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1.0 Introduction 2 2.0 Your Receiver 3 3.0 Connection 5 4.0 Starting up for the first time 5.0 Quick guide to using your receiver 6.0 Operation 7 8 8 1.1 Safety Instructions 1.2 Storage 1.3 Equipment Set-up 1.4 Accessories 1.5 Usage of external USB devices 2.1 PIN-CODE DEFAULT: 0000 2.2 Front Panel 2.3 Rear Panel 2.4 Remote Control 3.1 Connecting to a Terrestrial Antenna 3.2 Connecting to TV with HDMI cable 3.3 Connecting to TV with SCART cable 3.
1.0 Introduction 1.1 Safety Instructions DO NOT INSTALL YOUR RECEIVER: In a closed or poorly ventilated cabinet; directly on top of or under any other equipment; on a surface which might obstruct the ventilation slots. DO NOT EXPOSE THE RECEIVER OR ITS ACCESSORIES: direct sunlight or any other equipment that generates heat; to rain or intense moisture; to intense vibration and to any shock which may cause permanent damage to your receiver or to any magnetic objects, such as loudspeakers, transformers, etc.
We recommend you consult a professional installer to set up your equipment. Otherwise, please follow the instructions below: Refer to the user manual of your TV and antenna. Make sure that the HDMI cable and outdoor components are in a good condition. Use only a HDMI 1.3 cable or higher for maximum performance. If you use TV SCART connection, use then well shielded SCART cable. This manual provides complete instructions for installing and using this receiver. The following symbols will serve as follow.
1. 4 digits display: Indicates current time in STANDBY mode Indicates current channel number or action in OPERATING mode 2. IR sensor: Point your remote control towards this sensor. 3. Mode indicator: Red indicates that the receiver is in STANDBY mode. In OPERATING mode it is off. 2.3 Rear Panel Fig. 2 1. ANT IN To connect to your antenna for the reception of broadcast signal. 2. USB Connector for USB devices. 3. TO TV To connect to the terrestrial antenna input of your TV set. 4.
English 10. OK Menu Off: Displays the current channel list Menu On: Activates the highlighted menu item. 11. MENU Opens the main menu, in menu you will get one step back 12. EXIT/SORTIE Exits from the menu or submenu 13. GUIDE Shows the EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) in TV mode 14. V+/V- Volume up/down 15. Mutes audio output of the receiver 16. P+/P- Programme ± (up/down in menu) 17. SUB Shows list of subtitled languages 18. TXT Shows Teletext on OSD (On Screen Display) 19.
3.2 Connecting to TV with HDMI cable Fig. 4 The TV set shall be connected with the receiver using a good quality HDMI 1.3 or higher cable. This connection gives the highest possible quality. 3.3 Connecting to TV with SCART cable Fig. 4 THT501 is also equipped with a SCART connector; alternatively, the TV set can be connected to the receiver using a good quality SCART cable. 3.4 Connecting to TV with Cinch cable Fig.
English With the infrared sensor you can place the receiver out of sight (e.g. a closed cabinet) while still being able to control it. Plug the infrared sensor into the “IR” connector on the back of the receiver. Locate the sensor at a position allowing a direct sight to the remote control. Once a suitable location is found, remove the protection foil from the adhesive tape on the bottom of the sensor and fix it by slightly pressing it down on the surface it should be placed on. 4.
Channel No.: Select a channel that is known to carry a broadcast in your region. The Signal Strength and Signal Quality bars give a visual indication of the reception. Adjust your antenna to obtain maximum signal strength and quality. Once all settings are made, press OK to start scanning. The receiver will now search for all available channels. Once scanning is finished, the receiver switches to viewing mode.
TIP: Use tu to toggle between the All Channel list and favourite lists or English 6.1.2 Channel list Press OK in viewing mode to display the Channel List. Use pq in the Channel List to highlight your channel of choice and press OK once to select the highlighted channel. Press OK again to leave the Channel List. press FAV for a list of available favourite lists. 6.1.3 Using the pq or PG+/PG- keys p switches to the next channel. q switches to the previous channel. PG+ switches to the next 10 channels.
screen. Press 1 to resume Timeshifted playback. Press 5 6 for Fast rewind/Fast forwards. Press 3 to return to live TV. Note: Time Shift needs a connected USB storage device with sufficient free space and sufficient speed in order to work properly. 6.7 EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) The Electronic Programme Guide is a very useful function that allows you to view event schedules and information and to mark programmes for recording. To access the EPG, press the GUIDE button in viewing mode.
English 7.1.1 TV Channel List In Edit Channel menu select TV Channel List with pq and press OK to enter. Use tu to change the channel group (assumed you have already set up favourite groups). Select the desired channel with pq. Press OK to view the selected channel in the preview box. 7.1.1.1 Adding channels to favourite lists Channels from the TV Channel List can be added to up to 8 different favourite groups. Press FAV while in TV Channel List to access this function.
the channel is on the desired position, press OK again. The channel is now fixed on its new position. Once all changes are made, press EXIT/SORTIE twice. A confirmation banner will pop up. Select Yes to save the changes or No to discard. 7.1.1.5 Editing channels The Edit function allows you to Sort, Rename or Delete channels. To enter the Edit menu, press BLUE while in TV Channel List. The Edit Channel menu will appear.
Warning! The Delete all function will permanently delete all current channels and all favourite lists from your receiver, and you are not able to leave the menu until you search for channels again. English confirmation window select Yes with tu and press OK to delete or select No to cancel. 7.2 Installation 7.2.1 Auto Scan Use pq to select Installation and press OK or u to advance. Select Auto Scan with pq and press OK to enter. Use tu to toggle between FTA Only Yes or No.
7.2.4 LCN (Logical Channel Numbering) If LCN (Logical Channel Numbering) is activated and an LCN signal is provided by the operator, channels will be stored in an operator defined order. Set LCN to On to activate operator defined channel numbering or Off to store channels in found order. 7.3 System Setup This menu allows you to manage the system settings of your receiver.
English type HDMI is selected, then on TV SCART only the CVBS signal is available. Digital Audio Output: Toggles between PCM and Bitstream output. When PCM is selected, all audio will be converted to stereo audio. Bitstream enables multi-channel audio on the digital output to be used with home cinema sets. 7.3.3 Local Time Setting Here you can set up your region and time zone. Region: Use tu to select the region you live in.
Timer Service: Choose between Channel (Timer will wake up the receiver) or Record (Timer will start to record the scheduled event). Wakeup Channel: Use tu to select the channel the timer will wake up with. Wakeup Date: Use the 0~9 buttons to input the date for the timed event. Wakeup Time: Use the 0~9 buttons to input the desired start time. Duration: Use the 0~9 buttons to input the timer duration.
English 7.3.8 Auto Standby Auto Standby is a new feature that helps you with reducing power consumption. When set to On, the receiver will turn to standby if it doesn’t receive any commands from the remote control for three hours. Set Auto Standby to Off to avoid the automatic shut down. 7.4 Tools Press MENU in viewing mode to enter the Main Menu. Select the Tools submenu with pq and press OK or u to enter. Use pq to highlight the desired submenu and press OK proceed. Press EXIT/SORTIE to leave. 7.4.
The upgrade menu will now be displayed. Use pq to select Upgrade Mode and choose option Allcode. Use pq to select Upgrade File and choose the file containing the new software. Once all settings are made, move the highlight to Start and press OK to start the upgrade process. After a few seconds, the receiver asks: “Are you sure to burn flash?”. Select Yes to finalize the upgrade or No to quit without upgrading. Warning! A fter an update the receiver restarts automatically.
Note: You can also access the Media Player root from viewing mode with English Use pq browse the connected USB device and use OK to open folders. Press OK to play the highlighted selection. The help banner at the bottom of the screen explains all buttons used in the Media player. Press EXIT/SORTIE to quit. the LIST key on the remote control. 7.6.2 Record Manager The Record Manager gives you access to previously recorded events. Select Record Manager from the Media+ menu and press OK to enter.
Select HDD Format from the Media+ menu and press OK to enter. Use tu to select the partition you wish to format (Partition 1 is set per default) and press q to highlight Format. Press OK to proceed, select FAT or Cancel, or press EXIT/ SORTIE to leave without formatting. NOTE: It is possible to use already NTFS formatted USB disks. 7.6.5 DVR Configuration This menu allows you to make settings for Time Shift and recording. Select DVR Configuration from the Media+ menu and press OK to enter.
Scrambled channel Message No response to remote control Possible cause HDMI is not selected on your TV or Amplifier or is set to higher resolution as TV supports TV is not switched on Channel is scrambled Receiver off Remote not aimed correctly Front panel obstructed Remote batteries exhausted Select alternative channel Plug in and turn on plug Aim remote at front panel Check for obstructions Replace remote batteries Forgotten PIN code After moving the receiver to another room/area you are no longer abl
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