Philips DTR1000-00M, DTR1000 User Manual
WELCOME TO DIGITAL TELEVISION
Congratulations on choosing the Philips' DTR 1000 digital terrestrial receiver. The DTR 1000 will
allow you:
- To enjoy access to more choice of digital terrestrial television and radio channels.
- To benefit from digital video and audio quality.
- To get easier access to television channels via your aerial.
CONTENTS
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1 Safety instructions ______________3
2 Unpacking / Putting the receiver in
your existing set up ______________4
2.1 Unpacking ______________________4
2.2 Putting the receiver in your existing
set up _________________________4
3 Product description ______________5
3.1 Front view _____________________5
3.2 Rear view ______________________6
4 Preparing your remote control ____7
4.1 Installing the batteries ____________7
4.2 Using the remote control _________8
5 Connecting your Digital receiver __9
5.1 Connecting to a TV fitted with one
SCART socket __________________9
5.2 Connecting to a TV and a VCR both
fitted with one SCART socket _____10
5.3 Connecting to your HiFi / Audio
receiver equipment (Analogue /
Digital) _______________________11
5.4 Connection of a Video projector to
your receiver to watch Digital TV
programmes on a video projector __11
6 Quick start up / First installation /
Channel scan ___________________12
6.1 Quick start ____________________12
6.2 Scanning has failed / check installation /
check signal from aerial __________13
6.3 Scanning has failed again _________13
7 Day to day operation ____________14
7.1 Switch ON / Switch OFF your
receiver (low power, standby) _____14
7.2 Select TV / Radio mode __________14
7.3 Change channel ________________14
7.4 Zap banner / More programme info 15
7.5 Volume control - Vol+ / Vol- / Mute 15
7.6 Select a favourite list ___________16
7.7 Temporarily change the Subtitle
selection (circular toggle) _________16
7.8 Temporarily change the Audio
language selection (circular toggle) _16
7.9 Electronic channel guide _________16
7.10 Set timer / Set Reminder from
Guide or Zap list / Zap banner Delete a timer _________________17
7.11 Alarm Notification/ Recording Reminder - New services - Software
download _____________________18
7.11.1 Recording / TIMER ______________18
7.11.2 Recording Failure _______________18
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7.11.3 Reminder ______________________18
7.11.4 List of New channels _____________18
7.11.5 Software download ______________18
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7.12 Using the TV / STB button _______19
7.13 Watching locked channels ________19
7.14 How do I reset my receiver if it
"Freezes"? _____________________19
8 Changing the settings on your
receiver _______________________20
8.1 Menu navigation /item selection /
change settings / store changes ____20
8.2 Change the installation settings ____21
8.2.1 Receiver settings ________________21
8.2.2 Channel installation ______________22
8.2.3 Check signal quality / Check your
aerial _________________________23
8.2.4 Software update ________________24
8.2.5 TIMERS (schedule, delete, edit,
conflict) _____________________24
8.2.6 Edit a timer ____________________25
8.2.7 Remove a timer via the MENU _____25
8.2.8 Disable Recording (Manage conflicts) _25
8.3 Favourite list editing _____________26
8.4 Parental control / pin Code - lock
Programme - Parental Timer ______28
8.4.1 Change PIN ___________________28
8.4.2 Parental control _________________28
8.4.3 Maturity level __________________28
8.4.4 Lock TV or Radio channel _________28
8.4.5 Edit a parental timer ____________29
8.4.6 Remove a parental timer _________29
8.5 Preferences / language - timer banner _______________________29
10 Advanced settings ______________31
10.1 Restore virgin mode _____________31
10.2 Change remote control setting ____31
10.3 You forgot your PIN code / Master
PIN code _____________________31
10.4 More about Recording / Easy
Recording - VCR control _________32
10.4.1 Connection for Easy recording ______32
10.4.2 Digital receiver and VCR settings ____33
10.4.3 How to make a recording with the
VCR control feature? _____________33
10.4.4 Timer / Front panel indicator _______33
10.4.5 Cancel a running Timer ___________33
10.4.6 Errors during recording ___________33
11 Trouble shooting guide __________34
12 Technical specification ___________36
9 Menu tree _____________________30
2 CONTENTS
1 Safety instructions
All the safety and operating Instructions
should be read and understood before the
receiver is operated.
For best results, position your receiver away
from radiators or other heat sources. Leave
a space of at least 3 cm around the receiver
for ventilation making sure that the
ventilation holes are not obstructed.
This receiver is intended for use in a
domestic environment only and should
never be operated or stored in excessively
hot, humid or damp conditions.
Make sure no objects or fluids enter the
housing through the ventilation slots. Should
this happen, disconnect your receiver from
the mains and consult your retailer.
For cleaning, use a damp chamois leather.
Never use any abrasive cloth, sponge or
cleaner.
When connecting or disconnecting cables to
the receiver always ensure the receiver is
disconnected from the mains.
Please wait before connecting your receiver
- read on.
Do not disassemble the equipment. There
are no user serviceable parts.
Mains connection
Before connecting the receiver to the
mains, check that the mains supply voltage
corresponds to the voltage printed on the
rear of the receiver. If the mains voltage is
different, consult your dealer.
Please wait before connecting your
receiver - read on.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3
2 Unpacking / Putting the receiver in your
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existing set up
2.1 Unpacking
Start by unpacking your receiver. You will
find the following cables and accessories:
- The digital terrestrial receiver
- The remote control and batteries (2 x
LR6 AA 1,5 V)
- One SCART lead
- One RF coaxial lead
- A mains cord
- A user manual
- A Guarantee card
- A stand for using the receiver in the
upright position
Note: As advised in chapter 5 make use of the
Scart lead provided. It has been selected to get
the best picture quality and performance out of
your digital receiver .
Plastic bags can be dangerous. To avoid
suffocation keep the bag away from babies
and children.
2.2 Putting the receiver in your
existing set up
- Your receiver can be integrated in
different ways within your existing AudioVideo set up. The receiver can be used in
the horizontal or vertical position. If you
decide to use your receiver in the upright
position, follow the instructions below.
Unpack the stand, place it on a horizontal
surface with click fit side on the right and
lug side on the left.
- Take the receiver as shown below (rear
panel on the left side / coaxial connectors
on the bottom side).
The Symbol on the packaging
means that material is recyclable.
If the receiver will not be used for a long
time, unplug the mains cord from the wall
socket.
4 UNPACKING
- Insert the stand lug in the slot located on
the front of the receiver, close to the
Philips badge.
- Rock the receiver to insert the stand lug
fully in the slot until it is locked by the
click fit.
- From now on, your receiver can be used
in the upright position.
Note: Removing the stand can be done by first
unlocking the click fit at the rear side of the
stand, rocking and pulling back the receiver to
extract it from the stand lug.
3 Product description
3.1 Front view
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1 LOW POWER button: Switch receiver ON or into low power mode.
Reset the receiver, in case of hanging up, after a 5 second
keypress.
2 TV/RADIO button: Toggle between TV and Radio mode.
3 "-" button: Channel down.
4 Three colours LED indicator: Display receiver status (see status indicator table).
5 Red LED indicator: Display receiver status (see status indicator table)
Blink at remote control command reception.
6 "+" button: Channel up.
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Status indicator table
Mode Receiver Low power Standby TV mode Radio Software Timer
LED off mains mode mode mode update (1) running (2)
4 Left hand LED Off Off Orange Green Blinking Off Green or
(3 colours) Green / Orange
5
Right hand Off Red Off Off Off Blinking Red
LED (Red) red (blinking if
(1) If you have put your receiver in "Standby" or "Low power" mode and red, right hand LED is blinking
this indicates that a free over-the-air upgrade of your receiver is taking place. Do not interrupt this
operation. Wait until the blinking LED stops and the left hand LED is either orange or red (signalling
either standby mode or low power mode). You can now continue with normal operation.
(2) To cancel a running timer, press button sequence: TIMER + 0.
Orange (in standby mode)
pressing a button)
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 5
3.2 Rear view
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Español
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1 VCR (SELV): SCART (1) socket to connect your video recorder.
2 Digital audio output (SELV): Coaxial Digital audio output to connect your HIFI /
Audio receiver system.
3 Serial (SELV): RJ 9 socket for serial data transfer during servicing.
4 AERIAL IN (SELV): Input to connect your UHF aerial.
5 230 V ~ 50 Hz 10 W max (HV): Socket to connect the Mains cord.
6 Label showing the type and serial number of the receiver.
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7 TV (SELV): SCART (1) socket to connect to your TV set or a video
projector (2).
8 L/R Audio out (SELV): Left/Right audio-cinch outputs to connect your HIFI / Audio
receiver system.
9 RF out (SELV): RF output to be connected to the aerial input of your Video
Recorder or TV set, refer to chapter 5 for recommended
connection diagrams.
(1) SCART is also called Euroconnector or Peritel.
(2) To connect a video projector to the TV SCART socket refer to chapter 5.4.
SELV : Safety Extra Low Voltage.
HV : Hazardous Voltage.
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4 Preparing your remote control
4.1 Installing the batteries
- Remove the back cover.
- Insert two batteries (type R06G/AA - 1.5 V) supplied.
- Place them in the remote control battery compartment as shown in the diagram.
- Replace the cover.
- Your remote is now ready to control your digital terrestrial receiver.
The Philips batteries supplied with your receiver's remote do not contain heavy metals such as
Mercury or Lead Cadmium. Nevertheless, in many countries exhausted batteries may not be
disposed of with your household waste. Please ensure you dispose of empty batteries according
to local regulations.
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PREPARING YOUR REMOTE CONTROL 7
4.2 Using the remote control
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Mute ?
Audio mute.
RED, GREEN, YELLOW,
BLUE:
Non active.
FAV
- Short key press selects the
next favourite list
- Long key press displays all
available lists.
SUBTITLE ?
- Temporarily starts or stops
Audio Subtitling.
I-II
- Temporary update of audio
language.
MENU
- Open menu (in digital TV
mode).
- Close menu (in digital TV
mode).
Cursor 8/9 The four
cursor keys are used to move
within the menus and lists.
OK key
- Select / call up programme
list / zap.
Volume ==+/ -
Volume Up / Down.
Standby
Standby.
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- Scrolls one Page Up or one
Page Down in guide or
favourites list.
GUIDE
- Open Now & Next Guide.
INFO
- Open info banner.
- Show extended program
information.
- Close banner.
TIMER
- Set a timer (recording or
reminder) when in program
banner, Guide and Zap List.
The "TIMER, 0" sequence
keystroke deletes the current
running timer.
BACK
- Selects the previously
watched digital TV channel
- In menu mode
Either exit the menu
Or bring selection one level
back
Or bring selection back one
level and cancel the changes
you have made. The prompt
at the bottom of the menu
screen indicates which
function will be carried out.
P+ / P-
Selection of Next / Previous
channel.
**
(blue) resp. %%(white)
TV / STB
Toggle between Digital TV and
Analogue transmission from
your TV.
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TV / RADIO
Toggle TV / Radio mode.
0-9
Channel selection in digital
TV mode.
5 Connecting your Digital receiver
There are several ways you can connect and incorporate your digital receiver into your existing
audio / video equipment set up.
Warning before starting to connect:
- Unplug all equipment (TV set as well as VCR and / or DVD if required) from the mains.
- Do not connect your digital receiver to mains supply now.
- Check your current wiring because you might keep existing connections of your current Audio /
Video set up.
- Choose the relevant connecting method for incorporating your digital receiver into your
existing Audio / Video set up. Please read chapters 5.1 and 5.2.
5.1 Connecting to a TV fitted with one SCART socket
Incorporate your receiver in your existing installation as shown below:
Aerial previously
in the back of your
TV or Video
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SCART lead (supplied)
TV set
EXT1
RF lead (supplied)
- Plug your aerial lead plug into the "AERIAL IN" socket of your digital receiver.
- Connect the "RF OUT" socket of your digital receiver to the "Aerial input" socket of your TV by
means of the RF coaxial lead supplied with your digital receiver.
- Connect the "TV" SCART socket of your digital receiver to the "EXT1" SCART socket of your
TV set by means of the SCART lead supplied with your digital receiver.
- Plug all your equipment, excluding your digital receiver, into the mains.
- Switch on your TV and select a channel.
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- Plug your digital receiver into the mains. Your digital receiver will display the WELCOME
screen(the left-hand LED will be illuminated green).
- Go to chapter 6 to proceed with the channel scan of your digital receiver.
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If the WELCOME screen is not displayed, press two times the TV/STB button to get the screen
displayed.
Note:
With this connection set up you can:
- Watch digital terrestrial TV by means of your Digital receiver.
- Continue watching analogue TV by means of your TV.
5.2 Connecting to a TV and a VCR both fitted with one SCART socket
Incorporate your receiver in your existing installation as shown below:
- Plug your aerial lead plug into the "AERIAL IN" socket of your digital receiver.
- Connect the "RF OUT" socket of your digital receiver to the "Aerial input" socket of your VCR
by means of the RF coaxial lead supplied with your digital receiver.
- Connect the "RF OUT" socket of your VCR to the "Aerial input" socket of your TV by means of
a RF coaxial lead.
- Connect the "TV" SCART socket of your digital receiver to the "EXT1" SCART socket of your
TV by means of the SCART lead supplied with your digital receiver.
- Connect the "VCR" SCART socket of your digital receiver to the "EXT1" SCART socket of your
VCR (so called OUT) by means of a SCART lead.
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- Plug all your equipment, excluding your digital receiver, into the mains.
- Switch on your TV and select a channel.
- Plug your digital receiver into the mains. Your digital receiver will display the WELCOME
screen (the left -hand LED will be illuminated green).
- Go to chapter 6 to proceed with the channel scan of your digital receiver
If the WELCOME screen is not displayed, press two times the TV/STB button to get the screen
displayed.
Note:
1 This connection also applies if your VCR has two SCART sockets.
2 If you have a S-Video VCR refer to chapter 8.2.1.1 for further settings and consult the user manual of
your VCR.
3 With this connection set up you can:
- Watch digital TV while you record analogue TV.
- Watch analogue TV while you record digital TV.
- Record the digital TV channel you are watching.
- Watch Play Back from your VCR.
5.3 Connecting to your HiFi / Audio receiver equipment. (Analogue /
Digital)
Depending on your HiFi / Audio receiver equipment, you might have several options to connect
your digital receiver.
- Analogue connection
Connect the L/R audio output sockets to the relevant L/R audio input sockets of your audio
equipment by means of a double CINCH cable (not supplied). Consult the user manual of your
HiFi/Audio receiver equipment to choose the proper analogue audio inputs.
Note: With this connection set up you can control the audio volume up/down and mute with the remote
control of your digital receiver and alternatively with your HiFi's remote control.
- Digital connection
Connect the audio "DIGITAL" output socket to the relevant digital audio input socket of your
audio equipment by means of a single CINCH cable (not supplied). Consult the user manual of
your HiFi/Audio receiver equipment to choose the proper digital audio input.
Note: With this connection set up you can only control the audio volume up/down and mute with your
HiFi / Audio Receiver remote control, refer to the relevant user manual.
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5.4 Connection of a Video projector to your receiver to watch Digital
TV programmes on a video projector
Connect the "TV" SCART socket of your digital receiver, to your Video projector.
A video projector is often fed with S-Video format video signals, if this is the case with your
projector, follow the instructions below for connection and installation:
- Connect a SCART to the S Video adapter between the TV SCART of your digital receiver and
the S VIDEO input of your video projector.
- Installation: Refer to chapters 8.2, 8.2.1 and 8.2.1.1 to change the "TV/VCR output" setting of
your digital receiver to SVIDEO/PAL-CVBS.
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6 Quick start up / First installation / Channel
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scan
6.1 Quick start
You already have an aerial
Your aerial is correctly pointed at the terrestrial
transmitter corresponding to your area.(1)
Your digital receiver connection is according to the
diagram depicted in chapter 5.1 or 5.2.
Your digital receiver is ON and the WELCOME screen
(shown here) pops up.
The selection is on "Language". Press the * button to
open the selection window (right part of the screen). Use
the 8 or 9 button to select the wanted language (1)
and press the + button to store your choice. The
selection is back on "Language".
Press the 9 button , the selection is on "Country", Press
the * button to open the selection window . Use the
8 or 9 button to select the wanted country and press
the + button to store your choice. The selection is back
on "Country".
Press the 9 button , the selection is on "Install" and
press the * button to start scanning for channels.
The receiver scans the RF band(s) and reports scanning
progress and found channels.
When scanning is completed:
- Either scanning ended successfully, found channels are
displayed and the digital receiver tunes the first channel
in the list. If so proceed to chapter 7.
- Or scanning failed and stopped while the "Check signal"
screen pops up. If so proceed with chapter 6.2.
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Note:
(1) If your country is not shown in the list select the "Other"
country option.
If you want to set another country while the first installation has
already been performed successfully you shall first restore the
receiver virgin mode (see chapter 10.1) then the first
installation will automatically be re-launched (see chapter 6.1).
6.2 Scanning has failed / check
installation / check signal from aerial
Scanning failed therefore before making a new scanning
check:
- Aerial cable.
- Check the aerial connection to your digital receiver.
Refer to the connection diagram of chapter 5.1 or 5.2
- Check channel(s) available in the region corresponding
to your area.
- Check signal quality, by means of the "Check signal"
menu beside.
Press the 9 button to select the "RF channel" option.
Press the * button and scroll with the 9 or 8 button
to select the wanted RF channel number, corresponding
to your area.
Check signal strength and quality on bar meters.
Either signal is good enough (orange or green bar meters)
then choose the "Install" option and select the "Re-start"
option to scan channels one more time. When scanning
ends successfully, channels found are displayed and the
digital receiver tunes the first channel in the list. . If so
proceed to chapter 7.
Or signal is bad or no signal is available (red bar meter or
no bar at all). Then refer to chapter 6.3.
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6.3 Scanning has failed again
You could not scan the channels and this was repeated
after checking the signal quality delivered by your aerial.
Either your aerial is not pointing properly at the digital TV
transmitter, or your aerial installation needs to be
upgraded or you are not in the coverage area to correctly
receive digital Television.
For a proper diagnosis, call your electrical retailer.
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7 Day to day operation
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7.1 Switch ON / Switch OFF
your receiver (low power,
standby)
THE RED LEFT-HAND LED IS ON
Your receiver is in "Low power" mode.
Press the "Low power" button, on the front
of your receiver, to put your receiver in
Standby
You have 5 minutes to wake your receiver
up by pressing:
- Either P+, P-, BACK or a number button
on your remote. Alternatively you can
press the "+" or "-" button on the front
panel of your receiver.
Note: your remote does not control the receiver
if it is in Low Power mode.
THE ORANGE LEFT-HAND LED IS ON
Your receiver is in "Standby" mode
To Wake Up Your Receiver:
- Either Press One Of The Following
Remote Buttons: P+, P-, BACK or a
number button
- Or press "+" or "-" button on the front
panel.
To put your receiver in Low power mode
(<1W consumption)
- Press the front panel's "LOW POWER"
button
THE GREEN RIGHT-HAND LED IS ON
(TV MODE) / GREEN+ORANGE LED IS
ON (RADIO MODE
You are in TV mode / Radio Mode
To put your receiver in standby:
- Press the remote standby button
To put your receiver in Low power mode
(<1W consumption)
- Press the front panel's "LOW POWER"
button
7.2 Select TV / Radio mode
If your receiver is in TV mode
- Press the TV/RADIO button to switch to
RADIO mode
If your receiver is in Radio Mode
- Press the TV/RADIO button to switch to
TV mode
Note: The TV/Radio buttons on the Front Panel
and on the Remote Control have the same
behaviour.
7.3 Change channel
7.3.1 USING number buttons
While watching digital TV or listening to
Digital Radio
- Press the number button(s) to select the
desired channel number
7.3.2 P+/P-
You are watching digital TV or listening to a
digital radio programme
- Press P+ to select the next channel in the
list
- Press P- to select the previous channel in
the list
Note: The '-' and '+' buttons on the Front Panel
have the same function as P- and P+ buttons
on the remote control.
7.3.3 Back (last channel recall)
While watching digital TV or listening to a
digital radio programme
- press the BACK button to select the
previously watched / listened to
programme.
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7.3.4 Zap list (so called index list)
While you are watching digital TV or listening to Digital
Radio
- Press the OK button to open the channel list
- Press the 8 or 9 button to select the desired channel
- Press OK to preview the selected channel
- By Pressing OK again you will view / listen to the
selected channel in full screen.
7.4 Zap banner / More programme info
Each time you select a new channel, a banner appears at
the bottom of the screen to show:
- Channel name and number.
- Now programme name and Next programme names.
- Channel status: locked, available.
- Start time of the current program.
- Start time of the next program.
- Current time.
Getting more info once the banner is ON:
- Press the * button to get more info about the current
programme, a second key press will show more info
about the next channel.
- Press the BACK button to close the Zap Banner.
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Note: Pressing the INFO button three times essively access to
the banner, more info for the current channel and more info for
the next channel. A fourth keypress on INFO returns to
watching digital TV.
7.5 Volume control - Vol+ / Vol- / Mute
While watching digital TV
- Press Vol- to decrease volume
- Press Vol+ to increase volume
- Press MUTE to mute the sound, press MUTE again to
de-mute.
Note: Change of volume is signalled with a bar graph, while
audio mute is signalled with an icon on the top right corner of
the screen.
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7.6 Select a favourite list
While watching digital TV / or listening to Digital Radio
- Press the FAV button for more than two seconds to
display all the favourites lists.
- Press the 9 or 8 to select a list. Press the OK
button to make a list active.
- Press FAV again to add or remove.
Note: empty favourite list(s) can not be opened.
7.7 Temporarily change the Subtitle
selection (circular toggle)
Press the SUBTITLE button:
- Either select from the available subtitle languages.
- Or switch subtitles Off.
7.8 Temporarily change the Audio
language selection (circular toggle)
Press the I/II button:
- select from the audio languages available
7.9 Electronic channel guide
While watching digital TV or listening to digital radio
- Press the GUIDE button to open the channel guide
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Current view is current program list so called "Now"
- Press the * button to consult the "Next" program list
The next view screen includes a round icon to signal
programs which are about to start within 20 minutes.
- Press the 9 or 8 to select the wanted channel
- Press the OK button to watch / listen to the selected
channel
7.10 Set timer / Set Reminder
from Guide or Zap list /
Zap banner - Delete a
timer
SET A TIMER FROM THE BANNER
- Either press INFO, *, TIMER sequence
to record the "Now" programme on the
current channel
- Or press INFO, *, *, TIMER sequence
to record "Next" programme on current
channel
SET A TIMER FROM THE ZAP LIST
- Either press OK, *, TIMER sequence to
record the "Now" programme on the
selected channel
- Or press OK, *, *, TIMER sequence
to record Next programme on the
selected channel
SET A TIMER FROM THE GUIDE
- Either press GUIDE, *, TIMER
sequence to record the Now
programme on the selected channel
- Or press GUIDE, *, *, TIMER
sequence to record Next programme
on the selected channel
- A timer is running and your receiver is in
standby
- The recording is signalled by two front
LED's, the right hand one is red while
the left hand one is orange.
- Press the key sequence "TIMER, 0" to
delete the running timer
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Notes:
- Press two times TIMER on Next programme
to set a REMINDER.
- Press three times TIMER to cancel the
REMINDER.
- The TIMER/REMINDER will be signalled by an
Icon.
DELETE A RUNNING TIMER
- A timer is running and you are watching
what you are recording:
- The recording is signalled by two front
LED's, the right hand one is red while
the left hand one is green.
- Press the key sequence "TIMER, 0" to
delete the running timer
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7.11 Alarm Notification/ Recording Reminder - New services - Software
download
A generic alarm mechanism provides you important on
screen messages. In order not to disturb your current
programme, an animated icon in the top right corner is
first shown indicating you the presence of an alarm. You
have then to press the INFO button to read the alarm
message.
7.11.1 Recording / TIMER
When you are watching a programme and a Timer is
about to start you will be informed.
The alarm can be earlier than the timer start. This can be
configured in the Timer Preference Menu.
7.11.2 Recording Failure
In case of a failure during a recording, you will be
informed with a message.
7.11.3 Reminder
For programmes you do not want to miss, you can create
Reminders. The following alarm will then be generated.
The alarm will be earlier than the reminder start time.
This can be configured in the Timer Preference Menu.
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7.11.4 List of New channels
When the receiver is in standby, it will check for the
presence of new channels for you. The following alarm
will be generated informing you about their availability in
the New Favourite programme list.
7.11.5 Software download
When the receiver is in standby, it will check for the
presence of new software in the broadcast.
An Alarm will be generated after detection of new
software and after its successful update.
7.12 Using the TV / STB button
This button is used to switch between watching digital
channels via your digital receiver and standard analogue
channels on your TV.
You are watching digital TV or listening to digital radio:
- Press the TV/STB button to switch to analogue TV
Press again to revert to digital TV.
7.13 Watching locked channels
If you have selected a locked channel, you must unlock
the channel to watch it.
- You are prompted by a lock icon and a field in the
banner to enter a 4 digit PIN code (default 0000).
- Enter you PIN code to unlock and watch the selected
channel.
7.14 How do I reset my receiver if it
"Freezes"?
In the unlikely event that your receiver "Freezes" (i.e. you
can no longer control it with the remote control), simply
proceed with the steps described below:
Press the "LOW POWER" button, on the receiver front
panel for at least 5 seconds. After releasing the button
wait for a stable front display indication (i.e. the left LED
is either orange for standby mode or green for TV mode).
You can now continue with normal operation.
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8 Changing the settings on your receiver
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You can change the receiver settings to adapt the receiver
to your aerial conditions, Audio / Video set up or other
preferences.
8.1
Menu navigation /item selection / change
settings / store changes
Basics about Menu navigation:
- Being in the normal viewing mode, press MENU
button to turn Main Menu on.The orange selection
button appears on the first menu item in the window.
- Press the 9 or 8 button to scroll up down to bring
the orange selection on the wanted menu item.
Change setting:
- Use the * button to activate the sub-items in the
menu window. Repeat this step, as many time as
necessary to navigate to the required feature.
- Press the 9 or 8 button to select the desired option
value.
Cancel - Store changes:
- Either press the BACK button to cancel changes or
press the + button to store the change.
In both cases the selection is brought one level up in
the menu.
- If the Menu is on, press the MENU button to turn
menu off.
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Notes:
- Opening a menu item signalled by a lock icon requires the
PIN code entry.
- To avoid burning your TV screen, messages/menus are
automatically set off after 30 min.
The Puck element, is always present when menu is
displayed. The puck contains 5 elements:
- The ball indicates the position of the selection.
- The 8, 9, + and * cursors indicate which
navigation direction is possible. A grey coloured cursor
means un-authorised navigation in the relevant cursor
direction.
Note:
- The puck is always as shown beside the left menu window.
8.2 Change the installation settings
Press MENU button to open the main menu.
Press 9 button 4 times to bring the selection onto
"Installation".
Note: If the Parental control is active, you need to enter your
PIN code to access the relevant items of the selected menu
option.
Press the * button to access the "Installation" sub
options.
The selection is now on "Receiver settings" in the new
"Installation" menu.
8.2.1 Receiver settings
From the "Installation" menu, you selected "Receiver
settings" and pressed * button.
A new menu is drawn to control the features below:
- TV/VCR signal output
- TV video format
- TV sound format
- Default volume of TV sound
- VCR sound format
- VCR control for recording
The selection is now on "TV/VCR output".
You can scroll down or up with the 9 or 8 button to
choose the wanted option.
For each option, you can press on * button to access its
sub options.
8.2.1.1 For "TV/VCR output" item, you set-up the
format of the signal output for TV and VCR
SCART sockets from the list below:
- RGB/PAL-CVBS
- RGB/SVHS
- PAL-CVBS/PAL-CVBS
- PAL-CVBS/SVHS
- SVIDEO/PAL-CVBS
- SVIDEO/SVHS
- SECAM-CVBS/SECAM-CVBS
- RGB/SECAM-CVBS
Note: First word before "/" is dedicated to TV SCART. Second
word after "/" is dedicated to VCR SCART
Note: We advise to use "RGB/PAL-CVBS" setting to get the best
quality of the video at the TV screen. If a Video Projector is used
instead of a TV set, the SVIDEO/PAL-CVBS setting is advised
(refer to chapter 5.4 for connection and installation).
Note: If you have a S-Video VCR Recorder you might use the
RGB/SVHS setting, consult the user manual of your VCR /
Recorder.
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8.2.1.2 For "TV format" item, you set-up the format
of the video output in one of the following
ways:
- 16/9
- 4/3 - Letterbox
- 4/3 - Pan & Scan
8.2.1.3 For "TV sound" item, you set-up the
standard of the TV sound output in one of
the following ways:
- Mono
- Stereo
8.2.1.4 For the "Default volume" item, you set-up
the volume of TV sound output.
Use the 9 or 8 button to choose desired default
volume setting.
8.2.1.5 For "VCR sound" item, you set-up the
standard of the VCR sound output in one of
the following ways:
- Mono
- Stereo
8.2.1.6 For "VCR control" item, you set-up the
control of your VCR recording in one of the
following ways:
- Off
- Easy recording so called "Prepare Record"
- Record Link
For more details consult chapter 10.4.
Note: this setting is also applicable for Philips DVD recorders or
other brand equipment which supports one of the two control
system.
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8.2.2 Channel installation
From "Installation" menu, you selected "Channels" and
pressed * button.
A new menu is drawn to control the features below:
- Installation of the TV channels.
- Installation of the RADIO channels.
- Enable or disable automatic update of channels.
- Enable or disable installation of scrambled channels.
- Start searching for new channels.
The selection is now on "TV channels":
- You can scroll down or up with the 9 or 8 button to
choose the required option.
- For each option, you can press on * button to access
its setting sub options.
8.2.2.1 For "TV channels" item, the full TV channel
list, which has been found after the scanning
process, is shown.
You can scroll down or up with the 9 or 8 button to
select a channel.
You can press the OK button to enable or disable the
channel.
IMPORTANT: All non-tagged channels are disabled and
consequently not visible in all channel lists.
8.2.2.2 For "RADIO channels" item, the full RADIO
channels list, which has been found after
scanning process, is shown.
You can scroll down or up with the 9 or 8 button to
select a channel
You can press the OK button to enable or disable the
channel
IMPORTANT: All non-tagged channels are disabled and
consequently not visible in all channel lists.
8.2.2.3 For "Update mode" item, you can enable or
disable automatic update of channels.
You can scroll down or up with the 9 or 8 button to
choose the wanted sub option
You can press the OK button to store your choice
8.2.2.4 For "New channels" item, you can enable or
disable installation of scrambled channel.
You can scroll down or up with the 9 or 8 button to
choose the wanted sub option
You can press the OK button to store your choice
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8.2.2.5 For "Update now" item.
Press the OK button to start the new update of channels
8.2.3 Check signal quality / Check your aerial
From "Installation" menu, you selected "Antenna
Positioning" and pressed * button.
This menu is used to help positioning your antenna and
checking the availability of signals on a specific RF
channel.
Positioning your antenna:
- Two bar graphs help you pointing your antenna by
indicating the signal strength and the signal quality.
- When signal quality is medium or good, the available
channels present on this channel are indicated.
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By activating the Sound output, a modulated sound will
help you to define the best position of your antenna
without requiring you to watch the TV screen.
You can also select the RF channel you want to use
during the positioning process.
8.2.4 Software update
To keep you up-to-date with the development in Digital
Television and / or to make new features available, your
receiver is prepared to receive software updates. Do not
worry this update is part of normal transmissions.
Simply follow the on screen instructions.
Note: Upgrades will enhance your box and help ensure the
smooth operation of your receiver when new software is
released. We advise that you accept any downloads that are
offered.
From "Installation" menu, you selected "Software" and
pressed * button.
A new menu is drawn to:
- Indicate the current version of the software code
- Indicate whether a new update of the software has
been detected.
- Confirm that the update is accepted. If so, the
download will take place when the box is switched to
standby
The selection is now on "Software update".
You can press the * button to access the sub options.
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Your receiver is automatically set up to accept upgrades
for your DTR 1000. If you would like to be prompted
each time a new upgrade is available, then switch the
toggle to "Manual".
8.2.5 TIMERS (schedule, delete, edit, conflict)
Press MENU button to open the main menu
The selection is on the Timers option.
Press the * button to access the Timers sub-options.
The selection is now on "Edit a timer".
8.2.6 Edit a timer
From the Edit a Timer selected sub menu.
Select a "Free timer" you want to edit or a timer you
want to modify by using down or up with the 9 or 8
button.
Press the * button to access the Timers detailed sub-
options.
The following fields can be modified:
- Timer type (Record or Reminder).
- Channel type (TV or Radio).
- The Channel to record.
- The recording date (Up to one year in advance).
- The starting time.
- The ending time.
- The repeating configuration (Once, Every Day, Every
Weekday, Every Week).
- Parental Control (On, Off).
Note: Every Weekday is used to record series transmitted only
during weekdays.
8.2.7 Remove a timer via the MENU
From the Remove a Timer selected sub menu.
Select the timer you want to remove by using down or
up with the 9 or 8 button.
Press the OK button to remove the timer.
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8.2.8 Disable Recording (Manage conflicts)
Concept:
- Timers can be enabled and disabled
- A timer can be activated only if it is not in conflict with
another timer
- Timers created by any other means than through this
menu will always be created but enabled only if not in
conflict with a previously existing timer.
Enabling/Disabling:
- From the "Disable Recording" selected sub menu
- Select the timer you want to disable by using down or
up with the 9 or 8 button
- Press the OK button to change the activation status of
that timer. Timer cannot be enabled if another timer is
in conflict with it.
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Favourite lists allow you to navigate
easily on your preferred channels.
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By using this feature, you are able to
set several favourite lists for RADIO
and TV channels.
For activation of these favourite
lists, refer to chapter 7.6.
8.3 Favourite list editing
Press MENU button to open the main menu.
Press once the 9 button to bring the selection on
"Favourite".
Press the * button to access the "Favourite" sub
options.
The selection is now on "Edit TV favourites" item.
You can scroll down or up with the 9 or 8 button to
choose the TV or RADIO lists.
Note: As the menu system is similar for RADIO and TV lists,
only TV features have been described in the following chapters.
8.3.1 Edit / Rename favourite list - Re-order /
Re-number channels in a favourite list
From "Favourites" sub menu, the selection is on "Edit TV
lists" item.
Press the * button to access the "Edit TV lists" sub
options.
You can scroll down or up with the 9 or 8 button to
choose a TV favourite list.
Press the * button to access the selected TV favourite
list for editing.
The "Edit TV lists" sub menu is now drawn and the
selection is on "Favourites" item.
The content of the selected TV favourite list appears.
You can scroll down or up with the 9 or 8 button to
choose the required option.
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8.3.1.1 Edit the selected favourite list
From "Edit TV lists" sub menu, the selection is on
"Favourites" item.
Press the * button to access the "Favourites" sub
options.
You can scroll down or up with the 9 or 8 button to
choose the channel or to go through the installed list of
TV channels.
You can press OK button to tag or un-tag the selected
TV Channel.
8.3.1.2 Re-order channels in a favourite list
From "Edit TV lists" sub menu, the selection is on
"Favourites" item.
Press once the 9 button to bring the selection on "Re-
order".
Press the * button to access the "Re-
order" sub options.
Unlike the first "Favourites" item, only
tagged channels appear for the selected TV
favourite list. To re-order one channel in the
list, follow the sequence described below:
- Scroll down or up with the 9 or 8
button to select the channel you wish to
re-order.
- Press OK button to select it for moving.
- Select the new position by scrolling down
or up with the 9 or 8 button.
- Press the OK button to store it in the
new selected position.
Note: If the selected TV favourite list is empty or
contains only one element, the access to "Reorder" sub options will be blocked.
8.3.1.3 Re-number favourite channels
From "Edit TV lists" sub menu, the selection
is on "Favourites" item.
Press the 9 button twice to bring the
selection on "Re-number".
Press the * button to access the "Re-
number" sub options.
Unlike the first "Favourites" item, only
tagged channels appear for the selected TV
favourite list. To re-number a channel,
follows the sequence below:
- Scroll down or up with the 9 or 8
button and select the channel to be renumbered.
- Enter the new number using the DIGIT
keys.
- Press on OK button to store the new
number.
You scroll down or up with the 9 or 8
button to change the selected character
from the range [09 , AZ].
Use the * button to select the next
character.
Use the+ button to select the previous
character.
At the end, press the OK button to save the
modification.
8.3.2 Edit preferred list
From "Favourites" sub menu, the selection is
on "Edit TV favourites" item.
Press the 9 button twice to bring the
selection to "Preferred TV lists".
Press the * button to access the selected
preferred TV list for editing.
Scroll down or up with the 9 or 8 button
Press the OK button to tag or un-tag the
selected TV list.
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8.3.1.4 Re-name a favourite list
From "Edit TV favourite" sub menu, the
selection is on "Favourites" item.
Press the 9 button three times to bring
the selection on "Name".
Press the * button to access the "Name"
sub options.
At this moment, you are able to modify the
name of the selected favourite list. The first
character of the name is selected in first
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8.4 Parental control / pin Code - lock
Programme - Parental Timer
Press MENU button to open the main menu.
Press the 9 button twice to bring the selection on
Parental control.
You are prompted to enter your PIN code.
Enter default 0000 PIN code.
Press the * button to access the "Parental control" sub
options.
The selection is now on "Change PIN code".
You can scroll down or up with the 9 or 8 button to
choose the required option.
8.4.1 Change PIN
Press the * button twice to open the CHANGE PIN
CODE menu:
- Enter NEW PIN CODE.
- Confirm new PIN code.
- Memorize the new PIN code.
8.4.2 Parental control
This option allows you to set the security level in using the
PIN code. The different options are:
- Enabled, PIN code always required
- Enabled, PIN code entry valid for 20 min
- Enabled, PIN code valid until stand-by
- Disabled (security is disabled)
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8.4.3 Maturity level
This option allows you to define the age (so called
maturity level) over which the PIN code entry will be
needed.Set the age that suits your needs or disable the
option.
Note: This automatically controls the channel lock provided the
digital signal carries maturity information.
8.4.4 Lock TV or Radio channel
These options allow you to select the TV and Radio
channels you wish to lock.
Follow the on screen instructions to lock channels. The
relevant channels present in the favourite lists will also
have the same locking status.
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