Logik LPV 2250 User Manual
LPV 2250
Digital TV Recorder
User Guide
LPV 2250
Digital TV Recorder
User Guide
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Welcome
Thank you for buying this Digital TV Recorder.
This product allows you to enjoy free-to-view Digital TV on any
television, and record your favourite programmes at the touch of a
button.
Your Digital TV Recorder is simple to install - please follow the
installation instructions carefully.
Before you begin, make sure you have easy access to the
connectors on your TV and any other connected equipment.
Please take the time to read the safety instructions before setting up
your Digital TV Recorder.
This Digital TV Recorder has been manufactured to meet international
safety standards, but you must take care to operate it safely.
If you have any doubts about the installation, operation or safety of this
Digital TV Recorder, see the Helpline details section towards the rear of
this guide.
Electrical warning:
Your Digital TV Recorder contains a high voltage, which is sufcient to
cause a dangerous electric shock.
Do not remove the cover. There are no user-serviceable parts inside
and you CANNOT upgrade the Hard Disk.
Only use the supplied power supply (or manufacturer’s replacement)
with your Digital TV Recorder.
Switch off the power supply from the mains wall socket before you
connect or disconnect any equipment from the Digital TV Recorder.
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Positioning the box:
The Digital TV Recorder and cables should be placed so that they are
not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against
them.
Do not place the Digital TV Recorder on an unstable surface or on
a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface as this may block air ventilation
and cause it to overheat. Never place the Digital TV Recorder over a
radiator or in an unventilated cabinet.
Never place the Digital TV Recorder on top of a loudspeaker as the
vibrations and magnetic eld may damage the Digital TV Recorder’s
Hard Disk.
Unplug when not in use:
When not in use for an extended period, unplug the Digital TV
Recorder from the mains outlet. Do not overload wall outlets and
extension adaptors as this can result in a risk of re or electric shock.
Please note:
Please keep this guide and product packaging in a safe place.
This product can be stored in its original packaging in a cool dry place
at a temperature between -20°C and +60°C. Wait until the product has
reached room temperature before use.
If any parts are missing, do not attempt to install this product. Please
refer to the Helpline details section towards the rear of this guide.
Maintenance:
Refer all maintenance and servicing to qualied personnel. Any attempt
to service the product or use non-recommended parts will invalidate
the warranty. For more detailed safety information, read the safety
instructions at the back of this guide.
For more detailed safety information, read the safety instructions at
the back of this guide.
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Index of contents
Remote control buttons ..........................................................................4
Package contents ...................................................................................6
Attaching the supplied feet .....................................................................6
Safe installation ......................................................................................6
Connections on the rear of your Digital TV Recorder .............................7
Symbols on the front of your Digital TV Recorder ..................................7
Setting up your Digital Box with a SCART cable ....................................8
Using your Digital Box for the rst time ..................................................11
Using the Electronic Programme Guide .................................................12
Info display .............................................................................................12
The Channel List ....................................................................................13
The Timers screen ..................................................................................13
The Library menu ...................................................................................15
Recording programmes ..........................................................................17
Instant Record ........................................................................................17
Record using the Electronic Programme Guide .....................................18
Record using the Manual Timer..............................................................18
Record using the Info display .................................................................18
Watch a recording ..................................................................................19
Timeshifting ............................................................................................20
The menu system ...................................................................................21
Edit Channel List ..............................................................................
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Settings ............................................................................................
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DVR Settings ....................................................................................
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Parental Control ...............................................................................
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Tuning ..............................................................................................
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Service .............................................................................................
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Software Upgrade ............................................................................
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Using Interactive TV and Teletext ...........................................................28
Programming the remote control ............................................................28
Finding the remote control’s current codes ............................................29
Controlling a TV and DVD player ...........................................................30
General problem solving.........................................................................31
Helpline details .......................................................................................32
Product technical specications .............................................................32
Important care and safety advice ...........................................................33
Environmental information ......................................................................34
Remote Control Code List ......................................................................34
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Remote control buttons
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Turns the TV’s sound on/off*.
DTV/RADIO
Switches between Digital TV channels and Digital Radio channels.
1
Switches the Digital TV Recorder, TV* or DVD* on/into standby.
MODE buttons
(TV, DTV, DVD)
Sets the remote control to operate the Digital TV Recorder, a TV or DVD*.
MENU
Displays/exits the menu.
HELP
Displays/exits the Help pages.
SAVER/CLOCK
Displays the Clock for 4 seconds. With the Clock displayed, press again to
display the Screen Saver.
Returns to the previous channel watched. Switches between 4 and 24 hours
advance in EPG.
EPG
Switches the Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) on/off.
BACK
Returns to the previous level in the menu. Exits EPG, Info and Menu (rst
level).
INFO
Displays programme and recording information.
VOL. +/−
Adjusts the TV’s volume*.
OK, V, v, B, b
Displays the Channel list/conrms a selection (OK button). Navigate the EPG/
menu/Channel list/Info menu (V, v, B, b buttons).
CH. +/−
Selects the next/previous channel.
x STOP
Stops playback when viewing recordings. Stops timeshifting.
j
Rewinds live TV and recordings. Press repeatedly to increase the rewind
speed.
X
Pauses live TV and recordings.
B
Plays recording and resumes paused live TV and recordings.
J
Fast forwards recordings. Press repeatedly to increase the fast forward speed.
When pausing live TV or recordings, press to watch in slow motion.
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Remote control buttons - continued
z RECORD
Records live TV. Sets highlighted programmes to timer record in the EPG.
l
Skips to the start when viewing a recording. Skips to the start of the pause
buffer when watching live TV.
TIMER
Displays the Timers screen.
LIB
Displays the Library of recorded programmes.
L
Skips to the end when viewing a recording.
Coloured buttons Selects options in digital text/EPG/Channel List/menu.
0-9
Selects channels, enter PIN, use Help pages.
SUB/AV
Displays subtitles (if available). In TV mode, changes the Video Input on the
TV*.
TEXT/−/−−
Displays digital text (if available). In TV mode, selects double digit channel
numbers*.
*Once the remote control has been programmed to operate your equipment. Refer to page 28.
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Package contents
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Digital TV Recorder
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Remote Control
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Power Supply
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2 Batteries (AA/R06)
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Quick Start Guide
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User Guide
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SCART Cable
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RF (coaxial) Cable
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Stand
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Using this guide
We hope you will nd this Digital TV Recorder easy to set up and use. To
make this user guide as clear as possible, we have designed it so that …
Instructions that you need to follow are preceded by a bullet point - just
like this sentence.
Important information will be in bold text - just like this sentence.
When you have to press a specic button on your remote control, it is
written between brackets [like this].
Useful hints and tips are shown in a box, like this.
If you have any problems with this product, you will nd most
common solutions towards the back of this guide.
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Attaching the supplied feet
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Follow the instructions below to attach the supplied feet, according to
which way you wish to install the Digital TV Recorder:
Using the stand
(installing vertically):
Not using the stand
(installing horizontally):
Safe installation
Using the stand
(installing vertically):
Not using the stand
(installing horizontally):
Always use the supplied stand
when installing the Digital TV
Recorder vertically, as shown.
NEVER attempt to install the
Digital TV Recorder vertically
without the supplied stand, or
with any other stand as this may
result in damage to the Digital TV
Recorder.
Always install the Digital TV
Recorder horizontally as shown,
on a stable surface. Failure to do
so may result in damage to the
Digital TV Recorder.
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Connections at the rear of your Digital TV Recorder
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From your aerial
To your TV To your VCR/DVD
To your TV
(option 1)
To your VCR/DVD
(option 2)
Power In
To your home
audio system
Symbols on the front of your Digital TV Recorder
Record
(Red=recording
a programme)
Play
(Green=playing a
recorded programme)
Standby
(Red=Standby,
Orange=Initialising,
Green=On)
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Setting up your Digital TV Recorder with a SCART cable
You need a free SCART socket on your TV to set up your Digital TV
Recorder.
SCART connections offer the best picture and sound quality. They can
also tell your TV when the Digital TV Recorder is switched on and off and
whether widescreen pictures are being broadcast.
Before you begin, make sure you have easy access to the connectors on
your TV and any other connected equipment.
1 Unpack the Box:
Unpack the Box and check there are no parts missing. Use the
Package contents page as a reference.
Choose a suitable location for the Digital TV Recorder. Make sure it will
have sufcient ventilation and is not exposed to direct sunlight, heat,
humidity or water. Make sure you can ‘see’ it with the remote control.
2 Insert remote control batteries:
Open the remote control battery compartment - on the under-side of the
remote control.
Insert the batteries supplied in the direction indicated inside the
compartment.
Ret the compartment cover.
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From your aerial
3 Connect your aerial to the Digital TV Recorder:
Make sure your TV is switched off, together with any other equipment
you are connecting to.
Insert the cable from your aerial into the Digital TV Recorder socket
marked ‘8 IN’.
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Setting up your Digital TV Recorder with a SCART cable - continued
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4 Connect the SCART cable:
Choose the option below that best suits your TV (and VCR/DVD, if
you have one). If you need a longer SCART cable, you can buy one at
most TV or electronics retailers.
Option 1 : connecting to a TV only
Connect the supplied SCART cable between the ‘TV’ SCART socket on
your Digital TV Recorder’s rear panel and your TV’s SCART socket.
Connect the supplied RF cable between the ‘8 OUT’’ socket on the
Digital TV Recorder and the RF socket on your TV (where you would
normally connect the aerial).
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To your TV
To your TV
From your aerial
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To your TV
From your aerial
To your VCR/DVD
To your VCR/DVD
Option 2 : connecting to a TV and VCR/DVD
Connect the supplied SCART cable between the ‘TV’ SCART socket on
the back of your Digital TV Recorder and your TV’s SCART socket.
Connect another SCART cable between the ‘VCR’ SCART socket on
your Digital TV Recorder and the SCART socket on your VCR/DVD.
(Refer to your VCR/DVD user guide if necessary.)
Connect the supplied RF cable between the ‘8 OUT’ socket on the
Digital TV Recorder and the RF input socket on your VCR/DVD. (Refer
to your VCR/DVD user guide if necessary.)
If there isn’t already one in place, connect a second RF cable between
the RF output on your VCR/DVD and the RF input socket on your TV.
(Where you normally connect the aerial.)
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5 Connecting to an audio system (optional):
Connect the socket on the back of Digital TV Recorder to your home
audio system using either a conventional 3.5mm jack plug lead or an
optical lead (miniTOS). The type of lead required depends on your Hi-Fi
or Surround Sound System. Do not connect your headphones to the
socket.
6 Connect the power supply:
Make sure the mains outlet is switched off.
Connect the supplied power supply to the Digital TV Recorder and
insert the power supply plug into the mains outlet.
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7 Switch on your TV:
Switch on your TV and the mains outlet for the Digital TV Recorder.
The green Power light on your Digital TV Recorder should illuminate.
Your TV should switch to the Digital TV Recorder automatically and the
image below will appear.
If you cannot see the picture, refer to the General problem solving section
towards the end of this guide.
You are now ready to tune in to the digital TV service.
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Using your Digital TV Recorder for the rst time
The rst time you use your Digital TV Recorder, you will see a screen like
the one below.
The Digital TV Recorder now needs to scan for available Digital TV
channels.
Press [OK] on your Digital TV Recorder’s remote control to begin
searching for digital channels.
Typically, the search will take between 2 and 5 minutes, depending on
the digital TV service in your area. In some areas, however, it may take
a little longer (5 to 7 minutes).
When the scan has nished, the Digital TV Recorder will display a
summary screen. Press [OK] on your Digital TV Recorder’s remote
control to switch to the rst channel.
You can now explore and enjoy the channels available on your Digital TV
service.
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Using Standby:
When you’re not watching TV, you should set your Digital TV Recorder to
Standby.
To do this:
Press [1] to switch between ON (green POWER light on) and Standby
(red POWER light on).
If you plan to leave your Digital TV Recorder unattended for a long
period, put the Box into Standby and wait 20 seconds before switching
it off at the mains. (Don’t worry - all of your settings will be saved.)
Changing channels:
Press [CH.+] or [CH.–] on your Digital TV Recorder remote control to
‘hop’ through the channels.
To choose a particular channel:
Press one of the buttons [0] to [9], then press [OK].
To select 2 or 3 digit channels (10 to 999), press the number buttons
required in succession, then press [OK].
If you do not press [OK], the Digital TV Recorder will change to the
selected channel after approximately 1 second.
Channel hopping:
The [ ] button lets you keep an eye on two TV channels by switching
between the current channel and the last channel you watched for
more than 11 seconds - so you can ‘hop’ between the two channels.
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Using the Electronic Programme Guide
The Electronic Programme Guide shows a full list of available channels
and programmes for up to 8 days (when transmitted by broadcasters). You
can also set programmes to be recorded from the Electronic Programme
Guide.
To view the Electronic Programme Guide:
Press the [EPG] button.
Press [V] or [v] to scroll through the list of channels.
To display the previous 9 channels press [RED].
To display the next 9 channels press [GREEN].
To scroll through the programmes press [B] and [b].
To scroll forwards 24 hours at a time, press [BLUE]. To scroll
backwards, press [YELLOW].
To scroll forwards 4 hours at a time, press [ ] to toggle the scroll
settings, then press [BLUE]. To scroll backwards, press [YELLOW].
To view information for the selected programme press [INFO].
To record the selected programme press [z RECORD].
To preview the highlighted channel in the background, press [OK].
To exit the Electronic Programme Guide and change channel to the
previewed programme, press [OK].
To exit the Electronic Programme Guide without changing channel,
press [EPG] or [BACK].
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The Info display gives you information on the current and future
programmes on each channel.
To open the Info display press [INFO]. This displays information on the
programme showing Now.
To see information on future programmes, press [b].
To change the channel you want information for press [V] or [v].
To watch the highlighted channel press [OK].
To record the selected programme press [z RECORD].
To exit the Info display menu without changing channel press [INFO] or
[BACK].
Information for recordings
When watching recordings, the Info display gives you information on the
recording, such as the date and time the recording was made, and how
much of the recording has been watched.
To open the Info display press [INFO]. This displays information on the
recording showing.
To exit the Info display menu press [INFO] or [BACK].
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