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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Please observe the following safety instructions carefully operating this unit. If you need help, please call our national troubleshooting help line on 1300 662 946. Danger Symbol Warning Symbol The lightning fl ash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence This symbol indicates there is a dangerous voltage within the CAUTION Swallowing batteries could be fatal.
Operating ambient temperature range The operating ambient temperature range for your unit is 5°C – 40°C (41°F – 104°F) with humidity of 20 – 80%. When using the unit in a system rack, be sure to keep the ambient temperature within this temperature range. Thunderstorms If you leave the unit unattended for a long period of time, disconnect the unit from both the mains and the aerial. The use of surge protectors can protect the unit from power surges caused by thunderstorms.
CONTENTS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Setting the product up safely Keep the mains connections accessible Do not carry out repairs Operating ambient temperature range Thunderstorms Battery disposal Cleaning the unit 1 FIRST USE Unpacking Easy Install Guide Optional devices OPERATING YOUR SET TOP BOX BASIC SETTINGS GENERAL OPERATION OF YOUR SET TOP BOX CHANNEL SELECTION CHANNEL LIST EPG - ELECTRONIC PROGRAM GUIDE The status panel The EPG OSD TELETEXT Closed Captions (subtitles) TIMER Programming timers using the EP
First Use Unpacking Please ensure that the following items have been included with delivery: USER MANUAL ■ Receiver unit ■ Remote control ■ User Manual ■ 2 batteries (LR03 “AAA”) for remote control ■ AV cable SCART to S-Video/ Composite Video + Audio (Left & Right) SCART to Component + Audio (Left & Right) Composite AV Cable If any of these are missing, please contact your retailer. Easy Install Guide 1. Connect your television aerial to the RF IN socket on the set top box 2.
. Then select your country & press OK 7. Select your State & press OK 8. Select Search Channels & Press OK 9. Once search has completed (May take several minutes) select Save Please Note: You can restart this process at any time by doing a factory reset; 1. Press Menu Button on remote 2. Select Main Menu, Press OK 3. Select Edit Settings, press OK 4. Select Factory Defaults, press OK 5. Press OK to reset factory defaults If using the SCART S-Video Cable for connection; 1. Press Menu button on remote 2.
Optional devices 6 Audio L/R If you wish to hear superior sound through your Hi-fi Stereo system you can do so by using a stereo cable. Video Composite video out. Connect to your TV or VCR. Your TV or VCR must support Composite IN (check your TV / VCR user manual). RF Out If you wish to send the regular terrestrial aerial signal through to your TV or VCR connect the RF cable here. RF cable not included. RX/ TX For authorised service use ONLY.
Operating your set top box Operating the receiver is done using the supplied remote control. Navigation within menus is carried out using the buttons shown below: P+ / P– Moves the cursor in the menus up- and down. – / + In lists: pages up and down In input fields: changes option OK Open sub -menu, select option or edit the currently marked entry. EXIT Leave the active menu SWAP In menus with more than one window, use SWAP to move the cursor to the next window. MENU Press MENU once to access menu options.
Basic Settings After switching on the receiver for the first time or after using the Factory Reset function, you will be asked to choose your OSD language and your geographical location. This informs the receiver to scan using a preset channel list for your location. Note: these channel lists are only up-to-date when the receiver is produced or a software update has been performed.
General operation of your set top box You can choose the following remote control functions in normal TV viewing mode: P+ / P– Change to previous or next channel in the channel list TV / RADIO Change between TV and radio mode – / + Volume down/up Mute on/off OK Display the status panel or use the quick help function SWAP Change to the last chosen TV or radio channel MENU Enter the menu Stand-by mode on/off TEXT Displays Teletext / Closed captions.
Channel selection The receiver keeps an internal channel list in its memory. This list contains all channels that were found during the channel scan. There are several methods of selecting a channel: P+ / P– Change to previous or next channel in the channel list TV / RADIO Change to TV or radio mode SWAP Change back and forth between current and previously viewed channel. The operating software of the receiver only notes the last channel that was active for at least one second.
Channel list The channel list can be used in a number of ways: LIST Shows the whole channel list. You can navigate using the P+/P– buttons to any channel. Press OK to select the channel. EXIT You can also use the EXIT button to call up the channel list. TV / RADIO Change to the TV or radio list 0-9 You can also enter a channel number using the number buttons directly. The entry can be shortened using the OK button (e.g. when you wish to enter a single figure channel number) or EXIT to cancel.
EPG - Electronic program guide Broadcasters can offer information on their programs such as the title and description of the current and following program (the status panel). Additionally, they also have the option to offer a program guide of up to 64 days in advance. Not all broadcasters offer the full 64 days of program information. Please check with the company providing the signal.
OSD Teletext If you have selected a channel that contains teletext data (normally Channel Seven), press ‘TEXT’ on your remote control to enter teletext mode. 0 – 9 Enter page number (between 100 and 899) P+ / P– Single step through the pages Pages that hold no information will be skipped. – / + In normal mode: Volume control In sub page mode: Single-step through sub pages MUTE Mute on / off OK Activate/Deactivate sub page mode.
Timer The built in timer can manage up to 12 timer events. Timers allow you to program the unit to alert you and change channel, so you do not miss your favourite programs. The timers are accessed and edited via the timer sub menu. The dates of each timer are displayed in the overview window. Within this first window, individual entries can be selected for editing using the OK button.
Selection of Audio/ Radio Channel Where available, the receiver is able to select an alternate language or audio channel than the default broadcast. To select another audio channel, press the MENU button whilst the program is running. Select “Audio Channel” and any extra audio channels available will be displayed. Select the desired audio channel and press OK. Press the OK key for a few seconds to store the selected audio channel permanently as the default in the channel list.
Configuration of the receiver Basic settings The basic settings can be adjusted via the sub menu “Edit Settings”, which can be accessed from the main menu (press the MENU button twice). To change an individual option of the settings menu, select the item and use the – / + buttons to cycle through the different options. Numerical values can be entered directly using the numeric buttons. Settings, which have been changed without saving, are marked green.
Reception 5V Antenna supply Only select this option if you are running a masthead power supply of 5 V. Mobile Reception Select this option if you are using the receiver in a mobile application, such as in a moving caravan, or boat. Signal Output TV Screen Select: 16:9 Widescreen, 4:3 (Letterbox) & 4:3 (Full Screen), dependant on your TV screen and personal preference.
Editing the channel list The channel list of the receiver can be sorted according to your wishes. Call up the channel list editor through the menu “Channel List” / “Sort Channels” from the main menu. After making any changes leave the channel list with the EXIT button. Confirm changes in the “Save Changes” window by pressing OK. To change an entry, select the required channel and press OK. A menu will appear with the available functions.
Automatic search The automatic search function finds any newly available TV and radio channels. These new channels can be added to the existing List. Performing an automatic search 1. Select the ‘Search’ option in the “Channel List” / “Channel Search” menu, available from the main menu. 2. Wait while the unit searches. Technical details are displayed, giving a visual indication of how the search is progressing. 3. When the search is completed the select channel window will be displayed.
Signal strength indicator The signal strength indicator can be found in the sub menu “Extras” from the main menu. The indicator gives an estimation of the signal strength for a particular channel, measured in dB. Note: The signal strength is not only dependent on your antenna but also the strength of the channel which is being transmitted. This can be affected by obstructions such as trees, buildings and weather. Please take this into consideration when positioning your antenna.
Games Two games have been included with the receiver. These games can be found under “Extras” in the main menu. Blocks The object of the game “Blocks” is to strategically place falling blocks so as to leave as little empty, unused space as possible. As a row becomes full it disappears and the rows above it move down. Points are achieved for every block which is moved into place, and every row which is eliminated.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Reason Possible Solution No Power Defective lead Check lead for kinks / cuts No reception, ‘no signal’ Unit has not been tuned Follow installation instructions Antenna not connected Ensure proper connection Broadcast channels differ from preset channel list Restore factory defaults and select “other” as location Signal too weak Check your antenna and leads. Consider a signal amplifier or consult an antenna installer.
TOMER CUS CA R E CE NTR E CUSTOMER CARE CENTRE this product is warranted for 36 months from the date of purchase. Subject to the conditions of this warranty, the Customer Care Centre will perform necessary service on the product without charge for parts, or labour if, in the opinion of the manufacturer/ manufacturer’s agent, the product is found to be faulty within the warranty period.
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