Humax PVR-8100T User Manual

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Not tobe 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

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 digital terrestrial receiver and personal video recorder. Please read this user manual carefully, to be able to safely install, use and maintain the receiver at maximum performance. Keep this user manual next to your receiver for future reference. The information in this document is subject to change without notice

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Notice

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

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Warnings, Cautions and Notes

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

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Warning

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

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Caution

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

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Note

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

This symbol indicates important instructions accompanying the product.

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Safety and Warning

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This digital terrestrial receiver and personal video recorder has been manufactured to comply with international safety standards. Please read the following safety precautions carefully.

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Safety Instructions and Precautions

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1. MAINS SUPPLY

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90 - 250V AC 50/60Hz Operate this product only from the type of power supply indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supplied 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 receiver should not be exposed to any liquids such as dripping or splashing. In addition, no objects filled with liquids, such as vase, shall be placed on the apparatus.

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4. CLEANING

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

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5. VENTILATION

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

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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 receiver.

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7. CONNECTION TO THE AERIAL

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Disconnect the receiver from the mains before connecting or disconnecting the cable from the aerial. Failure to do so can damage the aerial.

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8. CONNECTION TO THE TV

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Disconnect the receiver from the mains before connecting or disconnecting the cable from the aerial. Failure to do so can damage the TV.

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9. EARTHING

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The aerial cable must be buried in the ground. The buried cable of the system must comply with SABS 061.

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Safety and Warning

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10. LOCATION

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Place the receiver indoors to avoid exposing it to lightening, 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 TV and 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 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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11. LIGHTNING, STORM, or NOT IN USE

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

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12. EXTRANEOUS OBJECTS

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

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13. REPLACEMENT of PARTS

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When the 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. Unauthorised substitutions 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 a wet hand. Disconnect the power cord in case of lightening.

3. Do not use the product when it is out of order. If you continue to use the product when defective, 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 STB 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 Receiver

1.1 Package Contents

1.2 Front Panel

1.3 Rear Panel

1.4 Remote Control

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2. Setup

2.1 Connecting Aerial

2.2 Powering On

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3. Installation Wizard

3.1 Language

3.2 Area Setting

3.3 Antenna Setting

3.4 Time Setting

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4. Basic Operation

4.1 Switching Channel

4.2 Volume Control

4.3 Teletext

4.4 Changing the Subtitle Language

4.5 Changing a Audio Language

4.6 Programme Information (I- plate)

4.7 Option List

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5. Time Shifted Recording

5.1 Time Bar

5.2 Pause

5.3 Fast Rewind to Previous Scene

5.4 Fast Forward to the Next Scene

5.5 Slow Motion

5.6 Recording

5.7 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

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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

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8. Programme Guide

8.1 Viewing Programme Guide Information

8.2 Finding a Programme

8.3 Viewing Reserved Programme

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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 Automatic Search

10.2 Manual Search

10.3 Default Setting

10.4 Antenna Power

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11. Software Update

11.1 OTA (Over the Air)

11.2 S/W Update from PC

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12. System Information

12.1 Status

12.2 Signal Detection

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13. Games

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14. Manipulating your TV using Remote Control

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15. Menu Map

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16. Trouble Shooting

16.1 Trouble Shooting

16.2 Error Message

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17. Specification

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18. Glossary

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19. Service and Support

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1.Before Using the Receiver

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This chapter describes detail 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

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User's Manual

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Batteries 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.

• An active antenna is not included in a package.

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 ST340015ACE (40GB), or Maxtor 2F040L0 (40GB) hard disk drive.

This product provides up to 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 Button

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Switches between Operation and Standby modes.

2. Sensor, Display and LED

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IR

Infrared remote control command indicator. This indicator lights up momentarily when a command from the handset is received.

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Digit LED Display

This will display the current channel or certain programming functions when using the menus.

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RECORD LED

Indicates that the STB is in recording mode.

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RADIO LED

Indicates that the STB is in radio mode.

3. TV/RADIO Button

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Switches between TV and Radio.

4. MENU Button

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Displays the main menu.

5. GUIDE Button

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Displays the Programme Guide.

6. EXIT Button

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Exits the main menu or Guide screen.

7. ARROW Buttons

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

8. OK/CH.List Button

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Selects a menu or confirms the selected operation. Displays the channel list while watching a programme.

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1.3 Rear Panel

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1. ANTENNA IN

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Connects an Aerial to an Antenna input jack on the receiver.

2. TV / VCR

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

3. TV SCART

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Connects to a TV using SCART cable.

4. VCR SCART

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Connects to a VCR using SCART cable.

5. VIDEO

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Connects to your TV or VCR using RCA cable to output Video signals.

6. AUDIO L/R

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Connects to your TV or VCR using RCA cable to output Audio signals.

7. RS-232C

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Connects to your PC to update product's software.

8. S/PDIF

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Connects to a Digital Amplifier to output Digital Audio signals.

9. ON/OFF

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Power on/off.

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1.4 Remote Control

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Note: This remote control can also control your TV. To set the remote control for your TV, please

refer to Chapter 12. In TV mode, the STANDBY, AUX, NUMERICAL(0~9), CH-/CH+, V-/V+, MUTE buttons are supported.

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1. DTV

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Controls the receiver.

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2. TV

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Controls the TV.

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3. NUMERICAL BUTTONS

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

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4. WIDE

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Changes the display format.

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5. i (INFORMATION/INDEX)

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Displays the information about the channel and programme in normal viewing mode. Moves to the index page in teletext mode.

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6. SOUNDTRACK

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Displays the soundtrack list.

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7. OPT+ (OPTION)

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Displays the channel attributes during watching a programme.

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8. 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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9. 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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10. LIST

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Displays the channel list.

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11. MENU

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Displays the main menu.

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12. CH- / CH+ and PAGE- / PAGE+

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Changes the Channel or Page.

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13. TV/RADIO

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Switches between TV and Radio modes.

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14. STANDBY

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Switches between Operation and Standby modes.

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15. AUX/SOURCE

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Controls the input of TV in TV mode. Selects the output source of the receiver in DTV mode.

16. EXIT

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Exits all On-Screen Display (OSD) screens.

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17. MUTE

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

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18. SUBTITLE

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Displays the subtitle language list.

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19. G (Game)

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Displays the Game.

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20. BACK

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Returns to the previous menu and screen.

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21. GUIDE

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Displays the Programme Guide.

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22. V- / V+

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Adjusts the audio volume.

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Selects the corresponding colour option displayed on the screen.

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Rewinds a programme. Each time you press this button, the scenes is rewound more faster divided into 3 steps.

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Plays a programme.

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Fast forwards a programme. Each time you press this button, the scenes is forwarded faster divided into 3 steps.

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Records a programme.

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Stops a programme and jump to alive programme.

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Pauses a programme.

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Plays the programme in slow motion mode.

(FAST REWIND)

(PLAY)

(FAST FORWARD)

(RECORD)

(STOP)

(PAUSE)

(SLOW MOTION)

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Search the sub-page in teletext mode. If it’s not in the teletext mode, display the current time.

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(TELETEXT ON/OFF)

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Switches between Teletext and TV modes.

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Displays the text size as double size.

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Holds the current page not updating it.

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Adjusts transparency of teletext screen.

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(REVEAL)

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Displays the concealed information.

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

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

distributor.

2.1 Connecting the Aerial

1. Connecting TV and VCR

Connect the cable of your TV aerial to the ANTENNA IN connector on the rear of the receiver. The Aerial cable, RF cable, and Scart cable are connected as in the figure below.

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Warning: Make sure to set Installation - Antenna Power to Off before connecting to the antenna

when passive antenna is used. The antenna can cause damages if you try to connect to the passive antenna when Antenna Power is set to On. Refer to Chapter 10.4 for more information.

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2. Connecting Hi-Fi system 1

Connect the outputs on this receiver to corresponding inputs on your Hi-Fi Audio.(left audio out to left audio in, right audio out to right audio in)

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2. Setup

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3. Connecting Hi-Fi system 2

If you wish to connect 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 receiver to a wall outlet. Turn on the power switch, located at the left on the back of the receiver. Make sure that the Standby LED indicator is turned on Red.

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2. Press the DTV button to control the receiver using the remote controller.

3. Press the STANDBY

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button on the Remote Controller or on the receiver.

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When powering on your receiver 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.

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 or button to save the selected language as a default language.

Note: The display language could be different according to

country.

3.2 Area Setting

You can select area. Select the appropriate area from the list using the

and press the OK Select Next using the

button to go to the next step.

or button.

button and press the OK

button or select Back and press the OK button while

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3.3 Antenna Setting

You can set the antenna power. Press the OK

On 5V power supply from the active antenna cable. Off No power supply.

Select Next using the button to start Automatic Search.

Please wait for finishing the Automatic Search. If you want to stop the Automatic Search, press the OK

If the Automatic Search is stopped or finished, you must press Save to save the searched result and go to the next step.

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 select Next using the button to finish Installation Wizard.

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.

Warning: Press the EXIT

information and exit the Installation Wizard when running the Installation wizard.

or button to select On or Off.

button and press the OK

button.

or button to display the values for GMT

button to set the current time. Then

button and press the OK

button to save the previous input

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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+ buttons to adjust the audio volume.

2. Press the MUTE

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

4.3 Teletext

When the channel supports teletext, the teletext icon ( ) is displayed on the I-plate. To enter Teletext mode, press the TELETEXT ON/OFF display teletext.

button.

button to switch between TV channel and Radio channel.

button to stop the sound temporarily.

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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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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 recently 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

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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 a 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 SOUNDTRACK

soundtrack list.

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

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Language Setting - Audio Language.

• If the programme is Dolby digital one, you cannot set the audio direction such as left, right, and stereo.

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4.6 Programme Information (I- plate)

Programme information is displayed for a specific period of time whenever you switch channels. You can view the programme information by pressing the i

Press the EXIT

1. General Information

General Information is displayed as follows on the screen.

button to hide the I-plate.

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1. Channel number and channel name

2. Programme name

3. Icons

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Displayed only if this programme is recording. Displayed only if this programme is reserved. Represents parental level. It indicates the minimum level of ages that the

programme is targeted at. Displayed only when the channel is a locked channel. Displayed only when the channel is a scrambled channel. Displayed only when subtitle information is available. Displayed only when there is any teletext information. Displayed only when the programme is a dolby digital one.

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4. Current time

5. Detail programme information: displayed if detailed programme information is provided.

6. Channel looping mode and Channel List Name : if you select Within the current channel list by selecting MENU - Edit Channels - Channel Change Mode, the Icon of Channel looping mode is displayed. And channel list, which you selected, is displayed.

7. Programme broadcasting time and progress bar: displays programme playing time and progress bar.

8. Next programme Information : displayed if next programme information is provided. Press the

button to display the next programme information.

Note: If there is no available programme information, programme information is not displayed.

2. Detailed Programme Information

You can see detailed information about the current programme. Press the i

information.

Note:

• Press the i

• If the Detailed programme information is more than one page, use the

page.

button where I-plate is displayed to view detailed

button again to hide the information box.

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4.7 Option List

You can view and confirm detailed information about the current channel and change the information in necessary.

Note: Press the OPT+

the following functions in the option list are performed to the current channel where cursor is located.

1. Add a channel to favourite group

You can add current channels to the favourite group immediately. Also, you can add a channel to multiple Favourite groups.

1. Press the OPT+

2. Select Favourite using the or OK button.

3. Select favourite group using the the OK

4. Press the OK Favourite Group to release the registered channel.

5. Move to the parent menu using the changes automatically.

button to register for Favourite Group.

button when the channel list is displayed to view Option List. Then

button.

button, and press the

button and press

button again on the selected

button to save the

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Group's name and how to register Favourite Channel for the whole channels, refer to Chapter 7.

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2. Lock/Unlock a Channel

You can lock or unlock the current channel while watching a programme.

1. Press the OPT+

2. Select Lock using the

button.

3. Select Lock option using the

OK

4. Select Unlock option using the

OK

5. You will be prompted to enter your Password. Enter your password to unlock the channel.

6. Move to the parent menu using the changes automatically.

Note: When switching to the Locked Channel, you must enter

the password to watch a programme.The Default Password is ‘0000’.

3. Delete a Channel

button.

button, and press the or OK

button, and press the

button to save the

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1. Press the OPT+

2. Select Delete using the

or button.

3. Select Yes in the confirmation message and press the OK

button.

4. Enter password using the NUMERICAL (0-9) button to delete the current channel and move to the next channel.

Note: The Default Password is ‘0000’.

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