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    User manual Remote control RC4370 RemoteControls_MCP9350i_English.qxd 20-10-2005 16:47 Pagina 1[...]

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    2 Online help: www.P4C.philips.com For interactive help, downloads and frequently asked questions RemoteControls_MCP9350i_English.qxd 20-10-2005 16:47 Pagina 2[...]

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    EN 3 3 Contents Page Functional overview ................................................................4 Introduction .............................................................................6 Installing the remote control ................................................6 Inserting the batteries in the remote control .........................[...]

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    EN 4 Note: When a key or key combination is pressed for longer than 30 seconds, the remote control will stop transmitting IR signals. 1 y y Standby Switches the Media Center ON or to standby. 2 SELECT Selects the device you wish to operate via the remote control: PC (Media Center), TV, AMP(amplifier), SAT (cable/satellite set-top box), DVD. Notes: [...]

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    EN 5 12 0 - 9 digit keys TV / SAT: direct channel selection. DVD: direct track selection. AMP: TV input ( 1 ), DVD input ( 2 ), VCR input ( 3 ), tuner input ( 4 ), CD input ( 5 ), AUX / SAT /MD input ( 6 ), tape input ( 7 ) 13 P 1 P * TV / SAT: previous program, alternate channel. 14 CLEAR DVD: clear. SAT: help. 15 ENTER Confirms text input. 16 –[...]

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    The Philips RC4370 is a universal remote control that is primarily meant for operating the MCP9350i Media Center. However after installing the remote control you can also operate up to four other types of devices with it: TV, amplifier/receiver, satellite tuner/cable decoder and DVD/VCR. After switching on the remote control, it will automatically [...]

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    EN 7 4 Check whether all keys are working. For an overview of the keys and their functions see ‘Functional overview’. > If the TV responds as it should to all of the key commands the remote control is ready for use. • If the device does not respond at all or not to all of the key commands, follow the instructions under ‘Setting the remot[...]

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    EN 8 > The remote control now starts emitting all known ‘TV off ’ signals, one by one. Each time a code is sent, TV in the selector window lights up. 5 When your TV switches off (stand-by), release the Standby key of the remote control immediately. > The remote control has now found a code that works on your TV. 6 Check if you can operate[...]

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    EN 9 Copy key This feature is used to copy key functions from one device mode to another. E.g the ‘Live TV’ function of the key ( 21 ) in SAT mode can be copied to the Guide ( ) key ( 4 ) in TV mode. The example below shows you how. Notes: – All key functions can be copied except the SELECT key (2) function. – Keys cannot be copied to thems[...]

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    EN 10 > When key copying was successful the TV in the selector window switches off, then blinks twice briefly. The remote control returns to normal operation mode. You can now use the ‘Live TV’ function in TV mode using the Guide ( ) key (4). > When key copying was not successful the TV in the selector window switches off and then blinks [...]

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    EN 11 5 Press any key to confirm the new setup. > When setup was successful AMP, in the selector window, switches off, then blinks twice briefly. The remote control returns to normal operation mode. You can now use the AMP volume controls in SAT mode. > When setup was not successful AMP, in the selector window, switches off and then blinks fo[...]

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    EN 12 • Problem – Solution • The device indicators in the selector window (PC, TV, AMP, SAT or DVD) blink four times after every key press. – The remote control is indicating that its batteries are running low. Replace the old batteries with new AA batteries. • The device you want to operate does not respond and it’s indicator in the se[...]

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    EN 13 If you have any questions about the RC4370 remote control, you can always contact us. You will find our contact details after the code list at the back of this manual. Read this manual carefully before you make a call. You can solve most of the problems yourself. If you cannot find any answer to your problem, write down the codes for your dev[...]

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    14 Codes TV TV TV TV TV TV TV TV TV TV TV TV AMP AMP AMP AMP AMP AMP SETUP CODES FOR TV Aiwa ..................................................003, 090 Akai .............................................................082 Alba .................................004, 082, 091, 092 Aristona .....................................................082 Atlan[...]

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    SAT SAT SAT SAT SAT SAT SAT SAT SAT SAT CABLE CABLE CABLE CABLE SAT SAT 15 Codes SETUP CODES FOR SAT (satellite set-top boxes) Alba ..........................................001, 002, 003 Amstrad ............................................005, 015 Ankaro .......................................................006 Anttron ...........................[...]

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    16 Codes DVD DVD DVD DVD DVD VCR VCR VCR VCR VCR SETUP CODES FOR DVD Aiwa ............................................................002 Alba ...................................................003, 004 Brandt ........................................................044 Bush ............................................................005 CyberHome .[...]

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    17 TV Equipment Brand Model number Number of original remote Code AMPLIFIER Equipment Brand Model number Number of original remote Code SAT Equipment Brand Model number Number of original remote Code CABLE Equipment Brand Model number Number of original remote Code SET-TOP BOX Equipment Brand Model number Number of original remote Code DVD Equipmen[...]

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    18 3 Helpline Country Phone number Tariff België/Belgique (Belgium) 070 253 011 € 0,17 / min Danmark (Denmark) 35258758 Local tariff / min France 08 9165 0007 € 0,23 / min Deutschland (Germany) 0180 5 007 533 € 0,12 / min España (Spain) 902 889 343 € 0,15 / min da (Greece) 00800 3122 1219 Local tariff / min Ireland 01 6011158 [...]

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    Information to the Consumer Disposal of your old product Your product is 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 it means the product is covered by the European Directive 2002/96/EC. Please inform yourself about the loca[...]

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    Specifications are subject to change without notice. Trademarks are the property of Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. or their respective owners. 2005 © Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. All rights reserved. www.philips.com 3122 475 00 002 Printed in Hungary NM/RR/4205 RemoteControls_MCP9350i_English.qxd 20-10-2005 16:47 Pagina 20[...]