Bush BV21R050W, BV21R100W, View21 User Manual

User Manual

Smart Digital TV Recorder

More than a digital TV recorder

BV21R050W BV21R100W

2 Welcome

Welcome

We think simplicity and focus are the hallmarks of remarkable technology. Our View21

products are designed in the UK and Australia, for Australia – providing relevant smart features in an attractive package that’s easy to use and brilliantly capable.

More than a digital TV recorder

This product is capable of receiving and decoding Dolby Digital Plus. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

Note: Use of any electrical equipment should be undertaken with care. Please read the warnings on page 48 before using your digital box. This digital box is for household use only.

Getting set up

Getting started

Advanced box features

Settings menu

Software updates

Troubleshooting

Specifications

Safety information

4 Welcome

Warranty

Bush Australia Pty Ltd guarantees this product for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase. To claim warranty on this product the consumer must provide proof of purchase.

Bush Australia goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF WARRANTY

Subject to the under mentioned conditions and exemptions Bush Australia Pty Ltd. warrants all products to be free from defects in material or workmanship for the specified warranty period as stated below from the date of its original purchase. The benefits given in this warranty are in addition to all other rights and remedies, which the purchaser has under the Trade Practices Act and similar State and Territory laws.

Bush Australia Pty Ltd. will, at its option either repair or replace free of charge any part which is at its sole absolute discretion determined to be defective as a result only of faulty material or workmanship in manufacture.

Warranty does not cover:

Any damage, malfunction or failure which in the opinion of Bush Australia Pty Ltd. may have resulted from accident, misuse, neglect, abuse, improper installation, maladjustment, use on incorrect voltage, fluctuations in electric current, outside interference, thunderstorm activity, failure to observe or failure to carry out manufacturer’s recommendations or tampering by unauthorized persons.

The product must be correctly installed and operated in accordance with the instructions contained in the instruction manual.

The product must be used solely for domestic purpose.

The warranty will be rendered invalid if the product is resold or has been damaged by an unauthorised repair person.

Customer Service Ph 1300 055 518

Bush Australia Pty Ltd

9/4 Avenue of Americas

Newington, NSW, 2127 Australia

Ph 1300 055 518

www.bushaustralia.com.au

6 Full contents

Full contents

01 Getting set up

What’s in the box 8

Your View21 box 9

Your remote 10

Setting up 11

Easy install 12

Connecting to the Internet via WiFi 13

Advanced install 14

02 Getting started

Using your View21 box 16

Selecting channels 16 Changing the volume 16 Mute 17 Pausing live TV 17 Re cor din g 17 Using the Guide 18 Using the Library 18 Other remote control buttons 18

Using online apps 20

Select and run an application 20 Flickr 20 YouTu be 20 Twitter 21

View21 companion apps 22

Use of the app requires 22 Using the View21 Play app (iPad /iPhone) 22 Watch live TV 22 View a recording 22 Make a recording before you view it 23 Browse the programme guide 23 Set a reminder 23 View21 Photo app 23

03 Advanced box features

Main Menu 24

Opening a function 24

Programme guide 24

Guide 24 Guide structure 25 Guide format options 25 Programme information 25 Set the default Guide format 26 Change the Guide format 26 Set the time window 26 Navigate to and watch a programme 26 Navigate to a Genre list 26 Record the programme you are watching 26 Cancel a recording 27 Record a future programme 27 Cancel a future recording 27

Resolving recording conflicts 28 Setting a reminder 28 Cancel a reminder 28

Library 29

Access the Library 29 Playing a recording 30 Pausing and resuming play 30 Play a recording ‘Resume play’ and ‘Play from start’ options 30 Play a recording using the ‘Play from time’ option 30 Protecting a recording 30 Stopping play 31 Deleting a recording 31 Playback (or rewind) at higher speeds 31 Sorting Library contacts 31 Invert the sort order 31 Preview a recording 31 Library quick key buttons 32

04 Settings menu

Display and audio settings 34

Navigate and edit the System menu 34 HDMI video output 34 Audio output 34 Screen size 34 Default programme guide view 34 Default Librar y view 34 Menu transparency 34 Menu timeout 35 Lip-sync 35 12/24 hour clock 35

Parental settings 36

Set system PIN 36 Allow First Time Installation 36 Allow hard drive format 36 PIN required for recordings

with guidance 36

Recording settings 37

Default recording mode 37 Series link mode 37 Timeshift amount 37 Add to end of recording 37

Skip forwards time 37 Skip backwards time 37 Automatic hard drive space management 37 Format hard disk drive 38

System settings 38

First Time Installation 38 Channel retune 38 Internet connection setup 39 WiFi setup 39 Auto standby 39 Network change notification 39 System information 39 Revert to default settings 39 Manual retune 39

05 Software updates

Manual software update 42

06 Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting help 44

07 Specifications

View21 box specifications 46

08 Safety information

Warnings 48 Safety Tips 48 Note 48 View21 disclaimer 49

8 Getting set up

Getting set up

What’s in the box

2 x AAA batteries

HDMI cable

Power supplyView21 box

Remote control

RF cable

Ethernet cable

Router

You will also need

• Rooftop aerial: It is recommended that you use a wideband rooftop

aerial for your Veiw21 box to work properly.

• TV: A TV equipped with an HDMI socket.

• Quick Start Guide • User Guide

To access online smart services

You will also need

Broadband connected router: Connecting to the internet enables you to use smart services. To use online apps and features like the View21 Play app, you will need to connect your View21 box to an internet connected router, either via WiFi or using an Ethernet cable.

If you want to use View21 companion apps your router must be WiFi enabled.

Ethernet cable: If you are not using WiFi, you will need an Ethernet cable to connect your View21 box to a router.

Not included with this product

Your View21 box

Power/Standby

RF IN

(Aerial Input)

RF OUT

(Aerial Output)

NETWORK

USB

HDMI

S/PDIF

DC IN

10 Getting set up

Your remote

0 – 9: Numerical keys

Navigation:

Navigate up/down /left /right in

menus/on screen displays

OK: Press to conf irm

current selection

Mute: Tur ns

your TV sound

on/of f

Guide: Display the TV

programme guide

Play/Pause: Toggle action for

recordings and Live Pause TV

Fast Forward: (1) Fast

Forwa rd at variable speed s (2) Step through menu bars

Back: Return to previous

Record: (1) Record a programme

(2) Set a future recording

Information: Display information

about programmes and recordings

Menu: Disp lay the Main M enu

Exit: Exit the menu

and return to live TV

Power: Switch t he View21

box to stan dby

Swap: (1) Swap between previous and

currently watched T V channels (2) Toggle Show/Hid e of quick key buttons in menus

Library: Display a library of

previously recorded programming

Rewind: (1) Fast Rewind at

variable speeds (2) Step throug h

menu bars

Stop: Stops recording or live

paused TV

These bu ttons are n ot used with

this version of the pro duct.

Channels: Changes your TV channels

Volum e: Changes your TV volume

Coloured Buttons:

Navigation quick keys

Online: Display the

online menu

Connect an Ethernet cable (not included) to the NETWORK connection

on your View21 box.

Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to a free Ethernet socket

on the back of your router.

If you are unable to connect the View21 box to your router using either WiFi or an Ethernet cable, alternative methods are available such as Home Plugs/ Ethernet over power adaptors.

Setting up

Connecting via HDMI Internet connection via Ethernet cable

Connect the aerial cable between the RF IN socket on

your View21 box and your external aerial wall socket.

Connect the HDMI cable between the HDMI socket

on the back of your View21 box and an HDMI socket on your HD Ready TV.

Connect the power supply to the DC IN connection

on the back of your View21 box and connect the 3 Pin Plug to a power socket.

If you plan to connect to the internet via WiFi, skip this step and continue with setting up your View21 box.

To connect to an internet router using an Ethernet cable:

Easy install (recommended)

If ‘Easy’ is not already selected, press button

on your remote control to select it.

Press the button to begin. The ‘Easy

Setup’ screen will be displayed with the ‘TV Setup’ function selected. How your View21 box is connected to your TV will also be shown.

Press the button. The ‘Set PIN’ function

will be selected.

You can choose a new PIN using the number

keys, press OK to confirm your selection. Alternatively press the

button to skip

this stage, the PIN can be set later.

The ‘Tuning’ function will be selected,

showing the number of TV and Radio channels currently stored in the View21 box. On your first setup, these will both be 0.

Press the button. The system scans for TV

and Radio channels and updates the number of channels found. During this time a progress bar advances until complete (100%). This step takes about 8 minutes.

When scanning has finished, the screen

displays ‘Installation complete’.

Press the button to begin watching

the first T V channel stored.

When you first connect your View21 box to a TV and turn it on, the ‘First Time Installation’ screen will be displayed.

Easy install is the recommended option as it will attempt to find the optimal settings for your TV and View21 box.

‘First Time Installation’ will scan for TV and Radio channels and store the results on the View21 box. This process will take approximately 8-10 minutes to complete.

You can press at any time to return to the previous step.

If multiple TV regions are available in your area, you will be prompted to choose a region during the installation process.

Tip: Remember to make a note of your PIN for later

use. The default PIN setting is 0000, if you choose to skip the ‘Set PIN’ stage, this will remain the Parental PIN number until changed.

If you change your PIN, write it here.

Easy install may not always provide the optimum setting level for your TV. If you know the screen size (aspect ratio) of your display you can set this manually by following the Advanced install set up process.

Once you have finished setting up your View21 box, you can connect to the internet via WiFi if required.

To connect to an internet router using WiFi, make sure your router, View21 box and TV are switched on.

To connect via WiFi:

Press the button to display the Main Menu.

Repeatedly press the

button or

button to select ‘Settings’ in the

bar.

Press the button.

Repeatedly press the

button or

button to select ‘System’ in the

Settings bar.

Press the button.

Use the and buttons to select

‘WiFi setup’.

Connecting to the Internet via WiFi

Press the button.

Use the and buttons to select your WiFi router

from the displayed list of WiFi connections.

Press the button.

If your WiFi is password-protected, enter the password.

To accept the WiFi connection details, press the

button. Or press the button to exit the function without applying any changes.

You are now connected to the internet via your WiFi router. You will only need to re-enter your password if it changes, or if you re-run the install process for your View21 box.

Note: If ‘WiFi setup’ is not displayed on your screen, the network adaptor may not be functioning correctly. Please consult a technician.

14 Getting set up

Press the button to select the resolution

of your TV.

Repeatedly press the button until the

resolution of your TV appears in the highlighted panel.

Advanced install

The Easy install is the recommended installation option.

However you may want to choose the ‘Advanced’ option to manually select the specific aspect ratio or display resolution of your screen.

To perform an ‘Advanced’ installation

If ‘Advanced’ is not already selected, press .

Repeatedly press the button until the screen

size (aspect ratio) of your T V appears in the highlighted panel.

Press the button. The ‘Advanced Setup’

screen will be displayed with the ‘TV Setup’ function selected. How your View21 box is connected to your TV will also be shown.

Press the button.

Tip: You can re-run the install process at any

time, see page 38.

Press the button. The ‘Set PIN’ function

will be selected.

Press the

button. The PIN can be set later.

The ‘Tuning’ function will be selected,

showing the number of TV and Radio channels currently stored in the View21 box. On your first setup, these will both be 0.

Press the button. The system scans for TV

and Radio channels and updates the number of channels found. During this time a progress bar advances until complete (100%). This step takes about 8 minutes.

When scanning has finished, the screen

displays ‘Installation complete’.

Press the button to set up your WiFi

connection, or the button to begin watching the first TV channel stored.

16 Getting started

Getting started

Using your View21 box

Your View21 box has some functions you will use every day, and others that you only use occasionally.

You can find commonly used functions in this section so you can get your digital box up and running as quickly as possible.

We suggest you read this section carefully, then use other sections when you need extra information or guidance for settings.

Selecting channels

This can be done in several ways:

• Directly from the numerical keypad on the remote control

• Using the and buttons on the remote control.

• Using the Guide

Using the numerical keypad:

Enter the channel number using the numerical

keys on the remote control. As they are entered they are displayed in the top right of the screen.

To enter ‘13’ for example, enter 1 and then

soon after, enter 3.

The TV will switch to channel 13.

If the delay between pressing 1 and 3 is too long, then the digits will not be read as 13.

Using the channel change buttons:

Press the button to change to the next channel.

Press the button to change to the previous channel.

Changing the volume

You can change the volume using the V+ and V- buttons on the remote control.

Press the button to increase the volume.

Press the button to decrease the volume.

A symbol will be displayed in the top right of the screen to indicate the volume level is being changed.

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