Digifusion FVRT100 User Manual

Customer Helpline t: 08702 405 005 e: [e-mail]

Thinking outside the box

Fusion Digital Technology Ltd. www.fusiondigitec.com

© Fusion Digital Technology Ltd. 2003 Product design and specification is subject to change or modification without prior notice. All trademarks gratefully acknowledged.
FREEVIEW and the FREEVIEW logo are trade marks of DTV Services Ltd and are used under licence. Freeview Logo © DTV Services Ltd 2002.
All channels are subject to coverage and may be changed from time to time. Reception may depend on the type and condition of your existing aerial. Aerial upgrade may be
required. For further details about FREEVIEW please write to: DTV Services Limited, PO Box 7630, Mansfield NG18 4YL. Information correct at time of printing April 2004.

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Revolutionise the way you

watch and record TV

FVRT100

Digital Video Recorder

User Guide

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Contents

Introduction 2

Packing contents 4

Installation and Safety 4

Product Overview 6

Front panel

Rear Panel

Remote Control

7

Getting Started 8

Connections to TV/Video

Storing Freeview Channels

Changing TV Channels

Using the DVR

11

MultiGuide™ Contents

DVR Terms and Phrases

Perform Key Functions

Record and Playback

Onscreen TV Listings Guide

Favourite Channels

Set TV Programme Reminders

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Contents

Set Personal Reminders

Subtitles/Audio Language

Picture Format

Child Lock

Sleep Timer

Interactive Services

Scart Configuration

Service Updates

Technical Information

Identifying Faults

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Product Information 37

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The Digifusion FVRT100 Digital Video Recorder will

completely change the way you watch and record TV,

giving you greater choice and control of watching

programmes when it suits you. Now you can access

all digital TV channels & radio stations available with

Freeview, as well as store hours of your favourite TV

onto the product so you’ll always have something

to watch:

■ Record, store and playback hours of TV programmes onto its built-in hard disk so there’s no need for videotapes

■ Record programmes quickly and easily through the MultiGuide™ and watch in digital broadcast quality

■ Set recordings up to 7 days in advance

■ Watch one channel whilst recording another

■ Record two channels at the same time

■ Watch a recorded programme whilst recording two channels

■ Pause and rewind live TV

These easy to follow instructions explain how to set up the equipment and operate the Digital Video Recorder (DVR).

A list of DVR terms and functions are explained on pages 13 – 14 to help you become familiar with this product

and its features.

Introduction

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The availability of Freeview digital terrestrial services in your home depends on your local transmitter and the

configuration of your existing reception equipment.

You should have already checked your postcode to see if you are in a Freeview coverage area.

If not, please contact Freeview immediately:

■ Call 08708 809980

■ Text your postcode to 83331

■ Visit www.freeview.co.uk

If you are in a Freeview coverage area but are unable to receive all available channels for your location, it is

recommended you have a site survey by a professional aerial installer to ensure aerial alignment and ‘line of site’

to the transmitter are optimised. If you do not know of a local aerial installer, please call the Confederation of Aerial

Industries (www.cai.org.uk) on 0208 902 8998 who will be able to recommend one.

*TV Listings subject to coverage

If you have any product queries, please call the Digifusion Customer Helpline on 08702 405005

or email [e-mail]

Introduction

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Please read all the safety instructions before first use of your unit.

■ Position the power supply and other leads so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by

things placed on or against them. When plugging in the power supply to the mains make sure your

hands are not wet.

■ Do not place objects filled with liquid such as a flower pot on top of the unit.

■ Do not expose the unit to rain, moisture, dust, dripping or splashing of liquids. If any liquid is spilt into

your unit it can cause serious damage. If you spill any liquid into the unit, switch it off at the mains

and contact your retailer.

FVRT100 Digital Video Recorder

2 batteries, 1.5V (AAA)

Remote control

User Guide

Power Supply

Packing Contents

Installation and Safety

Sleep

Calendar

Swap

Menu

Text

SU

B

Cancel TV/ADP

P+

P-

V- V+

Guide

VOL+ FAV CH+

VOL- CH-

123

456

789

0

OK

+-+

-

5

2

3

1

5

4

3

2

1

4

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■ Avoid extremes of temperature, either hot or cold.

■ Place your unit well away from heat sources such as radiators or gas/electric fires. Do not place the

unit on surfaces such as cloth, carpet, sponge etc.

■ Make sure that no naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, are placed on top of the unit. If the

■ unit is exposed to drastic temperature changes, for example when taking it from a cold to a warm ■

■ place, let it stand at the new place for at least two hours before connecting it to the mains adaptor.

■ The heat built up in the set escapes through ventilation holes, so do not cover the unit with drapes, ■

■ clothes etc. as that may block air circulation. This unit is designed to operate in a moderate climate.

■ If you wish to place the unit on a shelf or wall unit, always ensure there is a minimum air gap of 8 cm

■ around the top, sides and rear to assist ventilation.

■ Clean the unit using a slightly damp cloth or chamois leather. Never use abrasive cleaning agents like

■ liquid or aerosol cleaners.

■ Remove the mains plug from the socket outlet while cleaning. When plugging out the power supply

from the mains hold the unit by its body and not the cord.

■ Your unit is designed to operate with the mains adaptor supplied. Do not connect your unit to power

■ sources other than that supplied.

Batteries are easily swallowed by young children. Do not allow young children to play with the remote control unit.

Thunderstorms are a danger for any electrical appliance. Even when switched off, the unit might be damaged by lightning striking the mains supply and/or the
aerial lead. During a thunderstorm it is advisable to unplug the aerial from your receiver. Even if your receiver and TV are switched off, they can still be damaged
by lightening strikes.

Never use the unit if it is damaged in any way or attempt to open it. Damage caused by unqualified work is not covered by the manufacturer’s guarantee and removal of fixed
covers may expose dangerous voltages.

There are no user serviceable or replaceable parts inside the unit. Any unauthorised attempt to modify or upgrade any part inside this device will invalidate the warranty and
compromise the CE approval of this product.

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Installation and Safety

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Product Overview

Indicates current DVR activity:

Clock: DVR is in standby mode
Channel number
PLAY: Recorded programme is playing

[

Rewind mode

]

Fast forward mode

||

Pause a recorded programme

Indicates number of channels currently recording

(2 maximum)

Indicates remote control activity

Front Panel

Rear Panel

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Front Panel Controls:

Switch in and out of standby

▼ Moves channel down
▲ Moves channel up

TV2/VCRTV

AUDIO

L

R

ANT TV

RF IN RF OUT

SERIAL

POWER IN
12V @ 2A
(2.5A max)

TV2/VCR

AV SCART socket

to connect to VCR or DVD

AUDIO R

Connector to amplifier
– right channel

SERIAL

Serial port

AUDIO L

Connector to amplifier

– left channel

ANT

Connector
for TV aerial

TV

AV SCART socket to

connect to TV

TV

Connector for aerial
loop-through facility

Light shines brightly
when DVR is in standby

Light dims when DVR is on

POWER IN

Connector for plug in

power cable to mains

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Switch the receiver in and out of standby
Switch TV audio on and off (mute)

VOL+ Increase audio volume

VOL- Decrease audio volume

CH+ Change channel up

CH- Change channel down

0-9 Numeric keys for input of channel number

Text Enter/exit digital text services

Cancel Return to previous menu screen

TV/AV Switch between VCR loopthrough and DVR output mode

SUB Display/cancel subtitles



▲▼/ Navigate through the Multi Guide

™

and interactive services, swap channels

Colours Perform functions in Multi Guide

™

, digital text and interactive services

Menu Enter Multi Guide

™

menu

Guide Shortcut to enter Guide to view TV programme listings

Calendar Shortcut to Calendar to set reminders and view advanced programme listings

Rewind at high speed

Play at normal speed

Fast forward at high speed)

Pause live recording or playback

Stop live recording or playback

Record programme you are currently watching

Skip scene backwards

Skip scene forwards/skip to live TV

Remote Control

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How to connect
your TV and DVR

How to connect your TV,
DVR and VCR/DVD

Connect your TV aerial cable to the RF IN input on the rear of the DVR. SCART and RF leads (not supplied) are connected
as in the diagrams as shown above.

Please note that SCART lead connections must be used in order to view and record digital TV.

Getting Started

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TV

RF IN

TV2/VCRTV

AUDIO

L

R

ANT TV

RF IN

RF OUT

SERIAL

POWER

IN

RF Lead
Supplied

TV

RF IN

TV2/VCRTV

AUDIO

L

R

ANT TV

RF IN

RF OUT

RF IN

RF OUT

SERIAL

POWER

IN

VCR

RF Lead
Supplied

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Connecting the Power Cable

Plug the power cord supplied into the POWER IN socket on

the back of the unit. Insert the power plug into the wall socket.

Caution:

The only way to disconnect the DVR from the mains supply is to pull the plug from the wall socket.

The power plug must be disconnected from the main supply before the cord is plugged in to the POWER IN socket.

Inserting the batteries in the remote control

Open the battery compartment by pressing the snap-catch, and remove the lid. When inserting

the batteries type 1.5V, observe the polarity marked on the battery compartment.

Note:

If the DVR no longer reacts properly to remote control commands, the batteries may be flat.

Always remove flat batteries. No liability is accepted for damage resulting from leaking batteries.

Environmental note:

Batteries, including those which are heavy metal-free, may not be disposed of with household waste.

Please dispose of used batteries in an environmentally sound manner. Find out about legal regulations

which apply in your area.

Getting Started

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+

-

+

-

TV

POWER

IN

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