Altech UEC PVR9600T User Manual

AUSTRALIAN HIGH DEFINITION PVR9600 TRIPLE TUNER PERSONAL VIDEO RECORDER

PVR9600 User Manual

Record up to 6 programs

at once*

*Refer to page 38

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USER GUIDE
Table of Contents
Important Safety Information, Contents, Quick Help Table....................................................................................	4
Front and Back Panels ..........................................................................................................................................................	6
The Power Adapter.................................................................................................................................................................	7
Install & Connect the PVR9600 Set top box ..................................................................................................................	8
The Remote Control ..............................................................................................................................................................	11
PVR9600 Set top box Menu................................................................................................................................................	14
PVR9600 Set top box Features...........................................................................................................................................	29
Software Upgrade..................................................................................................................................................................	35
PVR Functionality....................................................................................................................................................................	37
Set top box specifications, Troubleshooting.................................................................................................................	43
Warranty.....................................................................................................................................................................................	45
Legal Matters ...........................................................................................................................................................................	46
Help and Information ............................................................................................................................................................	48
The PVR9600 Basic Viewer’s Guide is the subject
of intellectual property rights, including copyright,
under domestic law and international conventions.
All rights are reserved. The PVR9600 Basic Viewer’s
Guide supplements the information supplied
with the packaging of the set top box as well
as the detailed information available
on our website.
Due to software upgrades, the features
and functionalities in this Basic Viewer’s Guide
may differ from those on your set top box.
Please visit www.uec.com.au for the latest
Viewer’s Guide.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

The PVR9600 set top box meets applicable Australian and International Safety Standards.

Please read the following recommended safety precautions carefully before operating the product.

Mains Supply

The power pack is supplied with this set top box. It operates within the range 100-240 V AC 50-60 Hz mains supply only. Connect the power cable to the set top box before connecting the other end

to the power outlet. Disconnect the set top box from the power outlet before connecting

or disconnecting the set top box from any other equipment. A well-regulated 12V DC supply is essential for this unit to operate efficiently, contact Altech UEC for the recommended DC regulators.

Liquids and Spillage

Keep liquids away from the set top box and do not put anything on top of the set top box which may spill (example: lit candles or containers of liquid). Do not use the set top box in extreme temperature and humidity conditions.

Cleaning

Before cleaning the set top box, first disconnect the set top box from the mains. Use a dry cloth to clean the exterior.

Ventilation and Installation

Do not block the ventilation holes and ensure that sufficient free airflow is maintained around the set top box. Never stand the set top box on soft furnishings or on carpet. Do not use or store the set top box near a heater or where it is exposed to direct sunlight. Never stack other heat generating electronic equipment on top of, or below the set top box and always stand the product in a horizontal plain.

Servicing

Do not attempt to repair or modify the set top box yourself. Do not remove the top cover of the set top box. Any tampering with the set top box will invalidate the warranty. Refer all servicing to Altech UEC Australia, Tel. [phone].

Lightning

If the set top box is installed in a location that is subject to extensive lightning activity, Altech UEC recommends that a surge protection device is installed for the set top box mains supply.

Earthing

The earth/grounding system must comply with local regulations.

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Contents

PVR9600 set top box

Remote control

2 x AAA batteries

12V DC Power supply adapter with power lead

AV Cable

User manual

Quick Help

Description

Information

PG PIN (default)

1234

Settings PIN (default)

1234

Reset to Factory Default

Go to: Menu

Settings

General Factory Defaults

Change PG PIN

Go to: Menu

Settings

General

Change PG PIN

Change Settings PIN

Go to: Menu

Settings

General

Change Settings PIN

Restart set top box

Go to: Menu

Settings

General

Restart

Software update

Go to: Menu

Settings

Device info

Check for updates

Format Hard Disk Drive

Go to: Menu

PVR Content

HDD Manager

Format HDD

Help info

Go to: Menu

Help

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FRONT AND BACK PANEL

Front Panel

1	Standby Button	Switches the set top box between ON and STANDBY
2	CH	Changes to the previous available channel or navigates in menu mode
3	CH	Changes to the next available channel or navigates in menu mode
4	VOL	Decreases the volume level or navigates in menu mode
5	VOL	Increases the volume level or navigates in menu mode
6	MENU	Selects the Menu system
7	OK	Accepts a selection
8	USB	USB port provision for Wi-Fi / External Hard Drive / USB upgrade
		and/or future use
9	Front panel LED Display	Displays the time (when in Standby Mode) or displays the selected
		TV channel number being viewed
	3 x LED status	Left LED: BLUE – internet connection detected;
	indicators	RED – no internet connection
		Middle LED: RED – recording in progress
		Right LED: RED – flashes when remote control signal is received
		9

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

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Back Panel

1	Antenna IN	Connects to the TV terrestrial antenna
2	Antenna OUT	Antenna loop through connection to other devices such as TV
		or another STB / PVR / VCR
3	Internet	Ethernet port for internet connectivity

4Composite Video Connects to the video inputs on TV

5Audio Left & Right Connects to the analogue inputs on TV

6	Optical		Connects to the Digital Audio optical input on TV
			or AV Home Theatre System
7	HDMI		Connects to the high definition (HDMI) input on TV
			or AV Home Theatre System
8	2 x USB ports		USB port provision for Wi-Fi / External Hard Drive / USB upgrade
			and/or future use
9	Power		+12 VDC input from the supplied power pack
	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9

The Power Adapter

•Model: RJ-AS120400E003

•Input: 100–240V~, 2.0A Max, 50/60Hz

•Output: DC 12V DC/4A DC

•SAA Approval: SGS-130179-EA

•Approval Date: 2013-03-20

For more information, please visit www.uec.com.au for a list of power supplies and regulators.

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INSTALLATION & CONNECTION OF THE PVR9600

Carefully remove set top box from the packaging. Insert the supplied batteries into the remote control paying attention to the +/- indicators. Connection options are listed below, it is important to ensure that all connections are secure before connecting the set top box and power pack to the mains.

Direct to TV connection

HDMI Inputs

AV Inputs

Option 1

Option 2

Option 1: HDMI Connection (High Definition TV)

•Connect the terrestrial antenna to the Antenna IN on the set top box.

•Connect a HDMI cable to the HDMI connector on the set top box and then connect the other end of the cable to the HDMI input on the TV.

Option 2: AV Connection (Standard Definition TV)

•Connect the terrestrial antenna to the Antenna IN on the set top box.

•Connect the Audio / Video (AV) cables to the Audio (Red and White) and Video (Yellow) outputs on the set top box and the other end to the audio and video (AV) inputs on the TV.

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Connection via Amplifier/Home Theatre System

HDMI Inputs

AV Inputs

Option 2 & 3
Option 1
Option 2
Option 1	Option 3

HDMI out

HDMI Inputs

Optical Inputs

AV Inputs

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Amplifier/Home Theatre System with HDMI inputs/output and a High Definition TV)

Option 1: Digital audio connection via HDMI

•Connect the terrestrial antenna to the Antenna IN on the set top box.

•Connect a HDMI cable to the HDMI connector on the set top box and then connect the other end

of the cable to the HDMI input connector of the Amplifier/Home Theatre system. Then connect another HDMI cable to the output HDMI of the Amplifiier/Home Theatre System and connect the other end

to the HDMI input on the TV.

Option 2: Digital audio connection via optical cable

•Connect the terrestrial antenna to the Antenna IN on the set top box.

•Connect the optical cable to the OPTICAL connector on the set top box and then connect the other end of the cable to the OPTICAL input of the Amplifier / Home Theatre system.

•Connect a HDMI cable to the HDMI connector on the set top box and then connect the other end of the cable to the HDMI connector on the TV.

Option 3: AV connection

•Connect the terrestrial antenna to the Antenna IN on the set top box.

•Connect the audio cables (RED and WHITE) to the AUDIO connectors on the set top box and then connect the other end of the cable to the AUDIO inputs (RED and WHITE) of the Amplifier /HomeTheatre System.

•Connect a HDMI cable to the HDMI connector on the set top box and then connect the other end

of the cable to the HDMI connector on the TV.

IMPORTANT: There are other possible connections available depending on your amplifier/home theatre system’s available inputs and outputs. Please consult your amplifier’s/home theatre system’s user manual for more information.

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THE REMOTE CONTROL

Remote Control Unit

The Remote Control Unit (RCU) might not operate properly if the RCU is operated beyond the following conditions.

1. Distance – up to 6 meters in front of the decoder 2. Angle – up to 30 degrees to the left or right from

the centre of the decoder

Refer to the image on the left.

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Button Name	Button	Function
	Identification
Standby		Switches the set top box between ON
		and STANDBY.
Mute		Turns the sound ON/OFF
Help	?	Launches the Help function
		where supported
Apps	APPS	Not available
Media	MEDIA	Launches the Media functionality
		for playback of supported Media files.
Mail	MAIL	Select to view received messages
Recording	RECORDING	Hot Key to access recordings
Schedule	SCHEDULE	Hot Key to access the list
		of scheduled recordings
Series Tag	SERIES TAG	Hot Key to access the list of series tag
		settings
TV	TV	Tunes to TV channels
Radio	RADIO	Tunes to RADIO channels
Favourite	FAV	Launches Favourite channels set
		in the Channels Menu
Picture in Picture	PIP	Not available
Aspect Ratio	AR	Not available
Text	TEXT	Not available
Audio Control	AUDIO	For future support of multiple sound
		tracks
Closed Caption	CC	Turns ON/OFF subtitles and closed
		captions (available only to programs
		that contain subtitle/closed caption
		information)
TV Guide	TV GUIDE	Launches Electronic Program Guide
		(EPG)

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Button Name	Button			Function
	Identification
Info		i		Launches I-plate & extended I-plate
				for program information
Navigation				Menu navigation and selection
Arrows (4)		OK
and OK
Channel Up/	CH+/CH-			Allows channel up and down
Down				navigation
Volume Up/	V+/V-			Adjusts volume up and down
Down
Back	BACK			Goes back to previous menu
				or channel
Menu	MENU			Launches menu system
Exit	EXIT			Leaving a menu or function
Record				Records selected program
Pause				Pauses live TV or recorded programs
Stop				Stops the recorded program
				and jumps to live TV
Play				Starts playing recorded program
				or resumes playing back behind live
				TV program
Rewind				Rewinds a recorded program or when
				time-shifting
Fast Forward				Fast forward a recorded program
				or when time-shifting
4 coloured				Functions as required by application
buttons				or context of help information.
0 - 9 Digits	1	2	3	Numerical data entry of channel
				number, PIN, etc.
	4	5	6
	7	8	9
		0
Asterisk		*		Functions as required by application
				or context
Hashtag		#		Functions as required by application
				or context

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PVR9600 SET TOP BOX MENU

Main Menu

Main Menu

Launch the menu by pressing the MENU button on the remote to set up

the set top box for the user’s preferences. Navigate through the different menus using:

OK

Press OK button to launch sub menu of the selected menu. Press BACK to go back to the previous menu or press EXIT to resume channel viewing.

Settings

Scan

Press OK or > buttons to navigate to sub menu options.

This menu allows you to:

• Scan channels automatically

• Scan channels manually by entering the desired channel frequency

Pressbutton to initiate scan.

Press BACK to scroll to other menu options or press EXIT to resume channel viewing.

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Channels

Press OK or > buttons to navigate to sub menu options.

This menu allows you to:

• Navigate the channel list and tune to a channel by selecting

a channel and pressing

OK

•Create favourite channels by pressing

the FAV button

( appears next to the channel selected). Press the FAV button again to undo favourite channel setting.

•Block channels by pressing the button

( appears next to the channel selected). Press the button again to undo channel blocking.

NOTE: blocked channels need a PG PIN to view.

Press BACK to scroll to other menu options or press EXIT to resume channel viewing.

Favourites /

All Channels

Press the button to alternately show the Favourite channels and All channels listings. This menu allows you to:

•View favourite channels listing as previously set / All channels listing

Press BACK to scroll to other menu options or press EXIT to resume channel viewing.

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Signal info

This menu allows you to:

• View the selected channel frequency, signal strength and quality by selecting a channel and

pressing thebutton.

Press BACK to scroll to other menu options or press EXIT to resume channel viewing.

Device Info

Press OK or > buttons to navigate to sub menu

options.

This menu allows you to:

• Check and upgrade the software of the set top box

• Check which tuner is currently being viewed

• List the USB devices connected to the set top box (If no USB device

is connected, this section will indicate: No devices connected)

• Safely unmount (disconnect) connected USB device/s

Press BACK to scroll to other menu options or press EXIT to resume channel viewing.

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