SAGEMCOM RCI88-1000 V2, RCI88-320 V2 User Manual
User manual
Digital HD-Video-Recorder
RCI88-320 V2
RCI88-1000 V2
RCI88
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Congratulations!
This Digital HD-Video-Recorder is a new generation of Sagemcom receiver dedicated to Digital Cable
Television and equipped with a hard disk. With this technological advantage, you can make digital
audio/video recordings.
Once you have connected your Digital HD-Video-Recorder and performed the initial installation, you will
be able to watch and enjoy all the cable TV and radio channels which are not scrambled and you are
entitled to. You can update your Digital HD-Video-Recorder if new functions or services become available.
The Sagemcom Digital HD-Video-Recorder follows a continuous development strategy. Therefore, we
reserve the right to make changes and improvements to the product described in this user manual without
any prior notice.
This product complies with EMC directive 89/336/EEC.
CE marking:
The CE marking certifies that the product complies with the essential requirements of the Directive
1999/5/EC concerning radio equipment and telecommunication equipment, and of Directives 2006/95/EC
concerning safety, 2004/108/EC concerning electromagnetic compatibility and ErP 2009/125/EC
concerning ecodesign requirements, defined by the European Parliament and Council to minimize
electromagnetic interferences, ensure the safety of users and their equipment and protect their health,
and minimize the impact of products on the environment.
The CE declaration of conformity can be viewed in the support section of the Sagemcom site
www.sagemcom.com, or it can be obtained from the following address:
Sagemcom Broadband SAS - Customer relations department
250 route de l'Empereur
92848 Rueil-Malmaison Cedex - FRANCE
Copyright © Sagemcom Broadband SAS
All rights reserved
Sagemcom is a registered trademark.
This "HD TV" Television Receiver complies with the "HD TV" Minimum Requirements. The "HD TV" Logo
is a trademark of DIGITALEUROPE. HDMI, HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are
trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
DTS is a registered trademark of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
Macrovision is a registered trademark of Rovi Corp.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are registered
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Inc.
Macrovision Copyright notice
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other
intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Rovi
Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by
Rovi Corporation. Reverse engineering or diassembly is prohibited.
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Read this first!
For your safety and comfort, we urge you to carefully read the Safety recommendations on page 3
before attempting use.
This document makes use of symbols designed to help the reader identify the information supplied:
Symbol Definition
CAUTION
Indicates important safety information.
Failure to respect these notes may lead to serious or even fatal injury. Read
these notes carefully. You will find them in the Safety section of this manual.
WARNING
Indicates important safety information.
Failure to respect these notes may lead to minor to moderate injury, or
damage to the apparatus or equipment. Read these notes carefully. You will
find them in the Safety section of this manual.
Important
Indicates points to be read with special attention when using the device, and
explanations of probable reception issues. Read these explanations carefully.
Note
Indicates additional explanations about device functions, and instructions for
resolving user errors.
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Safety recommendations
Use of the Digital HD-Video-Recorder is subject to safety measures designed to protect users and their
environment.
Where to put your Digital HD-Video-Recorder?
In order to guarantee the correct operation of your Digital HD-Video-Recorder, you must:
• place it indoors to protect it from lightning, rain, and sun rays,
• place it in a dry and well ventilated area,
• keep it away from heat sources such as radiators, candles, lamps,
etc.
• protect it from dampness, place it on a flat surface from where it
will not fall off and children don`t have access to,
• do not place anything on top of your Digital HD-Video-Recorder
(as it would restrict ventilation): the ventilation slots located on the
casing prevent your Digital HD-Video-Recorder from overheating.
If you place the Digital HD-Video-Recorder in a compartment,
leave a space of at least 10 cm on each side and 20 cm on the
front and back of the Digital HD-Video-Recorder,
• connect it directly to the mains with the provided cords, the socket
must be near the Digital HD-Video-Recorder and easy to access.
The use of an extension cable (with multi-points) is not
recommended.
Warnings and safety instructions
NEVER OPEN THE DIGITAL HD-VIDEO-RECORDER! YOU RISK GETTING AN ELECTRIC SHOCK.
• Use only the power cord supplied with the Digital HD-Video-Recorder to connect it to the
mains. Other practice may be dangerous.
• Connect the Digital HD-Video-Recorder to the mains in accordance with the installation
instructions in this document and the indications mentioned on the identification label
(voltage, current, frequency of electricity network).
• As a precaution, in case of danger, the mains adapters act as a disconnecting mechanism for the
230V power supply. That is why it is imperative that you connect the Digital HD-Video-Recorder to a
power outlet located nearby and easily accessible.
• The Digital HD-Video-Recorder must be used within a temperature range of between 0 °C and 40 °C.
• You must imperatively connect the power cord to the Digital HD-Video-Recorder before connecting the
power cord to the power socket.
• To avoid short-circuits (fire or electrocution hazard), do not expose your Digital HD-Video-Recorder to
dampness. Do not place any object containing liquid (vase for example) on the appliance. The Digital
HD-Video-Recorder must not be splashed with liquid. If liquid is dropped, dripped onto the Digital HDVideo-Recorder, unplug it immediately from the mains and consult your supplier.
• Take care not to allow liquids or metal objects to enter the Digital HD-Video-Recorder through the
ventilation slots.
• Avoid reconnecting the Digital HD-Video-Recorder after it has been subjected to large changes in
temperature.
• The Digital HD-Video-Recorder must be disconnected from mains supply (from the power outlet or rear
panel) before any modification of connection between TV, VCR or antenna.
• In the event of a storm, it is advisable to unplug the antenna. Even if the Digital HD-Video-Recorder
and the television set are disconnected from the power supply, lightning can still damage them.
• Only a personnel approved by the manufacturer can repair the Digital HD-Video-Recorder. The non-
observance of these safety precautions can result in forfeiture of the guarantee.
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Batteries
Batteries are easily swallowed by young children. Do not allow young children to play with the remote
control.
To avoid damaging the remote control, only use identical batteries or batteries of equivalent type. The
batteries provided are not rechargeable.
Interference
Do not place the Digital HD-Video-Recorder near appliances that may cause electromagnetic
interferences (for example loudspeakers). This could affect Digital HD-Video-Recorder operation and
distort the picture or sound.
Hard disk
This unit contains a hard disk. Before unplugging and moving the Digital HD-Video-Recorder, please wait
for the unit to go into standby mode and make sure that there are no recordings in progress.
Cleaning the Digital HD-Video-Recorder
The outer casing of the Digital HD-Video-Recorder can be cleaned with a soft and dry cloth. Do not use
any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvents, such as alcohol or turpentine, as they could
damage the surface of the Digital HD-Video-Recorder.
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Environment
Preservation of the environment is an essential concern of the manufacturer. The desire of the
manufacturer is to operate systems observing the environment and consequently it has decided to
integrate environmental performances in the life cycle of its products, from manufacturing to
commissioning, use and elimination.
Meaning of logos present on the product or its packaging
The crossed-out dustbin sign stuck on the product or its accessories means that at the end of its
life, the product is subject to selective collection and must not be thrown away in unsorted
household waste.
The looped arrow sign means that the packaging may be recycled and must not be disposed of
with household waste.
The green logo means that a financial contribution is paid to an approved national organisation to
improve packaging recovery and recycling infrastructures.
The logo with three arrows shown on the plastic parts means that they may be recycled and that
they must not be disposed of with household waste.
Product recycling and disposal
To facilitate recycling, please respect the sorting rules set up locally for this kind of waste.
If your product contains batteries, they must be disposed of at appropriate collection points.
European regulations ask you to dispose of products belonging to the family of electrical and electronic
equipments ( ) selectively:
• At the collection points made available to you locally (drop-off centre, selective collection, etc.),
• At sales points in the event of the purchase of similar equipment.
In this way you can participate in the re-use and upgrading of Electrical and Electronic Equipment Waste,
which can have an effect on the environment and human health.
European Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)
In the context of sustainable development, the reduction of wastes to be eliminated by reusing, recycling,
composting and energy recovery is strongly advised.
In order to comply with this directive which is applicable to EEEs sold after 13/08/2005, your Digital HDVideo-Recorder will be taken back free of charge and recycled by the distributor of the EEE within the
limits of the quantity and types of equipment bought from them. These appliances which contain
substances potentially dangerous to human health and the environment will be recycled.
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Directive on the Restriction of use of certain hazardous substances in electronic
equipment (ROHS)
Your Digital HD-Video-Recorder along with the batteries supplied comply with the directive relating to the
RoHS – dangerous materials such as lead, mercury or cadmium are not used. This avoids environmental
hazards and any risks to the health of personnel at the recycling centres. The batteries of the remote
control can be removed simply.
Note: When the batteries of the remote control are worn out, please dispose of them at a collection point
and not with household waste.
Electrical consumption of the Digital HD-Video-Recorder
To reduce the consumption of your Digital HD-Video-Recorder, you are recommended to place it in
standby mode when not in use. We recommend you to turn off the Digital HD-Video-Recorder or unplug it
from the mains if you will not be using it for a prolonged period of time.
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Contents
1. Product Overview ....................................9
1.1 Package contents ......................................... 9
1.2 Elements and functionalities: Front side
of the device ............................................... 10
1.3 Elements and functionalities: Back side
of the device ............................................... 11
1.4 Remote control ........................................... 12
Batteries...............................................................12
2. Connections to the network and
connecting additional devices ..............13
2.1 Connection to the cable network ................ 13
RF Cable connection ...........................................13
2.2 Connection to TV ........................................ 14
Connection to High Definition TV with
HDMI® port ..........................................................14
Connect to a standard definition TV with
SCART connection ..............................................14
Connect to a standard definition TV with
audio / video connection (RCA) ...........................15
2.3 Connection to the internet........................... 15
Internet connection via wireless stick...................15
Internet connection via network cable..................15
2.4 Connection to the VCR / DVD recorder ...... 16
2.5 Connection with a home cinema amplifier .. 16
2.6 Connection to a hi-fi unit ............................. 17
2.7 Powering On / Off the Digital HD-Video-
Recorder ..................................................... 18
3. Initial installation ....................................19
3.1 Preparation: Device checks the
device settings ............................................ 19
3.2 Language settings ...................................... 19
3.3 The five steps of the installation wizard ...... 20
Step 1: Channel search .......................................20
Step 2: Set up favorite channels ..........................20
Step 3: Setting up an internet connection ............21
Step 4: Select energy mode.................................22
Step 5: Summary .................................................22
4. Basic functions ......................................23
4.1 Selecting a TV channel............................... 23
Using P+/P- or 0-9 ...............................................23
Program information bar ......................................23
Using the channel list...........................................24
Detailed program information...............................25
4.2 Volume settings .......................................... 25
Volume ................................................................ 25
Mute .................................................................... 26
4.3 Language settings for audio and subtitles
and selection of option channels ................. 26
Language for audio ............................................. 26
Language for subtitles ......................................... 26
Selecting option channels ................................... 26
4.4 Teletext ....................................................... 27
4.5 Time-shifted playback ................................. 27
Pause / Time shift playback ................................ 27
Rewind ................................................................ 27
Fast Forward ....................................................... 28
Leaving / stopping time-shift playback ................ 28
4.6 Listen to radio.............................................. 28
Selecting a radio channel .................................... 28
Categories and other options in radio mode ....... 29
5. Recording a program ............................ 30
5.1 Record current programs ............................ 30
5.2 Preparing recordings................................... 31
5.3 View and manage your recordings.............. 32
Viewing recorded programs ................................ 34
Editing recordings................................................ 34
6. Electronic program guide (EPG),
search function and Select Video
(video library) ........................................ 38
6.1 Electronic Program Guide (EPG) ............... 38
6.2 Search ........................................................ 39
Search by keyword.............................................. 40
Search by category ............................................. 40
Search results ..................................................... 41
Local Search ....................................................... 41
6.3 Select Video (online video library)............... 42
Access to Select Video........................................ 42
Selection of videos .............................................. 42
7. Settings ................................................. 44
7.1 System update ............................................ 44
Software update .................................................. 44
Search for updated software ............................... 44
Channel search ................................................... 45
Delete additional channels .................................. 45
Search additional channels ................................. 46
Start a channel scan............................................ 46
Reset to factory default ....................................... 47
Update EPG ........................................................ 47
7.2 System set-up ............................................. 47
Language ............................................................ 48
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Audio....................................................................48
Picture..................................................................49
Energy settings ....................................................52
Internet.................................................................53
7.3 Protection of minors.................................... 57
Change Parental Control PIN ..............................57
Change Adult PIN ................................................58
PIN request when ordering Select Video .............58
PIN-protect recordings .........................................59
7.4 Recording settings ...................................... 59
Manual Recordings ..............................................59
Disk management ................................................60
Delete all ..............................................................60
Recording extensions ..........................................60
7.5 Favorites ..................................................... 61
Add favorites ........................................................61
Delete favorites ....................................................62
Sort favorites........................................................62
7.6 Service........................................................ 63
Support by phone.................................................63
Service messages................................................63
7.7 System Check ............................................ 63
Device Info ...........................................................63
Smartcard ............................................................64
TV Signal .............................................................64
VOD Signal ..........................................................64
HDMI....................................................................64
TV picture.............................................................64
Audio....................................................................65
Network settings ..................................................65
Back channel ....................................................... 65
Test IP Connection ..............................................65
7.8 Settings overview........................................ 66
8. Software update .....................................70
9. Universal remote control .......................71
9.1 Programming the universal
remote control 71
9.2 Selection of the volume control................... 72
9.3 Reading out the 4-digit code....................... 72
9.4 Reset the universal remote control ............. 72
9.5 Brand Code List .......................................... 73
10. Troubleshooting .....................................82
11. Support ...................................................83
12. Explanation of terms .............................84
13. Specifications .........................................85
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1 Product Overview
With the device you can receive all TV and radio programs and record programs which are not scrambled
or you are entitled to.
1.1 Package contents
The package of your new device includes:
Item Description
1 Digital HD-Video-Recorder
2 Power cord
3 Remote control with 2 batteries (AAA)
4 HDMI lead for connection to the HDTV
5 Antenna cable to connect to the cable network
6 Quick installation guide
7 WLAN-Stick and cable
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1.2 Elements and functionalities: Front side of the device
Item Description Item Description
1 lid / slot of the smartcard reader 7 STOP button
Open the cover and insert the
smartcard into the slot with the gold
chip facing downwards
Stopping a recording, stop the timeshift
mode and return to live program
2
TV/radio button
8
REWIND button
Switch between TV and radio channels
• Green: radio mode active
Rewind, switch to other day in the
electronic program guide (EPG)
• "Blinks green: Rewinding
3
MENU button
9
PLAY/PAUSE button
Access to Digital HD-Video-Recorder
menus
Play / pause recording, switch to
time-shifted mode
• Green: Plays (in live mode)
• Flashes green: Pausing
4
ZURÜCK button
10
FORWARD button
Return to the previous screen or mode Fast forward, switch to other day in the
electronic program guide (EPG)
• Flashes green: Fast forward
5
OK button
11
RECORD button
Display the channel list, confirm a
selection
• Record a program
• Red: Now recording*
• Green: Recording prepared*
* both in operation and standby mode
6
NAVIGATION buttons
12
STANDBY button
Browsing pages or menus Switch to Standby/Wake up from
standby
• Red: Device in standby
• Green: Device is running
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1.3 Elements and functionalities: Back side of the device
Item Description Item Description
13
On/Off switch
20
DIGITAL AUDIO connector
(Optical S/PDIF)
14
Power supply connector
21
HDMI DIGITAL VIDEO AUDIO
connector
15 Ethernet port (RJ45) 22 SCART connector (to TV)
16 USB port *
* This port supplies power to attached
devices.
23
SCART connector (to VCR or
DVD Recorder)
17 USB port for WLAN-Stick 24 Cable signal input
18
Analog AUDIO connectors (ANALOG
AUDIO L/R) to Hi-fi system or TV
25
Cable signal output
19 Analog VIDEO connector (FBAS)
EIN / AUS
23W
230V~50Hz
VIDEO
DIGITAL
AUDIO
KABEL
EINGANG
KABEL
AUSGANG
L
R
ANALOG
AUDIO
VCR SCART
TV SCART
USB
NETZWERK
USB
18 2524232220 211916 17151413
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1.4 Remote control
Batteries
The remote control needs two batteries (AAA) to operate. The direction to insert the batteries is labeled in
the battery compartment. The batteries are not rechargeable.
Button Functions
1
TV: Switch to TV mode, if programed. In TV mode, you can
control your TV with this remote (see chapter 9, Using the
universal remote). The unit is in TV mode, the LED light
flashes.
2
MENÜ: Open and close main menu
3
PROGRAMM: Show electronic program guide (EPG)
4
SELECT VIDEO: Open online video library Select Video
(Video on Demand, VoD), internet connection necessary. This
service is not yet available everywhere in Germany.
5
V+/V-: Adjust the volume
6
NAVIGATION: Browse menu, electronic program guide (EPG),
program information bar and other functionalities
7
ZURÜCK: Return to the previous screen or mode
8
MUTE: Turn the sound on or off
9
REWIND: Rewind program or recorded program, switch to
other day in electronic program guide (EPG)
10
REC: Record a program or prepare a recording using the
electronic program guide (EPG).
11
COLOR KEYS: Select options in the On Screen Display
(OSD), menus and messages, that are displayed on the
screen
12
0-9: Choose programs and options from the On Screen
Display (OSD)
13
OPT: Displays options for the current program (Audio
Language / Subtitle, option channels). Shows program
information for prime time in electronic program guide (EPG)
14
STANDBY: Switch to Standby/Wake up from standby
15
TV/RADIO: Switch between TV and radio channels
16
EXIT: Close a screen or a mode, return to the last viewed
program, switch from TV mode to Digital HD-Video-Recorder
mode
17
AUFNAHMEN: Displays the recorded program list
18
SUCHE: Starts a search for programs in electronic program
guide (EPG), in online video library Select Video and
recordings
19
P+/P-: Jump to next / previous channel, display next / previous
page in electronic program guide (EPG), browse in multipage
lists / references
20
OK: Show program information bar, confirm a selection
21
INFO: Show informations for current program, in electronic
program guide (EPG) and program search
22
FAST FORWARD: Forward switch to other day in the
electronic program guide (EPG)
23
PLAY/PAUSE: Play / pause a recorded program, switch to
time-shifted mode
24
STOP: Stop a recording, stop playing a recorded program,
stop the time shift mode and return to live TV program
25
TELETEXT: Show teletext pages, if available
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2 Connections to the network and connecting
additional devices
Check if the package is complete before installing the Digital HD-Video-Recorder (see chapter 1.1,
Package contents).
Make sure that the devices to be connected (Digital HD-Video-Recorder, TV, VCR ...) are disconnected
from the power supply.
2.1 Connection to the cable network
To make sure that your Digital HD-Video-Recorder can receive all the cable TV and radio channels which
are not scrambled and you are entitled to, you must check first of all that your home is connected to cable
network.
2.1.1 RF Cable connection
1. Connect the antenna cable input of the Digital HD-Video-Recorder with the antenna socket (antenna
cable provided).
2. Connect the antenna cable output of the Digital HD-Video-Recorder with the antenna socket of the TV
or VCR/DVD Recorder (antenna cable not provided).
I
O
EIN / AUS
23W
230V~50Hz
VIDEO
DIGITAL
AUDIO
KABEL
EINGANG
KABEL
AUSGANG
L
ANALOG
AUDIO
VCR SCART
TV SCART
USB
USB
NETZWERK
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2.2 Connection to TV
2.2.1 Connection to High Definition TV with HDMI® port
In order to take advantage of high-definition television (HDTV), connect the HDMI® port on your Digital
HD-Video-Recorder through the HDMI
®
cable (provided) to the HDMI ® port on your HD TV.
2.2.2 Connect to a standard definition TV with SCART connection
Connect the TV SCART connector on the Digital HD-Video-Recorder through a SCART cable (not
provided) with a free SCART socket on your TV.
Note
If you have a TV with HDMI
®
port, please use only the HDMI® cable to connect
the Digital HD-Video-Recorder to TV.
I
O
EIN / AUS
23W
230V~50Hz
VIDEO
DIGITAL
AUDIO
KABEL
EINGANG
KABEL
AUSGANG
L
ANALOG
AUDIO
VCR SCART
TV SCART
USB
USB
NETZWERK
I
O
EIN / AUS
23W
230V~50Hz
VIDEO
DIGITAL
AUDIO
KABEL
EINGANG
KABEL
AUSGANG
L
ANALOG
AUDIO
VCR SCART
TV SCART
USB
USB
NETZWERK
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2.2.3 Connect to a standard definition TV with audio / video connection (RCA)
1. Use an audio / video cable (not supplied) to connect the analog VIDEO (CVBS) on the back of your
Digital HD-Video-Recorder to the VIDEO socket on your TV.
2. Connect the two analog AUDIO terminals (ANALOG AUDIO L / R) of the Digital HD-Video-Recorder to
the AUDIO connectors on the TV.
2.3 Connection to the internet
With an internet connection you have numerous other offers from Kabel Deutschland. To use them,
connect your Digital HD-Video-Recorder to the internet, either through the wireless stick or via a network
cable (LAN cable).
2.3.1 Internet connection via wireless stick
Slide the WLAN-Stick into the USB port for the WLAN dongle below the Network connector
(RJ45). If the Digital HD-Video-Recorder is connected to the power supply after all devices
were connected, the wireless stick automatically starts. You may be prompted to enter the
necessary data later.
2.3.2 Internet connection via network cable
If you wish to connect your Digital HD-Video-Recorder to the internet using a network
cable with RJ45 connectors (LAN cable), plug in such a network cable (not provided) into
the network port (RJ45) on the back of the Digital HD-Video-Recorder. Plug the other end
of the network cable to a free network connection to your internet router. You may be
prompted to enter the necessary data later.
I
O
EIN / AUS
23W
230V~50Hz
VIDEO
DIGITAL
AUDIO
KABEL
EINGANG
KABEL
AUSGANG
L
ANALOG
AUDIO
VCR SCART
TV SCART
USB
USB
NETZWERK
NETZWERK
USB
NETZWERK
USB
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2.4 Connection to the VCR / DVD recorder
Connect the VCR SCART connector on the back of your Digital HD-Video-Recorder with a free SCART
socket on your VCR-/DVD-Recorder (cable not provided).
2.5 Connection with a home cinema amplifier
Some programs are broadcast with DTS or DOLBY DIGITAL sound. To fully enjoy this high sound quality
it is recommended to connect your Digital HD-Video-Recorder via the optical S / PDIF connection with a
home cinema amplifier.
Use an optical S / PDIF cable (not supplied) to connect the DIGITAL AUDIO port of the Digital
HD-Video-Recorder to the DIGITAL AUDIO port of the home cinema amplifier.
Note
If your VCR / DVD recorder has more than one SCART socket, select the TV
or EXT1 port.
I
O
EIN / AUS
23W
230V~50Hz
VIDEO
DIGITAL
AUDIO
KABEL
EINGANG
KABEL
AUSGANG
L
ANALOG
AUDIO
VCR SCART
TV SCART
USB
USB
NETZWERK
TV
EXT
I
O
EIN / AUS
23W
230V~50Hz
VIDEO
DIGITAL
AUDIO
KABEL
EINGANG
KABEL
AUSGANG
L
ANALOG
AUDIO
VCR SCART
TV SCART
USB
USB
NETZWERK
ANALOG
AUDIO
O
O
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2.6 Connection to a hi-fi unit
To enjoy digital broadcasts in high sound quality and to listen to radio channels with switched off TV,
connect the two analog AUDIO terminals (ANALOG AUDIO L / R) of the Digital HD-Video-Recorder to the
AUDIO terminals of your hi-fi system (cable not provided). This is only possible if you do not use the two
analog AUDIO terminals (ANALOG AUDIO L / R) of the Digital HD-Video-Recorder for connecting a TV.
I
O
EIN / AUS
23W
230V~50Hz
VIDEO
DIGITAL
AUDIO
KABEL
EINGANG
KABEL
AUSGANG
L
ANALOG
AUDIO
VCR SCART
TV SCART
USB
USB
NETZWERK
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2.7 Powering On / Off the Digital HD-Video-Recorder
You have all the equipment (Digital HD-Video-Recorder, TV, VCR) connected? Connect the Digital
HD-Video-Recorder to the power network and turn it on. To turn on the Digital HD-Video-Recorder
proceed as follows:
1. Make sure that the power switch "On / Off" on the back of the Digital HD-Video-Recorder is set to "Off"
(position 0).
2. Now connect the power cord to the power connector of the Digital HD-Video-Recorder.
3. Plug the power cord into a power outlet near the equipment so you can easily access it.
4. Press the "On / Off" button to switch the Digital HD-Video-Recorder on (position I).
The initial installation of your Digital HD-Video-Recorder will start automatically.
If you need to turn off the Digital HD-Video-Recorder (for example, before a long period without using it),
proceed as follows:
1. Make sure that no recordings take place (Rec button on the front is red) or are prepared (the Rec button
on the front glows green). Stop the recording when necessary (see chapter 5, Recording a program).
2. Press the STANDBY button on the remote control or on the front of the Digital HD-Video-Recorder to
switch the Digital HD-Video-Recorder to standby mode.
3. Press the "on / off" switch on the back of the Digital HD-Video-Recorder to turn off the Digital
HD-Video-Recorder (position O).
4. Unplug the power cord from the socket.
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3 Initial installation
If the Digital HD-Video-Recorder is plugged in and turned on for the first time, the installation wizard
starts.
1. Turn on your TV. If your TV does not automatically recognize the connected and powered Digital HD-
Video-Recorder, select the AV source to your TV (HDMI ®, analog or SCART AUDIO / VIDEO
connector), on which the TV is currently connected to the Digital HD-Video-Recorder.
2. Open the cover of the smartcard reader on the front of the
Digital HD-Video-Recorder. Slide the smartcard into the
card slot. The smartcard must be inserted with the chip
facing down.
3.1 Preparation: Device checks the device settings
The following tests are performed by the installation wizard automatically. Your intervention is not required
normally.
The Digital HD-Video-Recorder searches for the cable signal. If no signal is detected, make sure that the
antenna cable is properly connected. If the test has been interrupted, press on your remote control to
proceed with the installation.
If the Digital HD-Video-Recorder does not find a signal, contact the customer service of Kabel
Deutschland.
The Digital HD-Video-Recorder verifies that you have inserted the smartcard into the device. You
received a smartcard from Kabel Deutschland, insert it into the smartcard reader. The smartcard must be
inserted with the gold chip facing down. If you do not have the smartcard at hand, press on the
remote control to continue the installation without smartcard. Until you use the smartcard, you can only
use free channels.
The Digital HD-Video-Recorder automatically searches the cable network for new and improved software
for your Digital HD-Video-Recorder. If new software is available, the Digital HD-Video-Recorder
downloads it and reboots.
3.2 Language settings
The default language for the operation of your Digital HD-VideoRecorder is German. If you want to set a different language,
press on the remote control. You can choose between
the languages German, English, Turkish and Russian. Use the
keys to select a language and confirm your selection by
pressing .
Note
The assignment of the button on your remote changes depending on
the steps you perform. During installation, the current function assignment of
the button always appears at the bottom right on your television
screen.
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3.3 The five steps of the installation wizard
In five steps, the installation wizard will guide you through the installation. Please follow the instructions
on the screen carefully. If necessary, react with your remote control. Simply use the keys , around the
button and then confirm your selection by pressing .
3.3.1 Step 1: Channel search
The Digital HD-Video-Recorder automatically checks the cable for TV and radio channels and stores
them in places 101 to 999.
During the search you see a video introduction to the use and
main functions of the device. You can stop this video at any
time by pressing the stop button on the remote control.
After the completion of the channel search, the total number of
TV and radio channels is displayed in the installation screen.
Exit the channel search by pressing .
3.3.2 Step 2: Set up favorite channels
The channel search normally finds several hundred channels.
You can now set up your favorite channels and their place in
the list of favorite channels. Places 1 to 100 are reserved for
your favorites. To begin, press .
1. The list of TV channels is displayed. Now proceed by pressing the keys , or the P+ / P- button on
your remote control to browse through the channel list and select which channel you want to add to your
favorites list. If you want to add a channel to your favorites list, press while the yellow marker is on
the name of the channel. The selection is indicated by a green check mark next to the channel name.
2. If your list is complete, press on the remote control. A window appears in which you are prompted to
confirm your selection. By pressing you store your entire favorite list.
3. To change the order of the channels in your favorites list, move down with the arrow key to the entry
Rearrange. Your favorites are displayed. Do you want to move a channel in the favorites list, press
while the yellow marker is on the program‘s name. Now the program can be moved using the keys
,.
4. To complete sorting, press the arrow button . Confirm the selected order of your favorites list by
pressing .
Note
If you do not want to create a list now, skip this menu. You can later press
on your remote to enter the main menu. Then select Settings first,
then Favorites (see chapter 7.5, Favorites). By choosing Add the list of TV
channels is displayed. You can now create your favorites list as described.
Without a favorites list the positions 1 to 100 remain unassigned.
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3.3.3 Step 3: Setting up an internet connection
On the TV screen you see how to connect the Digital HD-Video-Recorder to the internet. Select how to
connect to the internet using the keys , on the remote control: via the provided wireless stick or via a
network cable (LAN cable) (with network cable, continue with step 2).
1. If you want to connect via the WLAN-Stick, make sure that
the WLAN-Stick is plugged into the USB port for WLANStick under the network connector (RJ45) on the back of the
Digital HD-Video-Recorder and that the WLAN key is at
hand. The wireless key is a string in the form of a password
that protects access to your wireless internet access from
unauthorized third parties. The wireless key is usually found
in the documentation of your wireless router, the wireless
access point to the internet. It is strongly discouraged to
operate a wireless internet access in Germany without
protection by a wireless key for reasons of data protection, data security and for legal liability.
Now select the yellow highlighted line Via the Kabel
Deutschland wireless LAN stick by pressing on your
remote to establish an encrypted connection between
WLAN-Stick and wireless router using a WLAN key.
You have additionally the option of selecting Continue with
WPS using the arrow key on your remote control. WPS
stands for Wi-Fi Protected Setup and is another technology
for establishing wireless connections, but with lower level
safety.
If wireless networks are in range, they are now displayed. Choose with the keys , on the remote
control, with which wireless network to connect the Digital HD-Video-Recorder. When the name of the
network is highlighted in yellow, select this network pressing on your remote.
Now, an on-screen keyboard is displayed to type the WLAN key. The wireless key is usually between 8
and 63 characters long and can consist of numbers, letters and special characters. Usually you have to
to distinguish between lowercase and uppercase letters. To enter the WLAN key, move the yellow
highlight using the four keys , , , on your remote control to the first character of the Wi-Fi key,
and then press on your remote control. The character appears in the input line on the screen
keyboard. Enter all characters of the wireless key. Use the ABC field in the screen keyboard and press
on your remote to set the lowercase letters shown in the screen keyboard to uppercase if
necessary. Use the field !&? in the on-screen keyboard and press on your remote to display the
special characters available. If the key is entered completely and correctly, finish the input via the field
Note
If you are connected to the internet you can use the Kabel Deutschland’s
online video store "Select Video". This service is not yet available everywhere
in Germany. Furthermore, by using an internet connection you can review
previous searches.
Note
If you do not want to connect the Digital HD-Video-Recorder to the internet at
the moment, use the arrow button and on your remote control to select
Proceed to step 4: Select Energy Save Mode.
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Input ready on the on-screen keyboard and press on your remote control. Now, the Digital HD-
Video-Recorder checks the network and internet connection.
If the Digital HD-Video-Recorder is connected to the internet, the message The internet connection
has been set up appears. In addition, the LED light flashes on the wireless stick.
2. If you choose to connect via a network cable (LAN cable), check if the network cable is connected to
the Digital HD-Video-Recorder and to the router as shown in chapter 2.3.2, Internet connection via
network cable. Press and on your remote control to select Via a LAN cable. The device will
automatically establish an internet connection.
If the internet connection is lost, it can be established later pressing on your remote control
and selecting Settings (see chapter 7.2.5, Internet).
3.3.4 Step 4: Select energy mode
In the fourth step you decide whether your Digital HD-VideoRecorder consumes less energy overall but starts slowly, or if
you wish a rapid operation of the Digital HD-Video-Recorder
but want to take into account a higher overall energy
consumption of the device. Select one of the modes: Active,
Quick Start and Keep Standard.
The default is the Standard mode, it causes the lowest power
consumption and a longer start-up phase.
The Active mode has the highest power consumption and
keeps the equipment ready at any time.
The Quick Start mode allows you to choose the times at which the device remains in Active mode and
when it falls into the Standard mode. Use the keys , and press on your remote control to select
one of the specified modes.
If you have selected the Quick Start mode, enter the start time, for example 1 7 0 0 for 17:00 hrs
(=5 p.m.), using the number buttons on your remote control.
Use the arrow button and press on your remote control, to select for how many hours the Digital
HD-Video-Recorder mode shall remain active. Use the arrow button and press on your remote
control to choose on which days this mode should be active, for example, Daily or only on Mondays,
Wednesdays and Sundays.
Save your settings pressing on your remote.
The message The Energy Mode has been selected appears on the TV screen, confirm it pressing
on your remote.
You may press on your remote control and Settings at any time to change the power mode
later (see chapter 7.2.4, Energy settings).
3.3.5 Step 5: Summary
After choosing the power saving mode in step 5, you receive a
summary of the successful installation. Now you will see a list
of the settings you have made during the installation.
Now press on your remote to confirm the yellow marked
field Watch TV and go to the TV program.
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4 Basic functions
4.1 Selecting a TV channel
4.1.1 Using P+/P- or 0-9
To change channels press the P+ or P- button on the remote control or enter the channel number directly
using the numeric keys on the remote control. You can also switch to the last viewed channel using the
button .
4.1.2 Program information bar
Each time you change the channel, the program information bar appears on the TV screen. It can also be
displayed while watching a program by pressing or using the four keys , , , .
The program information bar shows you the current program and the program for the coming 2 hours at a
glance.
Use the keys and to scroll through the information regarding the current program and upcoming
programs. You can display the time and the transparency of the information bar pressing on
your remote and Settings, System set-up, Picture, OSD Transparency (see chapter 7.2.3.6, OSD
Transparency).
Press to record the program selected in the information bar (more information in chapter 5,
Recording a program).
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B Channel number and name F Channel category
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4.1.3 Using the channel list
During a program you can display the program information bar by pressing on your remote control or
using the four keys , , , .
Press or to display the channel list.
Press and to scroll through the channel list (I). The program information bar shows the broadcast
data for the selected channel (J).
To switch to a channel in the list, mark it with the buttons or , then press .
4.1.3.1 List of favorites
If you have favorite channels you watch frequently, you can add them to your TV favorites list in the
program information bar: your favorites are listed first for faster selection (channels 1 to 100 depending on
the number of favorites). The main channel list follows, from channel number 101 to 999 depending on
the number of channels found in the cable network.
For more information about creating and managing favorites, see chapter 7.5, Favorites.
4.1.3.2 Categories
To allow easy access to channels in a particular category, proceed as follows: press the yellow button on
the remote control, select a category using the buttons or and press . The Channel list now
shows the first channel in the selected category.
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4.1.4 Detailed program information
To view more information about a program, press . Depending on availability, a detailed description
of the program is displayed.
Use the keys P+ or P- to scroll through the information pages.
Depending on the mission, you can select different actions within the information page:
Use the buttons or to select an action and press to confirm.
To close the program information screen and move to the last viewed program, press or .
4.2 Volume settings
4.2.1 Volume
Adjust the volume using the volume buttons on your remote control. If you want to increase the volume,
press +. If you want to decrease the volume, press -.
Action Description
Watch View the program.
Watch in HD
Watch the channel in HD if you have an activation for the selected
channel.
Record Start / stop recording the program.
Channel to favorites Add the channel broadcasting the program to the Favorites.
Record series
Start recording the program and all future episodes of the series or
cancel the recording of the show and all future episodes.
Note
The following settings affect the sound that can be heard on TV, but not on the
VCR SCART connector, on the analog AUDIO connector (ANALOG AUDIO L /
R) for Hi-fi system and on the DIGITAL AUDIO port.
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