) Connection for Easy Recording This connection allows automatic recording without requiring you to program your VCR or DVD recorder.You must, however, set a timer on your receiver as described in paragraph Timers. Prior to choosing this connection method: • Consult the user manual of your VCR or DVD recorder to check if and how this feature is supported.
DCR 2020_indice3 25/09/07 14:18 Page 65 - Connect the “TV” SCART socket of your digital receiver to the EXT1 SCART socket of your TV using 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 (called “IN”) using a SCART lead. - Connect the EXT1 SCART socket of your VCR (called “OUT”) to the EXT2 SCART socket of your TV using a SCART lead.
DCR 2020_indice3 25/09/07 14:18 Page 66 Troubleshooting EN Problem The display on the front panel does not light up. Possible cause Faulty power supply Action Check that the power cord is correctly connected. Disconnect this cord and reconnect it to ensure it is in place. Check that the power is available at the wall socket. No sound or picture but the front panel red light is on. Receiver in standby Press P+, P-, or any number key of the remote control.
DCR 2020_indice3 25/09/07 Problem 14:18 Page 67 Possible cause The picture on some The broadcast is probably in channels seems to have been wide screen and the receiver stretched or squashed. settings may not be correct. Action Check the receiver TV format setting, following the information in paragraph TV Configuration. If you have a wide screen TV, you may also need to check the settings on your TV. Even if you use the number buttons, you cannot access a particular channel.
DCR 2020_indice3 25/09/07 14:18 Page 68 Technical specifications EN This product is in conformity with European Directives 95/47/EC and 2002/21/EC.
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