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SRP4004/27 Register your product and get support at www.philips.com/welcome EN User Manual ES Instrucciones de manejo FR Mode d’emploi 04_27__Manual_80_210.indd 1 25-09-09...
4.1 Frequently asked questions ....12-13 4.2 Need help? ............14 FCC Compliancy ..........14 Notice for Canada ........14 Helpline ...............43 Brand list ............44-55 Your SRP4004 Congratulations on your purchase of the Philips SRP4004 universal remote control. After setting up the remote control you can operate up to 4 different devices with it. Simple Setup Improved with Philips patented (pending) Simple Setup technology, the SRP4004 can be set up easily for TV, DVD player / recorder, VCR and all common Cable, Satellite and other set top boxes, such as DirecTV, Comcast, AT&T, Verizon, Time Warner, Scientific Atlanta, Tivo and many more.
• Note When replacing the batteries, all user settings will be retained in the remote control memory for an unlimited period of time. 2.2 T esting the universal remote control It is advised to test whether your device(s) already respond(s) to the SRP4004 before setting it up (see chapter 2.3). The example below instructs you how to do this for your TV. You can repeat the same steps for other devices (DVD player/recorder, Cable/Satellite box and VCR) which you want to operate using the SRP4004. Example: testing the universal remote control on your TV: S witch ON your TV manually or use the original remote control for this. Tune to channel 1. P ress the device selection key to select TV.
• I f the TV responds as it should to all of the key commands, the SRP4004 is ready for use. • I fthedevicedoesnotrespondatallor nottoallofthekeycommands, followthe instructionsinchapter2.3. 2.3 S etting up the universal remote control This is only necessary if your device does not respond to the SRP4004. If that is the case, the SRP4004 does not recognize the brand and / or model of your device and you need to set up the remote control to do so. The example below instructs you how to do this for your TV. You can repeat the same steps for other devices (DVD player/recorder, Cable/ Satellite box and VCR) which you want to operate, using the SRP4004. The remote control can be set up to operate...
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CBL/SAT C able box, satellite receiver, Internet Protocol TV (IPTV), Free To Air TV, High Definition Television decoder (HDTV) and Tivo VCR V ideo cassette player / recorder, Personal video recorder (PVR), VCR part of TV/VCR, TV/VCR/DVD and VCR/DVD combos Example: setting up the universal remote control to operate your TV: S witch ON the TV manually or use the original remote control for this. Tune to channel 1. P ressandhold the 5 sec. device selection key for5seconds until the red Setup light remains lit.
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S witch ON the TV. Try out the keys you need for operating it. Try, for example, if the - CH + and digit keys function properly. • I f a key does not work as expected, press andhold that key. Release it immediatelyas soon as it works. For more information, see chapter 2.3.2. P ress the device selection key twice to finish setup. • W hen no key is pressed for 5 minutes or more, the remote control will exit setup mode, automatically saving all your settings.
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2.3.2 Improving keys When correctly set up, the remote control should be able to operate all your devices. However, when using the remote control for the • first time it might occur that some keys do not yet function as expected. In this case you can have the remote control search for alternatives. Note Improving keys is not possible when the code was found during full database search (with code ‘9, 9, 9, 9’). Duringinitialsetup 1 M ake sure the receiving device is able to respond. E.g. when you try to repair the Play key for your DVD player, make sure to insert a DVD into the DVD player otherwise the Play key is not able to function. P ress the key that does not function, keep it pressed and immediately release it when the device responds.
3.1 Keys and functions The illustration on page 2 gives an overview of all keys on the remote control. Try out the keys you need for operating your devices. Notes • K eys having the same functions as the keys on your original remote control may have different namings on the SRP4004 (e.g. Info / Display). • O nly functions that are available on your original remote control can be used for operating your devices with the SRP4004........ S etup light. Lights up red when the remote control is in setup mode........ s elects available source inputs (antenna, cable, etc.).
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G UIDE ....... e lectronic program guide. M ENU / HOME ... m enu on / off. I NFO...... o n-screen channel information. E XIT ...... e xits / clears on-screen menu displays. 3 4 1 2 .... c ursor up, down, left, right in a menu. O K .......
.... d igit keys for direct channel / track selection......... s witches the selected device on / off. Note For some TV brands / types, this key will only turn off the TV. You will have to press a digit button (direct channel selection) to turn on the TV again. 3.2 R esetting a key to its original function If an improved key (see chapter 2.3.2) still does not function as expected, you can always reset the key to its original function. I n the current 5 sec. device mode, keep digit keys and pressed simultaneouslyfor 5seconds, until the red Setup light lights up.
4 Service and support 4.1 Frequently asked questions In this chapter you will find answers to the most frequently asked questions about your universal remote control. Setup I cannot enter setup mode. Battery level too low or battery lifetime came to an end. • R eplace the batteries. See chapter 2.1. • The brand code for my device is missing in the ‘Shortlist of brands’ in the Quick Start Guide. The ‘Shortlist of brands’ only mentions the most common TV, DVD, CBL/SAT and VCR brands. • • Y ou will find a complete brand list on page 44-55 of this user manual. • • U se ‘9999’ as 4-digit code in case you cannot find your brand in the complete brand list.
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How do I set the remote control for combo devices (TV / VCR, TV / DVD, DVD / VCR, etc)? Some combo devices require you to set up two different source selection keys to control both parts of the combo device. For example, if you have a TV / DVD combo, you might need to set up the remote control for both TV and DVD to operate your TV / DVD combo. Operation The remote control does not wake up anymore. Battery level too low or battery lifetime came to an end. • R eplace the batteries. See chapter 2.1. The device I want to operate does not respond at all / does not respond to all of the key commands. • C heck if the keys you press are available on the original remote control of the device. • T ry improving keys. See chapter 2.3.2. Wrong code selected during setup. • S et up the remote control again for the device.
4.2 Need help? We advise you to first read this user manual carefully. It is provided to help you set up and use the remote control. If, however, you require extra information or have additional questions about setup, usage, spare parts, warranty, etc. of the SRP4004, you can always contact us. When calling our helpline, make sure to have the SRP4004 at hand when you call, so that our operators can help you determine whether the SRP4004 is working properly. You will find our contact details at the end of this user manual. The model number of your Philips universal remote control is SRP4004/27. Date of purchase: ../ ../ ..(day/month/year) For online support go to: www.philips.com/...
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