Alba CDV5N Instruction manual

ALBA - Set Top Box

Installation & User Instructions – Please keep for future reference 532/2226 (D)

Important – Please read these instructions fully before installing or using

These instructions contain important information which will help you get the best from your appliance
and ensure safe and correct installation, use and maintenance.
If you need help or have damaged or missing parts, call the Customer Helpline: 0870 600 3030

Contents

Safety Information 2

Safety warning 2
2-core plug information 2

Functions & Controls 3

Installation 4

Making the connections 4
Connection to a T V 4
Remote control batter y installation 4

User Instructions 5-13

Getting started 5
System power ON / OFF 5
Switching between Radio & T V 5
Volume controls 5
Using subtitles 5
Using digital text 5
The info banner 6
Quick station select menu 6
Last program recall 6
Audio & language selection 6

Electronic program guid e 7

Wake up timer 7

Digit al TV 7

Channel manager 8
Channel organiser 8
Channel sorting 9
Channel grouping 9
Delete all 10
Installation 10

Conguration   11

OSD Settings 11
TV Settings 11
System Settings 11
Time Settings 11-12
Wake Up Timer Settings 12
Parental Lock 13

Factor y Default 13
Version 13

Care and Maintenance 14

Troubleshooting 14

TechnicalSpecications  15

Disposal information 15

Guarantee 16

Product Codes

CDVB5

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Safety Information

Important – Please read these instructions fully before installation

Safety Warning Safety Warning

• Attempts to repair this will invalidate the warranty.

• Refer repairs to this CDVB5 to a qualied service

personnel only.

• Do not disassemble this CDVB5.

• There are dangerous-voltage parts inside that

may cause electric shock even after power is
disconnected.

• Store your CDVB5 in a clean, dry environment.

• Unplug the CDVB5 immediately if it gets wet, and

consult a servicing technician.

• Always unplug the CDV B5 before cleaning it.

• Wipe dust off the cabinet of the CDVB5 with a clean,

dry and soft cloth.

• Do not plac e any objects on top of the CDVB5.

• Avoid exposing your CDVB5 directly to sunlight or

other heat sources.

• Put your CDVB5 in a well-ventilated area away from
high humidity.

• Do not expose this CDVB5 to rain or moisture,
dripping or splashing.

• For stubborn stains use a damp (not dripping) cloth.

• Do not use any cleaning solutions on this CDVB5.

Safety Tips

If smoke, abnormal noise or odour comes out of the
CDVB5, unplug from the mains supply immediately and
contact the retailer. Never tr y to repair the CDVB5 on
your own. Always cont act the dealer.

NOTE: This manual contains for-reference-only graphics
and information that are subject to change without notice.

EN 060065

As per the EN 60065 norm requirements, please pay
particular attention to the following safety guidelines.

Do not obstruct the air vents with objects such as
newspapers, table cloths, curtains etc.
Allow at least 5 cm around the product to allow enough
ventilation.

Do not plac e the product on or near ammable objects

such as lit c andles. The device may not be exposed to

dripping or splashing and no object lled with liquid, such

as vases, must be put on the device. If the mains power
supply is used as the on / off control, it must be easily
accessible.
Please respect the environment and the law : do not throw
batteries with the household rubbish ; take them back to
your retailer and dispose of them in the correct container.

Electrical Information

This CDVB5 is tted with a BS1363 /A 13 amp plug.

If it is not suitable for your supply sockets it must be
removed and replaced with an appropriate plug. If the plug
becomes damaged and/or needs to be replaced please
follow the wiring instructions below. The plug removed
must be disposed of immediately. It must not be plugged
into a supply socket as this will be an electr ical ha zard.
If the fuse needs to be replaced it must be of the same
rating and ASTA approved to BS1362. If the plug is

changed, a fuse of the appropriate rating must be tted in

the plug, adapter or at the distribution board. If the fuse in

a moulded plug is replaced, the fuse cover must be retted

before the appliance can be used.

2-Core plug

WARNING: Do not connect either wire to the ear th

terminal.

This symbol indicates that this 2-core appliance is
Class II and does not require an earth connection.

BLUE TO

NEUTRAL

CAUTION: Dangerous voltages exist inside this unit. Do not
remove cover (or back). no user serviceable parts inside refer

servicing to qualied service personnel. Disconnect from

mains supply when not in use.

The wires in this mains lead are c oloured in accordance with
the following wiring codes:

Blue........................................................Neutral

Brown..........................................................Live

The wires in this mains lead must be connected to the termi­nals in the plug as follows:

Blue Wire...........................................N or Black

Brown W ire...........................................L or Red

Only a 3 Amp fuse should be tted in the plug.

WARNI NG: Under no circumstances must the live or neutral
wires be connected to the earth ter minal in a 3 - pin mains
plug.

E

L

FUSE

N

BROWN
TO LIVE

CORD
GRIP

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Functions

MUTE

LANG

1

4

7

2

5

8

0

3

6

9

ASPECT

TV/RADIO

INFORECALLFAV

EPG SUBTITLE

POWER

7

8

9

25

27

10

26

24

23

22

21

MUTE

LANG

1

4

7

2

5

8

0

3

6

9

ASPECT

TV/RADIO

INFORECALLFAV

EPG SUBTITLE

MENU ZOOM TEXT

Group

EXIT

CH- CH+ VOL-

ENTER

VOL+

FAV. DEL. MOVE LOCK

DAILY P.INFO TIMER

POWER

7

8

9

25

27

29
30

10

12

15

18

16

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17

11 28

26

24

23

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21

31

33

19
20

34
35

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Please familiarize yourself with the parts and accessories listed below

Parts included Features & Functions

1 x Main Unit 1 x Remote Control
2 x AA A batteries

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3 4 5 6

MAIN UNIT

1. Remote sensor

2. LED indicator

3. Antenna input

4. Loop output

5. Scart socket

6. Mains cable

REMOTE CONTROL

7. POWER/STANDBY button

8. Numeric keypad

9. FAVOURITE PROGRAM button

10. EPG button

11. SUBTITLE button

12. MENU button

13. ZOOM button

14. SCROLL UP button

15. SCROLL LEFT button

16. SCROLL DOWN button

17. CHANNEL + button

18. CHANNEL - button

19. FAV / DAILY button

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2

20. DEL button

21. MUTE button

22. LANGUAGE button

23. ASPECT RATIO button: Press to cycle between

4:3LB, 4:3PS & 16:9 aspect ratios.

24. TV/RADIO button

25. INFO button

26. RECALL button

27. NEXT / ZOOM+ button

28. PREV / ZOOM- button

29. EXIT button

30. TEXT button

31. SCROLL RIGHT button

32. VOLUME - button

33. VOLUME + button

34. LOCK / TIMER button

35. MOVE / PROGRAM INFO button

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8

9

10

11 28

12
13
14

15

16
17
18

19
20

EPG SUBTITLE

MENU ZOOM TEXT

CH- CH+ VOL-

FAV. DEL. MOVE LOCK

DAILY P.INFO TIMER

POWER

MUTE

LANG

3

1

2

ASPECT

6

4

5

TV/RADIO

9

7

8

INFORECALLFAV

0

EXIT

27

21

22
23

24
25

26

29
30

Group

ENTER

VOL+

31

32
33

34
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Installation

SCART TO SCART CABLE

Important – Please read these instructions fully before using

Making the connections

PVR/VCR

AERIAL

If you have damaged or missing parts,
call th e Customer Helpline: 0870 600 3030

TV

How do I connect the CDVB5 to my TV set?

1. Put the CDVB5 on a rm, level surface with at

least 10 centimetres gap around all the sides and
close to the TV you are going to connect it to.

2. Turn off the mains socket your TV is plugged into

or pull the plug out of the socket.

3. Take the aerial lead out of the TV and connect it

to the ANT IN connector on the back panel of the
CDVB5.

4. Connect a scart connector at each end (not

supplied) bet ween the S CAR T-T V socket on the
back panel of the CDVB5 and the Scar t socket
on your TV, if there is more than one Scart
connector on the TV, look in your TV instruction
manual to check which one you should use.

6. Plug the mains lead into the mains socket.

7. Plug the TV back into the mains socket.

NOTE: The CDVB5 will not work if you do not have
the scart-to-scart cable connected.

Fitting the batteries in the remote

1. Remove the batter y cover. Insert two size A AA
batteries so that the ‘+’ and ‘-’ marks match the
‘+’ and ‘-’ marks inside the unit.

+

-

2. Replace the batter y cover.

-

+

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User Instructions

Getting started

1. The rst time you power on the CDVB5 when

connected correctly you will see the following
screen.

2. Use the / buttons to navigate up or down

and the / buttons to change the options.

3. When complete press the ENTER button.

You will be asked if you want to complete the
installation. Use the / buttons to select YES
and then press the ENTER button to nish the
installation.

4. A channel search will automatically begin and list

all the available stations.
If multiple transmitters are available select which
you wish to use from the pop up menu.

System power ON / OFF

Using subtitles

To use subtitles, press the SUBTITLE button on the
remote control. When activated the screen below
will be shown.

Use the
the available languages using the / buttons.
Press the ENTER button to activate.

NOTE: DON’T FORGET! Subtitles are only shown
when they are broadcast with the programme. Not
all programmes have subtitles.

button to enable subtitles and select from

Using digital text

Many digital channels also provide digital text.
For example this could be information about
programmes, the weather, news and many other
topics.

1. To use digital text, press the TEXT button on the
remote control. An example is shown below.

1. To power the system ON or OFF press the

POWER button on the remote control.

Switching between Radio & TV

1. Pressing the TV/RADIO button switches

between the TV station list & the radio station
list.

Volume controls

You can change the volume of your CDVB5 by
using the VOL+ and VOL- buttons on the remote
control. VOL+ will increase the volume and VOL-
will decrease the volume. To turn the volume off,
press the MUTE button on the remote control. To
turn it back on, press the MUTE button again.

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2. To exit digital text press the EXIT button.