DGTEC DG-FV500PVR User Manual

INDEX

INDEX ........................................................................................................... 1

HELP PROVIDED......................................................................................... 2

SAFETY AND IN

ASSEMBLY AND PA

1.1 Parts

1.2 Front

1.3 Rear Panel.............................................................................................. 5

1.4 Remote Co

1.5 Installing the batteries in the remote control ............................................ 7

1.6 Connecting to

GETTING ST

2.1 MENU INFO

2.2 FAVORI

2.3 STANDBY............................................................................................. 14

2.4 PARENTAL

2.5 TIMERS................................................................................................. 15

2.6 EP

2.7 RECORDS............................................................................................ 17

2.8 SET-UP................................................................................................. 18

2.9 USB....................................................................................................... 19

2.10 SETTI

2.1 1 TELETEXT.......................................................................................... 23

Ps1 FAQ ..................................................................................................... 24

Ps2 Trouble Shooting ............................................................................... 25

Ps3 Specifi

List................................................................................................. 4

Panel.............................................................................................. 4

G....................................................................................................... 17

STRUCTION

RTS LIST .................................................................... 4

ntrol Un

Equipm

ARTED................................................................................... 10

RMATION.......................................................................... 12

TES.......................................................................................... 13

CONTROL......................................................................... 14

NGS.......................................................................................... 20

cation ...................................................................................... 26

S.................................................................... 3

it................................................................................ 6

ent........................................................................ 8

1

HELP PROVIDED

NEED HELP?

If you are experiencing difficulty operating this product or require set up

assistance please contact the DGTEC Service Centre. The call is free from

anywhere in Australia. Our operators will assist you in plain English without

the technical jargon:

(Australia)

8:OOam-6:OOpm Australian EST

¸

Subject to change without notice.

2

SAFETY AND INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER.

THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER

SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

This symbol indicates that high voltage is present inside. It is dangerous to make contact with any part inside the case.

This symbol alerts you of important information concerning operation and maintenance of this produc t.

SAFETY

．Never place the unit in hot, humid or excessively dusty places. ．Do not install the unit where it may be exposed to mechanical vibrations. ．This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the

rear of the unit.

．Do not touch the power cord with a wet hand or continue to use a damaged power

cord. It may cause an electric shock.

．Never open the cover. High voltage in the unit may result in electrocution. ．Disconnect the power cord to the unit before connecting any cables.

CAUTION

．To prevent fire or electrical shock do not expose the appliance to water. ．Ensure that objects filled with liquids, such as vases, are not placed on the

apparatus.

．If an object or liquid gets into the unit, disconnect the plug and ask an approved

technician to check the unit.

．Never place the unit in a confined space such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet

unless proper ventilation is provided. Leave a 10cm gap around the unit.

．The recommended operating temperature is from 0 ~ 40℃℃ and humidity should be

under 95%.

．For your own safety, do not touch any part of the unit, power lead or aerial lead

during a lightning storm.

．Use a damp cloth to clean the unit. ．Do not use liquid cleaners, solvent or abrasive products, etc.

3

ASSEMBLY AND PARTS LIST

1.1 Parts List

Please make sure the following accessories are supplied with the STB.

High Definition Personal Video Recorder

①

Remote Control

② ③

RCA Video/Audio Cable

④

Batteries (AAA Size)

⑤ User Manual

1.2 Front Panel

1. POWER Button

Turns the receiver’s power on or off.

2. Front Panel Display

Front panel window displays information concerning current operation such as CH number and recording information.

)

▲/▼

◄/►

)

3. Volume Left/Right Button (

Moves the cursor left/right when in the menu or adjusts the volume level.

4. CH Up/Down Button (

Moves the cursor up/down when in the menu or changes the current program to the previous/next channel.

5. Menu Button (MENU)

Press to display the Main Menu or to exit from the menu.

6. OK Button (OK) Press to select the item in the menu or to list the TV/Radio channels.

7. Infrared Remote Sensor (IR)

A hidden sensor senses infrared signal from the remote control.

4

ASSEMBLY AND PARTS LIST

1.3 Rear Panel

1. ANT IN

Antenna feed is connected to this Input. Small loop cable is connected from IN2 to OUT 1 (diagonally positioned)

2. ANT OUT

Used to connect an extra analogu

3. RS232 Serial Port

For firmware update, serial communication port (RS-232).

4. LAN

Used to connect to the internet. (Not applicable at present.)

5. DIGITAL AUDIO (S/PDIF / Optical)

Connects to an External Audio Amplifier

6. USB

USB port is used for viewing external files on a memory stick, and for possible software upgrades. (to be advised by DGTEC technician)

7. HDMI Connector

Connects

8. YPbPr

Connects component video to HD Monitors (YPbPr Type).

9. VIDEO (Yellow RCA)

Connects to a TV with video input.

10. AUDIO L/R (White / Red RCA)

Connects to a TV audio input, HD Monitors audio input or an External Audio Amplifier.

High-Definition Multimedia output to HD Monitors (HDMI Type).

5

e or digital receiver.

with S/PDIF /Optical Digital Audio.

ASSEMBLY AND PARTS LIST

1.4 Remote Control Unit

All features of the receiver can be controlled with

the remote control.

POWER: Press to switch between

1.

operation and standby mode.

2. MUTE: Press to mute the sound.

Press to make a spontaneous

3. REC:

Recording. To stop recording press the REC button again.

4. TEXT: Displays the Teletext information.

5. CC: Displays the subtitle information.

6. FAV: Press to display Favorite Channel List.

7. HDD: Enters into the Hard Drive to access

recordings. Press to directly enter the RECORD menu.

8. RED / GREEN / YELLOW / BLUE: Special keys in the menu, such as system settings and so on.

9. EXIT: Press to escape from the current mode.

10. BACK:

channel selected.

11. Up

cursor in the menu.

12. MENU: Press to display the Main Menu.

13. GUIDE: Press to display the menu of

Electronic Program Guide.

14. VOL＋/ VOL－: Adjust the volume.

15. OK: Press to select the item in the menu or to

display the Main Menu at the normal state.

16. INFO: Display the information of the current program.

▲/ CH▼: Change the channel.

17. CH

18. NUMERIC KEYS: Press to input Channel Number, Passwords or Parameters.

Press to return to the previous

▲/ Down▼/ Left◄/ Right►: Move

6

ASSEMBLY AND PARTS LIST

1.5 Installing the batteries in the remote control

1. Press down on the retaining catch on the lid of the battery recess on the remote control and remove the lid.

2. Insert two AAA batteries into the recess.

3. Replace the lid over the recess and gently push down on the lid until it snaps firmly into place.

Caution

1. Keep batteries out of children’s reach.

2. Don’t attempt to recharge, short-circuit, disassemble, heat or throw the batteries into the fire.

3. Always replace both batteries at the or batteries of a different type.

4. If you don’t intend to use the remote controller for an extended period, remove the batteries to prevent possible leakage and corrosion.

5. Do not drop, apply shock or step on the remote control.

6. Do not spill water on the remote control.

Note: If the receiver does not respond when operating the remote control from

a close range, you will need to replace the batteries.

same time. Never mix new and old batteries

Using the Remote Control

1. To use the remote control, point it towards the front of the STB.

2. The remote control has a range of up to 7 metres from the set top box at an angle of up to 60 degrees.

3. The remote control will not operate if its path is blocked.

Note: Sunlight or very bright light will decrease the sensitivity of the remote

control.

7

ASSEMBLY AND PARTS LIST

1.6 Connecting to Equipment

1. Connect your TV antenna cable to the “IN1” jack on the back of the STB using

coaxial RF cable.

Option 1-YPbPr connection (Cable not supplied)

2. Connect the YPbPr out connectors and AUDIO L/R out connectors on the back of

the STB to the COMPONENT IN on your television using RCA-type cables.

Loop the small loop cable diagonally from IN2 to OUT1.

Option 2-HDMI connection (Cable not supplied)

3. Connect the HDMI out connector on the STB to the HDTV using HDMI cable.

8

ASSEMBLY AND PARTS LIST

Option 3- Video connection

4. Connect the yellow video lead and AUDIO L/R (white and red lead) out connectors on the STB to the AV IN on the back of the TV. Optional: Connect Optical S/PDIF out connector on the HDTV STB to the Audio-Amplifier using

optical cable.

Note: Please ensure that your TV is set to the correct input channel depending on your connection type.

9

GETTING STARTED

First time installation

Note: Be sure to have the power cord connected to the mains.

After all the connections hav the STB for the first time or restored to fa will be displayed to guide you through the scanning of channels.

When scanning is complete, all active channels found will be stored automatically. (In case you want to stop the scanning, press the already found will be stored).

Now you are ready to watch digi

In case you skip the First Time Installation screen, you can press up the main menu.

e been established, switch on your TV. If you are using

ctory default, a First Time Installation menu

EXIT

key to exit. The channels

tal TV channels and radio broadcasts.

MENU

key to bring

Switching programs

1. Press the number you want.

2. Alternatively press the CH to change the available channels upward/downward.

3. Press the

NUMERIC

keys

(0~9)

on the remote control to select the channel

▲/ CH▼ key on the remote control or the front panel

BACK key to view the previous channel selected.

Volume control

Press the

VOL＋/－ key on the remote control to enter the volume menu

Mute

1. Press the MUTE key to temporarily mute the sound.

2. To cancel mute, press the MUTE key again.

10

GETTING STARTED

View program info

1. Press INFO and Next information. Please note there are colored prompts on the right for further features.

2. Press

key to view the information of current program. Press the for Now

to exit view.

EXIT

▲

Subtitle

key to switch subtitle on/off.

CC

Press

Note: the subtitle depends on the program provider. Some programs might not contain subtitles in the stream.

Teletext service

1. Press TEXT key to open a teletext page (if teletext is transmitted).

2. Press

Note: That Teletext service is available on the 7 network only.

BACK / EXIT

key to close the teletext.

EPG (Electric Program Guide)

1. Press

2. Press the RED button to tag a program that you would like to record. A red dot will

3.

4. Press the YELLOW button to access program information over the next 8 days.

Note: That EPG page does take some time to load due to information overload.

GUIDE key to view the EPG information that are provided by the content

providers.

appear next to the program.

Press the GREEN button for additional information on a selected program.

Press

Use arrow keys to navigate to different programs.

EXIT

key to exit the menu.

11

INSTRUCTIONS

2.1 MENU INFORMATION

< Starting up for the First Time >

1. Turn on your TV and receiver.

2. Channels should already be scanned if you followed the quick start wizard.

3. All fields are already set for you.

Press MENU key the main menu will be displayed.

< Menu Information >

Main-menu consists of 9 major main menus as follow.

♦ FAVORITES ♦ STANDBY ♦ PAREN TS ♦ TIMERS ♦ GUIDE ♦ RECORDS ♦ SET-UP ♦ USB ♦ SETTINGS

12

INSTRUCTIONS

2.2 FAVORITES

Press the

OK

You can edit the TV list or radio list in this menu. Choose the sub-menu by then press

Once you have entered the channel list, you can add or delete channels by using the color keys on the remote control.

You can press the color key (RED or delete your favorite channel in the FAV1 list, FAV2 list, FAV3 list, FAV4 list.

▲/▼/◄/►

key to enter the

OK

to enter the channel list.

key to choose “FAVORITES” in the main menu, then press

FAVORITES

menu.

key/GREEN key/YELLOW key/

BLUE key) to add

▲/▼

keys,

13

INSTRUCTIONS

2.3 STANDBY

Press the

OK

operation mode by pressing

▲/▼/◄/►

key, the STB will enter into the standby mode. You can turn back to the

2.4 PARENTAL CONTROL

Press the ▲/▼/◄/► key to choose “ button to enter the You can change the PIN Code, Parental C channels and Lock radio channels in this menu.

keys to choose “

POWER

PARENTAL

key.

PARENTS

CONTROL

STANDBY

menu.

ontrol Settings, Parental rating, Lock TV

” in the main menu, then press

OK

PIN Code

To change the current PIN code, input the new PIN code you want to use then confirm this new PIN code again.

Parental Control

Set the mode of the Parental Control. (Activated, PIN always required / Activated, PIN valid or next start / De-activated)

(The default password is 0000)

14

INSTRUCTIONS

Parental rating

keys. It

“OFF, P, C, G, PG, M, MA, AV, R” will display when you press the

represents different locking levels.

Lock TV channels

You can press the press GREEN key to lock the selected TV channel. You can unlock the channels by pressing the It will require you to input a correct PIN code to watch programs that you’ve locked.

(The default password is 0000)

keys to select the TV channel you want to lock, you can

▲/▼

key again.

GREEN

▲/▼

Lock radio channels

Lock the radio channels stored in the receiver. The method of operation is the same as that mentioned abov

(The default password is 0000)

e (locking TV channels).

2.5 TIMERS

You can program the STB to record a certain event at a specified time using the Timers. Press OK and the following screen will appear. To add and program a timer press the Green key. Fill out each field by pressing OK to enter the field. Once fields are completed press the Red To delete a Timer recording press the

RED key.

key to save.

15

INSTRUCTIONS

Creating a recording timer in normal mode>

<

You can create the recording timer using anot

key to enter the channel list, and then select the channel which

below: Press you want to record using

▼

◄/►

keys.

her method, the process is mentioned

Press ▲ key, the following screen will appear. You can start your recording by pressing the RED key, and view the additional information about the programme by pressing the GREEN key.

Press ▲ key to stop recording.

16

INSTRUCTIONS

2.6 EPG

EPG shows the event information on current and all channels. EPG overview will provide you 8 days worth of information on all networks. Please note that EPG does take some time to load due to large amounts of information being processed.

key to select channel. Press the

Press the particular channel for the next 8 days. Press the your choice.

GREEN

the

▲/▼

A red dot will appear next to the program highlighted. Pressing the

button will access an information page on the highlighted program. Press

BLUE

button to go back to the Main menu.

YELLOW

RED button to record a program of

key to view EPG of a

2.7 RECORDS

Press the press Records stores all your recorded content. You can access this information by also

pressing the HDlist button which is the shortcut key.

▲/▼/◄/►

OK

button to enter the

key to choose “RECORDS” in the main menu, and then

RECORDS

menu.

17

INSTRUCTIONS

key on a recorded file to view the content. The SKIP LIST page will

Press the appear. If you have recorded more then 1 programme in the 1 file, you can access any of the recordings as listed. Alternatively you can choose start from the beginning to view content from the start. By pressing the the file, renaming the file, locking the file (to restrict viewing) and protecting the file (will not allow you to remove).

During playback mode, there are cert To STOP press the To PAUSE press the To Fast Forward keep finger down on To increase the speed 4x, 8x etc press These steps also apply to Rewinding. To skip forward or backwards by 10minutes press the

OK

RED

key on a highlighted program, you have the option of deleting

ain functions that can be utilised.

key.

▼

key.

▲

key.

►

key. To stop Fast forwarding press OK

►

keys 1 time.

◄/►

.

2.8 SET-UP

In the

SETUP

menu, user can perform channel scans.

To rescan your channels automatically, press the RED key.

18

INSTRUCTIONS

For a manual scan, scroll to the desired frequency, and press the GREEN key, the unit will then detect signals for that particular frequency.

YELLOW

The particular frequency. If the signal bars top right hand corner are colored when Tune is pressed, then signal is present on that particular frequency.

button (Tune), is used to inform the user if signal is present on a

2.9 USB

In the USB-menu you can look or play the files in the USB storage device, and for possible software upgrades. Insert the USB storage device into the USB port on the machine, choose “USB” on the main menu by

Entering “USB

”, the screen will display a listing of files present on the device.

▲/▼/◄/►

, then press

19

OK

.

INSTRUCTIONS

Use the navigation keys to highlight the file of your choice and press the OK key to preview. Please note that USB feature will only display JPEG images and play MP3 files. Other files may not be compatible.

You can enter the options by pressing the RED key. In the options menu, you can create directory, copy selection or remove selection.

Tag the file of your choice by pressing the GREEN key.

2.10 SETTINGS

By entering “SETTINGS”, you can edit the parameters of the system, such as video settings, audio settings and so on. Choose the sub-menu by

OK.

20

▲/▼ key, enter by

INSTRUCTIONS

Setting-menu consists of 9 submenus as follow.

♦

Language:

Set the program reminder, record reminder and the time zone.

Timer:

♦

Banner:

Video settings: Set the parameters about the video, such as video format,

♦

resolution and so on.

♦ Audio settings: Set the parameters about the audio, such as audio mode, audio

output and so on.

♦ Disk setting: Is used to reformat the Hard disc drive and altering timeshift modes.

♦

System info:

Software upgrade:

♦

♦ Reset settings: Delete all the data and settings currently saved.

You can set the language of the menu, audio and activate subtitles.

Set the display duration of the menu.

Show the hardware and software version.

Can be used for software upgrades.

21

INSTRUCTIONS

<

Set the parameters of the system in Simple mode>

You can set the parameters of the system using another method, the process as below:

key to enter the shortcuts of AUDIO, VIDEO FORMAT, SUBTITLE and

◄

Press TELETEXT. You can navigate by pressing

key to enter the shortcut of Volume. You can change the volume by

►

Press pressing

Press pause, Fast Forward and rewind timeshift. To Fast forward and rewind keep finger down on Becareful as pressing intervals.

▲/▼

key to enter the Time Shift shortc

▲

◄

◄/►.

.

ut. Use the navigation keys to stop,

or ►. To increase speed press again repeatedly.

and ► will also cause time shift to jump by 10 minnute

◄

22

INSTRUCTIONS

2.11 TELETEXT

If you have selected a channel that contains teletext data, you can press TEXT button to open the OSD Teletext.

If you press key to select the channel, press OK then you can watch the channel your choice.

You can enter the favorite channel lists by pressing FAV button. You can fast change the channel by pressing the NUMERIC keys. You can fast record the program by pressing REC button.

▼ key on the remote controller, the channel list is displayed. Use ◄/►

23

FAQ

Ps1 FAQ

What is a HD PVR/STB?

A HD PVR/STB is a device that receives and decodes high definition TV signals. A HD PVR/STB is generally connected to televisions that are HD ready.

Can I connect my HD PVR/STB to a CRT television?

Yes this HD PVR/STB can be connected to a CRT television, as long as it supports the appropriate connections. Picture quality will vary compared to HD ready TV’s, however accessing the additional HD stations is still applicable.

What are the added benefits of a HD PVR/STB?

The added benefits of a HD PVR/STB include:

. Sharper Pictures . Clearer Sound . Widescreen viewing . Extra Channels

Do I require an antenna in association with this STB?

Yes a professionally installed antenna is recommended.

What aspect ratio does high definition come in?

A high definition signal is transmitted in 16:9 aspect ratio. 16:9 is also known as widescreen.

24

TROUBLE SHOOTING

Ps2 Trouble Shooting

Check the STB according to the procedures detailed below. If the STB does not work properly after conducting Problem Solving Protocols, please contact the technical department. This unit contains dangerous voltages, never remove the cover.

When not in use for a long period, it is recommended that you unplug the unit from the main power socket.

Problem Solution

Check the power cord for defects.

No Power

No Reception

No Sound

No Video

The remote control is in operation,

but the STB is not responding

No Channels in the Channel List Please rescan channels.

Check mains power switch is on. Press power button on RCU. Check toggle switch on front of unit is on. Check the Signal Strength Indictor and check the antenna cable and that the antenna has been inserted correctly. Volume may be set to low or audio muted. Check the audio cable connection. Change video output port or video display type. Check the video cable connection.

Check the batteries. Check the battery contact.

25

SPECIFICATION

Ps3 Specification

Section Detailed Section Explanation

Input Frequency 49 ~ 861MHz UHF& VHF Input Impedance 75 Ohm Channel Bandwidth 6M, 7M & 8MHz

Input Signal

Video

Audio

Power

Environmental

Condition

OFDM Spectrum 2K/8K-carrier hierarchical Modulation Mode QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM Guard Interval Modes 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32 Code Modes 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8 Algorithm ISO/IEC 13818-2 MP@HL/MP@ML Display Video Type 1080i/720p/576p HD Video Output Type YPbPr, HDMI SD Video Output Type CVBS Algorithm MPEG-1 layer I and II, Ac3 Frequency Response Sampling Frequency 32, 44.1, 48KHz Audio Output Type Stereo(RCA photo jack) Digital Audio Output S/PDIF Optical Power AC90 ~ 250V Operating Frequency 50/60Hz Operating Temperature Weight 3.5kg Dimension 355mm (W) x 240mm (D) x 60mm (H)

20Hz~20k Hz , 0±6dBu

0 ~ 40℃

Note:

1. This product complies with the legal standards and is manufactured under constant quality control.

．

Technical specifications are up-to-date at the time of printing, however can be

2 subject to changes without prior notice.

26