Philips HDTP 8540 - Manual (Page 10)

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3 Connecting your devices
Before installing your recorder:
•
Please check that the delivery is complete (see What‘s in the
box, page 6).
• Please ensure that the appliances to be connected together
(recorder, TV set, VCR/DVD…) are unplugged before making
any connections.
• Please ensure that Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT) is available
in your area.
Connection to the terrestrial antenna
Very often to get the best reception, you may simply need to adjust
your antenna. Alternatively, you can connect an indoor antenna to
your system. For more information, please contact your specialised
distributor.
Standard outdoor antenna
Preferably use an outside roof antenna that is designed to receive
UHF channels (21 to 69). However:
•
if your building is equipped with an old antenna model, digital
channels may be difficult or even impossible to receive. The
problem can only be resolved by changing the antenna.
• if your building is equipped with a common antenna which
contains selective filters devised for analogue channels, reception
will most probably not work correctly. In this case, you will have
to contact the administrator of the building.
• some antennas directed towards an analogue TV transmitter
must be re-adjusted towards a digital TV transmitter. If you
encounter reception problems, you can also try placing the
antenna at different heights.
Indoor antenna
In ideal reception conditions, this type of antenna is sufficient. Here,
however, are some useful tips:
•
use an antenna designed to receive channels 21 to 69.
• install the antenna close to the window and direct it towards the
digital TV transmitter.
• if possible, use an antenna with an amplifier. The recorder can
provide remote power supply to your indoor antenna (see
Setting the power parameters, page 29).
Connection to the antenna
1
Plug the antenna cable (not supplied) into the ANTENNA
IN input connector on your recorder.
2
You can connect the RF output connector of your recorder to
the antenna input of the television set or VCR/DVD recorder
(cable not supplied).
Connection to the TV set
Connection to a High-Definition television set using an
HDMI lead
1
To take advantage of High Definition picture quality, you must
connect the HDMI connector of your recorder to the HDMI
connector on your television set (cable supplied).
2
To connect other devices to the recorder (VCR/DVD, Home
cinema...), refer to the following sections.
3
Connect the power adapter to the power cable. Then, connect
the power cable into the 12 V connector on the recorder.
4
Plug the power cord into the wall socket.
Connection to a Standard-Definition television set
1
You must connect the television set to your recorder using a
SCART connector (not supplied).
2
To connect other devices to the recorder (Home cinema...),
refer to the following sections.
3
Connect the power adapter to the power cable. Then, connect
the power cable into the 12V connector on the recorder.
4 Plug the power cord into the wall socket.
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