Altech PVR9600 User manual

AUSTRALIAN HIGH DEFINITION

PVR

9600

TRIPLE TUNER

PERSONAL VIDEO RECORDER

PVR

9600

User Manual

Record up to 6 programs at once

*

*Refer to page 38

For assistance: [email protected]

www.uec.com.au

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USER GUIDE

Table of Contents

Important Safety Information, Contents, Quick Help Table....................................................................................4

Front and Back Panels ..........................................................................................................................................................6

The Power Adapter.................................................................................................................................................................7

Install & Connect the PVR 9600 Set top box ..................................................................................................................8

The Remote Control ..............................................................................................................................................................11

PVR 9600 Set top box Menu................................................................................................................................................14

PVR 9600 Set top box Features...........................................................................................................................................29

Software Upgrade..................................................................................................................................................................35

PVR Functionality....................................................................................................................................................................37

Set top box specifications, Troubleshooting.................................................................................................................43

Warranty.....................................................................................................................................................................................45

Legal Matters ...........................................................................................................................................................................46

Help and Information ............................................................................................................................................................48

The PVR 9600 Basic Viewer’s Guide is the subject of intellectual property rights, including copyright, under domestic law and international conventions.

All rights are reserved. The PVR 9600 Basic Viewer’s

Guide supplements the information supplied with the packaging of the set top box as well as the detailed information available on our website.

Due to software upgrades, the features and functionalities in this Basic Viewer’s Guide may differ from those on your set top box.

Please visit www.uec.com.au for the latest

Viewer’s Guide.



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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

The PVR 9600 set top box meets applicable Australian and International Safety Standards.

Please read the following recommended safety precautions carefully before operating the product.

Mains Supply

The power pack is supplied with this set top box. It operates within the range 100-240 V AC 50-60 Hz mains supply only. Connect the power cable to the set top box before connecting the other end to the power outlet. Disconnect the set top box from the power outlet before connecting or disconnecting the set top box from any other equipment. A well-regulated 12V DC supply is essential for this unit to operate efficiently, contact Altech UEC for the recommended DC regulators.

Liquids and Spillage

Keep liquids away from the set top box and do not put anything on top of the set top box which may spill (example: lit candles or containers of liquid). Do not use the set top box in extreme temperature and humidity conditions.

Cleaning

Before cleaning the set top box, first disconnect the set top box from the mains. Use a dry cloth to clean the exterior.

Ventilation and Installation

Do not block the ventilation holes and ensure that sufficient free airflow is maintained around the set top box. Never stand the set top box on soft furnishings or on carpet. Do not use or store the set top box near a heater or where it is exposed to direct sunlight. Never stack other heat generating electronic equipment on top of, or below the set top box and always stand the product in a horizontal plain.

Servicing

Do not attempt to repair or modify the set top box yourself. Do not remove the top cover of the set top box. Any tampering with the set top box will invalidate the warranty. Refer all servicing to Altech UEC

Australia, Tel. + 61 2 9425 5777 .

Lightning

If the set top box is installed in a location that is subject to extensive lightning activity, Altech UEC recommends that a surge protection device is installed for the set top box mains supply.

Earthing

The earth/grounding system must comply with local regulations.



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Contents

PVR 9600 set top box

Remote control

2 x AAA batteries

12V DC Power supply adapter with power lead

AV Cable

User manual

Quick Help

Description

PG PIN (default)

Information

1234

Settings PIN (default) 1234

Reset to Factory Default Go to: Menu Settings General Factory Defaults

Change PG PIN

Change Settings PIN

Restart set top box

Software update

Format Hard Disk Drive

Help info

Go to: Menu Settings General Change PG PIN

Go to: Menu Settings General Change Settings PIN

Go to: Menu Settings General Restart

Go to: Menu Settings Device info Check for updates

Go to: Menu PVR Content HDD Manager Format HDD

Go to: Menu Help



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FRONT AND BACK PANEL

Front Panel

1 Standby Button

2 CH

3 CH

4 VOL

5 VOL

6 MENU

7 OK

8 USB

9 Front panel LED Display

Switches the set top box between ON and STANDBY

Changes to the previous available channel or navigates in menu mode

Changes to the next available channel or navigates in menu mode

Decreases the volume level or navigates in menu mode

Increases the volume level or navigates in menu mode

Selects the Menu system

Accepts a selection

USB port provision for Wi-Fi / External Hard Drive / USB upgrade and/or future use

Displays the time (when in Standby Mode) or displays the selected

TV channel number being viewed

3

x LED status indicators

Left LED: BLUE – internet connection detected;

RED – no internet connection

Middle LED: RED – recording in progress

Right LED: RED – flashes when remote control signal is received

9

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8



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Back Panel

1 Antenna IN

2 Antenna OUT

Connects to the TV terrestrial antenna

Antenna loop through connection to other devices such as TV or another STB / PVR / VCR

3 Internet

4 Composite Video

Ethernet port for internet connectivity

Connects to the video inputs on TV

5 Audio Left & Right Connects to the analogue inputs on TV

6 Optical Connects to the Digital Audio optical input on TV or AV Home Theatre System

7 HDMI Connects to the high definition (HDMI) input on TV or AV Home Theatre System

8

2

x USB ports USB port provision for Wi-Fi / External Hard Drive / USB upgrade and/or future use

9 Power + 12 VDC input from the supplied power pack

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

The Power Adapter

• Model: RJ-AS 120400E003

• Input: 100–240V~, 2.0A Max, 50/60Hz

• Output: DC 12V DC/4A DC

• SAA Approval: SGS130179-EA

• Approval Date: 2013-03-20

For more information, please visit www.uec.com.au for a list of power supplies and regulators.



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INSTALLATION & CONNECTION OF THE PVR 9600

Carefully remove set top box from the packaging. Insert the supplied batteries into the remote control paying attention to the +/- indicators. Connection options are listed below, it is important to ensure that all connections are secure before connecting the set top box and power pack to the mains.

Direct to TV connection

HDMI Inputs

Option 1

Option 2

AV Inputs

Option 1: HDMI Connection (High Definition TV)

• Connect the terrestrial antenna to the Antenna IN on the set top box.

• Connect a HDMI cable to the HDMI connector on the set top box and then connect the other end

of the cable to the HDMI input on the TV.

Option 2: AV Connection (Standard Definition TV)


• Connect the Audio / Video (AV) cables to the Audio (Red and White) and Video (Yellow) outputs

on the set top box and the other end to the audio and video (AV) inputs on the TV.



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Connection via Amplifier/Home Theatre System

HDMI Inputs

AV Inputs

Option 1

Option 2 & 3

Option 2

Optical Inputs

HDMI Inputs

AV Inputs

Option 1

HDMI out

Option 3



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Amplifier/Home Theatre System with HDMI inputs/output and a High Definition TV)

Option 1: Digital audio connection via HDMI



of the cable to the HDMI input connector of the Amplifier/Home Theatre system. Then connect another

HDMI cable to the output HDMI of the Amplifiier/Home Theatre System and connect the other end

to the HDMI input on the TV.

Option 2: Digital audio connection via optical cable


• Connect the optical cable to the OPTICAL connector on the set top box and then connect the other

end of the cable to the OPTICAL input of the Amplifier / Home Theatre system.


of the cable to the HDMI connector on the TV.

Option 3: AV connection


• Connect the audio cables (RED and WHITE) to the AUDIO connectors on the set top box and then connect

the other end of the cable to the AUDIO inputs (RED and WHITE) of the Amplifier /HomeTheatre System.


of the cable to the HDMI connector on the TV.

IMPORTANT: There are other possible connections available depending on your amplifier/home theatre system’s available inputs and outputs. Please consult your amplifier’s/home theatre system’s user manual for more information.



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THE REMOTE CONTROL

Remote Control Unit

The Remote Control Unit (RCU) might not operate properly if the RCU is operated beyond the following conditions.

1. Distance – up to 6 meters in front of the decoder

2. Angle – up to 30 degrees to the left or right from

the centre of the decoder

Refer to the image on the left.



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Button Name Button

Identification

Standby

Mute

Help

Apps

Media

Mail

Recording

Schedule

Series Tag

TV

Radio

Favourite

Picture in Picture

Aspect Ratio

Text

Audio Control

Closed Caption

TV Guide

Function

Switches the set top box between ON and STANDBY.

Turns the sound ON/OFF

?

Launches the Help function where supported

APPS

MEDIA

Not available

Launches the Media functionality for playback of supported Media files.

MAIL Select to view received messages

RECORDING Hot Key to access recordings

SCHEDULE Hot Key to access the list of scheduled recordings

SERIES TAG Hot Key to access the list of series tag settings

TV

RADIO

FAV

Tunes to TV channels

Tunes to RADIO channels

Launches Favourite channels set in the Channels Menu

PIP

AR

TEXT

AUDIO

Not available

Not available

Not available

For future support of multiple sound tracks

CC Turns ON/OFF subtitles and closed captions (available only to programs that contain subtitle/closed caption information)

TV GUIDE Launches Electronic Program Guide

(EPG)

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Button Name Button

Identification

Info i

Function

Launches I-plate & extended I-plate for program information

Menu navigation and selection Navigation

Arrows (4) and OK

Channel Up/

Down

Volume Up/

Down

Back

OK

CH+/CH-

V+/V-

BACK

Allows channel up and down navigation

Adjusts volume up and down

Menu

Exit

Record

MENU

EXIT

Goes back to previous menu or channel

Launches menu system

Leaving a menu or function

Records selected program

Pause

Stop

Play

Rewind

Fast Forward

4 coloured buttons

0 - 9 Digits

Pauses live TV or recorded programs

Stops the recorded program and jumps to live TV

Starts playing recorded program or resumes playing back behind live

TV program

Rewinds a recorded program or when time-shifting

Fast forward a recorded program or when time-shifting

Functions as required by application or context of help information.

Numerical data entry of channel number, PIN, etc.

Asterisk

1

4

7 8

0

2

5

3

6

9

*

Hashtag #

Functions as required by application or context

Functions as required by application or context

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PVR 9600 SET TOP BOX MENU

Main Menu

Settings



Main Menu

Launch the menu by pressing the MENU button on the remote to set up the set top box for the user’s preferences. Navigate through the different menus using:

OK

Press OK button to launch sub menu of the selected menu. Press BACK to go back to the previous menu or press EXIT to resume channel viewing.

Scan

Press OK or > buttons to navigate to sub menu options.

This menu allows you to:

• Scan channels

automatically

• Scan channels

manually by entering

the desired channel

frequency

Press button to initiate scan.

Press BACK to scroll to other menu options or press EXIT to resume channel viewing.

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Channels



• Navigate the channel

list and tune to a

channel by selecting

a channel and pressing

OK

• Create favourite

channels by pressing

the FAV button

( appears next to

the channel selected).

Press the FAV button

again to undo favourite

channel setting.

• Block channels by

pressing the button

( appears next to

the channel selected).

Press the button

again to undo channel

blocking.

NOTE: blocked channels

need a PG PIN to view.


Favourites /

All Channels

Press the button to alternately show the

Favourite channels and

All channels listings.


• View favourite channels

listing as previously set

/ All channels listing


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Signal info


• View the selected

channel frequency,

signal strength and

quality by selecting

a channel and

pressing the button.

Press BACK to scroll to other menu options or press EXIT to resume channel viewing.

Device Info



• Check and upgrade

the software of the set

top box

• Check which tuner is

currently being viewed

• List the USB devices

connected to the set top

box (If no USB device

is connected, this

section will indicate:

No devices connected)

• Safely unmount

(disconnect) connected

USB device/s


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Device Info



• Check and upgrade

the software of the set

top box

• Check which tuner is

currently being viewed

• List the USB devices

connected to the set top

box (If no USB device

is connected, this

section will indicate:

No devices connected)

• Safely unmount

(disconnect) connected

USB device/s




Wired Network



Select the network mode:

Wired.

• Tick Auto configuration

to automatically

configure your

network settings

• Untick Auto

configuration to let

you set up the network

settings manually

Press the button on the remote to apply the settings.


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AV (Audio Video)



• Select Aspect ratio

(16:9, 4:3 letterbox,

4:3 Pan & Scan)

• Select Digital Audio

(PCM or Dolby Digital)

on the optical output/

HDMI output

• Select HD Output

format (576i, 576p,

720p, 1080i, 1080p)

NOTE: If the HD Output

Format option is changed, it will temporarily switch the resolution and launch a popup on the screen.

Press the button on the remote to apply the settings.

A popup will appear asking to confirm the settings.

Press OK on this popup to confirm that the settings are correct. Press BACK or let the popup time out to restore the resolution setting to the previous setting.

Press EXIT to resume channel viewing.

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General



• Select Parental Control

program lock (None

P C G PG

M MA 15+

AV 15+ R)

• Select Time Zone

(NSW/ACT NT

QLD SA TAS

VIC WA)

• Set i-Plate time out

(5s 10s 15s

30s 60s)

• Enable/Disable

automatic upgrades

via Internet

• Restart the set top box

• Reset to Factory

defaults

• Change Settings PIN

(default is 1234)

• Change PG PIN

(default is 1234)

NOTE: Resetting to factory defaults will remove all customised settings saved in the menu and all scheduled and series tag recordings.

Recorded programs will not be lost. To save the new settings, press BACK to scroll to other menu options or press EXIT to resume channel viewing.

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TV Guide

The TV Guide offers you programming information for up to 8 days (if supported by the broadcaster).

To access the TV Guide, press the TV GUIDE button on the remote.

OK

Use the on the remote to scroll through the TV Guide.

Pressing the / buttons will move the grid left/right by 24 hours.

Pressing the will move the TV Guide grid to the current channel being viewed highlighted in blue with a timeline progress bar indicator.

Press BACK or EXIT to resume channel viewing.



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PVR



• Set Continuous

Timeshift to ON/OFF

(default is OFF)

• Set Skip Forwards time

(5s 10s 15s

30s 60s 2min

5min 10min

15min)

• Set Skip Backwards time

(5s 10s 15s

30s 60s 2min

5min 10min

15min)

• Set Start Offset for

Recording (2min

5min 10min

15min 30min)

• Set Stop Offset for

Recording (2min

5min 10min

15min 30min)

INFO:

• Recording offsets are

extra time added to the

beginning/end of a

recording to catch

programs that are not

running on time.

• Continuous timeshift

continually records the

current viewing

program to the

hard drive. This allows

you to rewind, even

if the program has

not been recorded.


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PVR Content



Recordings

Press OK or > buttons to navigate through the listings.

Shortcut: Press RECORDING on the remote.

The recorded list shows all programs recorded to the hard drive. This list allows you to:

• play a recorded program

• sort / group / delete

recorded programs

NOTE: The following icons appear next to the program title if they apply, and indicate –

• The program has

been previously

viewed.

• This program is

partially recorded.

• The program is

currently recording.


Recordings list with

Extended info

Select a program and press the i button to launch the

Extended info to view a brief description of the recorded program. Press the i button again to remove the

Extended info.

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Recordings list

Sorted by Name

You can sort the recordings list either by Name (sorted in alphabetical order) or by

Date by pressing the button alternately.


Recordings list

Sorted by Date

You can sort the recordings list either by Name (sorted in alphabetical order) or by

Date by pressing the button alternately.


Schedules


Shortcut: Press SCHEDULE on the remote.

The scheduled list shows all programs that will be recorded in the future.

This list allows you to:

• sort


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Series Tag


Shortcut: Press SERIES TAG on the remote.

The series tag shows all series events that have been scheduled.


• delete future series tag

recordings


Failed Recordings

Press OK or > buttons to navigate through the listings. Failed recordings show programs that have not successfully recorded.


• delete failed recording

notifications

Press BACK to scroll to other menu options or press EXIT to resume channel viewing.

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HDD Manager


The HDD Manager shows information about the internal hard drive in the set top box.


• monitor the available

disk space for recordings

• format the Hard Disk

Drive

• delete all recorded

programs

NOTE: Formatting the hard drive will erase all saved recordings.


Apps

Reserved for future functionality.

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Media



Videos

Shortcut: Press MEDIA on the remote to launch media menu. Press OK or > buttons to navigate through the listings.

Videos will list any video files found on the USB that the set top box can recognize.


• sort / play video

recordings saved in

the external USB device

Select a file and press OK to launch.

NOTE: Some video formats may not be supported by this set top box.


Video playback

Press the i button to launch i-plate information displaying the current video file being played, the current time position in the video track and the track duration.

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Music

Shortcut: Press MEDIA on the remote to launch media menu. Press OK or > buttons to navigate through the listings.

Music will list any music files found on the USB that the set top box can recognize.


• sort / play music saved

in the external USB

device

Select file and press OK to launch.

NOTE: Some audio formats may not be supported by this set top box.


Music playback

Press i button to launch i-plate information displaying the current music file being played, the current time position in the sound track and the track duration.

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Help


• Navigate to technical

support and information

across all features,

functions and services

supported by the set

top box.

Shortcut: Press ? on the remote to launch HELP menu

Press BACK or EXIT to resume channel viewing.



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PVR 9600 SET TOP BOX FEATURES



I-Plate

The information plate

(i-Plate) displays information about the current and next programmes available on the day on that channel at the bottom of the TV screen.

Launch i-Plate by pressing the i button on the remote.

^

Press the ^ / buttons on the remote to scroll on the list of programs on that channel up to end of day.

Press the < / > buttons, select the programme on the other channels. This allows you to browse the programme information of the other locked channels without changing the channel you are presently viewing.

NOTE: The i-Plate timeout settings can be changed by going to the Menu

Settings General

Extended I-Plate

The extended i-Plate displays a short description about the currently selected i-Plate programme.

To remove the extended i-Plate, press the i button again or the EXIT button to remove both the extended and i-Plates.

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I-Plate Toggling Diagram

Select INFO

Launch standard i-plate

Select INFO

Launch extended information popup

Select INFO

Select EXIT

Exit extended information popup

Select INFO

Select EXIT

Exit standard i-plate

I-Plate Help

The i-Plate help contain information on what button functions are available to set up a reminder, series recording and to navigate within i-Plate.

• Press the button to set

a reminder

• Press the button to set

a series recording

• Press the button

to pause Live TV

• Press the ^

^

/ buttons

to scroll through events

on the channel

• Press the < / > buttons

to scroll between

channels

• Press BACK button

to switch to previous

channel



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Changing Channels

There are several methods in changing channels.

• Press CH+/CH- buttons to change the channel to the next/previous channel respectively

• On i-Plate, press < / >

^

buttons to navigate to different channels and press OK to select

• On TV Guide, press ^ / buttons to navigate to up / down the channels and press OK to select

• Press a valid channel number

• Selecting a channel in the channel list menu

Changing between TV & Radio Channels

• Press TV on the remote to tune to TV channels

• Press RADIO on the remote to tune to radio channels

Blocking Channels

This set top box has a blocking channel feature to control viewing in your home. A PG Pin is required to access a blocked channel. To mark a channel for blocking: Menu Settings Channels. Scroll up/ down and press the button.

Favourite Channels

This feature allows you to create your favourite channels list for quick access. To mark a favourite channel: Menu Settings Channels. Scroll up/down and press the button.

Simply press the FAV button on the remote continuously to scroll to your favourite channel and press OK to tune.

Volume and Mute

Press V+ / V- to increase/decrease the volume level. A volume bar will appear on the screen when adjusting the volume and disappears after 5 seconds.

Press the button to disable the volume. A mute icon ( ) will appear on the screen and disappears after 5 seconds. If the set top box is muted and the user presses the V+ / V- buttons, the volume will revert to its previous setting.



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Popup Reminder

Reminders are used to notify when a program is about to start on a different channel.

There are options available that allow you to:

• Press OK to switch

to that channel

• Press EXIT to remove

the pop up reminder

and remain on the

current channel you

are watching.

• Ignore and the pop up

reminder will timeout

after a few seconds and

remain on the current

channel you are

watching.

Setting a Reminder

METHOD 1:

On Live TV, press the i button to launch the i-plate and navigate using the

OK to the channel and program where a reminder is to be set.

Press the button to set the reminder and will appear next to the program title. To delete this reminder, press the button again.

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Setting a Reminder

METHOD 2:

On the TV Guide, navigate using the

OK to the channel and program where a reminder is to be set.

Press the button to set the reminder and will appear next to the program title. To delete this reminder, press the button again.

Subtitles and

Closed Captions

Press the CC button to enable the subtitles and closed captions if available in the program.

Press the CC button again to disable the subtitles.

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Parental Control

This set top box has a parental control feature to control viewing in your home. Entering the PG PIN code gains access to this feature and you can set the program classification level to: None P C G

PG M MA 15+

AV15+ R

The default pin for the parental lock is 1234. The default pin can be change in the MENU

Settings General

Change PG PIN.

The PG pin code pop-up will appear when changing channels with a parental blocked program, or when a parental blocked program begins.

NOTE1: All programs that are blocked must comply with the Australian Broadcast standard.

NOTE2: A valid PG PIN code is required to enter the

Parental Control Menu.

NOTE-3: PG PIN is reset to its default after every factory defaults reset.

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SOFTWARE UPGRADE



Software Upgrade via USB

Software upgrade is done by plugging an external USB device containing a valid software upgrade file. Go to

Menu Settings Device

Info Check for updates.

Software Upgrade via Internet

If no upgrade on USB is found a banner will appear asking to check for upgrade via

Internet. Click OK to continue or EXIT to cancel.

NOTE: The set top box provides automatic upgrades via Internet. Default setting for this menu is DISABLED.

You can ENABLE automatic upgrades by going to: Menu

Settings General

Automatic upgrades

Enable

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Software Upgrade

Successful Message

A Pop up message will appear indicating a successful software upgrade.

The set top box will reboot with the software upgrade.

You can double check the software upgrade version by going to Menu Settings

Device Info

You can verify if your set top box’s software is current by logging into our website at: http://www.uec.com.au/au/ index.php/downloads/ software-updates



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PVR FUNCTIONALITY

Recording Modes

The PVR 9600 allows the user to record 6 channels simultaneously across 3 networks while watching a 7th from within a recording channel i.e., record SBS, ABC and ABC2 and watch ABC2 or watch a pre-recorded program from the hard drive.

This set top box has several ways of recording; INSTANT, SCHEDULE and SERIES as explained below:

• INSTANT – while watching a program, this menu allows you to start recording by pressing the

button (one touch recording). This only records the current program.

• SCHEDULE – This menu allows you to set scheduled recordings via: o EPG – sets schedule recordings via the 8 day Electronic Program Guide by pressing

the following buttons on the remote: o I-Plate – sets schedule recordings by selecting the programs listed in each channel

by pressing the following buttons on the remote:

i

OK

(to select a program to be recorded) (to set recording)

• SERIES - This menu allows you to record a whole series of the program with the same title with

a touch of a button. o EPG – sets series recordings via the 8 day Electronic Program Guide by pressing the following

buttons on the remote: o I-Plate - sets series recordings by selecting the programs listed in each channel by pressing

the following buttons on the remote:



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Chase Play

Chase Play allows you to

PLAYBACK an event from the recorded list even if it has not yet completed recording.

A notification will appear if you reached “LIVE” broadcast while fast -forwarding the chase play event.

6

Recordings Across 3 Frequency Networks with Record Conflict Detection

You can record up to 6 channels across 3 frequency networks. A pop up message will appear indicating that there is a recording conflict if you try to record either:

• more than 6 recordings at the same time

• over more than 3 frequency networks

NOTE: If there are recordings on programs across 3 frequency networks, channels belonging to a frequency network other than the 3 frequency networks being recorded will not be available for viewing.

HELPFUL INFO: Visit the Freeview website at www.freeview.com.au/channels/ for more information about the available TV channels in your area.

RECORDING OFFSETS: Extra time can be added automatically to the beginning/end if each recorded program to cater for broadcast inaccuracies and ensure the full program is recorded. You can set the start/stop offset in Menu PVR Settings Start/Stop Offset. If these recording offsets overlap with other recorded programs then you will be presented with a conflicts popup.



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6 Recording

Limit Reached

Pop up message indicating that 6 recording programs limit is reached.

3 Frequency

Networks

Limit Reached

Pop up message indicating that recordings across 3 frequency networks limit is reached.

Unavailable Channel

Pop up message indicating that a selected channel outside the 3 recording frequency networks is not available for viewing.

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Timeshift

PAUSE, REWIND and FAST

FORWARD Live TV via time shift buffer. A channel change will clear this time shift buffer.

NOTE:

• Timeshifting is limited

up to 2 hours maximum

behind Live broadcast.

• Continuous timeshift

setting must be set to

ON to rewind Live TV

from the beginning

where the channel is

tuned. Continuous fast

forwarding of

timeshifted program

will let you know that

you reached Live

broadcast if Live

appears on the top

corner of the screen.

To set ON: Menu

Settings PVR

Conitinuous Timeshift

ON.

• You can still pause Live

TV even if the timeshift is

set to OFF. However, you

can only rewind the

timeshifted program

from the point where the

pause was selected.

Continuous fast

forwarding of timeshifted

program will let you

know that you reached

Live broadcast if Live

appears on the top corner

of the screen.

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Rewinding a timeshifted program

A running time will appear on the i-plate as you rewind the timeshifted program to indicate the current position behind Live broadcast.

Fast forwarding a timeshifted program

A running time will appear on the i-plate as you fast forward the timeshifted program to indicate the current position behind Live broadcast.



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Trick-modes

You can configure the listed trickmodes in PVR settings.

Mode

Play

Pause

Stop

Fast Forward

Rewind

Skip Forwards

Skip Backwards

Seek

Options

x1 x0

Additional Information

All Frames

Display Still Frame x2, x4, x8, x16, x32

Return to Live AV

Skip Frames permitted above x2 x2, x4, x8, x16, x32 Skip Frames permitted above x2 for MPEG 2

Skip Frames permitted for all with H.264

Default: 30 seconds 5, 10, 15, 30, 60 seconds

2, 5, 10, 15 minutes

5, 10, 15, 30, 60 seconds

2, 5, 10, 15 minutes

Default: 30 seconds

Any point during playback Lets you view at any point during playback.

Press button to launch seek followed by < or > to move the cursor backward/forward

Internet Connectivity

This feature allows you to connect the set top box to the internet via Ethernet or WiFi connection

(through a 3rd party Altech UEC approved WiFi USB dongle) to update the software of the set top box.



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SET TOP BOX SPECIFICATIONS & TROUBLESHOOTING

Set Top Box Specifications

Input impedance

Video Profile level

Video Output System

Video Output Terminal

Video Output Level

Audio Decoding

Audio Sampling Frequency

Audio Frequency Response

Audio Output Level

Audio Output Terminal

Power Supply Adapter

Operating Temperature

Weight

75 Ohm

MPEG 2 MP@ML / MPEG4 – Part 10 / VC1

PAL

Composite Video Output, HDMI Output

1V p

p

(75 Ohm)

MPEG 1 Level II / MPEG 2 AAC / MPEG 4 AAC / MPEG 4

AAC-HE / MPEG 4 AAC-HE V2 / WMA-9/9Pro / AC 3

32 / 44.1 / 48 KHz

20 Hz – 20 KHz

Adjustable

Analogue Audio 2 Ch (Left & Right), SPDIF

Input: 100-240V~, 50/60Hz, 2A~; Output: 12Vdc, 4Adc

5 - 45˚C

1.8 Kg

Trouble Shooting

Problem

Set top box freezes

(not responding)

Event is PG blocked /

Channel blocked

Can’t play video or music from external USB device

Possible Causes

Internal CPU and or memory may have corrupted

Solution

Try unplugging the AC mains or disconnect the power supply adapter at the back of the set top box.

This will reset the set top box and re-starts the boot up sequence.

Key in PG PIN. The default pin is 1234.

Parental control may have been set.

USB device may not have been properly inserted.

Try re-plugging the USB device into the socket and check if external USB is detected via Menu Settings

Device info USB device.

Video or Music format may not be supported by the set top box

This set top box supports the most common music and video file formats.

However, there may be some formats that are not supported.



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Trouble Shooting

Problem

No LED light on the front panel / Set top box will not turn ON.

No Picture or Sound

Possible Causes

The AC power adapter maybe disconnected.

Solution

Ensure proper connection of the AC power adapter into the back of the set top box and into the AC mains.

The Audio/Video (AV) between the set top box and the TV input terminal may be incorrectly connected.

Ensure proper connection of the antenna cable into the ANTENNA IN.

Ensure type of connection (AV or HDMI) matches the input (AV or HDMI) terminals of the TV. Select this particular input as the source on the

TV / home theatre system (i.e. AV 1, AV2,

HDMI 1, HDMI2, etc.).

TV or Set top box or TV may have been set to MUTE (if no sound).

Disable MUTE on TV or Set top box.

Picture Freezing

Remote Control Unit is not working

Digital connection (optical cable) between set top box and the home theatre system/ amplifier may have been wrongly selected (if no sound).

HDMI/AV cable may be damaged.

Ensure that the digital input (i.e. OPT 1,

OPT 2, etc.) selected on the home theatre system/amplifier matches the actual connection of the optical cable.

Replace with new HDMI/AV cable.

No signal or weak signal from the antenna. Check signal strength and quality in Channel settings by selecting the button.

Pause Live TV may be enabled.


Adjust the direction of the antenna or call your local TV antenna installer.

Press PLAY button to resume watching.

No signal or weak signal from the antenna. Check signal strength and quality in Channel settings by selecting the button.

Batteries might be depleted.


Adjust the direction of the antenna or call your local TV antenna installer.

Changing to new batteries ensuring correct installation.

Remote Control might have been operated beyond its guaranteed performance levels.

Ensure Remote Control is operated up to 6 meters and up to 30 degrees left/ right from the centre of the set top box and without obstruction.



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WARRANTY CERTIFICATE

Congratulations on your purchase of a Altech UEC product. Altech UEC’s commitment to quality includes our after sales support and servicing. Should this product develop a manufacturing fault,

Altech UEC herby provides you with a warranty against defects as follows:

Warranty

The product is guaranteed to be free from defects in workmanship and parts for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase. Defects that occur within this warranty period where the product is installed correctly and used under normal operation and care will be replaced, repaired or refunded at our sole discretion. The benefits of this warranty are in addition to all rights and remedies in respect of the product that the consumer has under the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 and similar state and territory laws. Our products come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian

Consumer Laws. You are entitled to have the product repaired or replaced if the product fails to be of acceptable quality and that failure does not amount to a major defect.

Proof of Purchase:

This warranty is valid for the original purchase and is not transferable to another unit. Please keep your purchase receipt or tax invoice as proof of purchase and proof of date purchased.

Extent of Warranty:

This warranty is limited to workmanship or parts. All defective products will be repaired or replaced. The warranty does not cover batteries or any other consumable.

Normal Wear and Tear:

This warranty does not cover normal wear and tear to the product or remote control unit.

Exclusions:

The warranty does not cover:

I. Any defect caused by an accident, misuse, abuse, improper installation or operation, lack of

reasonable care, unauthorized tampering or modification, loss of parts or attempted repair by

a person not authorized by Altech UEC.

II. Any failure that is attributable to incorrect installation, operated or maintained in accordance

with the operating instructions provided with the product.

III. Any product that been used for the purpose other than domestic use.

IV. Any damage caused by improper power input or improper cable connection.

Complete the details on this form and retain in the event of warranty service being required

(purchase receipt attached)

PURCHASER’S NAME:__________________________________________________________________

ADDRESS CITY STATE POST CODE:________________________________________________________

DATE OF PURCHASE INVOICE/SALES DOCKET NO:___________________________________________

STORE DETAILS:_______________________________________________________________________



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How to Make a Claim:

This warranty against defects is provided by Altech UEC, Level 2, 27 Sirius Road, Lane Cove West,

NSW 2066, phone (02) 9425 5777. If a defect in the product is detected within 12 months, you are entitled to claim a warranty. Please first contact the supplier that you made your original purchase from or send your warranty claim to:

Altech UEC (Pty) Ltd

27 Sirius Road

Lane Cove West, NSW 2066, Australia

(02) 94255799 (Fax)

Altech UEC Technical Support

Phone: (02) 9425 5777

(Operating Hours Mon-Fri 8.30 a.m. -5.30 p.m. EST)

Email: [email protected]

LEGAL MATTERS

Important NOTICE to all purchasers of PVR 9600 set top box.

Introduction

The PVR 9600 set top box is designed, manufactured and sold to receive and record free to air terrestrial television services.

Altech UEC is entitled to amend the software incorporated in the PVR 9600 set top box from time to time by means of software downloads.

DIY Installations Disclaimer

Due to the many potential configurations in each home and the variety of equipment available, it is not possible to cover evetry potential installation scenario in this Viewer’s Guide. An Accredited

Installer or the supplier / manufacturer of the specific equipment should be consulted if any doubt exists when doing an installation.

Altech UEC

Altech UEC and

Dolby

are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Altech UEC (Pty) Ltd.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

HDMI

HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.



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DVB (Digital Video Broadcasting)

DVB is a registered trademark of the DVB Project.

Intellectual Property

The whole of the PVR9600 Basic Viewer’s Guide, including the graphics, menus and information contained herein are the subject of intellectual property rights, including copyright, under domestic law and international conventions. All rights are reserved.

All intellectual property rights of the PVR9600 set top box are owned by Altech UEC.

Hacking of the conditional access system or facilitating anyone else doing so is STRICTLY PROHIBITED. Failure to adhere to this prohibition is a criminal offence.

Some components are licensed under GPL and LGPL licenses. For further information regarding the licenses and which components are licensed under these licenses please visit www.uec.com.au.

The source code for these components can be obtained by written request to:

The UEC PVR 9600 team,

Altech UEC (PTY) LTD

27 Sirius Road

Lane Cove West

NSW 2066

Please note that there is a fee associated with the written request to cover shipping, handling, processing and the cost of media. Altech UEC reserves the right to exclude or include GPL/LGPL components from its products as it sees fit.

Obsolescence Disclaimer

Digital Technology is rapidly evolving. As a result of this, it is not possible to predict what the requirements will be in a few years’ time. The manufacturer cannot guarantee that this PVR 9600 set top box will be able to run all available services in future.



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HELP AND INFORMATION

Website

Manufacturer (Altech UEC) www.uec.com.au

Telephone

Altech UEC Austrailia +61 2 9425 5777

Email

Sales [email protected]

Support [email protected]

If you have comments, suggestions or want to provide feedback on the product, visit www.uec.com.au.

For the latest PVR9600 Viewer’s Guide go to website www.uec.com.au.



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ALTECH UEC PTY. LTD

LEVEL 2, 27 SIRIUS RD,

LANE COVE WEST, NSW 2066

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA

THE LATEST VERSION OF THIS USER MANUAL

CAN BE DOWNLOADED AT: www.uec.com.au

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