Humax CXC-2000PVR User Manual

Personal Video Recorder

Personlig digital videospelare

CONAX embedded

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CXC-2000PVR

User's Manual Användarhandbok

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Notice

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Not to be copied, used or translated in part or whole without HUMAX's prior consent in writing except approval of ownership of copyright and copyright law.

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Warranty

The information in this document is subject to change without notice. HUMAX does not have any responsibility for direct, indirect, accidental, necessary and other damage due to your offer or use of the information contained in this manual.

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Trademarks

VIACCESS™ is a trademark of France Telecom. CryptoWorks (TM) is a trademark of Philips Electronics N.V. Irdeto is a trademark of Mindport BV. Nagravision is a registered trademark of Kudelski S.A. Conax is a trademark of Telenor Conax AS. 'Dolby' and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

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Thank you for purchasing a HUMAX Personal Video Recorder. Please read this user manual carefully to be able to safely install, use and maintain the product at maximum performance. Keep this user manual next to your product for future reference.

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Notice

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Read this manual carefully and make sure you understand the provided instructions. For your safety, check what the result each action will be.

Warnings, Cautions and Notes

Throughout the whole manual, pay special attention to the following marks that indicate hazardous situations.

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Warning

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in (serious) injury.

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Caution

Indicates a situation which, if not avoided, could damage the equipment or other apparatus.

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Note

Indicates additional information to the user to make the user aware of possible problems and information of any importance to help the user to understand, to use and to maintain the installation.

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To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

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This symbol indicates dangerous voltage inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury.

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This symbol indicates important instructions accompanying the product.

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Safety and Warning

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This Personal Video Recorder has been manufactured to comply with international safety standards. Please read the following safety precautions carefully.

Safety Instructions and Precautions

1. MAINS SUPPLY

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90 - 250V AC 50/60Hz Operate your product only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your local power company. Disconnect the product from the mains before you start any maintenance or installation procedures

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2. OVERLOADING

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Do not overload a wall outlet, extension cord or adapter as this may result in electric fire or shock.

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3. LIQUIDS

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The product should not be exposed to any liquids such as dripping or splashing. In addition, no objects filled with liquids, such as vase, should be placed on the apparatus.

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4. CLEANING

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Disconnect the product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Use a light damp cloth (no solvents) to dust the product.

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5. VENTILATION

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The slots on top of the product must be left uncovered to allow proper airflow to the unit. Do not stand the product on soft furnishings or carpets. Do not stack electronic equipment on top of the product.

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6. ATTACHMENTS

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Do not use any unsupported attachments as these may be hazardous or cause damage the product.

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7. CONNECTION TO THE CABLE TV SIGNAL AND TV

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Connect all components before plugging any power cords into the wall outlet. Always turn off the product, TV and other components before you connect or disconnect any cables.

8. LOCATION

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Place the product indoors to avoid exposing it to lightning, rain or sun. Do not place it near a radiator or heat register. Make sure it has more than 10 cm clearance from any appliances susceptible to electromagnetic influences, such as a TV or a VCR. Do not block these openings with any object, and do not place the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. If you place the product on a rack or bookcase, ensure that there is adequate ventilation and that you have followed the manufacturer's instructions for mounting. Do not place the product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table from where it can fall. A falling product can cause serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the appliance

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Safety and Warning

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9. LIGHTNING, STORM, or NOT IN USE

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Unplug the product from the wall outlet and disconnect the cable during a thunderstorm or when left unattended and unused for long periods of time. This will prevent damage to the unit due to lightning and power-surges.

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10. EXTRANEOUS OBJECTS

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Do not insert anything through the openings in the unit, where they can touch dangerous voltage points or damage parts

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11. REPLACEMENT of PARTS

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When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician uses replacement parts specified by the manufacturer, or those that have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitution may result in additional damage to the unit.

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Warning

1. Follow these directions in order not to damage the power cord or plug. Do not modify or process the power cord or plug arbitrarily. Do not bend or twist the power cord too much. Make sure to disconnect the power cord with the plug held. Keep heating appliances as far as possible from the power cord in order to prevent the cover vinyl from melting.

2. Follow these directions. Failure to follow one of them may cause electrical shock. Do not open the main body. Do not insert metals or inflammable objects inside the product. Do not touch the power plug with wet hands. Disconnect the power cord in case of lightning.

3. Do not use the product when it is out of order. If you continue to use the product when defective, a serious damage can be caused toit. Make sure to contact your local product distributor if the product is out of order.

4. Please do not insert metal or alien substance into the slots for the modules and smart cards. In doing so can cause damage to the product and reduce its life span.

5. Hard Disk Drive Do not move the product or turn the power off suddenly while the hard disk drive is running. The company shall not be liable for any corruption of data on the hard disk drive caused by the carelessness or misuse of users. Do not separate the hard disk drive from the main body.

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Contents

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1. Before Using the Recorder

1.1 Package Contents

1.2 Front Panel

1.3 Rear Panel

1.4 Conditional Access

1.5 Remote Control Unit

2. Setup

2.1 Connecting the Cable

2.2 Powering On

3. Installation Wizard

3.1 Language

3.2 Area Setting

3.3 Channel Search

3.4 Time Setting

3.5 Result

4. Basic Operation

4.1 Switching Channel

4.2 Volume Control

4.3 Teletext

4.4 Changing the Subtitle Language

4.5 Changing an Audio Language

4.6 Programme Information (I- plate)

4.7 Option List

5. Time Shifted Recording

5.1 Time Bar

5.2 Pause

5.3 Rewind to Previous Scene

5.4 Fast Forward to the Next Scene

5.5 Recording

5.6 Additional Time Shift Operations Using Time Bar

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6. Recording and Playback

6.1 Instant Recording

6.2 Recording Reservation

6.3 Programme Playback

6.4 Editing Recorded Programmes

6.5 Checking Hard Disk Drive

7. Channel List

7.1 Displaying and Switching Channel List

7.2 Changing Channel List Group

7.3 Edit Channels

7.4 Edit Favourite Channels

7.5 Channel Change Mode

8. Programme Guide

8.1 Viewing Programme Guide Information

8.2 Finding a Programme

8.3 Viewing Reserved Programme

9. Setting Preferences

9.1 Parental Control

9.2 Language Setting

9.3 Time Setting

9.4 A/V Control

9.5 UHF Tuning

9.6 Miscellaneous Settings

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10. Installation

10.1 Channel Search

10.2 Linear Search

10.3 Default Setting

11. Software Update

11.1 OTA (Over the Air)

12. System Information

12.1 Status

12.2 Signal Detection

12.3 Conditional Access (for Conax embedded)

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14. Menu Map GB71

15. Troubleshooting

15.1 Troubleshooting

15.2 Error Message

16. Specification GB74

17. Glossary GB76

18. Service and Support GB77

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1. Before Using the Recorder

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This chapter provides detailed instructions on the product and its accessories.

1.1 Package Contents

Please check all package contents before using your product.

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Remote Control Unit

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Batteries

User's Manual

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SCART Cable

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RF Cable

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Note: Since faults may occur if the remote controller is being left without a battery for a long time,

always keep the battery inserted in the remote controller.

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Warning:

• To install a hard disk drive, contact your product provider.

• The company shall not be liable for problems caused by installing a hard disk drive by user.

• This product provides best performance with Seagate ST380012ACE(80G) or Maxtor 4R080L0(80G) Hard Disk Drive.

• This product provides only 80GB of hard disk drive. The company shall not be liable for problems caused by the installation of hard discs bigger than 80GB.

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1.2 Front Panel

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1. STANDBY LED

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Red light is displayed when the product is in the standby mode.

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2. RECORD LED

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Green light is displayed when the product is in recording.

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3. RADIO LED

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Yellow light is displayed when the recorder is in radio mode.

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4. STANDBY Button

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Switches between operation and standby modes.

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5. TV/RADIO Button

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Switches between TV and Radio.

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6. CH-/CH+

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Moves the TV/Radio channel up/down.

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7. SMART CARD SLOT

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Slot for a smart card.

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Note: See 1.4 Conditional Access when you insert the smartcard.

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1.3 Rear Panel

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1. CABLE IN

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Connects a cable to a CABLE input jack on the Recorder.

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2. TV/VCR

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Connects a RF signal from your recorder to RF(ANT) input jack on your TV or VCR.

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3. TV SCART

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Connects a TV SCART cable.

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4. VCR SCART

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Connects a VCR SCART cable.

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5. S/PDIF

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Outputs the digital audio signals.

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6. VIDEO

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Connects to your TV or VCR and output Video signals.

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7. AUDIO L/R

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Connects to your TV or VCR and output Audio signals.

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8. RS-232C

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Connects to your PC to upgrade product's software programme.

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9. ON/OFF

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Power on/off.

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1.4 Conditional Access

Although some TV and Radio channels are free to air, most TV and Radio/Music channels are available on a subscription basis and can only be enjoyed via Conditional Access component. The Conditional Access component is removable Smartcard.

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Inserting Smartcard

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A Smartcard looks similar to a credit card and entitles you to view and listen to all the channels you choose to subscribe to. The Smartcard slot on the product can be used for Conax Smartcard only.

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1. Open the right-hand flap on the front panel of the product.

2. Hold the Smartcard horizontally with the electronic chip (generally small square, gold in colour) facing upwards.

3. Insert the Smartcard into the top slot until the card is completely in.

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1.5 Remote Control Unit

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1. SOURCE

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Selects the input source between TV and recorder.

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2. TV/RADIO

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Switches between TV and Radio modes.

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3. NUMERICAL (0~9) BUTTONS

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Enters a TV/Radio channel number or menu option number.

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4. LIST

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Displays the channel list.

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5. BACK

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Returns to the previous menu and screen.

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6. ARROW BUTTONS

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Changes the channel or move the cursor to the up, down, left or right menu option.

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7. OPT+ (OPTION)

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Displays the channel attributes during watching a programme.

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8. AUDIO

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Displays the Audio list.

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9. CH-/CH+ and PAGE-/PAGE+

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Changes the Channel or Page.

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10. MENU

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Displays the main menu.

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11. PLAYBACK CONTROL BUTTONS

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Includes fast rewind, play, fast forward, record, stop, pause buttons.

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12. STANDBY

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Switches between Operation and Standby modes.

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13. GUIDE

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Displays the Programme Guide.

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14. EXIT

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Exits the main menu or Guide screen.

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15. OK

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Selects a menu, or confirms the selected operation. And displays the channel list during watching a programme.

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16. G (Game)

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Displays the Game.

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17. SUBTITLE

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Changes the subtitle language.

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18. V-/V+

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Adjusts the audio volume.

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19. i (INFORMATION)

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Displays the information about the channel and programme.

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20. MUTE

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Pauses the audio temporarily. That is, volumes on/off temporarily.

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2. Setup

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This chapter describes how to set up the Recorder. Select the most appropriate procedure depending on your requirements.

Note: If you encounter any problem when setting up the Recorder, please contact your local

product distributor.

2.1 Connecting the Cable

1. Connecting TV

This is the most simple setup mode.

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• Connect your CATV line to the CABLE IN socket on the Recorder for receiving cable services.

• TV Scart are connected as in the figure above.

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2. Connecting TV/VCR with 2 SCARTs

This is the optimal way to connect the Recorder.

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2. Setup

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3. Connecting Hi-Fi system

If you wish to connect S/PDIF to the optical S/PDIF terminal and Dolby digital decoder to listen digital audio, connect as following.

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2.2 Powering On

1. Connect the power cord of the recorder to a wall outlet.

2. Turn on the power switch, located at the left on the back of the recorder. Make sure that the Standby LED indicator is turned on Red.

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3. Power on by pressing the STANDBY button at Remote Controller.

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When powering on your product for the first time after purchasing, the Installation Wizard is automatically started.

You can easily set-up using simple organisation and options, and watch the broadcasting after completing the set-up procedure. You can select items using the NUMERICAL (0-9) button.

Note: If you press the BACK

running the Installation Wizard, you can return to the previous screen.

3.1 Language

Select the appropriate language from the list using the button and press the OK button to save the selected language as a default language for Menu, Subtitle, and Audio.

3.2 Area Setting

The country is fixed to Sweden.

button or select Back and press the OK buttonwhile

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3.3 Channel Search

You can set parameters to search channels. Select the following item using the

• Frequency: The default value is set to 362000. If you wish to set your desired frequency value, select User Define, and enter the value using the NUMERICAL (0~9) button.

• Symbol Rate: The default value is set to 6875. Select your desired symbol rate using the

press the OK listed, then select User Define, and enter the value using

the NUMERICAL (0~9) button.

• Network Search: The default value is set to Enable. Select Enable or Disable using the OK

When using the network search, select Enable. You can also disable the network search by selecting Disable.

• Network ID : Select your desired Network ID using the

button, and press the OK or button. If the

desired value is not listed, then select User Define , and enter the value using the NUMERICAL (0~9) button.

or button. If the desired value is not

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button, and press the OK or button.

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Select Next and press the OK button to start channel search.

Please wait for finishing the Channel Search. If you want to stop the operation during search, press the OK

If the Channel Search is stopped or finished, you can edit the found channels.

• Select All: Select all the found channels.

• Unselect All: Unselect all the found channels.

• Delete: Delete the selected channels.

Select Save, and press the OK go to the next step.

button to save the result and

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3.4 Time Setting

You can set the current time. Press the OK

Offset.

Select the appropriate GMT Offset value using the and press the OK

Note: The default item is Auto. If GMT Offset is Auto, it is

automatically set depending on your country. However, if the time is NOT set properly, you can change GMT Offset to fit your local time.

Select Next using the to go to the next step.

3.5 Result

It displays the default language, country, time offset, network id, and channel search result.

Select Finish using the button to complete the Installation Wizard.

or button to display the values for GMT

button

button to set the current time.

button and press the OK button

button and press the OK

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4. Basic Operation

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This chapter describes functions such as switching channel, volume control, and basic features for watching programmes.

4.1 Switching Channel

You can switch the current channel using one of the following methods.

1. Press the CH-/CH+

2. Enter your desired channel numeric using the NUMERICAL (0-9) buttons to move to the channel directly.

3. Press the TV/RADIO

Note: You can switch channel using the Channel List or Programme Guide. Please refer to

Chapter 7 and 8 for more information.

4.2 Volume Control

1. Press the V-/V+ or buttons to adjust the audio volume.

2. Press the MUTE

Note: The mute function keeps enabled while you change the channel.

4.3 Teletext

or buttons.

button to switch between TV channel and Radio channel.

button to stop the sound temporarily.

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When the channel supports teletext, the teletext icon ( ) is displayed on the I-plate. To enter Teletext mode, press the SUBTITLE

1. Using Teletext Menu

1. Press the MENU button to display teletext menu in teletext mode.

2. Select your desired teletext function using the

3. Press the OK

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button to display teletext.

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Teletext Functions

Index Return to index page. If there is no index page, jump to page 100. Sub-page Search the sub-page using the sub-code written by users. If it’s not

MIX Adjusts transparency of teletext screen. Cancel Hides the teletext except page number. Reveal Displays the concealed information. Double Size Displays the text size as double size. Page Hold Holds the current page not updating it.

2. Viewing Teletext Page

1. Enter your desired page number using the NUMERICAL (0~9) buttons to move to the page directly.

2. Press the number.

3. Press the decreased number.

4. Press the CH-/CH+ previous/next page.

5. Press the BACK viewed pages in sequence.

in the teletext mode, display the current time.

button to move to the next page in increased

button to move to the previous page in

buttons to move to

button to move back up to 7 recently

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4.4 Changing the Subtitle Language

If the current programme provides Subtitle information, you can select the language for the Subtitle.

1. Press the SUBTITLE language list.

2. Select your desired subtitle language using the button, and press the OK button. Then the subtitle will be displayed in the selected language at the bottom of the

screen.

3. Select OFF from the subtitle language list not to display subtitle from the screen.

Note: You can select a default subtitle language by selecting MENU - Preferences - Language

Setting - Subtitle Language.

4.5 Changing an Audio Language

If the current programme is available in multiple audio languages, you can select the language that you wish to listen in.

1. Press the AUDIO

2. Select your desired audio language using the to change Audio immediately.

3. Select Audio Direction(left, right, stereo) using the button.

button to display the subtitle

button to display Audio list.

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Note: You can select your desired default audio language by selecting MENU - Preferences -

Language Setting - Audio Language.

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