Digital TV Recorder Model HDR325 HDR505 ® Instruction manual To obtain the best performance and ensure years of trouble-free use. please read this instruction manual completely.
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 qualied personnel before operating it any further. Safety Precautions Power • Always use the provided AC adaptor. • Operate only from the power source specied on the AC adaptor. • The power adaptor may become hot during normal operation. This is not a malfunction. • Please make sure that the adaptor is not covered while in operation. Leave a space of 15 cm (minimum) around the AC adaptor.
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 No function Swap key English - 4 -
Connections FRONT VIEW ® Rating label HDR325 DIGITAL TELEVISION RECORDER 12 V DC 1.5A Hitachi Europe Ltd. BACK VIEW ONLY USE ADAPTOR SUPPLIED 35026858 CAUTION :DO NOT OPEN. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. ANTENNA IN 1 ANTENNA OUT 2 OPTICAL AUDIO OUT SCART (TV) 3 4 DC IN 5 1. AERIAL OUT : Connect to your TV 2. ANTENNA IN : Aerial input 3. OPTICAL AUDIO : Optical Digital Audio Output 4. TV SCART : TV SCART connection 5. POWER SUPPLY : DC IN (12V) NB.
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 UK Power On-Off Connect all cables before plugging into the mains.
Main Interface When the box is switched on from stand-by mode for the rst time or after rst time installation, the following menu message will be displayed. Note : When the search progress is completed, a message will be displayed on the screen saying “System will be restarted to save changes”. Please press OK, and after 3-5 seconds the box will restart. You can watch saved broadcasts after the restart process.
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 specic 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.
option in the menu which appears and press the 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.
Duration: Displays the duration of the recording. Timers This is automatically worked out after the start and end times have been entered. Playback: permit or block playback for other users.”use parental settings” is default. Change /Delete: permit or prohibit any modications 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.
Unplayed: If this option is set to “EXCLUDED” any unplayed recordings will NOT be deleted. If this option is set to “INCLUDED”, unplayed recordings WILL be deleted. Format Disk 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. A menu appears, in which you will be asked for a pin number.
When the HDD is out of space, it will operate regarding one of these options and delete the recordings. • 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. &RQ¿JXUDWLRQ You can congure the settings of your set top box. Select Conguration from Setup menu and press OK to enter this menu.
Auto Power Down This box will automatically switched from active mode into standby mode, after less than three hours in active mode, following the last user interaction and/or a channel change with an alert message two minutes before going in to standby mode. The Automatic power-down will be set as default and the user will be able to change Automatic power down to on or off in the menu Receiver Upgrade is displayed. If it is correct, the Parental Control Menu is displayed.
• Subtitle: alter the subtitle language with “ ”/“ ” keys. The chosen language will be seen in subtitles. • Guide: by pressing “ ”/“ ” keys change the guide language. Current $XGLR if audio language is supported change the audio language by pressing “ ”/“ ” keys 6XEWLWOH if subtitle is backed up alter the subtitle language with “ ”/“ ” keys. The chosen language will be seen in subtitles.
• Pressing PR +/ PR - keys will take you to go to the next or the previous channel in the list. • 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.
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 lm 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 rst going to stand by. Remote control is incorrectly aimed. Battery exhausted. Take 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 320 GB FRONT PANEL Display : 7 segment led display Remote Control Keys On / Off, 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 -
Product Guarantee This product is guaranteed against manufacturing defects for a period of 1 Year This does not cover the product where the fault is due to misuse, abuse, use in contravention of the instructions, or where the product has been the subject of unauthorised modifications or alterations, or has been the subject of commercial use In the event of a problem with the product within the guarantee period please return it to your nearest store If the item is shown to have had an inherent defect present
DVB-T functionality information This DVB receiver is only suitable for use in the country which it was designed to be used in. Although this DVB receiver conforms to the latest DVB specifications at the time of manufacture, we cannot guarantee compatibility with future DVB transmissions due to changes that may be implemented in broadcast signals and technologies. Some digital television functions may not be available in all countries.
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