Digifusion FVRT200 User Manual

FVRT200

Digital Video Recorder

User Guide

Revolutionise the way you watch and record TV

Contents

Introduction 2

Packing contents 4

Installation and Safety 5

Product Overview 6

Front panel

Rear Panel

Remote Control

Getting Started 8

Connections to TV/Video

Storing Freeview Channels

Changing TV Channels

Using the DVR

MultiGuide™ Contents

DVR Terms and Phrases

Perform Key Functions

Record and Playback

Edit Recordings

Folders

Play Lists

Onscreen TV Listings Guide

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Contents

Favourite Channels

Set TV Programme Reminders

Set Personal Reminders

Subtitles/Audio Language

Picture Format

Child Lock

Sleep Timer

Interactive Services

Scart Configuration

Service Updates

Technical Information

Identifying Faults

Product Information 42

Front Panel Display overview

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Introduction

The Digifusion FVRT200 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, and 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 video tapes

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

■ Set recordings up to 14 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

■ Watch a recording still in progess

■ Record subtitiles for playback

■ Edit and File recordings for easier access

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 12 – 13 to help you become familiar with this product

and its features.

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Introduction

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

configuration of your existing reception equipment.

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.

Please note this product does not support the Top Up TV service.

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

*TV Listings subject to coverage

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

or email [email protected]

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Packing Contents

FVRT200 Digital Video Recorder

2 batteries, 1.5V (AAA)

Remote control

User Guide

Power Supply

In addition you will need:

• 1 or 2 Scart cables (for TV/VCR connection)

• RF leads (for aerial and loop thru)

Installation and Safety

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.

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Installation and Safety

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.

■ 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.

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Product Overview

Front Panel

Indicates current DVR activity ( for full description please see page 43 ).

Remote control receiver

Front Panel Controls:

▲ Moves channel up
▼ Moves channel down

Switch in and out of standby

Rear Panel

AV SCART socket to

POWER IN

Connector for plug in

power cable to mains

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TV

connect to TV

to connect to VCR or DVD

Connector to amplifier

– left channel

TV2/VCR

AV SCART socket

AUDIO L

AUDIO R

Connector to amplifier
– right channel

SERIAL

Serial port
For Factory/Service Use only

TV

Connector for aerial
loop-through facility

ANT

Connector
for TV aerial

Remote Control

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

Colours Perform functions in Multi Guide

Menu Enter Multi Guide

™

menu

™

, interactive services and swap channels

™

, digital text and interactive services

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

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Getting Started

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: Scart lead connections must be used in order to view and record digital TV.

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Getting Started

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.

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Getting Started

Once the DVR has been connected to the mains and the TV, the “Welcome” screen will be displayed on
the TV. If this doesn’t appear, press TV/AV or channel 0 on your TV remote. Weekly TV listings will not
be available until the DVR has been installed and powered on overnight to receive an initial download.
Quick Guide listings (now and next programmes) are available from set-up - see page 29 for more details.

■ Press to confirm your aerial is connected to your DVR.

■ Please wait while the DVR searches for all available frequencies and channels – this may take a few minutes.

■ All channels found will be automatically stored in numerical order.

■ Once the search is complete, press to start watching digital TV.

■ To view all digital channels found and stored, press Guide on your remote.

■ Use ▲▼ to select a channel and press to watch.

If you don’t think your DVR has found the correct number of channels available, check to see if your aerial needs replacing
or realigning.

■ Press Menu on the remote, use to select ‘Set Up’ and press to enter.

■ Scroll down using ▼ to select ‘Aerial Alignment’ and press

If the Errors bar for signal strength is over the maximum level, you should contact a local aerial installer or call the
Confederation of Aerial Industries on 0208 902 8998 who will be happy to recommend one.

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Storing and Adding FREEVIEW Channels

You may need to re-store channels, for example, if a new channel is launched or your aerial is realigned.

■ Press Menu on the remote, use to select ‘Set Up’ and press to enter.

■ Use ▼ to select ‘Full Channel Search’ and press to confirm you want the search to begin.

Changing TV Channels

To change TV channels, you can perform any of the following operations:

■ Use Ch+ and Ch- to browse up and down the available channels.

■ Select the number of the channel using 0-9 numeric keys.

■ Press Guide to view all available channels. Select the required channel using ▲▼ keys and press to confirm.

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MultiGuide™ Contents

Find your way around the MultiGuide™ quickly and easily

■ Guide Access today’s TV Listings

■ Setup Access DVR configuration settings and features

■ Calendar View TV listings for the next two weeks

■ Record Access the record list – includes current recordings and programmes scheduled to be recorded

■ Library Access recorded programmes stored on the hard disk for playback

To navigate quickly whilst in the MultiGuide™, press Menu to highlight a sub-menu icon, use < > highlight the required

sub-menu and press to enter.

Please Note: On first power up you may find a test video recording in the library. This video can be deleted.

Set/view personal reminders

Record programmes manually

View the amount of storage space used on the hard disk

View the amount of storage space used on the hard disk

Manage storage space on the hard disk

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DVR Terms and Phrases

The DVR allows you to watch and record TV in a completely new way. To help you understand and operate
its functionality, please become familiar with the following terms and functions.

■ Hard Disk

■ A hard disk drive is built in to the DVR to enable you to record and store programming so you no longer need

■ programming using Super Compression Technology (see below).

■ The amount of hard disk space available is displayed in the Hard Disk Usage bar, both in ‘Record’ and Library’.

■ This indicates the amount of free, used and reserved space for scheduled recordings currently available.

■ Super Compression Technology (SCT)

Recorded programmes can be compressed to create additional storage space, either when the recording is set or

once the recording has been made – see page 22 for further details. When this occurs, additional disk space is

required to perform the operation. It may be necessary to delete existing recordings stored in the library to allow for

the compression to take place.

to record to videotapes. The hard disk drive in this DVR is 80GB, allowing you to store over 80 hours of ■■■

SCT allows you to increase the capacity of the hard disk by compressing the broadcast to maximise storage ■
space. When recording a programme on the DVR, you can select your preferred recording mode, equivalent to ■

VCR recording modes. These range from SP (Standard Play – the normal recording speed) offering highest

quality recordings using maximum hard disk capacity, LP (Long Play), to EP (Extended Play), creating lowest

quality recording using minimum hard disk capacity.

Please note: All recording and storage times referred to in this manual are approximate and are dependent on the

channels and content recorded. Any claims relating to storage capacity assume a mix of programming is recorded

( ie. TV and Radio).

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Pause and Rewind Live TV

When the DVR is switched on, it automatically records up to the last 30 minutes of the channel it has been tuned to.
This allows you to:

■ Pause the programme you are watching (for up to 30 minutes), then continue watching the programme from

■ exactly the same point at which you left.

■ Rewind and play up to 30 minutes of the TV channel the DVR has been tuned to.

■ Delayed live mode – pause or rewind live TV so it plays as though it is live.

■ Playback mode – play recorded programmes stored in the ‘Library’.

Scenes

When recordings are stored to the hard disk, snapshot images are automatically generated at 5 minute intervals
throughout the programme and displayed in the ‘Library’ for enhanced navigation. Each snapshot displayed
represents the beginning of a 5 minute scene.

Recording Icons

The recording icon is displayed in different colours in the Guide to indicate the type of recording activity:

Red – recording programme to hard disk.

Green – recording the last 30 minutes of the TV channel to watch in delayed live mode.

White – paused TV.

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Fast Forward

■ Press to fast forward a recorded programme.

■ Pressing this button repeatedly doubles the fast forward speed as indicated on screen (up to x64 max).

■ Press to skip forward scenes (in 5 minute intervals) whilst watching in playback mode.

■ Press to skip directly to live TV whilst watching in delayed live mode.

Rewind

■ Press rewind a recorded programme.

■ Press to skip back scenes (in 5 minute intervals).

Slow Motion Playback

■ Press and then use / to play a quarter or half speeds.

Screen Displays

The following screen displays appear when the DVR is in rewind, fast forward and pause modes

■ Time Display

This appears at the bottom right hand corner to indicate how long the recording has been playing.

Pressing this button repeatedly doubles the rewind speed as indicated on screen (up to x64 max).

■ Timeline

The pink line displayed along the bottom of the screen indicates the total duration of the recording. The white marker

on the timeline indicates at which point you are watching the programme in relation to its total duration.

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Pause Live TV

■ Press to pause live TV. The programme will be paused for up to 30 minutes.

■ Press to continue watching the programme in delayed live mode.

■ Press to skip forward to live TV again.

Instant Rewind Live TV

■ Press to rewind the current programme you are watching, or press to skip back scenes.

■ Press to skip forward to live TV.

Swap Channels

If you are watching a programme either in playback or delayed live mode, press to swap between channels quickly and easily.

For example:

■ When watching BBC1, select a programme to playback from the Library and use to swap between the two.

■ When watching BBC1, pause live TV on that channel, then flick to BBC2 and use to swap between the two.

■ Watch BBC1, pause live TV on that channel, then flick to BBC2, then select a programme to playback from the Library,

Please Note: Any paused channel will be automatically unpaused when you swap back to watching it.

use to swap between all three.

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Recording with the DVR

There are various ways in which you can record, depending on when the programme is scheduled to
be broadcast.

Record Programmes Now Showing (One Touch Recording)

Record programmes now showing quickly and easily by pressing just one button on the remote

■ Go to the correct channel and press

n The recording icon will be displayed at the top left hand corner of the TV screen and the programme details will n

■ Your PVR is also equipped with a feature called ‘Retrospective record’, this adds to your ‘One touch record’ any

■ To start to watch a programme that is still being recorded either:

appear in the ‘Record’ menu.

of the programme which is contained in the Pause & Rewind Live TV store of information eg: if you watch 10

minutes of a 30 minute show, then decide to record it and press the record key on the remote control, when

complete the recording will be 30 minutes long.

Chase Play

a. tune to channel and hit Skip Back key this will take you directly to the beginning of recording.

b. go to Record Menu, highlight the programme you wish to watch and press Play on remote control to take

you to the channel being recorded then use Skip Back as above. Once you are at the beginning of the

recording Fast Forward, Rewind and Pause keys are all functional as appropriate.n

To watch another programme simply select another channel from your handset. NB Do not press Stop as this

will end the recording.

Please note: One Touch Recording is not possible if no TV listings are displayed for the particular programme.■

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Recording Programmes Showing Today

■ Press Guide on the remote to view today’s programme listings

■ Use ▲▼ to highlight the desired programme.

■ Press Green to record - you will then be taken to the ‘Record’ section of the MultiGuide™.

■ Use to alter recording details and ▲▼ to select options.

■ The frequency of the recording can be selected here; Once for one-time recording, Daily will record at the same time every day,

It is advisable to slightly increase the duration of the programme to allow for minor changes to the schedule.

■ Once recording options are chosen, press Green to add to the record list. An additional icon indicating d for daily recording and

To return to watching TV:

■ Press Menu to select a sub-menu at the bottom of the screen

■ Use to highlight Guide and press to display TV listing information.

■ Use ▲▼ to highlight the desired TV channel and press to view.

Record Programmes Showing This Week

Press Calendar, use ▲▼ to select the date and press OK to display the day’s TV listings.

Follow instructions as above.

Weekly will record at the same time and day each week.

w for weekly recording will be displayed.

■ For repeat recordings, once the first instance has been recorded the next scheduled recording will be added to the record list.

■ Deleting any occurence of a repeat recording from the record list will cancel any future repeat recordings for that programme.

■ If the time of the broadcast changes the DVR will still record at the time of day originally specified, it cannot automatically adjust

the recording to the new programme time.

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Manual Recording

You may want to set the DVR to record manually e.g. if no TV listings for that particular programme are displayed in the Guide.

■ Press Menu on the remote, use to highlight ‘Record’ and press to enter.

■ Press again to add a manual recording to the list.

■ Use ▼ to scroll down each of the recording options:

– Channel: Use to select the channel your programme will be on.

– Title: use text keys as displayed on your remote to enter the name of the programme. (The programme

– synopsis will not appear in ‘Record’ or ‘Library’ if a different programme name to the one displayed in ‘Guide’ is entered).

– Date: Use to select

– Start Time: to select start time – hold button down continuously for faster navigation.

– Duration: Use to select programme duration – hold button down continuously for faster navigation.

– By entering the duration, the End Time is automatically set.

– Mode: Use to select compression mode (see page 13 for explanation).

■ Press Green to add to the record list.

It is advisable to slightly increase the duration of the recording to allow for minor changes to the schedule. This can be

achieved by altering the start and end times of each recording.

To return to watching TV:

■ Press Menu to select a sub-menu at the bottom of the screen.

■ Use to highlight Guide and press to display TV listing information.

■ Use ▲▼ to highlight the desired TV channel and press to view.

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Recording Conflict

The DVR can record any two channels simultaneously. If you have scheduled two recordings at the same time, you can

either watch one of these channels or playback a previous recording from the ‘Library’.

If you attempt to view another channel whilst recording two channels, you will be presented with the following options:

■ Press Red to go to Guide to view either of the channels currently being recorded.

■ Press Green to go to Record List to cancel a current recording – once you have stopped a recording you

■ will then be able to view any other channel.

■ Press Yellow to go to Library to watch a recorded programme stored on the hard disk.

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Playback Recorded Programmes

All recorded programmes are listed in the on screen Library.

■ Press Library on your remote to display a list of recorded programmes, with the most recent recording appearing first.

■ Use ▲▼ to scroll through the list to view all recordings.

When the programme title is highlighted, snapshot images are displayed below that index the recording into 5

minute intervals or scenes for quick and easy navigation - the scene number and duration into each

programme are also indicated.

■ To play a recorded programme from the beginning, use ▲▼ to highlight the programme and press

■ To play a recorded programme from a specific scene as displayed, use to highlight and press

Create New Scenes

Add new scenes during the playback of a recording to create further indexing for more accurate navigation e.g. to easily omit

the viewing of unwanted programming.

■ During playback, press at the precise point where you want the scene to begin

■ Press Green to confirm you want to add the new scene.

The new scene will be displayed when you next enter Library.

To delete a particular scene, ensure the programme is highlighted, use to highlight and press Red then Yellow.

Deleting scenes does not delete any part of the programme, only the snapshot image displayed in Library.

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Delete Programmes

■ Press Library on your remote to view all recorded programmes currently saved.

■ Use ▲▼ to highlight the programme you wish to delete, press Red and then Green.to confirm. This programme will

■ To delete all programmes stored on the hard disk, see Technical Information page 40.

Increasing Recording Capacity

Compress your current recordings to maximise storage space on the hard disk

■ Press Library to view recordings.

■ Use ▲▼ to highlight the programme you wish to compress.

■ Press Green to change the recording mode.

The following formats can be compressed: SP – LP, SP – EP, LP – EP

Please note: When compressing a previously recorded programme, additional disk space is required to perform the operation.

It may be necessary to delete existing recordings stored in the library to allow for the compression to take place. The quality of

the recording will decrease after the programme has been compressed. The compression process takes approximately 4 hours

for each hour of programming when the DVR is in standby mode.

be permanently deleted from the DVR.

Audio programming (e.g. radio stations) can not be compressed.

Please Note: Any programmes recorded with the ‘Record Subtitles’ function enabled ( see page 33 ) cannot be compressed

using the SCT compression function.

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Selective Edit

Copy

Make a copy of a section of an existing recording.

■ Press Library on the remote control.

■ Highlight a recording using ▲▼ and press .

■ At the point at which you want the copy to start press .

■ The ‘Add a scene or mark’ popup will be displayed.

■ Press Yellow to mark the start of the section to be copied.

■ The timeline will be displayed with a marker showing the start position of the copy.

■ Repeat the above to mark the end position of the copy and press .

■ Select Yellow to copy the marked programme to a new file.

■ Press Library. The name of the copied programme will be displayed at the top of the Library list, pre-fixed with the words ‘Copy Of’.

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Selective Edit

Crop

Permanently remove the section of a recorded programme before and after the marked
section.

■ Press Library on the remote control.

■ Highlight a recording using ▲▼ and press .

■ At the point at which you want to start the crop press .

■ The ‘Add a scene or mark’ popup will be displayed.

■ Press Yellow to mark the start of the section to be cropped.

■ The timeline will be displayed with a marker showing the start position of the crop.

■ Repeat the above to mark the end position of the crop and press .

■ Press Green to crop the programme.

■ The ‘Main Menu’ will be displayed.

■ Press Library on the remote control.

■ Highlight the cropped recording using ▲▼.

■ The recording should now have been changed to show only your cropped section.

Please note: Cropping a programme will permanently delete the parts of the programme which are before the start marker

and after the end marker.

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Reorder Recordings

Move recordings to different locations in the Library so your favourite recordings appear first.

■ Press Library on the remote control, then press Blue for ‘Advanced’.

■ Highlight the recording you wish to re-order by using ▲▼.

■ Press Yellow on your remote to select the recording and then continue using ▲▼ to move it to the desired location.

■ Press Yellow again to place the recording in its new position.

Pre-Defined Folders

View your Library recordings by programme type.

■ Press Library on the remote control, then press Blue for ‘Advanced’.

■ Press Blue again for ‘Folders’.

■ A list of pre-defined Programme types will be displayed.

■ Highlight the genre type you wish to view using ▲▼ and then Press

■ A list of your previously recorded programmes will be displayed, sorted by the type you have selected.

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My Folders

Create your own folders containing your selection of recordings.

■ Press Library on the remote control, then press Blue for ‘Advanced’.

■ Press Blue again for ‘Folders’.

■ A list of pre-defined Programme folders will be displayed.

■ Press Green, a new folder will be added with the name My Folder.

■ Highlight the new folder using ▲▼

■ Press Blue to rename the folder.

■ Enter free-form text using the remote control keys as per your mobile phone. A maximum of 16 characters can be entered.

■ Press on the remote control to save the folder name.

To move recordings to a folder.

■ Press Library on the remote control, then press Blue for ‘Advanced’.

■ Highlight the recording you wish to move by using ▲▼.

■ Press Green on your remote to Mark the recording, a check mark will then appear next to the programme name.

■ Repeat until all the recordings you wish to move have been marked.

■ Press Blue a list of folders will be displayed.

■ Highlight the folder you wish to move the recordings to by using ▲▼ .

■ Press Yellow to Place the marked recordings into the highlighted folder.

From within each folder there are several delete options.

■ From within a folder Press Red.

■ A ‘delete’ popup screen will be displayed.

■ Press Green to permanently delete the highlighted recording from the DVR.

■ Press Yellow to remove recording from this folder only.

■ Press Blue to delete the currently highlighted scene.

■ Press Red to cancel and return to your folder list.

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Play-lists

Set up play lists to play all the recordings in a folder once or repeatedly play all the recordings in a folder one after the other

until manually stopped.

■ Press Library on the remote control, then press Blue for ‘Advanced’.

■ Press Blue again for ‘Folders’.

■ A list of pre-defined Programme folders will be displayed.

■ Highlight your desired folder to by using ▲▼ and press to enter.

■ Highlight a recording using ▲▼ and press

■ A ‘Play’ popup screen will be displayed:

■ Press Green to play the highlighted recording only.

■ Press Yellow to play the all the recordings in the folder.

■ Press Blue to repeatedly play all the recordings in the folder.

■ Press Red to cancel and return to your folder list.

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Weekly TV Listings Guide

View the latest TV listings for the two weeks ahead for all available digital channels. Channel 704 “4TV
Interactive” must appear in your channel line-up in order for you to receive weekly TV listings.

■ Press Guide on the remote to display programme listings by channel.

■ Use ▲▼ to scroll up and down the channel list. Highlight the desired programme and press to view.

■ To view programme listings throughout the day, use to move the time forwards and backwards.

■ To view programme listings by channel rather than by time, simply press Red to switch the format.

The DVR needs to be in standby every night for the latest TV listings to be downloaded. If power to the DVR is switched off
over night, TV listings will not be updated.

View Programme Synopses

Use to change the channel being viewed.

One line of the
synopsis appears
when a programme
is highlighted.

Pause on the
highlighted
programme for a
few seconds and
a full synopsis will
appear.

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Advanced TV Listings

View TV listings for the week ahead quickly and easily using the Calendar feature in the Multi Guide™.

■ Press Calendar on the remote to launch the TV Calendar.

Days with advanced TV listings available are highlighted. In order to receive the latest TV listing updates, please leave your

DVR in standby mode every night.

■ Choose the date you wish to view programme listings by using and press . Full programme listings for ■

TV Listings at a Glance

The Quick Guide enables you to find out which programmes are showing now and next whilst still watching TV.

■

■ Use to view programme listings by channel.

■ Use ▲▼ to view programme listings on now and next.

■ To tune in to a highlighted programme press

■ To clear the Quick Guide display from the screen either press again or Cancel.

that particular day will then appear on the screen.

Press on your remote whilst viewing a TV channel.

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Favourite Channels

Store your Favourite channels to navigate your way around quickly, easily and avoid browsing channels
that you don’t wish to view.

■ Press Menu on your remote, select ‘Set Up’ using and press to enter.

■ Use ▼ to highlight ‘Select Favourites’ and press

■ To select a favourite channel, use ▲▼ to scroll through the channel list and press select - a check mark ■

■ will then appear next to the channel name.

You may find it easier to select all channels as your favourites and deselect the ones you don’t want in your list.

■ Press Green to select all channels.

■ Use ▲▼ to scroll through the list and press to deselect. The check mark will be removed and the channel

■ will no longer be in your ‘Favourites’ selection.

■ To clear all previous Favourite selections press Yellow.

Once you have selected your Favourite channels, press Guide and then Yellow to activate this feature. Only your

Favourites channel selection will then appear in this list and when browsing through channels using Ch+ and Ch-.

To deactivate the Favourite feature, press Guide and Yellow again.

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Reorder Channels

Move channels to different locations in the channel list so your favourite channels appear first.

■ Press Menu, then use on the remote to select ‘Set Up’ and press to enter.

■ Use ▼ to select ‘Select Favourites’ and press

■ Highlight the channel(s) you wish to move by using ▲▼.

■ Press Blue on your remote to select the channel and then continue using the cursor keys to move it to the ■

■ desired location.

■ Press Blue again to place the channel in its new position.

The channel order is reflected in the ‘Guide’, ‘Favourites’ and the browsed channel list.

TV Programme Reminders

Create TV reminders in the Multi Guide™so you don’t miss your favourite TV programme.

■ Press Guide to display TV listings, select the desired programme using ▲▼ and press Blue on your remote.

■ The ‘Program Reminder’ pop-up screen will then appear. Press to confirm or Cancel to cancel.

■ Just before the programme is scheduled to start, a pop-up box will appear with the TV reminder inviting you to

■ change channel.

■ To cancel the reminder, highlight the programme in Guide, press Blue and follow the on-screen instructions.

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Personal Reminders

Set personal reminders for appointments or anniversaries through the TV Calendar in the Multi Guide™.

■ Press Calendar on the remote.

■ Use Red and Green to select a month and use ▲▼ to select the date you wish for a reminder to be set.

■ The date will then be highlighted.

■ Press Blue and a pop-up box will appear.

■ To set the reminder frequency, use ▲▼ to select Single, Daily, Weekly, Monthly or Yearly.

■ Set the time for the reminder to appear using the numeric keys on your remote control.

■ Enter free-form text using the remote control keys as per your mobile phone.

TV and Personal reminders are shown by icon markers appearing next to the date.

■ To delete reminders, select a day which already has reminders set, press Blue and follow the on-screen instructions.

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Subtitles

■ To display subtitles whilst watching TV, simply press SUB on the remote.

■ To clear subtitles, press SUB again.

Programmes can be recorded to include subtitles however this does take up more storage space.

■ Press Menu, use to highlight SETUP and press

■ Scroll down ▼ to SELECT FEATURES and press to enter.

■ Highlight ‘RECORD SUBTITLES’ and use to adjust the setting.

Please Note: Not all programmes have subtitle information and some interactive services may not operate whilst

displaying subtitles.

In addition, any recordings made with the ‘Record Subtitles’ feature enabled cannot be compressed.

Subtitle Language

Select your preferred subtitle language on a permanent basis

■ Press Menu

■ Scroll down ▼ to ‘Select Features’ and press to enter.

■ Highlight ‘SUBTITLE LANGUAGE’ and use to adjust the preferred subtitle language settings available.

If the programme broadcast carries the optional subtitle language you have chosen, subtitles will be viewed in that language.

Otherwise, you will only be able to view subtitles in the default language.

use to highlight SETUP and press

,

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Audio Language

Select your preferred audio language

■ Press Menu

■ Scroll down ▼ to ‘Select Features’ and press to enter.

■ Highlight ‘AUDIO LANGUAGE’ and use to adjust the preferred audio language settings available:

If the programme broadcast carries the optional audio language you have chosen, you will hear that language.

Otherwise, you will only be able to listen in the default language.

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use to highlight SETUP and press

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Picture Format

Depending on the format of your TV screen, you may wish to view programmes either in

• 4:3 full screen

• 4:3 letterbox

• 16:9 widescreen

■ Press Menu, use to highlight SETUP and press to enter.

■ Scroll down ▼ to ‘Select Features’ and press

■ Scroll down ▼ to ‘PICTURE FORMAT’ and use to adjust the setting.

The default setting for picture format is 4:3 letterbox.

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Child Lock

Use the Child Lock to create viewing restrictions on all available channels for a specified time period e.g. from
9PM until 6AM. Once the Child Lock is activated, a Personal Identification Number (PIN) must be entered to view
the TV channels.

The default PIN number for the DVR is 1111. You should change the default PIN to an easily memorised 4 digit
number of your choice before setting the Child Lock.

■ Press Menu, use to highlight ‘SETUP’ and press to enter.

■ Scroll down ▼ to ‘Child Lock’ and press . Enter the default PIN number (1111).

■ To change the PIN number, scroll down ▼ to ‘Change PIN’ and press

■ Enter the new PIN then re-enter the new PIN again to confirm.

■ To set the Child Lock select ‘Child Lock’ and use to adjust the setting to ON.

■ To set the start time, use ▼ to highlight ‘Start Time’ in the Child Lock menu and use to adjust the setting

■ To set the end time, use ▼ to highlight ‘End Time’ and use to adjust the setting.

■ In addition, any recording made within a child lock period (assuming Child Lock is turned on) will require PIN entry in

Once the Child Lock is activated, you will be required to enter the PIN number at the start time to view TV pictures.

in 15 minute periods.

order to view the recording.

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Sleep Timer

Set the DVR to turn itself off. Once set, a warning message will be displayed in the last 30 seconds before the DVR
shuts down to allow you to cancel.

■ Press Menu, use to highlight ‘SETUP’ and press to enter.

■ Scroll down ▼ to ‘Select Features’ and press .

■ Scroll down ▼ to ‘SLEEP TIMER’ and use to adjust the settings in 5 minute periods (up to 2 hours).

To cancel the sleep timer, reset the value to zero.

This timer may also turn off your TV if it is directly connected to the DVR via SCART.

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Interactive Services

Interactive services are currently available on some channels indicated by a red button icon on the broadcast.
To enter interactive services, either press Red or Text according to on-screen instructions.

If you do not wish to operate interactive services through your receiver, you can turn this functionality off.

■ Press Menu, use to highlight SETUP and press to enter.

■ Scroll down ▼ to ‘Select Features’ and press

■ Scroll down ▼ to ‘INTERACTIVITY’ and use to adjust the setting.

■ The default setting for interactive services is on.

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Scart Configuration

You may need to configure your SCART settings according to your TV and VCR configurations for improved
picture quality. The mute and volume control functions do not operate on the VCR/Scart output.

■ Press Menu, use to highlight ‘Setup’ and press to enter.

■ Scroll down using ▼ to ‘Select Features’ and press .

■ Scroll down ▼ to ‘TV Scart’ and ‘VCR Scart’ then use to adjust the setting.

Service Updates

You may receive service or software updates from broadcasters or the manufacturer to further enhance the
current service.

The receiver will automatically accept software updates when they are released. Messages to explain any changes may

be broadcast by the manufacturer, these will be notified by the appearance of an envelope icon on the menu screens.

The messages can be found in the ‘Read Messages’ section in the Setup menu.

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Technical Information

Check technical settings and format the hard disk drive

■ Press Menu, use to highlight ‘Setup’ and press to enter.

■ Scroll down using ▼ to ‘Technical Features’ and press

Hardware, Software and Bootloader version numbers

If you encounter problems with your DVR, you may be required to provide this information to a service call operator.

Hard Disk Usage

This informs you of the amount of hard disk capacity used on your DVR from storing programmes.

Clear the Hard Disk

To delete all saved programming on your DVR, press Red to ‘Format Hard Disk’, enter your 4 digit PIN and press

Green to confirm (see page 36 for PIN details).

Please Note: This will also clear guide data and latest sofware version until the next download session.

Factory Defaults

Restoring Factory Defaults deletes all channel and TV listings but does not delete programmes stored in the Library.

You may need to restore Factory Defaults if you move the DVR to a different coverage area.

■ Press Yellow, enter your PIN and follow the onscreen instructions.

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Identifying Faults

Not every picture or sound problem is caused by a defect in your receiver.
Impairment can also be caused by leads having been accidentally pulled out or worn out batteries in the remote control.

If the following measures do not bring about satisfactory results, consult your local electrical retailer or call the Digifusion
Customer Helpline on 08702 405005.

Fault Suggested Remedy

Unit does not respond to the remote control • Point the remote directly at the unit

• Remove all obstacles which may impair the path of the remote control signal

• Check or replace the remote control batteries

• Power cycle the unit by switching off at the mains for 10 seconds

No Picture • Check all connections at rear of the unit

• Check you are in a FREEVIEW coverage area

• May require aerial upgrade

Distorted Picture • Check RF IN (aerial) connection. Ensure cables to TV are inserted correctly. Selected AV channel to TV set

• Check you are in a FREEVIEW coverage area

• You may require aerial upgrade

• Power cycle the unit by switching it off at the mains for 10 seconds

No Sound • Check all connections at rear of unit

No Power • Check mains plug is inserted correctly and unit is switched on

One-touch record does not operate • Check you have enough free hard disk space available in Library – if not, free up space by deleting

old recordings

• Check you have guide data for the required channel

Library shows 0% free space, but no recordings • It is likely the unit is faulty – please call the Customer helpline on 08702 405005

Compression does not operate • Check there is enough free hard disk space available to carry out compression in Library

A recording will not add to the Record list • Ensure there aren’t already two scheduled recordings in the Record list covering the same time. If there are

two, a third recording covering the same time cannot be added

All channels can be viewed, but when one • It is likely the unit is faulty – please call the Customer helpline on 08702 405005
channel is time delayed or recorded.
no other channels are available

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Fault Suggested Remedy

A compressed recording appears to have a slightly • This is due to the reduction in quality inherent in the compression process and is normal

‘blocky’ picture

Programmes appear to be later than expected • The channel may be in time shift mode, press the ‘go to live’ button (uI) or place unit into standby

A recording has missed the start and end • This may be due to slight differences in programme transmission and Guide data.

of the programme This is the same as a VCR and the start and stop times can be modified as the recording is

A recording does not appear in the list • Check the recording is not off the display by scrolling the list using the up and down cursor keys

A recording repeats when it reaches the end • This is normal operation, but may change with future software upgrades

The box is making some noise • The unit contains both a Hard Disk Drive and a cooling fan which runs continuously therefore a small amount

The unit is stuck with either OAD or EPG on the display • The unit has experienced a problem in downloading a programme guide or software update.

and does not respond to the remote control Power cycle the unit by switching it off at the mains for 10 seconds.

Product Information

This product conforms to:
EMC directive 89/336, amended by 92/31/EEC and 93/68 EEC.
EMC directive 72/73, amended by 93/68 EEC.

This device conforms to the safety regulations DIN EN 60065 (VDE0860) and therefore the international safety regulation IEC 60065.

You are not advised to open the receiver. The manufacturer accepts no liability for damage resulting from improper handling.

Mains Adapter Input: 115 – 240V AC; 50/60Hz Power Consumption: 30W (maximum), 22W Nominal

STB Input Voltage: 12Vdc, 2.5A max Ambient Temperature: 5

Dimensions: 360mm x 47mm x 245mm Packed Weight: 3.8kg

Net Product Weight: 2.25kg Video Output: RGB, Composite and S-Video

and back again

placed in the Record list to cater for such instances.

of background noise is normal.

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Display Overview

Indicates remote control activity

Indicates that Live TV is active
or has been paused

Indicates recording mode
SP - Standard play
LP - Long play
EP - Extended Play

Indicates that the DVR is

recording

Indicates recordings have been
scheduled.

Light is on when DVR is in Standby.
Light is off when DVR is on.

Rotating segments:
Single ‘star; = 1 tuner recording,
Dual ‘star’ = both tuners recording.

Indicates current DVR activity:
Clock: DVR is in standby mode / Channel number /
Play: Recorded programme is playing / Rewind mode /
Fast forward mode / Pause mode.
Scrolling Programme title / Current menu option

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© 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 February 2005.