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Disposing of the battery / batteries
Please check local regulations for disposal of batteries or call your local city office or your
household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.
The battery / batteries should never be placed in municipal waste. Use a battery disposal
facility in your neighborhood or community, if available.
WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive)
If at any time in the future you should need to dispose of this product
please note that: Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with
household waste. Please recycle where facilities exist. Check with your
Local Authority or retailer for recycling advice.
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Dear Customer,
We thank you for purchasing the TFT-711. The TFT-711 is an ultra-modern, portable Digital
television that has been developed to receive digital, DVB-T standard (digital video
broadcasting terrestrial) TV and radio programs. We wish you many pleasant hours of
watching TV or listening to the Radio. Personal Safety has been taken in consideration in the
design and manufacturing this product, however any improper use or operation may result in
an electrical shock, fire and/or any other hazards. To prevent these hazards it is strongly
recommended to read this manual thoroughly and adhere to the following precautions:
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
- To prevent an electrical shock, do not open the housing of the unit, dangerous voltages may
be present inside the unit.
- Do not expose to any rain and moisture or spill any liquid onto or in the unit and do not
operate the product when your hands are wet, in a humid environment, near places of water,
near objects filled with liquid, such as vases, to prevent any electrical shock or shortage.
- Never operate the product if it is moved from a cold environment to a warm one and vice
versa. Moisture may form inside of the unit and as a result it may not operate properly.
- Never put any foreign objects into any other openings of the unit, to prevent any damage or
electrical shock.
- In any case of malfunctioning, only have the product serviced by an approved and qualified
service centre. Do not open the housing yourself.
- Do not clean with alcohol, clean the unit with a soft and dry cloth and only when the unit is
disconnected from the power source.
- Like any digital terminal with an LCD screen, the TFT LCD screen is extremely fragile, it is
made from glass and breakable. Utmost care should be taken of your unit since you are not
covered, under warranty, for mechanical damage due to shock or dropping the unit.
- Do not install the unit near other electric devices. Never place the unit on another electric
device, because the resulting overheating could prematurely age the components.
- In the event of a lightning storm, unplug all your electrical devices and this unit from the mains
outlets – they might be subjected to damage not covered by any guarantee.
- Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table. The product may
fall, causing serious injury and serious damage to the product.
- This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless
proper ventilation is provided.
OPERATION PRECAUTIONS
- Only connect to a 12Vdc power source.
- Use only Rechargeable NiMH batteries.
- Avoid placing the product in direct sunlight, in areas with high levels of dust, high
temperatures (over 40°C) or high humidity (over 90%).
- Do not turn on or off the product in short intervals. When turning the unit off, wait for at least
10 seconds prior to turning the unit on again.
WARNING!
This portable device is designed for stationary use only, e.g. on a desk or table. Although depending
the DVB-T area you are in, the unit can be used while moving. However it is not designed and
intended to be used as such and good and constant viewing of a TV signal can not be guaranteed.
This is normal operation of the unit and is not a defect.
NOTE
- Please dispose empty batteries according the regulations in your country
- All On Screen Displays (OSD) and Pictures will be based on the English version.
- Design and Specifications may vary in the manual from the actual product in use.
- Never watch TV while driving a vehicle or boat!
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PREPARATION BEFORE USING THE TFT-711 ....................................................... 3
Unpacking and checking the contents ................................................................. 3
CONTROL REFERENCE GUIDE............................................................................... 4
The TFT-711 ....................................................................................................... 4
The IR Remote Control........................................................................................ 4
INSTALLATION OF THE ACTIVE DASC ANTENNA ................................................. 5
INSTALLATION OF ANY OTHER PASSIVE ANTENNA ............................................ 6
Calibration / Orientation of a house antenna ....................................................... 6
INSTALLATION TO A TV SET AND AN EXTERNAL AV SOURCE ........................... 7
INSTALLATION OF AC/DC ADAPTER AND BATTERIES......................................... 8
HELP DESK SERVICE..............................................................................................47
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TFT-711 1x AC/DC Adapter
1x 5 meter Mini Coax extension cable
1x DASC Active Antenna
PREPARATION BEFORE USING THE TFT-711
Unpacking and checking the contents
Please check if the following items and accessories are included in the received package:
1x Remote control with
CR 2025 battery
1x Audio / Video Cable
1x 12Vdc Cigarette Lighter Plug
A mini Smart Card from your
DVB-T subscription Provider
This User Manual.
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CONTROL REFERENCE GUIDE
The TFT-711
1. INFO
2. TV / RADIO
3. FAVORITE LISTS
4. AV / DVB-T MODE
5. LCD ON/OFF
6. VOLUME PLUS
7. VOLUME MINUS
8. MUTE
9. AUDIO / VIDEO INPUT
10. AUDIO / VIDEO OUTPUT
11. EARPHONE OUTPUT
12. CONDITIONAL ACCESS TRAY
13. OPEN CA SIM TRAY
14. 12Vdc INPUT
15. IEC ANTENNA INPUT
16. CHANNEL UP / CHANNEL DOWN
17. UPGRADE (factory only)
18. POWER ON/OFF
(press) OK
The IR Remote Control
1. MUTE
2. 4:3 / 16:9 RATIO
3. LCD ON/OFF
4. STANDY POWER ON/OFF
5. NUMBER KEYS [0..9]
6. CHANNEL UP
7. SETUP MENU
8. OK / SIGNAL INFO
9. LEFT ARROW
10. CHANNEL INFO / [?] FOR TELETEXT
11. CHANNEL DOWN
12. DVB-T SUBTITLES / RED TELETEXT
13. PROGRAM INFO / GREEN TELETEXT
14. TELETEXT / YELLOW TELETEXT
15. DVB-T AUDIO CHANNEL / BLUE TELETEXT
16. VOLUME DOWN
17. EXIT MENU / ONE STEP BACK
18. VOLUME UP
19. RIGHT ARROW
20. EPG / TELETEXT ZOOM
21. FAVORITE LISTS / TELETEXT+SCREEN
22. AV / DVB-T MODE
23. TV / RADIO MODE
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window for better reception.
NOTE:
INSTALLATION OF THE ACTIVE DASC ANTENNA
Thanks to its battery compartment
and the DASC antenna, the TFT711 can be used as a television in
the garden, at the bus stop, on a
restaurant terrace or wherever you
want without a power supply or an
antenna cable.
The DASC antenna (Digital Active Signal Collector)
provides for interference free reception and a clear
picture. Connect the DASC antenna to the antenna
input ANT (IN) and switch the TFT-711 ON.
The DASC antenna is omni directional and is in all direction evenly sensitive. Yet, because
the TFT-711 itself forms a ground-plane, the DASC will be a bit more sensitive in weaker
reception areas and specific directions. This also is depending to the position of the TFT711 towards the DVB-T transmission tower. Turn the TFT-711 slowly to see if reception
Portable reception is possible only in those areas where a DVB-T signal
can be received. Note: obstacles, such as walls, trees and vehicles block
TV waves, so reception will be better in clear areas. Only use the TFT-711
outside in dry weather conditions. Do NOT use outside near water or in
rain.
If you use the TFT-711 in a good indoor DVB-T reception area, then you can connect the
DASC antenna directly onto the antenna input. When the result of the reception is not
satisfactory, please install the antenna as described below.
In several DVB-T area’s the DVB-T signals
are transmitted in a horizontal polarization.
Although the DASC antenna is omni
directional, in some cases you can receive
better signals when you place the antenna
horizontally.
See page 37 for DVB-T
reception tips.
When using the TFT-711 inside or when you
are in a reception area where the DVB-T
signals are not so strong or are in a room
with aluminum blinds or shielded/coated
windows, then use the 5 meter extension
coax cable and place the DASC antenna
close to the window or even outside the
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INSTALLATION OF ANY OTHER PASSIVE ANTENNA
For home usage, the TFT-711 can be connected to an outside house antenna. Please note
that the TV antenna coming from the roof should be connected directly to the antenna input
designated ANT (IN). If the plug on your antenna cable is too short, use the antenna
extension cable provided or use optional IEC extenders available in stores. When your
antenna or connection cable is of the IEC type, screw the IEC Male - F Female tight to the
IEC Female - F Male connectors. Place the extender into ANT (IN) and the antenna cable to
the Extender. When your antenna connector is an F type, screw it tight to the IEC Male - F
Female extender and connect the antenna cable to AV (IN).
Please note that the TFT-711 should not be connected to a Cable TV system or to an
antenna with a closed dipole. Also prevent any short circuit to the connector(s) or the coax
cable. In the event an incorrect antenna is connected or a short circuit is present on the
Antenna input the following message will be displayed:
Switch off the TFT-711. Disconnect the antenna or cable and check for any irregularities or
short circuits. In case a passive antenna is used, set the antenna power to OFF in the
Installation - Channel Search - Antenna setting menu.
Antenna Power Error! Please remove your Antenna or
Antenna Cable. Refer to the User Manual
Calibration / Orientation of a house antenna
If no channel have been found on a normal house antenna, it is likely that it is pointing
towards a transmitter which transmits only in analogue. If your zone is covered by digital
transmission (DVB-T zone), it is because the transmissions come from another transmitter,
and the orientation of your antenna needs to be modified.
Note: not all existing antenna’s that are used for analog reception of TV channels can be
used for Digital reception. If you are in doubt, obtain an UHF/VHF directional antenna having
significant gain (at least 15 dB) and connect it to the ANT (IN) of the TFT-711. Now perform
an automatic channel search (as described later in this manual). If no channels found, rotate
the antenna by an eighth turn and perform another automatic search. If you do not find any
channels, continue turning by an eighth turn and searching at each step. You should end up
receiving various new channels.
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INSTALLATION TO A TV SET AND AN EXTERNAL AV SOURCE
The TFT-711 can be used as a digital receiver / settop box (STB). Either connect the DASC
antenna to the antenna input ANT (IN) or connect the TFT-711 to the external house
antenna. 1) AV OUT (Audio and Video) should then be connected to the AV input on the
television set via the AV cable provided. Connect the TFT-711 to the mains supply via the
adapter. If your television set has no AV inputs, you can use an AV/scart adapter (not
supplied as standard).
2) AV input is used to connect external Video sources to the TFT-711, such as Game pads
or consoles, Digital (Video) Camera’s, DVD players, etc. etc. Press the AV or AV mode key
to switch to a connected source. Press one of these keys again to return to DVB-T mode.
3) Connect a headset or earphones to listen to the sound in private.
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INSTALLATION OF AC/DC ADAPTER AND BATTERIES
Connect the small connector of the AC/DC
adapter to the DC 12V connection on the left side
of the TFT-711. Do not force or bend the plug, this
might damage the connector.
Connect the AC/DC adapter to a mains
source of 100~240VAC / 50~60Hz
Battery Operation
On the back of the TFT-711 you will find the battery compartment. Open the battery cover by
sliding it gently downwards. Place 6 pieces of rechargeable AA size NiMH batteries
according the indication above. Please make sure the batteries are inserted according the
above indicated polarity direction. Reversing the polarity may result in damage. It is not
recommended to use regular Alkaline AA batteries due to the power requirement of the TFT-
711. Alkaline batteries will have a short lifetime and may leak, causing damage to the unit not
covered under warranty.
Note: Do not short circuit the connections or the battery, this might damage the unit or
battery and might lead to overloading the battery and can result in fire. During operation
batteries will become warm, this is normal operation. When the unit is left unattended and
unused for a long period of time, take out the batteries or unplug it from the mains outlet and
disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to
lightning and/or power-line surges. The TFT-711 does NOT charge batteries that are placed
inside the battery compartment.
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BASIC OPERATIONS REMOTE CONTROL
Power button on TFT-711
Slide the switch to the ON position to power ON the TFT-711. To fully switch off the power,
slide the power button to the OFF position.
Stand-by key on IR Remote
The “Stand-by” key is used to put the TFT-711 into the stand-by mode, the unit is still under
power. If the unit is running on batteries, then it will still consume power from the batteries.
To fully switch off the power, slide the POWER button on the TFT-711 to the OFF position.
Note: When the unit is switched ON, it takes 1-2 seconds for the boot-up procedure and
during this time the LCD will remain black. This is normal operation.
LCD
Press this key to switch OFF the LCD only. You can now listen to the audio only. Switching
off the LCD reduces power consumption and will result in longer battery life. This is a
particular handy feature when in Radio mode.
4:3
Press this key for the correct screen ratio. There are usually three different broadcast ratio’s
for TV signals, e.g. 4:3, 16:9 and 16:9 widescreen. If the unit is receiving 16:9 signals, the
screen is full screen. If the unit is receiving 16:9 widescreen signals, you will see black
banners on the top and bottom of the screen. Press this key to display the TV image in full
screen. If the unit is receiving a 4:3 signal, it is showing the image full screen, this means that
the 4:3 image is stretched to fit the 16:9 screen format. To view the 4:3 TV signal in its
original format press this key again. Toggle sequence: Original signal → 16:9 full → 4:3 →
Original signal
MUTE
Press the Mute key to mute the volume. The MUTE icon will be seen on the LCD. To resume
press mute again.
Number keys 0 .. 9:
The number key can be used for the direct program number entry, or to key-in the Parental
access code. To choose channel 12, press first the [1] then the [2] directly thereafter.
▼▲►◄ keys
Navigation key, to navigate to left, right, up or down in menu selections.
Press the [▲CH] key to zap a channel up, press the [▼CH] to zap a channel down
TV/RAD key
Press this key to switch between TV and radio programs. If the transmitted DVB-T signal
does not contain any radio programs, the screen will turn dark for a short time and the unit
will fall back to the TV mode. (Radio availability is not supported by all providers)
AV MODE
Press this key to switch between DVB-T and an external connected Audio Video input source
like a Digital (video) camera, game console, DVD player or alike.
MENU
Press the “Menu” key to enter the main menu.
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FAV or ◄ or ►
Press these keys to call the TV Main List and Favorite List 1-4 and allow a fast navigation
through the TV or Radio programs stored. Scroll to your desired selection with the ▲ or ▼
keys and press the [OK] key to zap to the desired program.
In Teletext mode: Swithches the Teletext display to the transparent mode and back.
EPG / ZOOM
Press this key to enter the Electronic Program Guide (EPG) schedules
When in Teletext mode, this key switches the Teletext Display to Double height, switches
between Upper and lower half of the Teletext screen by pressing the key insequence. Press
the key again for normal full screen Teletext.
VOL▲ / VOL▼
Press this key to raise or lower the volume from 0 - 20. Default volume setting is 10.
INFO / ?
Press this key to view the current running program information (quick EPG).
In Teletext mode (?): press this key to show the hidden information on a TXT page.
EXIT
The exit key is used to come back from the different sub-menus to a higher level in the menu
structure or to quit the menu mode.
Subtitle key
The subtitle key activates the DVB-T inherent subtitles (if available and supported by the
provider) Select the desired subtitle with the arrow keys and press OK.
PROG INFO
Press this key to view the current running program information (quick EPG).
TEXT
Press this key to enter the Teletext mode (if available and supported by the provider)
AUDIO key
Using the AUDIO key you can select - if available - the sound language reproduced. A user
feed back is given via a OSD display e.g. “English” or “GERMAN” Select the desired Audio
stream and press OK.
OK
When in menu selections, press OK to confirm your selection. When watching TV or listing to
the radio, press OK to get short channel information. Press OK again within 5 seconds to get
full channel information (Video PID, Audio PID, Frequency, Bandwidth, Signal Strength,
Signal Quality). Press OK again or wait for ±5 seconds to go back to normal TV screen.
RED, GREEN, YELLOW, BLUE
In several Menu items, the colors of the buttons represent a certain function, refer to the
menu item in this manual. In Teletext mode the color buttons can be used for quick page
selections. (if available and supported by the provider)
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BASIC OPERATION TFT-711
Power button on TFT-711
Slide the switch to the ON position to power ON the TFT-711. To fully switch off the power,
slide the power button to the OFF position. Note: When the unit is switched ON, it takes 1-2
seconds for the boot-up procedure and during this time the LCD will remain black. This is
normal operation.
CH+ / OK / CH-
Slide up [▲CH+] to zap a channel up, slide down [▼CH -] to zap a channel down. Best
operation of this button is when you rub the switch with a flat positioned finger. When you try
to slide the button with your fingertip, changing channels might be difficult.
Press this button for the OK function.
When in menu selections, press this button to confirm your selection. When watching TV or
listing to the radio, press this button to get short channel information. Press again within 5
seconds to get full channel information (Video PID, Audio PID, Frequency, Bandwidth, Signal
Strength, Signal Quality). Press again or wait for ±5 seconds to go back to normal TV screen.
INFO
Press this key to view the current running program information (quick EPG).
TV/RD
Press this key to switch between TV and radio programs. If the transmitted DVB-T signal
does not contain any radio programs, the screen will turn dark for a short time and the unit
will fall back to the TV mode. (Radio availability is not supported by all providers)
FAV
Press these keys to call the TV Main List and Favorite List 1-4 and allow a fast navigation
through the TV or Radio programs stored. Scroll to your desired selection with the CH+ or
CH- keys and press the [OK] key to zap to the desired program.
In Teletext mode: Switches the Teletext display to the transparent mode and back.
AV
Press this key to switch between DVB-T and an external connected Audio Video input source
like a Digital (video) camera, game console, DVD player or alike.
LCD - Brightness, Contrast, Saturation and Hue adjustment
Press this key to switch off the LCD only. You can now listen to the audio only. Switching off
the LCD reduces power consumption and will result in longer battery life. This is a particular
handy feature when in Radio mode.
Press and hold press the LCD key until you see the LCD setup screen. Adjustments can be
made for Brightness, Contrast, Saturation and Hue. Press the VOL + or VOL - key to
increase or decrease the value. Press the LCD key again to toggle to the next selection. If no
action is done within 5 seconds the screen will disappear automatically.
VOL+ / VOL-
Press this key to raise or lower the volume from 0 - 20. Default volume setting is 10.
MUTE
Press the Mute key to mute the volume. The MUTE icon will be seen on the LCD. To resume
press mute again.
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MENU / SETUP DESCRIPTION
First Time Setup
The First time Installation Menu is displayed on the first start-up of the TFT-711 or after a full
reset - re-installation and the first boot procedure. This screen only appears once, but can be
modified in the Regional Settings menu. The Setup is mainly self-explanatory and selected
menu items are well explained in the menu screens.
Language Selection: Select your desired language with ► / ◄ arrow keys. Then press the
down ▼ arrow key. Note: In the sub-menu Language, many languages can be selected.
When “Deutsch” is selected, all menus, sub-menus, and messages will be displayed in
German.
Country Selection: Select the country where you are and will start scanning DVB-T signals.
Depending on the Language selection also the Country name will change. Then press the
down ▼ arrow key.
Start Channel Search: Press the OK key. The unit will start scanning the DVB-T frequency
and you will see “Search in process” blinking.
Search in Progress….
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Once the automatic channel search mode is started, the following screen will display
information on the progress of the search and the programs that has been found. The
reception parameters frequency and bandwidth, the signal strength of the channel, the
number of TV and Radio programs, as well as the names of the programs are displayed.
Note: If Australia is selected as country, appropriate bandwidth and frequency parameters
are automatically selected.
Please wait until the automatic channel search mode has finished. If you want to stop the
channel search, press the RED key to cancel.
When the automatic channel search mode is completed, press the BLUE key to close the
menu. The information about the found channels is automatically stored in memory. The
TFT-711 switches to the first program found and plays the content of this program. If the
automatic search is canceled (RED key), the results will not be stored.
Main Menu Navigation key usage
Key Function
RED Function depending menu item
GREEN Function depending menu item
YELLOW Closes the sub-menu and returns back one menu level
BLUE Exit directly the menu and returns to TV viewing mode
EXIT Go back one selection or in main menu, exit the settings menu
OK Confirm selection
Go to the menu item above the current selection. If the first
ARROW UP ▲
ARROW DOWN ▼
ARROW RIGHT ►Scrolls through the menu items
ARROW LEFT ◄Scrolls backward thought the menu items
item of the list is selected, the selection jumps over to the last
item in the list.
Go to next menu item of the list below the current selection. If
the last item of the list was selected, the selection jumps over
to the first item in the list.
Use these keys to navigate through the following settings menus:
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