Digital TV Recorder Model HDR255
Contents Features Features ................................................................. 1 Accessories ............................................................ 1 Safety Precautions ................................................. 2 Power.................................................................. 2 SOME DOS AND DON'TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT .......................................................... 3 Overview of the Remote Control ............................ 4 Connections............
• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the apparatus and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further. Safety Precautions Power • Always use the provided AC adaptor. • Operate only from the power source specified on the AC adaptor. • The power adaptor may become hot during normal operation. This is not a malfunction. Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
SOME DOS AND DON'TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured. ************** DO read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment.
Overview of the Remote Control English - 4 -
Connections FRONT VIEW Rating label NOTE: The rating label is at the bottom of the device. BACK VIEW 1.ANTENNA IN : Aerial input 2.AERIAL OUT : Connect to your TV 3.OPTICAL AUDIO : Optical Digital Audio Output 4.TV SCART : TV SCART connection 5.
Remote Control First open the battery cover on the underside of the remote control. Put in both batteries 1.5Volt (RO3/AAA) referring to the imprinted symbols (+/-) in the battery case and put on the battery cover again. While using the remote control, direct it towards the front side of the receiver. If the remote control does not work or the chosen function does not work, the batteries are most probably exhausted and they should be replaced as soon as possible. Please use only the leak proof batteries.
Power Connection IMPORTANT: The set-top box is designed to operate on 12 V DC. For this, an adaptor is used which gives 12 V voltage. Connect this adaptor to a system that supplies 220-240V AC,50Hz. • After unpacking, allow the set-top box to reach the ambient room temperature before you connect the set to the mains Power On-Off Connect all cables before plugging into the mains. After plugging in the mains cord of the set-top-box to the mains supply, a light will be seen on the front panel (Standby mode).
Menu System Main Interface When the box is switched on from stand-by mode for the first time or after first time installation, the following menu message will be displayed. After hard disk initializing process, First Time Installation Menu window is displayed on the screen. In this window, set the TV type with “ ”/“ ” keys and press OK to continue. Main menu is accessed by pressing the MENU key on the remote control. Navigate with “ ”/“ ” keys among the menus and press OK to activate menus.
Navigating the Entire Channel List Setting Favourites In the channel table “ ”/“ ” moves the selection to the previous or next .To exit menu and watch a specific channel highlight it using, “ ”/“ ” then press OK key while the “SELECT” option at the bottom of the screen is highlighted. If the selected channel is password protected then a pop up menu is displayed. If the correct code is entered, the selected channel can be watched. You can now select another channel in the list.
only program names and dates are displayed. Across the bottom of the screen there is an info bar showing all the available commands which are listed below. RED BUTTON (SHRINK) : make the info boxes smaller. GREEN BUTTON (EXPAND) : make the info boxes larger. YELLOW BUTTON(PREV DAY) : displays the programs of previous day. BLUE BUTTON (NEXT DAY) : displays the programs of next day. INFO (DETAILS) : displays the short extended programs in detail.
OK button again. You can set a reminder for future programs. To cancel an already set reminder, highlight that programme and press the OK button and select the option “Delete Reminder”. The reminder will be cancelled. Split Record If you select a programme to be recorded, with this feature, if there is another part of the programme available, it will also be set automatically to be recorded. For example in the following picture you see the programme highlighted, which following episode is also underlined.
This is automatically worked out after the start and end times have been entered. Timers Playback: permit or block playback for other users.”use parental settings” is default. Change /Delete: permit or prohibit any modifications for other users. When a timer Start time is reached, the receiver starts to record the desired program, then when the end time is reached, the record stops. Save the adjustments by means of GREEN key or cancel with RED button.
Play Options: Play from start: Plays the recording from the beginning. Resume: Begins with playing from the last stopped position. Play from offset: Begins with playing, from the time which is entered. Manage chapters : It will display any marked chapters (To set chapter marks, press the Menu button during playback and enter the “Chapter Options” menu) and begin with playback from the selected chapter.
Chapter Options During playback of a recording, if you press the MENU button, you will get to the “Chapter Options” menu. The chapter options menu includes following options: Because the PVR has a Twin Tuner it is possible to record two events and watch two programmes at the same time. It is also possible to playback a recording previously made during an active recording. The PVR record and playback functions are very similar to those of a VCR. The buttons used for playback and recording are shown below.
option is set to “INCLUDED”, unplayed recordings WILL be deleted. damage to the HDD itself or its content, failure of the disk to operate, or recording of noise. Format Disk • Do not subject the Recorder to any vibration or impact. On rare occasions the Hard Disk may malfunction, in most cases formatting the Hard Disk will restore normal operation however ALL the data stored on the Hard Disk will be lost. Press OK with the “Format Disk” option is highlighted.
• Even if you delete a programme, the remaining amount may not increase by the amount of deleted time. When recording new video, record with an extra margin in the amount of remaining space. Unrecordable Material Configuration You can configure the settings of your set top box. Select Configuration from Setup menu and press OK to enter this menu.
To save the recent changes and exit; press the MENU button. Scan Encrypted Use“ ”/“ ” buttons to go to the Scan Encrypted Channels option. Use “ ”/“ ” buttons to toggle YES or NO the searching for encrypted channels. Receiver Upgrade Menu Lock In menu lock you can set locking for All Menus, or the Installation Menu to restrict access to these menu’s. If the menu lock is disabled, there will be free access to the menu system. Use “ ”/“ ” buttons to go to Menu Lock option.
• Audio: by pressing “ ”/“ ” keys change the audio language. • Subtitle: alter the subtitle language with “ ”/“ ” keys. The chosen language will be seen in subtitles. • Guide: by pressing “ ”/“ ” keys change the guide language. Current • Audio: if audio language is supported change the audio language by pressing “ ”/“ ” keys • Subtitle: if subtitle is backed up alter the subtitle language with “ ”/“ ” keys. The chosen language will be seen in subtitles.
• Pressing a number key will activate a small digit entry window on the left upper corner of the screen. After a digit is entered, the box will stay for 2 seconds while you enter another digit. If no digit is entered during these 2 seconds, then the box will switch to the entered number channel.If a number that is greater than the maximum number of channels is entered, the box will switch automatically to the last channel. • Press OK button to display the channel list.
in widescreen format to closer emulate the cinema experience, but some programmes such as news bulletins are 4:3. To help get the most from both TV set and programme when a widescreen film is watched on a standard TV, or a standard broadcast is viewed on a widescreen set, the receiver includes the WIDE key.
General troubleshooting PROBLEM POSSIBLE PROBLEM WHAT TO DO The Led indicator does not glow Main cable is not connected Check If the main cable is not plugged into the power socket No picture or sound No signal or weak signal Check the Aerial and scart connections The digital set-top box was unplugged without The remote control is not working first going to stand by. Remote control is incorrectly aimed. Battery exhausted. Make contact with the nearest service center.
GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS Supply Voltage 220 - 240 V AC ~ 50Hz Input Frequency 470Mhz-862Mhz Maximum Power consumption 18 W Standby Power Consumption 1W Operating temperature 5ºC to +45ºC Storage temperature -15ºC to +55ºC Humidity 25 to 75 % rel Physical dimensions 360x280x48 mm Weight 2820 g HARDWARE CONFIGURATION Main Processor STM5100 Flash Memory 8 MB DDRRAM 64 MB DIGITAL CAPABILITIES Transmission Standards DVB, MPEG2 DEMODULATION COFDM with 2K/8K FFT mode.
TUNERS 1 xRF In IEC-type, female (75Ohm) 1 x RF Out (loop through) IEC-type, male (75Ohm) HARD DISK Hard Disk capacity 250 GB FRONT PANEL Display : 7 segment led display Remote Control Keys On / Off, PR+ / PR- AUDIO Output 2 Vrms, 0 dBfs / Z = 10 kohm DIGITAL AUDIO Output Optical SPDIF A / V & DATA IN / OUT Scart TV scart RGB Video Output TV scart CVBS Video Output TV scart Analog Audio Output TV scart Digital Audio Output Optical output English - 23 -
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8 SETUP The entire settings and configuration of the unit is adjusted in the SETUP menu. To activate setup menu in main menu press OK, when it is highlighted. Setup menu appears on the screen. Navigate within this submenu by means of “5/6” keys. 9 Model HDR255 RECORDINGS RECORD WITH SINGLE KEY NOTE: The HDR255 has two tuners so you can make a recording of one digital channel and watch a different digital channel on the TV.
DIGITAL TV RECORDER HDR 255 1 BEFORE YOU START This Digital TV Recorder (DTR) can only receive and record Digital Terrestrial TV (Freeview) signals. Please check that you are in a Digital TV reception area. The FREEVIEW service is subject to coverage. An aerial upgrade may be required. FREEVIEW TM and logo © DTV services Ltd 2002. To check FREEVIEW coverage in your area now text your postcode to 83331 for a reply in seconds (standard network charges apply), telephone 08708 80 99 80 or visit www.freeview.co.
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