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Digital TV Recorder
Instruction Manual
Overview of the Remote Control
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DTV/RADIO - Switches between Digital TV channels and Digital Radio channels.
2 % - Turns the TV’s sound on/off*.
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MODE buttons - Sets the remote control to operate the Digital TV Recorder, a TV or DVD*.
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HELP - Displays/exits the Help pages.
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MENU - Displays/exits the menu.
6 BACK - Returns to the previous level in the menu. Exits EPG, Info and Menu (fi rst level).
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EPG - Switches the Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) on/off.
8 VOL. +/− - Adjusts the TV’s volume*.
9 X - Pauses live TV and recordings.
q; x STOP - Stops playback when viewing recordings.
qa j - Rewinds live TV and recordings. Press repeatedly to increase the rewind speed.
qs B - Plays recording and resumes paused live TV and recordings.
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TIMER - Displays the Timers screen. qf l - Skips to the start when viewing a recording. Skips to the start of the pause buffer when watching live TV.
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0-9 - Selects channels, enter PIN, use Help pages.
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SUB/AV - Displays subtitles (if available). In TV mode, changes the Video Input on the TV*.
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TEXT/−/−− - Displays digital text (if available). In TV mode, selects double digit channel numbers*.
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Coloured buttons - Selects options in digital text/EPG/Channel List/menu.
ql L - Skips to the end when viewing a recording.
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LIB - Displays the Library of recorded programmes.
wa J - Fast forwards recordings. Press repeatedly to increase the fast forward speed. When pausing live
TV or recordings, press to watch in slow motion.
ws z REC - Records live TV. Sets highlighted programmes to timer record in the EPG.
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OK/UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT - Displays the Channel List/confi rms a selection (OK button).
Navigate the EPG/menu/Channel List/Info menu (UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT buttons).
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CH. +/ − - Selects the next/previous channel.
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INFO - Displays programme and recording information wh - Returns to the previous channel watched. Switches between 4 and 24 hours advance in EPG wj
SAVER/CLOCK - Displays the Clock for 4 seconds. With the Clock displayed, press again to display the Screen Saver.
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1 - Switches the Digital TV Recorder, TV* or DVD* on/into standby.
*Once the remote control has been programmed to operate your equipment. Refer to page 28.
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Introduction
Thank you for choosing this TVonics Digital TV Recorder.
This Digital TV Recorder will revolutionise the way you watch TV, allowing you to watch what you want, when you want.
• Access all available free-to-air Digital TV and Radio channel with no monthly subscription.
• Pause live TV.
• Rewind live TV.
• Record Digital TV onto the built in hard disk - no need for tapes.
• Watch a programme from the start while it’s still recording.
• Record one channel while watching another.
• Plan your viewing with the 8 day Electronic Programme Guide (EPG).
• Manage your recordings with the Library.
Record the model name and serial number in the space provided below (the model name and serial number can be found on both the rear of the product and the rear of the box).
Refer to these numbers whenever you call your dealer regarding this product.
Model Name: Serial Number:
Important Safety Information
Before using the Digital TV Recorder, please take a minute to read the following important safety information.
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Only use the supplied AC adaptor.
Place the unit on a stable surface.
• Never attempt to mount the unit vertically without the supplied stand.
• Do not allow the unit to get wet.
• Do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
• Do not place any objects on the unit.
• Do not place any magnetic objects (including speakers) on or near the unit.
• Leave a space of at least 10cm around the unit to allow for adequate ventilation.
• Do not obstruct the fan on the rear of the unit.
Do not expose the unit to shocks or vibrations as this could cause disk failure.
Do not use the unit in hot, humid or excessively dusty places.
• To clean the unit, use a lightly dampened, soft cloth.
Do not use any kind of abrasive cloth, sponge or cleaner.
• Do not attempt to open the unit. Refer all servicing to qualifi ed service personnel.
• To help prevent Screen burn on Plasma and LCD screens, use the Screen Saver feature whenever possible.
Environmental Information
This symbol on the product or in the instructions means that your electrical and electronic equipment should be disposed at the end of its life separately from your household waste. There are separate collection systems for recycling in the EU.
For more information, please contact the local authority or your retailer where you purchased the product.
Overview of the Remote Control ...................................................................................................................2, 3
Introduction ..........................................................................................................................................................4
Important Safety Information ............................................................................................................................4
Environmental Information ................................................................................................................................4
Getting Started
Package Contents ................................................................................................................................................6
Inserting the Batteries into the Remote Control .........................................................................................6
Attaching the Supplied Feet ...............................................................................................................................7
Safe Installation .....................................................................................................................................................7
Connecting to your TV and VCR/DVD Recorder ........................................................................................8
Connecting to your Hi-Fi/Surround Sound System .....................................................................................8
Automatically Tuning ............................................................................................................................................9
Daily Use
Everyday Tasks .......................................................................................................................................................10
Common Symbols................................................................................................................................................11
Timeshifting ...........................................................................................................................................................12
Recording Programmes ......................................................................................................................................13
The Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) .......................................................................................................14
The Info display .....................................................................................................................................................15
The Channel List ..................................................................................................................................................16
The Timers screen ...............................................................................................................................................17
The Library menu ................................................................................................................................................19
The Menu
Navigating the menu ............................................................................................................................................21
Overview of the menu ........................................................................................................................................22
Edit Channel List ......................................................................................................................................... 23
Settings .......................................................................................................................................................... 22
DVR Settings ................................................................................................................................................ 25
Parental Control .......................................................................................................................................... 26
Tuning ............................................................................................................................................................. 26
Service ........................................................................................................................................................... 27
Software Upgrade ....................................................................................................................................... 27
Additional Information
Programming the Remote Control ..................................................................................................................28
Automatically Programming the Remote Control .......................................................................................29
Finding the Remote Control’s Current Codes .............................................................................................29
Controlling a TV ...................................................................................................................................................30
Controlling a DVD player ..................................................................................................................................30
Specifi cations .........................................................................................................................................................31
Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................................................................32
Remote Control Brand Codes .........................................................................................................................33
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Package Contents
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1 Digital TV Recorder
3 2xAA Batteries
5 Quick Start Guide
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SCART Lead
9 Stand
2 Remote Control
4 Power Supply
6 Instruction Manual
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RF Lead q; 4xRubber Feet
Inserting the Batteries into the Remote Control
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Attaching the Supplied Feet
Follow the instructions below to attach the supplied feet, according to which way you wish to install the Digital
TV Recorder:
Using the stand
(installing vertically):
Not using the stand
(installing horizontally):
Safe Installation
Using the stand
(installing vertically):
Not using the stand
(installing horizontally):
Always use the supplied stand when installing the Digital TV Recorder vertically, as shown.
NEVER attempt to install the Digital TV
Recorder vertically without the supplied stand, or with any other stand as this may result in damage to the Digital TV Recorder.
Always install the Digital TV Recorder horizontally as shown, on a stable surface.
Failure to do so may result in damage to the
Digital TV Recorder.
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Connecting to your TV and VCR/DVD Recorder
To your TV
(supplied SCART lead)
From your aerial
To the mains power outlet
(supplied power supply)
To your VCR/DVD Recorder/
TV
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(supplied RF lead)
To your VCR/DVD Recorder
(SCART lead not supplied}
If there isn’t already one in place, connect a second RF lead (not supplied) between your VCR/DVD
Recorder’s ‘RF OUT’ socket to your TV’s ‘RF IN’ socket
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*Socket names may vary according to make and model of your equipment.
**If you don’t want to connect a VCR/DVD Recorder, connect the RF lead from the Digital TV Recorder’s ‘8
OUT’ socket to your TV’s ‘RF IN’ socket.
Connecting to your Hi-Fi/Surround Sound System
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To your Hi-Fi/Surround Sound System
(3.5mm jack plug lead/optical lead not supplied)
Depending on your Hi-Fi/Surround Sound System you can use either a conventional 3.5mm jack plug lead or an optical lead (miniTOS).
Do not connect your headphones to the socket.
Automatically Tuning
Once you have connected the Power Supply the following menu is displayed. Press OK to continue.
If the remote control does not work, press the DTV button and try again.
The Digital TV Recorder will now scan and store all available channels. Depending on the quality of your reception, this may take several minutes. Please be patient and do not press any buttons.
If no channels are found a message is displayed asking you to check your aerial. Confi rm that your aerial is connected correctly and press OK to restart automatically tuning.
Once the automatic tuning is complete, a summary screen is displayed.
Press OK to exit the automatic tuning process.
Congratulations ! The Digital TV Recorder is now ready to use.
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Everyday Tasks
% button
SAVER/
CLOCK
button
VOL. +/ −
buttons
DTV/RADIO
buttons
1 button button
CH. +/ −
buttons
0-9
buttons
SUB
button
TEXT
button
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Basic operations
To
Switch the Digital TV Recorder on/off...
Select a channel...
Adjust the volume..
Mute the volume....
Display subtitles (when available)...
Display Digital Text (when available)...
Access Radio Channels....
Display the clock...
Switch on the Screen Saver...
Press
1 button.
CH. +/ − or 0-9 buttons.
VOL. +/− buttons*.
% button. Press again to restore*.
SUB button. Press again to remove.
TEXT button.
DTV/RADIO button. Press again to return to TV channels.
SAVER/CLOCK button.
SAVER/CLOCK button when the clock is displayed.
button.
Return to the last channel watched...
*Once the remote control has been programmed to operate your TV. Refer to page 28.
Common Symbols
The following symbols may be visible in the Electronic Programme Guide, Channel List, Info display,
Timers screen and Library menu.
Locked channel.
Encrypted/scrambled channel.
Radio Channel.
Channel selected for moving.
Recording has been viewed.
Playback of recording has been locked.
Play.
Record.
Fast Forward.
Fast Forward (x16)
Fast Forward (x128)
Multiple audio languages available.
Teletext available.
Timer has been set.
Timer is set to repeat (daily/weekly).
Selected channel is hidden.
Recording has been protected from deletion.
Pause.
Slow motion.
Rewind.
Fast Rewind (x16)
Fast Rewind (x128)
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Timeshifting
Timeshifting, also known as Pause live TV, lets you pause a broadcast programme and continue watching it later. The maximum length of time you can pause is 2 hours.
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Timeshift banner
Pausing live TV
Press X to pause live TV. Press B to resume.
When live TV is pause, the timeshifting banner is displayed indicating how long the programme has been paused.
The length of time you can pause a programme for can be adjusted in the menu. See ‘Pause Buffer Size’ on page 25.
Rewinding live and timeshifted TV
Press j to rewind live TV. Press B to resume.
You can press j a further 3 times to rewind faster.
Fast forwarding timeshifted TV
Press J to fast forward timeshifted TV. Press B to resume.
You can press J a further 3 times to fast forward faster.
Watching in slow motion
Press X to pause live TV or a recording.
Press J to watch in slow motion. Press B to return to normal.
Stopping timeshifting
Press x STOP.
Recording Programmes
There are 4 different ways to record programmes:
The Digital TV Recorder will automatically start recordings 1 minute early and end recordings 3 minutes later. To change these settings refer to ‘Start Recordings’ and ‘End Recordings’ on page 25.
Instant recording
While watching a programme, press z REC to start recording.
Press x STOP to stop recording.
While the Instant Recording menu is displayed you can press z REC to set subsequent programmes on that channel to record.
While recording you can change channels but it is not possible to pause or rewind live TV.
Recording from the Electronic Programme Guide (EPG)
With the required programme highlighted in the EPG, press z REC to set the recording.
For full details on the EPG, refer to page 14.
Recording from the Info display
With the required programme highlighted in the Info display, press z REC to set the recording.
For full details on the Info display, refer to page 15.
Manually recording
You can manually set a recording from the Timers menu.
With the Timers menu displayed, press the YELLOW button to manually set a recording.
For full details on the Timers menu, refer to page 17.
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The Electronic Programme Guide (EPG)
The EPG displays programme information for the next 8 days (when transmitted by broadcasters). You can also set programmes to be recorded from the EPG.
Current channel
Date of currently displayed programmes
Today’s date and current time
Time of currently displayed programmes
List of channels
Programme information
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Access the EPG...
Move around the EPG...
Display the previous nine channels in the list...
Display the next nine channels in the list...
Move forward 4 or 24 hours...
Move back 4 or 24 hours...
View information for the highlighted programme...
Press
EPG button.
UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT buttons.
RED button.
GREEN button.
BLUE button.
(Press to switch between 4 and 24 hours)
YELLOW button.
(Press to switch between 4 and 24 hours)
INFO button.
Set a highlighted programme to record...
z REC button.
Preview a current programme (in the background)...
OK button.
Exit the EPG and switch to a previewed programme...
OK button.
Exit the EPG...
EPG or BACK button.
If you accidentally set a wrong programme to record, press the z REC button again to cancel.
The Info display
When watching TV, the Info display gives brief information on the current and future programmes (when the programme information is transmitted by broadcasters). You can also set programmes to be recorded from the
Info display. When watching a recording, the Info display gives brief information on the recorded programme.
Channel
Programme name
Selected programme’s details
To
Access Info for the current programme/recording...
View information for future programmes on the current channel...
View information for programmes on other channels...
Change the Audio setting (if available)...
Change the Subtitle setting (if available)...
Switch to another channel (when viewing that channel’s information...
Set a future programme to record...
Exit Info...
Press
INFO button.
RIGHT button.
UP/DOWN buttons.
RED button.
GREEN button.
OK button.
z REC button (whilst viewing that programme’s information).
INFO or BACK button.
Today’s date and current time
Selected programme’s start and end time
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The Channel List
The Channel List displays all the available channels.
List of channels
Highlighted channel
To
Access the Channel List...
Select channels...
Display the previous nine channels in the list...
Display the next nine channels in the list...
Switch to the selected channel...
Exit the Channel List...
Press
OK button while watching TV.
UP/DOWN buttons.
RED button.
GREEN button.
OK button.
BACK button.
The Timers screen
The Timers screen displays all the programmes that are currently set to record. You can also set a manual timer and modify or cancel an existing timer from the Timers screen.
List of timers
Size of current timers
(approx)
Size of current recordings
(approx)
Today’s date and current time
symbol indicates that the timer is set to repeat
symbol indicates that the timer is protected from deletion
Available recording space
(approx)
To
Access the Timers menu...
Select a timer event...
View additional pages of timer events (if available)...
Delete the selected timer event...
Modify the selected timer event...
Manually set a timer...
Exit the Timers menu...
Press
TIMER button.
UP/DOWN buttons.
LEFT/RIGHT buttons.
RED button.
GREEN button (see below for more details).
YELLOW button (see below for more details).
TIMER or BACK button.
Modifying a timer
You can edit a current timer to change the channel, start and end time/date,
With the required timer highlighted, press GREEN. If the timer is protected, use the 0-9 buttons to enter the PIN.
Press UP or DOWN to highlight the required setting. Use the UP, DOWN, LEFT, RIGHT and 0-9 buttons to make changes.
Press GREEN to save the changes.
‘Repeat’ options:
‘Once’
‘Daily’
‘Weekly’
The timer will occur once.
The timer will be repeated at the same time every day ( screen).
The timer will be repeated at the same time weekly ( screen).
is displayed in the Timer
is displayed in the Timer
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‘Change/Delete’ options:
‘Allowed’ The timer can be changed or deleted.
‘Disallowed’ The PIN must be entered correctly before the timer can be changed/deleted.
(A symbol will be added to recordings that have been protected from change or deletion.)
‘Playback’ options:
‘Allowed’
‘Disallowed’
‘Use parental settings’
The recording can be viewed (even if it was recorded from a locked channel).
The recording can not be viewed. The PIN must be entered correctly before the recording can be viewed.
(A symbol will be added to recordings that have been protected from playback.)
If the recording is made from a locked channel, the PIN must be entered correctly before the recording can be viewed (see Parental Control on page 26).
Manually setting a timer
With the ‘Timers’ menu displayed, press YELLOW.
Press UP or DOWN to highlight the required setting. Use the UP, DOWN, LEFT, RIGHT and 0-9 buttons to make changes.
The Library menu
The Library menu displays all the recordings currently stored on the hard disk. You can also browse and manage your recordings from the Library menu. The Library menu will take longer to load if you have lots of recordings stored on the hard disk.
symbol indicates that the recording is protected from playback
List of recordings
Length of recording in minutes
(approx)
symbol indicates that the recording has been watched
Size of current timers
(approx)
symbol indicates that the recording is protected from deletion
Size of current recordings
(approx)
Available recording space
(approx)
To
Access the Library menu...
Select a recording...
View additional pages of recordings (if available)...
Press
LIB button.
UP/DOWN buttons.
LEFT/RIGHT buttons.
Play the selected recording from the last played position...
B button.
Play the selected recording from a specifi c position...
OK button (see below for more details).
Delete the selected recording...
RED button.
GREEN button (see below for more details).
Edit the selected recording (to set protection and playback options)...
Add the selected recording to the playlist...
Sort the recordings...
Exit the Library menu...
YELLOW button (see below for more details).
BLUE button. Press the corresponding colour button to select the required sort option.
LIB or BACK button.
Playing a recording from a specifi c position
You can play a recording from the start, the end, the last played position or from any point within the recording.
With the required recording highlighted, press OK.
Press UP, DOWN, LEFT and RIGHT to highlight the required option. (For ‘Start playback from’, use the 0-9 buttons to enter the required time.) Press OK to play the recording.
A symbol will be added to recordings that have been played.
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Setting protection and playback options
You can prevent a recording from being deleted or played unless the PIN is entered correctly. This can be used to stop accidental deletion or prevent children watching inappropriate recordings.
With the required recording highlighted, press GREEN.
Press UP or DOWN to highlight the required setting. Use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to make changes. Press GREEN to save any changes,
A symbol will be added to recordings that have been protected from deletion.
A symbol will be added to recordings that have been protected from playback.
Using the playlist
You can set multiple recordings to be played one after another. This can be useful when saving multiple recordings to a video tape/DVD or just to watch several recordings in one go.
With the required recording highlighted, press YELLOW. A ‘1’ is added by the recording’s name.
Repeat to add further recordings to the playlist.
To remove a recording from the playlist, highlight the recording and press YELLOW.
With one of the recordings in the playlist highlighted, press OK. Press UP or DOWN to highlight ‘Start playlist’. Press OK to play the playlist. If you are saving recordings to a video tape/DVD, don’t forget to start recording on your VCR/DVD recorder.
While the playlist is playing, press L to skip to the next programme in the playlist. Press l to return to the start of the current programme.
Navigating the menu
MENU
button
OK
button
To
Access the Menu...
Highlight an option...
Select an option...
Adjust an option’s settings....
Go back a step...
Exit the Menu...
Press
MENU button.
UP/DOWN buttons.
OK button.
LEFT/RIGHT buttons.
BACK button.
MENU button.
BACK
button
UP/DOWN/
LEFT/RIGHT
buttons
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Overview of the menu
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Edit Channel List
Hide Channels
Edit Channel List
Sort Channels
Sort Channel List
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Settings
Language
Country
Subtitle
Audio
TV Out
Picture Mode
Picture Format
Reset Set Top Box
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DVR Settings
Start Recordings
End Recordings
Pause Buffer Size
Auto Delete
Format Disk
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Parental Control
Set Pin
Lock Channels
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Tuning
Automatic Search
Manual Search
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Service
Manufacturers Details
Signal Strength
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Software Upgrade
Edit Channel List
Hide Channels
You can hide channels so they do not appear on the EPG, Info and Channel List.
Hidden channels do not appear when changing channels with the CH. +/ − buttons, but are still available by entering the channel number with the 0-9 buttons.
Press MENU. With ‘Edit Channel List’ highlighted, press OK.
With ‘Hide Channels’ highlighted, press OK.
Press UP or DOWN to highlight the required channel, press OK.
An ‘X’ appears next to channels that have been hidden. Repeat for all required channels.
Press RED or GREEN to view the Previous or Next page of channels.
Make channels visible again by highlighting them and pressing OK to remove the ‘X’ in the step above.
Sort Channels
You can sort the channel order to one that suits you.
Press MENU. With ‘Edit Channel List’ highlighted, press OK.
With ‘Sort Channels’ highlighted, press OK.
Press UP or DOWN to highlight the required channel, press OK.
A ‘ ’ appears next to the selected channel.
Press UP or DOWN to highlight the new position for that channel, press OK.
The channel positions are swapped.
Press RED or GREEN to view the Previous or Next page of channels.
Settings
Language
You can select the language used in the Menu.
Press MENU. With ‘Settings’ highlighted, press OK.
With ‘Language’ highlighted, press LEFT or RIGHT to highlight the required language (if available).
Country
You can select the country in which you are using the Digital TV Recorder to ensure that the time and channel information is correct.
Press MENU. With ‘Settings’ highlighted, press OK.
With ‘Country’ highlighted, press LEFT or RIGHT to highlight the required language.
Subtitle
You can select the default language used for subtitles.
Press MENU. With ‘Settings’ highlighted, press OK.
With ‘Subtitle’ highlighted, press LEFT or RIGHT to highlight the required country.
Subtitles are displayed in the selected language only when the necessary information is transmitted by the broadcaster.
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Audio
Some digital programmes may broadcast several audio languages. You can select which language to listen to.
Press MENU. With ‘Settings’ highlighted, press OK.
With ‘Audio’ highlighted, press LEFT or RIGHT to highlight the required language.
Alternative languages are only available when the necessary information is transmitted by the broadcaster.
TV Out
You can select which format to output the picture to the TV.
Press MENU. With ‘Settings’ highlighted, press OK.
With ‘TV Out’ highlighted, press LEFT or RIGHT to highlight the required setting.
For the best picture quality, select ‘RGB’.
RGB and Y/C are only available via the TV SCART socket.
Picture Mode
You can set the Digital TV Recorder to output 4:3 or 16:9 (widescreen) pictures.
Press MENU. With ‘Settings’ highlighted, press OK.
With ‘Picture Mode’ highlighted, press LEFT or RIGHT to highlight the required setting.
Picture Format
You can select whether to output 16:9 (widescreen) pictures on a 4:3 TV as full screen or letterbox.
Press MENU. With ‘Settings’ highlighted, press OK.
With ‘Picture Format’ highlighted, press LEFT or RIGHT to highlight the required setting.
When outputting ‘4:3’ pictures, setting ‘Picture Format’ to ‘Normal’ fi lls the TV screen but some of the picture is lost. Setting ‘Picture Format’ to ‘Letterbox’ displays all of the picture with black bars visible on screen.
Reset Set Top Box
You can reset the Digital TV Recorder to it’s default state.
Press MENU. With ‘Settings’ highlighted, press OK.
With ‘Reset Set Top Box’ highlighted, press OK.
Press LEFT or RIGHT to highlight ‘YES’, press OK.
Enter your PIN (default 0000) to continue or press BACK to return to the Menu.
CAUTION ! Resetting the Digital TV Recorder will clear all settings and all channel information. After resetting, the
Digital TV Recorder will need to retune all channels. Only recorded programmes stored on the hard disk will be kept.
DVR Settings
Start Recordings
To avoid missing the start of a programme you can set the Digital TV Recorder to start recording a programme earlier than the actual start time.
Press MENU. With ‘DVR Settings’ highlighted, press OK.
With ‘Start Recordings’ highlighted, press LEFT or RIGHT to highlight the required setting.
End Recordings
To avoid missing the end of a programme you can set the Digital TV Recorder to stop recording a programme later than the actual end time.
Press MENU. With ‘DVR Settings’ highlighted, press OK.
With ‘End Recordings’ highlighted, press LEFT or RIGHT to highlight the required setting.
Pause Buffer Size
You can set the amount of time the Digital TV Recorder will pause a programme for. This setting also determines how far back you can rewind live TV.
Press MENU. With ‘DVR Settings’ highlighted, press OK.
With ‘Pause Buffer Size’ highlighted, press LEFT or RIGHT to highlight the required setting.
Auto Delete
You can set the Digital TV Recorder to automatically delete recorded programmes based on their size or if they have been watched. Programmes will only be deleted when there is not enough hard disk space available for new recordings.
Press MENU. With ‘DVR Settings’ highlighted, press OK.
With ‘Auto Delete’ highlighted, press LEFT or RIGHT to highlight the required setting.
Set ‘Auto Delete’ to ‘Never’ if you prefer to manage your recordings yourself.
Format Disk
You can format the hard disk to delete all stored programmes.
Press MENU. With ‘DVR Settings’ highlighted, press OK.
With ‘Format Disk’ highlighted, press OK.
Press LEFT or RIGHT to highlight ‘YES’, press OK.
Enter your PIN (default 0000) to continue or press BACK to return to the Menu.
CAUTION ! Formatting the hard disk will delete all the recorded programmes stored on the hard disk.
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Parental Control
Set PIN
The default PIN is 0000. You can change this to something more memorable.
Press MENU. With ‘Parental Controls’ highlighted, press OK.
Enter the current PIN.
With ‘Set Pin’ highlighted, press OK.
Enter the new PIN. Re-enter the new PIN. Make a note of your new PIN and keep it in a safe place.
Lock channels
You can lock channels so they can only be viewed once the correct PIN is entered.
Press MENU. With ‘Parental Controls’ highlighted, press OK.
Enter the current PIN.
With ‘Lock Channels’ highlighted, press OK.
Press UP or DOWN to highlight the required channel, press OK.
An ‘ ’ appears next to the selected channel. Repeat for all required channels.
Press RED or GREEN to view the Previous or Next page of channels.
Unlock channels again by highlighting them and pressing OK to remove the ‘ ’ in the step above.
Tuning
Automatic Search
You can automatically tune the Digital TV Recorder to search for any new channels that may have been launched.
Press MENU. With ‘Tuning’ highlighted, press OK.
Enter the current PIN.
With ‘Automatic Search’ highlighted, press OK.
Press LEFT or RIGHT to highlight ‘YES’, press OK.
‘Automatic Search’ will overwrite any changes made to the channel order.
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Manual Search
You can manually tune the Digital TV Recorder. This may be useful to search for any new channels that may have been launched.
Press MENU. With ‘Tuning’ highlighted, press OK.
Enter the current PIN.
With ‘Manual Search’ highlighted, press OK.
Enter the frequency, press OK. The Digital TV Recorder will search for any new channels. This may take a few minutes.
A list of the channels found is displayed. These channels are automatically stored, press OK.
Service
Manufacturers Details
If you encounter problems with your Digital TV Recorder, you may be required to provide this information to service personnel.
Check the Troubleshooting section of this instruction manual before contacting service personnel.
Press MENU. With ‘Service’ highlighted, press OK.
With ‘Manufacturers Details’ highlighted, press OK.
Signal Strength
Press MENU. With ‘Service’ highlighted, press OK.
With ‘Signal Strength’ highlighted, press OK.
Software Upgrade
Periodically, we may issue upgrades for the Digital TV Recorder’s software. The Digital TV Recorder will be able to receive such upgrades through your TV aerial.
Press MENU. With ‘Software Upgrade’ highlighted, press OK.
The Digital TV Recorder will search for any available upgrades. This may take a few minutes. Follow the on screen instruction to install any upgrades that are found.
The Digital TV Recorder will automatically check for software upgrades when it is in standby.
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Programming the Remote Control
The Digital TV Recorder’s remote control can be programmed to operate certain TVs and DVD players.
Follow the procedure below to programme the remote control.
TV
button
1 button
DVD
button button
0-9
buttons
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Find the 4 digit code for brand of TV or DVD player from the brand codes, starting on page 33.
If your brand is not included in the list or the codes for your brand do not operate your equipment, refer to the following page for an automatic method of programming the remote control.
If you want to programme the remote control to operate a TV:
Press the TV button.
If you want to programme the remote control to operate a DVD player:
Press the DVD button.
Press and hold the button for approximately 3 seconds. The TV/DVD button fl ashes twice.
Use the 0-9 buttons to enter the 4 digit code for your brand. The TV/DVD button fl ashes when every digit of the code is entered.
If a valid code has been entered, the TV/DVD button will fl ash twice, quickly.
Check that the remote control operates your equipment by pressing the 1 button. If not, repeat the above procedure and try another code for your brand.
The codes you enter may be lost if weak batteries are not replaced immediately. Even if your TV/DVD brand is listed in the code table, in some instances it may not be possible to operate all of the available functions.
Automatically Programming the Remote Control
If your TV or DVD brand is not included in the code list or the brand codes in the list do not operate your equipment it may still be possible to programme the remote control to operate your equipment.
If you want to programme the remote control to operate a TV:
Press the TV button.
If you want to programme the remote control to operate a DVD player:
Press the DVD button.
Press and hold the button for approximately 3 seconds. The TV/DVD button fl ashes twice.
Use the 0-9 buttons to enter the code ‘991’. The TV/DVD button fl ashes when every digit of the code is entered. If the code has been entered correctly, the TV/DVD button will fl ash once, quickly.
Press the 1 button and note whether the remote control switches off your TV/DVD player.
If the remote control switches off your TV/DVD player:
The remote control has found your code. Press the button to save.
If the remote control does not switch off your TV/DVD player:
Press the CH+ button repeatedly until the remote control switches off your TV/DVD. The remote control has found your code. Press the button to save.
Finding the Remote Control’s Current Codes
If you have used the procedure above to programme the remote control to operate your TV or DVD, it may be useful to know the correct code for your equipment.
Knowing the codes that operate your equipment will allow you to re-programme the remote control quickly using the procedure on the previous page, should the need arise.
There is a label inside the remote control’s battery compartment where you can record your brand codes.
If you want to fi nd out the TV code:
Press the TV button.
If you want to fi nd out the DVD code:
Press the DVD button.
Press and hold the button for approximately 3 seconds. The TV/DVD button fl ashes twice.
Use the 0-9 buttons to enter the code ‘990’. The TV/DVD button fl ashes when every digit of the code is entered. If the code has been entered correctly, the TV/DVD button will fl ash once, quickly.
Press the 1 button and count the number of times the TV/DVD button fl ashes. The number of fl ashes is the fi rst number of the code.
Press the 2 button and count the number of times the TV/DVD button fl ashes. The number of fl ashes is the second number of the code.
Press the 3 button and count the number of times the TV/DVD button fl ashes. The number of fl ashes is the third number of the code.
Press the 4 button and count the number of times the TV/DVD button fl ashes. The number of fl ashes is the forth number of the code.
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Button
%
1
VOL. +/−
CH. +/−
UP/DOWN/
LEFT/RIGHT
OK
x STOP j
B
X
J
0-9
SUB/AV
TEXT/−/−−
Controlling a TV
Before attempting to control a TV, ensure that the remote control has been programmed (refer to the previous page).
Press the TV button.
Use the buttons in the table below to operate your TV.
When you have fi nished controlling your TV, press the DTV button to allow the remote control to operate the Digital TV Recorder again.
Controlling a DVD player
Before attempting to control a DVD player, ensure that the remote control has been programmed (refer to the previous page).
Press the DVD button.
Use the buttons in the table below to operate your DVD player.
When you have fi nished controlling your DVD player, press the DTV button to allow the remote control to operate the Digital TV Recorder again.
Function in TV Mode
Mutes the TV
Switches the TV on/off
Adjusts the volume
Selects the next/previous channel
- No function -
- No function -
- No function -
- No function -
- No function -
- No function -
- No function -
Selects channels
Selects the Video Input
Selects double digit channels
Function in DVD Mode
- No function -
Switches the DVD player on/off
- No function -
- No function -
Navigates menus
Makes a selection in menus
Stops playback
Rewind
Play
Pause
Fast Forward
- No function -
- No function -
- No function -
Specifi cations
Physical Specifi cation
Size
Weight
Power Requirements
Input Voltage
Power Consumption (On)
Power Consumption (STBY)
Operating Temperature
Storage Temperature
Twin Tuners
RF Input / Output Connectors
Channel Coverage
Video Decoder
Video Decoding
Video Formats
Video Output
Audio Decoder
Audio Decoding
Audio Mode
AV Connectors
Video
Audio
Supplied Accessories
Universal Remote Control
2x AA / R06 Batteries
Instruction Manual
Quick Start Guide
4x Rubber Feet
(W) 185mm x (H) 70mm x (D) 210mm
1.9 kg
12V DC (with supplied Power Supply)
20W Max
3W
+10˚C to +40˚C
-20˚C to +60˚C
1x IEC (Female) / 1x IEC (Male)
UHF (B21 to B68 / 470MHz to 860MHz)
MPEG-2 Main Level / Main Profi le
16:9 / 4:3
RGB / Y/C / CVBS
MPEG-2 Layer 1
Stereo / Mono
2x 21 Pin SCART (TV SCART = RGB / Y/C, VCR SCART = CVBS)
1x 3.5mm Jack/miniTOS (Analogue Stereo/PCM Audio Optical SPDIF)
Power Adaptor (12V 2Amp)
SCART Lead
RF Lead
Stand
Design and specifi cations are subject to change without notice.
All information correct at time of going to press.
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Troubleshooting
Should you experience a problem with your Digital TV Recorder which can’t be resolved using the table below, put the unit into Standby mode, then unplug completely from the mains. Leave the unit unplugged for at least one minute before connecting again to the mains.
Picture
Problem
No picture/distorted picture
Black and white picture
•
•
•
•
•
Possible cause/remedy
Check the Digital TV Recorder is switched on.
Check the aerial is correctly connected to the unit.
Check all connections between the unit and TV.
Check the TV is displaying the correct AV input (refer to the instruction manual supplied with your TV for details).
Check the signal strength (refer to “Signal Strength” on page 27).
• Digital TV Recorder is set to output Y/C pictures and your TV does not support Y/C. Change the “TV Out” setting (refer to “TV Out” on page 24).
Sound
Problem
No sound
Possible cause/remedy
•
•
•
TV is muted.
Check the aerial is correctly connected to the unit.
Check all connections between the unit and TV/Hi-Fi or Surround
Sound System.
Power
Problem
No power
Digital TV Recorder does not work
Digital TV Recorder takes a long time to switch on
Remote Control
Problem
Remote control does not work
Possible cause/remedy
• Check the power supply is correctly connected and the unit is switched on.
• Check the remote control is in DVR mode.
• The Hard Disk is nearly full. Delete some recordings.
Possible cause/remedy
•
•
•
Check the remote control mode (for example, when trying to operate the Digital TV Recorder, press the DVR button on the remote control and retry).
If the remote control does not operate the equipment, even when the remote control has been set to the correct mode, re-programme the remote control (refer to page 28).
Replace the batteries.
Recording
Problem
Digital TV Recorder does not record
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Possible cause/remedy
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•
•
Use the Library menu to check if there is any free space on the Hard
Disk. If there is little or no space, delete some recordings.
Put the Digital TV Recorder into Standby mode, then unplug completely from the mains. Leave the unit unplugged for at least one minute before connecting again to the mains.
Reformat the Hard Disk. Please note that this should only be done as a last resort as formatting the Hard Disk will permanently delete all recordings.
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Remote Control Brand Codes
Use the brand codes in the following list when programming the remote control to operate your TV or DVD player (refer to page 28).
TV Brand List
Brand
Aiwa:
Code(s)
1938
Brand
Hitachi:
Code(s)
0255, 1255, 0379, 0608, 0066,
0386, 0138, 0503, 0193, 0373,
0226, 0247, 0224, 0546, 0102,
0511, 0529, 0067, 0586, 0139,
0393, 0578, 0664, 0774, 0208,
1167, 0135, 0522, 1511, 0391,
0542, 0510, 0827, 1067, 1606,
1179
0638, 0066, 0713, 0401, 0248,
0636, 0448, 0761, 0123
Akai:
Alba:
Baird:
Bang &
Olufsen:
Beko:
0391, 0238, 0401, 0067, 0463,
0221, 0065, 0039, 0102, 0248,
0744, 0193, 0546, 0745, 0632,
0586, 0578, 0510, 0247, 0661,
0246, 0294, 0208, 0407, 0636,
1067, 1938, 0503, 1289
0067, 1067, 0586, 0744, 0039,
0448, 0400, 0265, 0401, 0698,
0385, 0248, 0246, 0277, 0193,
0517, 0066, 1938, 0473, 0581
0139, 0373, 0102, 0103, 0247,
0238
JVC:
LG:
Loewe:
Ferguson: 0103, 0655, 0317, 0365, 0268,
0139, 05900, 0067, 0586,
0065, 0373, 0134, 0138, 0391,
0578, 0473, 1067
Panasonic:
Fidelity:
0595, 0117, 0305
0744, 0065, 0516, 0400, 0067,
0448, 1067, 0586, 0636, 0745,
0838
Daewoo: 0664, 0404, 1939, 0529, 0691,
0067, 0586, 0039, 0246, 0248,
0247, 1167, 1938, 0910
0193, 0542, 0393, 0067, 0586,
0401, 0442, 0561, 0246, 0294,
1938, 0391
Logik:
Matsui:
Orion:
Philips:
0067, 0208, 0400, 0039, 0407,
0247, 0586, 0744, 0246, 0193,
0636, 0139, 0745, 1667, 1176,
1221
0542, 0663, 0820, 0067, 0586,
0685, 0400, 0117, 0322, 0581,
0392, 0546
0041, 0090, 0039, 0294, 0401,
0910, 1247
Sharp:
Sony:
Teac:
0123, 1223, 0187, 0066, 0324,
0521, 0683, 0546, 0230, 0790,
1423, 1193
1535, 1681, 1040, 0041, 1781,
0383, 0066, 0132, 0067, 0586,
0187
0542, 0067, 1067, 0586, 0742,
0698, 0485, 0247, 0294, 1939,
0208, 0039, 0442, 0379, 0312,
0448, 0200, 0744, 1179, 1785
1289, 1328, 0067, 0586, 0698,
1167, 0744, 1067, 1278, 1319
0067, 0586, 0517, 0039, 0265,
0207, 0041, 0385, 0102, 0066,
0247, 0324, 0401, 0463, 0473,
0393, 0485, 0193, 0379, 0546,
0065, 0238, 0075, 0225, 0221,
0365, 0744, 1938, 1067
0067, 0209, 0473, 0385, 0586,
0685, 0744, 0265, 0324, 0207,
0350, 0041, 0039, 0351, 0132,
0294, 0442, 0546, 0561, 1938,
0910, 1226
0680, 1680, 0138, 0256, 0391,
0397, 0546, 0067, 0586, 0193,
0578, 1340, 0883
0586, 0067, 0268, 0221, 0117,
0373, 0404, 0802, 0039, 0230
Tevion:
Thomson: 0655, 0590, 0373, 0317, 0139,
0365, 0226, 0067, 0586, 0379
Thorn: 0138, 0139, 0103, 0255, 0373,
0391, 0268, 1535, 1040, 0104,
0114, 0529, 0565, 0067, 0102,
0586, 0041, 0134, 0365, 0542,
0066, 0075, 0404, 0065, 0100,
0131, 0386
Toshiba: 0538, 0090, 1538, 0065, 1319,
0066, 0100, 0132, 0744, 0271,
0247, 0139, 0225, 0221, 0648,
1938, 0039, 0067, 1194, 1193
0790, 0041, 0196, 0067, 0200,
0586, 1290, 0400, 0373, 0391,
0139, 0193, 0317, 0516, 0542
Goodmans: 0064, 1289, 1067, 0067, 0529,
0586, 0744, 0698, 1939, 0404,
0066, 0294, 0102, 0546, 0039,
0209, 0517, 0401, 0373, 0265,
0065, 0510, 0590, 0247, 0365,
0248, 1938, 0660, 0691, 1930,
0910, 1338, 0617, 1406
Pioneer:
Grundig: 0225, 0538, 0565, 0221, 0100,
0517, 0067, 0473, 0586, 0617,
0039, 0066, 0400, 0770, 1938,
0660, 1253, 1338, 0208, 1406
Pye: 0067, 0586, 0017, 0404, 0379,
0442
Brand Code(s)
Samsung: 0648, 0617, 0067, 0208, 0586,
1279, 0123, 0674, 1265, 0039,
0247, 0512, 0400, 0090, 0294,
0246, 0102, 0238, 0712, 0193,
0655
Sanyo: 0238, 1238, 0187, 0322, 0066,
0041, 0400, 0369, 0102, 0246,
0247, 0134, 0075, 0585, 0039,
0193, 0403, 0067, 0138, 0586,
0516, 0765, 0200, 0734
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DVD Brand List
Brand
Aiwa:
Code(s)
0671, 0725, 0899, 0563
Akai:
Alba:
0820, 0809, 0818, 1145, 0928,
0796, 0746, 0914, 0743, 0882,
0735, 1119, 1725, 1263
0747, 0729, 0743, 0753, 0725,
0760, 0813, 0569, 0702, 1170,
1081, 1560, 1725
Bush: 0743, 0725, 0863, 1725, 0760,
0861, 0729, 0747, 0808, 0848,
0909, 0914, 0753, 1195, 1466,
1449, 1513
Daewoo: 0862, 0863, 1513, 0735, 0800,
0744, 1948, 1466, 0902, 1171,
1471, 0808
Denon: 0520, 0664, 1664
Brand
JVC:
Code(s)
0653, 0588, 1931, 1970, 1194,
0569, 0533, 0897, 1271
Kenwood: 0564, 0520
Kiss:
LG:
Loewe:
Matsui:
0871, 1553, 0695
0771, 0621, 1936, 0899, 2032
0569, 0771
Brand
Sanyo:
Sharp:
Sony:
Technics:
Code(s)
Samsung: 0603, 0774, 1962, 0850, 1105,
2038, 0520
0700, 0725, 0820, 0903, 0743
0660, 0782, 0743, 0725, 2045,
1286, 1449, 2054
0563, 1663, 2011, 1100, 2050,
1933, 0802, 1964, 0603, 2073,
1897, 1854
0520, 1935, 1937, 1938
DMTECH: 0813, 0820, 2076, 1301
Ferguson: 0681, 1760, 0928
Goodmans:
Grundig: 0725, 0805, 0569, 0681, 0735,
0820, 0743, 0700, 0753, 1725,
2076, 1034, 1760, 1950, 1466,
1513
Hitachi:
0743, 1034, 0753, 0791, 0813,
0760, 0681, 0820, 0848
0694, 0809, 1950, 2024, 0695,
0603, 0887, 0743
Mitsubishi:
Orion:
Panasonic:
Philips:
Pioneer:
0681, 0743, 0702, 0725, 0914,
1760
Thomson: 0581, 0552
0743 Toshiba: 0533, 1075, 1540, 2036
0725, 1158, 1725, 1263, 1449 Umax: 1181
0520, 1938, 1935, 1864, 1937 XBox: 0552
0569, 0676, 0915, 0705, 0533,
1842, 1843, 1848, 1188
0601, 1995, 0661, 0555, 1930,
1601, 1490
Yamada:
Yamaha:
1034, 0902, 1181, 1446, 1086,
1519, 1188
0569, 0676, 0520
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Key Features
- Pause live TV
- Rewind live TV
- Record Digital TV
- 8 Day EPG
- Record one channel while watching another
- Manage recordings with Library
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Frequently Answers and Questions
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How do I change channels?
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How do I access the Electronic Programme Guide (EPG)?
How do I manage my recordings?
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