Important: This product can only receive Digital Terrestrial TV signals, subject to coverage an
aerial upgrade may be required. Test your postcode followed by your house name or number to
83331* or go to (*Costs no more than a normal text).
1. Read this operational manual carefully.
2. If you still encounter a problem, please call our Help line on 08444 159 159
www.freeview.co.uk
Digital TV recorder
PRESS
Turn on/off sound
(on the TV).
Turns the DTR (or TV)
on or o.
Se ts the remot e
control to DTR mode.
“Quick” key to the
Top Up TV services.
Displays the TV
listings screen.
Controls the
TV sound
Navigation in
m en us a nd
programmes (UP/
DOWN for channels,
LEFT/RIGHT for
time).
Ta k es you from
dela y e d TV in
memory to live TV
Rewind and -24Hr in
the TV listings.
Stop recording or
playback.
Current programm e
information.
Us e d t o s e lect the
corresponding colour
option shown on the
Controls the Audio & Video
signals sent to the TV.
Enter channel numbers or
information into menus and
“swap” between tuners and
hard disk drive.
.
Sets the remote
control to TV mode.
Displays the recorded
programmes screen.
D is pl a y s th e
DTR main menu.
UP / DOWN channel
or page (in menus).
C h oo s es t h e
highlighted option
or confirms your
se lecti on. Al so
activates Quicknd
(f a st ch a nn el
selection).
Navigates back up
from menus.
Fast forward and
+24Hr in the TV
listings.
Pa use / Pl ay a
recording or pause
live TV.
Top half is Pause
Bottom half is Play
Make an in stant
recording of a current
programme by pressing
and holding for 3
seconds.
Access digital
text services.
Subtitles on or o.
Enter channel
numbers or
information
into menus.
Contents
Getting Started
4 Introduction
5 Quick Start Guide
11 Basic Functions
Using Your DTR
12 Basic Operation
13 Using the Quick TV Guide
14 Using the Menus
15 Using the Programme Guide
17 Top Up TV Anytime
19 Using your Programme Library
21 How to make Recordings
23 Additional DTR Functions
Setting Up
24 Scan For Channels
25 Customise your DTR
26 Customising Top Up TV Anytime
27 Recording Preferences, Messages
28 Child Lock, Channel Lock
29 Languages, Help
Information
30 Troubleshooting
34 Accessories
35 Product Details
36 Further Connections
37 Remote Control
38 Safety Information
41 Functions
42 Technical Specications
44 Terms & Conditions
46 Digital Switchover
Index
47 Index
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Introduction
Congratulations on your choice of this state-of-the-art Digital Television
Recorder (DTR). We hope you will enjoy all the new features this technology
brings to your home for many years. Your DTR is going to revolutionise the
way you watch TV.
You can pause live TV, for example while you answer the phone and then
resume watching where you left o. You can also record two dierent
channels at the same time. Delayed viewing, fast-forward and rewind
functions allow you to play and replay the sports action without having
to worry about the rest of the game which is still being recorded. These
features could make you lose track of time, but fortunately the LIVE TV
button brings you back to the present instantly.
We’re sure that you want to get started. On the following pages are a quick
start guide to help you set the DTR up in just six easy steps. On page 11
there is a guide on Using Your DTR Remote Control. There are detailed
explanations for each step later on in the manual and on page 44 you will
nd the terms and conditions covering your DTR.
If you need any further information about your DTR, or want to see more
information about the programmes currently on Top Up TV, then just visit
topuptv.com
Note: This product can be upgraded from software updates broadcast over
the air to your DTR. Top Up TV reserves the right to transmit software updates
that it would consider appropriate in order to improve the functionality of
the product, without degrading the quality level.
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Quick Start Guide
A Quick Start Guide to setting up your
Top Up TV+ Digital TV Recorder
First things rst
Ensure you can receive Digital Terrestrial TV (Freeview) services in your area.
If you are not sure, you should ask your retailer to check your postcode for
Unpack your DTR and check you have all the following accessories:
• Remotecontrol
•Mainslead
•Scartlead
• RemotecontrolTVset-upcodes(loosesheet)
• 2 x AA batteries to place in your remote control (refer to page 37)
Please record the CAN number from the label on your DTR below
Please write your viewing card number below
Step 2 – A typical installation
IMPORTANT: Disconnect the power to all your existing equipment.
Now place your DTR where you want to keep it and connect it to your TV as
shown in the diagram, by following these simple instructions:
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A Unplug the aerial cable from your VCR (or TV) and plug it into the
OK
Aerial In socket of your DTR.
B Using the SCART lead, connect the TV SCART socket on your DTR to
the AV1/EXT1/AUX1 SCART socket at the back of your TV.
C Connect the mains lead to the mains socket and switch on at the mains.
Reconnect the power to all your existing equipment and turn your TV on.
When you plug your DTR into the power supply, a red light and the message
PLS WAIT will be displayed. This will be followed by WELCOME TO TOP UP
TV+, the HDD symbol will ash for about 45 seconds. You must wait for the
HDD symbol to stop ashing and the display to go dim before pressing any
buttons.
Step 3 – Your DTR is ready to scan for channels
Press the DTR button on your remote. The button will momentarily ash.
This will conrm that the remote control is working correctly. Now wait for
the light on the front of your DTR to turn from red to green.
Your TV should now automatically
switch to the DTR input and display the
image shown. If this does not happen,
using your TV remote, manually select
the TV SCART input to which you have
connected your DTR. Refer to your TV
handbook if required, but it is likely that
the TV remote button will be labelled
‘AV’ or have this symbol
Getting Started
Once you can see the image on screen displayed here, and have ensured all
connections are correct, press on your remote control.
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Step 4 – Channel Scan
OK
You will see this screen showing that
your DTR is now searching for all available
channels.
In the event that your DTR does not
nd any channels, or has missed some,
see the section on what to do if your
Installation fails, on page 10.
When your DTR has successfully found all channels, your DTR will search for
and install the extended 14 day Programme Guide software. Please note
that when you start to use the extended guide after installation, that this
may take up to 24 hours to fully populate.
Step 5 – Parental Control
You will now be prompted to set up
the Parental Control PIN for your DTR.
For Top Up TV subscribers, this controls
who will have access to the extra
programmes, which are downloaded
automatically to your DTR every night.
The Parental Control PIN will not
control or restrict access to Freeview
programmes (your default PIN is 0000.)
If children have access to your DTR, it is advisable to select the maximum
appropriate viewing certication now, in order to restrict access. E.g. by
selecting 12, you will restrict access to programmes rated 15 or higher.
Once you have completed this step, press on your remote.
For more parental control options please refer to page 28.
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Step 6 – Top Up TV Anytime set up
OK
With Top Up TV Anytime you’ll get up to 600 carefully selected programmes
downloaded to your Top Up TV+ DTR every month. That’s up to 150 extra
programmes available at any one time on top of your normal Freeview
channels. You can also upgrade to PictureBox which gives you an additional
30 movies a month or take Setanta Sports, a must-have for sports fans.
Press
OK
Using your DTR remote control, now switch to channel 5 and check you are
getting a picture. If you are not getting a picture on channel 5, please refer
to the Troubleshooting section for help.
Getting Started
To activate the extra channels available from Top Up TV, please refer
to your welcome pack and the included viewing card instructions
for full details. Once you have called us to activate your subscription,
you will need t o leave your DTR on channel 16 (QVC) for around
30 minutes. This will ensure that your DTR receives your
subscription activation successfully.
It may take up to 48 hours for your rst Top Up TV Anytime programmes
to appear in your DTR library, but you will be able to watch your Freeview
channels right away.
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Insert your card into the slot with the chip upwards.
To ensure the best operation of your DTR, we recommend that you leave
your DTR in STANDBY whenever it is not in use. Note that turning the
power o at the mains will prevent your DTR from receiving Top Up TV
programmes.
If the installation fails, check the points below and try to
rescan for channels again.
If the installation still fails, please refer to the Troubleshooting guide and/
or the help pages on the website topuptv.com
You may also call Top Up TV on 08444 159 159 for further
assistance.
If your viewing card has not been inserted into the DTR or your DTR is OFF
for 7 days after receipt, then you may need to call Top Up TV on 08444 158
158 to reactivate the card.
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Basic Functions
Using your DTR remote control
The next few pages of this manual will help you to get the most out of your DTR.
It is worth keeping this manual to hand for a few days whilst you get to know how
it works. For reference, a few of the basic functions are shown below. Note they are
all described in more detail later on in this manual.
Turning your DTR on Press the button.
Changing channels Press the CH+ or CH- buttons.
Selecting a channel by number Press the appropriate digits into the number keypad.
Pause Live TV or recorded Press the top half of the button.
programmes
Fast Forward Press the button. Press it again to go forward faster.
Rewind Press the button. Press it again to rewind faster.
To view the Quick TV Guide Select the UP or DOWN arrows,
use all arrows to navigate.
Using the Programme Guide Press the GUIDE button. Navigate using the arrow buttons.
Look at a future day’s programmes
Setting a Reminder Press the YELLOW button whilst that programme is
Recording a programme from Press the button whilst on a highlighted
the Guide programme in the GUIDE. Then press the button
to conrm in your Planned Recordings list.
Viewing Top Up TV programmes Press the button whilst in the GUIDE.
Search for a programme by name Press the RED button whilst in the GUIDE. Use the
Using your Programme Library Your Library is where all of your recorded and Top Up TV
Instant Record Press the button and hold for three seconds,
Watch whilst still recording Select a programme to watch from the Planned
Customise Top Up TV Anytime
ensure you’re making the most of the disk space available
by selecting option 4 from the main menu (See page24).
This will bring up the Setup menu. Select Option 1 in the
Set up Menu to scan for new channels.
Press the GREEN button whilst in the GUIDE.
highlighted in the GUIDE.
numbered buttons to enter text.
programmes are stored. Press LIBRARY to access.
whilst watching the programme.
Recordings screen, even if it hasn’t nished yet.
To stop a recording press and hold for three seconds.
Keep your Top Up TV Channel selections up to date and
Getting Started
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Basic Operation
Turning On and O
To turn on your DTR, press the button. The red standby
indicator light will go green.
To turn o your DTR, press the button. The standby indicator
light will turn red again. The message ‘OAD’ will indicate the box
is updating and that you should wait before pressing any further
buttons.
The DTR must be on or left in standby if you want to keep the
Programme Guide and Top Up TV programmes updated.
Changing channels
To change channel press the CH+ or CH- buttons. This will move
through the channel list one at a time. Note that the channel
numbers are not continuous. These are set by the broadcaster
and cannot be changed.
If you wish to search for your channel by name, use Quicknd.
Press the OK button.
u
Use the arrow buttons to move the highlighter around the
v
programme names, until the channel you wish to watch is
highlighted. (Only some channels are shown inside the box,
keep moving left or right to nd the rest.)
Press the OK button again to change the channel.
w
If you know the channel number you are looking for, enter this
using the number buttons. With digital TV there can be up to 3
digits in the number.
A banner with information about the programme currently
showing will appear briey each time the channel changes. For
more details on getting programme information, see page 13.
Teletext and interactive services
If your chosen channel has digital text features press the TEXT or coloured buttons to access
them. To return to normal viewing press TEXT again. Some services oer interactive features,
details of these and how to use them will appear on screen as they occur.
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Using the Quick TV Guide
Using Your DTR
Shows the
current date
and time
Shows the
channel name
Now Shows
the programme
name and
start time
Next Shows
the programme
name and
start time
Shows short
details of the
programme
(synopsis)
When you are watching TV you can nd out what’s on other channels without interrupting
your viewing using the Quick TV Guide. This is the small banner that appears at the bottom
of the screen during channel changes or when you press an arrow button.
To change the view to show what’s on NOW or NEXT, use the
UP / DOWN arrows.
To see what’s on another channel use the LEFT or RIGHT
arrows.
When you see a programme you want to watch, press OK.
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Using the Menus
Please refer to the inside front cover for a full colour image of
your remote control and its primary functions.
To use these menus, you must rst press the
MENU button which will then display the main
menu.
Now choose the item (called a sub menu) that
you want to look at.
You do this by using the UP arrow (r), to move
the yellow box up the list and the
(s) to move it down the list.
Once you have highlighted your choice with the
yellow box, press the OK button to move to the
DOWN arrow
If the DTR states that a PIN number is required (Personal
Identication Number), enter this now.
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The default number is 0000. You can nd how to change this
on page 28.
As you learn to use the DTR you will nd that the number
buttons can take you directly to sub menus without the need
for using the arrow buttons. e.g. Use 4 for the fourth item
(Set-up), 1 for the rst item (Programme Guide), etc.
In each menu, look at the bottom lines of text for more
information on which buttons to press. This could be arrow
buttons (v or w) or the coloured buttons.
Finally, when you have nished making adjustments, use the
BACK button to return to the TV picture. You may need to press
it more than once, depending on the menu item.
Using the Programme Guide
Your DTR has access to two programme guides. Initially your DTR will
provide the standard Freeview 7 day Programme Guide, but as soon as
your DTR has acquired the Top Up TV on-screen programming guide, you
will have access to 14 day listings. The Programme Guide screen gives you
a fast way of planning your viewing and recording. To access this guide,
press the GUIDE button.
The guide shows the next three periods of 30 minutes, for each channel.
While in the Programme Guide, you can navigate around using the arrow
buttons. UP / DOWN arrows will move between channels, while the LEFT
and RIGHT arrows move in time. The Guide is split into three sections of
30 minutes each. The information contained in a time segment usually shows the name of
the programme. This is only the case when the programme takes up the whole of that 30
minute time slot. As programmes can be longer or shorter than 30
Guide has been constructed to inform you of this.
minutes, the Programme
Using Your DTR
If a programme is longer than 30 minutes the next time slot shows three dots to indicate that the
programme runs in to the next slot. If a programme is shorter that 30 minutes the programme
name is followed by an arrow to indicate that more than one programme exists in that slot.
If a programme does not start exactly on the
time boundary, it will have two dots in front
of the programme name to indicate that it
starts later than the time shown in the column
heading.
If you leave the highlighter box over a
programme for more than five seconds, a
box will appear showing a synopsis of the
programme. It also shows the start and end
times for that programme in the top right-hand
corner.
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Across the bottom of the screen are a number of functions that can be activated by pressing
the coloured buttons on your remote control.
Go to day
Pressing the GREEN button will bring up an overlay box
(pop-up). This is the GO TO DAY menu.
Using the
highlighter to a day in the future. Pressing OK will take
you back to the Programme Guide, but now the guide
is showing programmes on the day you selected. From
here you can set up recordings or reminders.
UP and DOWN arrows you will move the
Set reminder
Pressing the YELLOW button will add a reminder to the currently highlighted programme.
You can see i f you have set a reminder as the reminder icon will appear next to the
programme name. If you wish to cancel the reminder, press the YELLOW button again.
When that event arrives, you will be reminded by a pop-up which will appear on-screen.
You can accept the reminder by pressing the GREEN button to watch the programme or
cancel it with the RED button.
Record
Pressing the button will take you to the PLANNED
RECORDINGS screen. Press the button again to add
the recording to the planned recordings list.
When you go back to the TV Guide, you will see
next to the planned recording.
For more information on planned recordings, please
refer to ‘How to make Recordings’ on page 21.
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Top Up TV Anytime
In addition to the standard Freeview channels, your DTR
can also give you access to a wider range of programmes on
Top Up TV Anytime.
By subscribing to Top Up TV Anytime for a small monthly
fee, your DTR will automatically record and download
programmes from channels such as Discovery,
UKTV Gold, Warner TV, the Disney Channel, National
Geographic channel and more, for you to watch
whenever it suits you.
The extra channels are shown across the
bottom of the Programme Guide screen.
Pressing the Top Up TV button on your remote enables
you to view the list of programmes available to watch
right now. Then you simply use the LEFT and RIGHT
arrow buttons to scroll through and press OK on
anything you want to watch.
To subscribe to the extra programming and choice that
Top Up TV brings call now on 08444 158 158.
Using Your DTR
Programme Search
The powerful search facility allows for searching the
entire Programme Guide and Programme Library.
Note: To select the search facility use the RED button in
the Guide, to record programmes from the Guide use the
RECORD button.
Use the NUMBERED butt o n s on yo ur
remote control to enter text. Enter either
as much of the channel name or the programme title as you know and a
list of programmes matching your search request will appear allowing you to watch or
record the programmes. For example, entering ‘bbc’ as a channel name will return results
for all channels starting with the text ‘bbc’ (BBC ONE, BBC TWO, BBC THREE, etc.) whereas
entering ‘bbc o’ will return results for BBC ONE.
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Note: Buttons 0 and 1 provide punctuation such as spaces and full-stops. If you enter the
wrong character, use the LEFT and RIGHT arrows to move the cursor. Use the RED button to
delete a character and GREEN to insert.
To move between the search criterias use the REWIND
and FAST-FORWARD buttons. Use the COLOUR buttons
to delete and insert as indicated on screen. Date and time
options are also selected using the COLOUR buttons.
When selecting the time, the NUMBER buttons can be
used to enter the time. The search results can also be
refreshed by pressing the OK button.
To select a programme in the search results, press
DOWN and the cursor will move into the search
results list. The COLOUR buttons can then be used to
either watch or record any of the programmes. The
INFO button can be used to display a synopsis of
the programme. The PG+ and PG- buttons can be
used to page through the search results. Use the
COLOUR buttons to return to the search criteria
in order to rene your search.
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Using your Programme Library
Your Programme Library is where all of your recorded and
Top Up TV Anytime programmes are stored. To access
it, press the
Menu.
Your
you start to record programmes and Top Up TV Anytime
programmes are downloaded to your DTR, it will ll up. Note
that it will take 7 days from set up for your Top Up TV Anytime
programmes to be fully downloaded.
Your
The top section shows your recorded programmes, and
any Top Up TV Anytime programmes that you have
saved. You can store recordings here and delete them
once you’ve watched them. To delete a recording, use the
arrow keys to highlight the recording and press the BLUE
button. Note that to manage the space available in both
sections, you need to customise your Top Up TV Anytime
viewing – see page 26 for full details.
The bottom section is where your Top Up TV Anytime
programmes are stored. You will notice that the screen appears slightly dierent. There are
two dierences. The rst and most important is the Days Left column, and the second is the
SAVE button.
red
LIBRARY button or Option 2 from the Main
Programme Library will be empty at rst, but as
Programme Library is partitioned into two sections.
Using Your DTR
Days Left
This shows how many days the programme will
remain stored on your DTR before it is automatically
deleted and replaced with new programmes. You
may watch the programme at anytime, but if the
Days Left number reaches zero, you only have a few
hours left before the programme is overwritten.
If you would like to watch the programme, but do not
have time within the time remaining, you can move
the programme to the top section by pressing the RED
button. The programme will now appear in the top
sections of the Programme Library and the Days Left will show Saved. For some programmes,
rights restrictions means we are unfortunately not able to oer the Save feature.
There are a number of functions that are common to both storage areas: If you pause the
highlighter over a programme, that programme will automatically
start playing in the small preview window on the right-hand side
of the screen. If you wish to watch the programme, press the OK
button. If you had previously not nished watching a programme, press the GREEN button
to resume the playback from the last watched point.
You can always access the Top Up TV programmes by pressing the Top Up TV
button.
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Folders
Programmes on y our DTR are automatically placed in
folders to help organise your library and make them easy
to nd later. Each recording can reside in more than one
folder, the ALL category and typically one other genre
folder, for example, Movies, Sport, Kids etc. To move
between folders use the LEFT and RIGHT arrow buttons.
To highlight a programme use the UP and DOWN
buttons. To view the programme, press the
OK button.
Synopsis
With the highlighter over a recording, pressing the INFO button will pop-up a small window
with a brief summary of the contents of that given programme. Press INFO again to exit
synopsis.
Delete
With the highlighter over a recording, press the BLUE button. You will see a conrmation
pop-up to conrm that you wish to delete the programme or exit without deleting.
Icons
There are two icons used to assist you in managing your Programme Library.
The P at the end of the programme name eld is used to indicate that a programme has been
watched.
The at the end of the programme name eld is used to indicate that a programme is currently
‘playing’.
Pop-ups
Finally, you need to be aware of a few pop-ups that may
appear to help you with your selections.
Depending upon the way you have set-up your DTR, or
if you have not set-up enough storage space on your
DTR or you have simply run out of space, your DTR will
prompt you that there is not enough space to store your selection. If this happens, you will
need to delete some of your recordings if you wish to save additional programmes.
Also, a similar pop-up may appear if you are saving a
programme that will limit the storage space for any future
recording. In this instance you may save this programme,
but you should also go to the Planned Recordings menu
to make sure you have enough space and if necessary
delete old recordings.
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How to make Recordings
Your DTR will allow you to customise the way your record a programme.
In this section, we will show you just what options are available
to you. Typically you will have pressed the button in the
Programme Guide which will have automatically
taken you to this screen, but you may also wish to set
a recording manually. If you have arrived at this screen
via the Programme Guide, simply press the button
to accept the default settings and your recording
will be added to the list and completed
without further interaction. If you wish to
set-up a manual recording via the Planned
Recordings menu, you will typically be presented with a
virtually blank screen as shown. Press the GREEN button to
continue and you will be prompted to enter the channel,
date, start and stop times. Use the LEFT and RIGHT arrow
buttons to amend the detail of the selections, and the
DOWN arrow buttons to move between the settings.
and
Finally press the button to add the event to your
Planned Recordings list.
Instant record
If while watching a programme you decide you wish to record it, press the button on your
remote control and hold for 3 seconds. Y our DTR will automatically record the programme
to the end of the scheduled time and add any of that programme that exists in your review
buer.
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Using Your DTR
Editing an event
There may be an occasion where you wish to adjust the recording (event) that you are setting.
This DTR allows you to change both the start time (TIME) and the duration of a recording.
Entering a recording from the Programme Guide or manually from the Planned Recordings
menu, the highlighter will be positioned over the PROGRAMME eld. Press the RIGHT arrow
button to move the highlighter over the
increase or decrease the start time. You can also move the highlighter to the
again with the RIGHT arrow and use the GREEN or YELLOW buttons to increase or decrease
the recording duration. Once satised with your adjustments, press the button to add
this recording to the list.
TIME eld. Use the GREEN or YELLOW buttons to
DURATION eld
Why edit an event?
There may be occasions where multiple recordings overlap and your DTR will warn you that two
recordings collide. You may know that the programme you wish to record has moved due to an
over-run of a previous programme. Or simply, you know that the part of the programme you
are interested in starts later than the actual programme start time; for example, a football
match. Editing the timing will allow you to record programmes that would otherwise conict
with each other and save space on your DTR for future recordings.
Your DTR is also capable of automatically adding time to a recording to guard against
programme over-run. Please refer to page 27 for more information on Guard Times.
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Space for recordings
When you add a recording to the Planned Recordings, your DTR will
check to see if there is enough space to complete all the scheduled
recordings. If there is a risk that there is not enough space, you will
see this pop-up. You have the option to cancel the recording or
continue with the event. If you continue with the recording, you
should go to the Programme Library menu and try to clear space by
deleting programmes that you have already watched and no longer wish to keep. If you do
not make space, you may lose the end of your recording or fail to be able to record further
programmes.
Simultaneous recordings
Your DTR has two tuners which means that it is capable of
recording two dierent programmes at the same time. In the
event that you try to record more than two programmes at the
same time, your DTR will alert you to this overlap with the pop-up
shown.
Make a note of this overlap and go back to the Planned Recordings
main menu. Find the programmes that overlap and look to see
if you can manually change the start times or durations of the
overlapping events to resolve the conict. This will still enable you to record the programmes
you wish and not miss anything of signicance.
Series link
Some programmes are broadcast with special tags that indicate
that the programme is part of a series. If while setting a recording
your DTR detects this tag, it will advise you with this pop-up. You
now have three options; cancel the recording (RED button), record
all programmes with that ‘Series link tag’ (GREEN button) or just that specic programme and
remove the Series link (YELLOW) button. When you go back to the Programme Guide, you
will see that a series link icon has been added to the programme name. It looks like this
Recording while Top Up TV Anytime programmes are
updating
If you have subscribed to Top Up TV Anytime, whilst automatic
Top Up TV Anytime updates are being recorded (usually at
night), your DTR will be using both tuners to record programmes
into your Top Up TV Library. If you also want to record another
programme at the same time, you may see this screen. Your DTR will tell you which Top Up
TV Anytime programmes will be aected, allowing you to choose which recording is more
important to you and which recording(s) should not to be made.
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Additional DTR Functions
Tuner swap
Your DTR has two tuners which means it can receive two dierent channels at the same time.
You can switch between these two channels by pressing 0 on your remote control. If that
channel is paused, it will automatically switch to play to allow you to watch the programme.
Furthermore, if you are watching a recorded programme, your DTR will pause that
programme and switch to the programme currently being received by one of the tuners.
Pressing 0 again will switch to the other tuner and pressing 0 again will return you to your
recorded programme and resume playback.
Watch whilst recording
This is the ability to view a programme that is currently being recorded as part of a scheduled
record or an instant record process. There are two ways to view a programme while it is being
recorded. From Planned Recordings highlight the programme you wish to watch and press
the RED button on your remote control. This will start the programme from the beginning.
You can also change channels to the one that is recording your programme and use trick
modes such as
REWIND to move back through the recording to your desired point.
Pause, rewind & fast forward
These are functions that enable you to move forward or rewind
through a recording. There a nine incremental speeds for both
forward and rewind, these are x
& x64.
1
/4 , x1/2, x1, x2, x4, x8, x16, x32
Using Your DTR
That quarter and half speed modes are only accessed from Pause mode. To enter
Note:
Pause mode, press the PAUSE button on your remote control.
Note: USB port on the product shall not be functional until this feature is available with
software update over air download.
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Setting Up
From the MAIN MENU, press 4 or select Set-Up.
Use the UP and DOWN buttons to highlight the sub-menu you wish to enter and press the OK
button, or press the number button that is associated with the sub-menu.
If you have trouble scanning for channels or with any aspect of the installation, refer to page
10 for more information or check the Troubleshooting guide in this manual.
Scan for Channels
You will have performed this option automatically as
part of the installation process, but if for any reason
you wish to re-scan for new channels (if you have
moved or have a new aerial for example), make sure
that all the connections to your DTR are connected
correctly. Select Option 1 in the Set up Menu to
scan for new channels. Press the GREEN button to
start the automatic search for available channels.
To exit, press the BACK button.
Once the scan has started you can cancel it
by pressing the RED button.
You can monitor the progress of the search as your DTR rst searches for digital broadcast
frequencies and then for specic programmes on those frequencies. Finally your DTR will
attempt to acquire the Top Up TV Anytime service.
When the scan is complete, the text at the bottom of the screen will say ‘Scan complete’
and the GREEN button will re-appear to enable you to re-scan if required. To exit this menu
option, press the BACK button.
Throughout the set-up menus, we will list the available settings within an option. Please
note that the DTR factory default will be UNDERLINED. If at anytime your are not sure what
setting to make, refer to the relevant page and look for the setting that is underlined.
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Customise your DTR
Use the UP and DOWN arrow buttons to select an option and use the LEFT and RIGHT arrow
buttons to cycle around the available settings.
TV Picture format
Use the LEFT and RIGHT arrow buttons to choose
from 4:3 Letterbox (black bars top and bottom), 4:3
Centre Cut-Out (full screen, but lost picture on left
and right), 4:3
switching, check your TV manual) or 16:9 Widescreen
(for widescreen TVs).
TV Picture adjust horizontal and TV Picture adjust
vertical
Select these options to move the picture generated by
the DTR either horizontally or vertically so it sits centrally on your television screen.
TV SCART setting
Use the LEFT and RIGHT arrow buttons to choose from RGB (best picture), S-Video (for
specic TVs) or CVBS for all other types. See your TV manual for the best choice, it usually
depends on which socket you connect to.
Programme search
This option turns on or o the ‘Search’ facility (accessed using the RED key in the Guide) that
provides a search facility across the Programme Guide and recorded programmes. When
enabled the RED key is used to access the Search screen and the WHITE (R) key is used to record
programmes within the Guide. If disabled the RED key is also used to record programmes
within the guide.
Full Frame (if your 4:3 TV supports 16:9
Setting Up
Synopsis pop-up delay
This option allows you to either turn o the synopsis window that pops-up over the Guide
or video when a programme is selected, or to change the period that you wait for before it
appears.
Plasma blanking
This option allows you to specify a time after which the display automatically dims. This is
important as static images can damage certain screen types.
For both Radio and Plasma blanking the available settings are: OFF, 3, 5, 10, 20 (minutes)
TV Guide Type
Select whether your box should use the Freeview + guide format (8 day) or Top Up TV guide
format (14 day) TV guide.
It is strongly recommended that the main TV is connected using the SCART lead as this will
provide the best possible pictures. These instructions assume you are connected to the
main TV with a SCART lead as shown on page 6.
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Customising Top Up TV Anytime
One of the great things about Top Up TV Anytime is
that you don’t have to download all the programmes
available. You can choose to record and download
only those programmes from channels you watch. So
for example, if you don’t have kids, you can save space
on your hard drive by de-selecting the kids channels,
giving you more space to download those you do
want to watch. Customising your channels is easy and
should be done to ensure you maximise the amount of
space you have available for your own recordings. This
menu presents a list of available Top Up TV Anytime
channels. Use the LEFT and RIGHT arrow buttons to
move between columns. Use the UP and DOWN arrows
to move the highlighter over a channel for activation.
Press the RED button to activate the channel.
Note the two times on the bottom of the screen.
The Top Up TV (TUTV) hours per week will change as
you activate or de-activate channels. The available
space left for personal recordings on your DTR’s hard
disk drive (storage space) is shown on the far right.
In some cases there will be insucient free storage space in the Personal Disk Space area
to re-assign for Top Up TV Anytime use. In this case, a pop-up will be displayed as shown
to enable you to remove content from the Record Library. Use the UP and DOWN arrows to
select a programme and then delete it by pressing the RED button. Once you have created
enough space, you can activate the new channel by pressing the GREEN button. To exit this
menu press the YELLOW button.
You may attempt to activate a channel for which you do not have the right level of subscription.
If this occurs, you will be taken to the Subscription screen. Follow the steps on screen to
change your subscription.
Warnings
There are some warnings that may pop-up as a result of some of your selections / actions.
The rst of these may be if you de-activate a Top Up TV Anytime channel. The warning
will inform you that if you de-activate this channel, you will no longer receive any of that
channel’s programmes and will delete any recordings made from that channel.
The second warning you may see is in activating a new channel, you may not have enough space
on your disk drive for planned recordings. The warning will advise you to review your
Recordings as soon as possible. Please refer to page 20 on how to make space by deleting
unwanted recordings.
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Planned
Recording Preferences
There are two options available to change, the guard
time and the rewind buer size. Use the
arrow buttons to move between the two options and the
LEFT and RIGHT arrows to scroll through the available
values for that option.
Recording guard time
A guard time is a small amount of time added to the
start and end of a recording to help protect against programmes starting slightly ahead of
schedule or more typically over-running their scheduled nishing time. There is obviously a
small penalty for this feature which is that you will use up more space for each recording with
a guard time set. The available settings are OFF, 1, 3 or 5 minutes. As you can see the default
setting is
OFF to maximise the available disk space for recordings.
Pause live TV
Your DTR automatically records and buers the channel you are currently watching. The
size of this record buer is set to 30 minutes. This means that you can pause and rewind the
channel you are watching back by 30 minutes, or by the amount of time you have set as the
Pause live TV buer size. As with the guard times, this obviously takes up space on your hard
disk drive for recording other programmes so if you do not use this feature you can turn it
o to increase the available space for recordings. The available settings are
or 60 minutes.
If while watching a programme you decide to record it, your DTR will use as much of the buer
as is available to add to your recording in an attempt to record the whole of the programme
from the start.
UP and DOWN
OFF, 15, 30, 45
Setting Up
Messages
Occasionally, events may occur that your DTR stores
for your information. For example, your DTR is capable
of having its software upgraded automatically via the
aerial. If you have any messages waiting to be read, a
small envelope icon will appear as shown. To view any
messages, select Messages from the Main Menu or Set-Up
menu. Once you have read your messages, you may
delete them by pressing the RED button.
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Child Lock
This menu option enables you to set-up Parental
Control levels and to determine the access you and your
family have to programmes. As soon as you select this
option, you will be prompted to enter your Personal
Identication Number (PIN). The default number for this
is 0000. It is highly recommended that you change this
number as soon as possible. Once you have entered a
valid PIN you are given the option to change the PIN by
pressing the RED button and following the simple steps
on-screen.
Maximum Certicate
This sets the maximum certicate value allowed on any viewed content (live or recorded).
If at anytime a user tries to view programmes with a certicate higher than the maximum
certicate allowed, the DTR will blank the screen, mute the audio and pop-up the PIN entry
window. Unless a valid PIN is entered, the programme cannot be viewed. The available
settings are; U, PG, 12, 15, G or 18. Note that the default is 18 which means that there is no
automatic block of any content from being viewed. You should lower this to a level suitable
for the people with access to your DTR.
Note that setting a certicate does not limit the programmes that can be recorded, only what
can be viewed. This allows viewing decisions to be made when the viewer is present. This
may not be foolproof – we rely on broadcasters to rate their programmes appropriately.
Lock Period Start & Lock Period End
This allows the DTR to be locked down during the START
and END times. Use the LEFT and RIGHT arrow buttons to
amend the time in 15 minute steps. In both cases, the
default value is OFF.
Lock
Once you have set lock periods, you will have to activate
them by setting Lock on. Likewise, you can also turn lock
periods o with this option.
Channel Lock
This menu allows you to individually lock selected channels. Each time a locked channel is
selected to be watched you will be required to enter your PIN.
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Languages
Preferred audio language
This option sets the Preferred Audio Language output. In a multi-language broadcast, your
DTR will attempt to acquire your preferred language. If your preferred language is not
available, your DTR will switch to the default language.
Preferred subtitle language
This has the same action as Preferred Language, but for Subtitles in place of the audio output
itself.
To select an option, use the UP or DOWN arrow
buttons. To scroll around the possible languages,
use the LEFT and RIGHT arrow buttons. The default
Language is English and the available options are
Welsh and Gaelic.
Help
This is a high level information screen that will tell
you basic information about your DTR. If you require
further assistance please call the telephone number
shown on-screen in the Help menu which is option 6 in the Set-Up menu.
There is also an option to press the RED button for tuning information. This screen shows
the current status of the two tuners, what channel number they are currently set to and the
Strength & Quality of the signals being received. You can also change the channel a given
tuner is set to with the coloured buttons; RED & GREEN for Tuner 1 or YELLOW & BLUE for
Tuner 2.
Setting Up
Changing the channels that the tuners are set to may
result in you losing scheduled recordings. Please use this
screen with care or wait to be advised on how to use this
screen by one of our Customer Care Advisers.
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Standard
Troubleshooting
Reception problems
When you purchased your DTR, your dealer should have checked your postcode to ensure
that you can receive digital terrestrial TV. If you wish to check this yourself, please look on
the internet websites:- www.freeview.co.uk or www.digitaluk.co.uk
Once you have established that your area should be able to receive digital terrestrial TV,
there are a few reasons why you may be experiencing problems.
in your house. This could be from a central heating thermostat, a fridge/freezer, or any
other item with a motor. Try switching these appliances o temporarily to establish what
is causing the problem. Then replace the problem item.
a good quality shielded one. This will help prevent electrical noise entering your aerial.
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Problems after installation
Not every picture or sound problem is caused by a defect in your DTR. Leads having been
accidentally pulled out or worn out batteries in the remote control can also cause impairment.
If your unit does something unexpected while you are using it, please unplug it, wait a
few seconds, plug it in again, then wait for the lights on your DTR to change to solid RED
or GREEN. If this fails to solve the problem or the following measures do not bring about
satisfactory results, please consult an authorized dealer.
FAULT CAUSE / REMEDY
Recorder does not
respond to remote
control.
No picture.
Disrupted picture.
No sound.Check all connections at rear of unit.
No sound from VCR VCR sound is not available at the Digital audio output socket.
No power or
indicators not lit.
Picture shape looks
wrong.
R won’t record
DT
any more.
Live Pause won’t
work.
There is a humming
noise in the DTR.
DTR won’t change
channels.
Programme Guide
is empty.
Press the DTR button on the handset.
Point the remote control at directly at the DTR.
Remove all obstacles in the path of the remote control signal.
Check or replace the remote control batteries.
Re-boot the DTR by briey interrupting the mains power.
Check all connections at the rear of the unit.
Check the
correctly.
Select AV channel on TV set.
Refer to reception problems on page 30.
Connect VCR to your amplier directly.
Check mains plug is inserted correctly and the power is switched on.
Check that the mains socket is operational. (Use a lamp to test it.)
Set your DTR to match your type of TV. 4:3 = conventional
See page 25 for instructions. 16:9 = widescreen
The hard disk is full. Clear some space to allow the DTR to record.
An archiving event is occurring, wait for it to nish.
Two record events are happening at the same time.
Wait for the recordings to stop.
The hard disk is full. Clear some space to allow the DTR to record.
This is the noise from the hard disk and is normal.
It will not generally be noticeable and is unavoidable.
Two record events are happening at once.
Wait for the recordings to stop.
You must leave the DTR plugged in overnight to allow it to receive
the programme information.
RF IN connection. Ensure cables to TV are inserted
Information
Subtitles not
appearing.
Not all programmes have subtitles.
Check with your broadcaster for details on subtitled programmes.
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Tuner conict resolution
In some cases there may not be enough tuners for
all the functions your DTR is trying to perform, for
example if two recordings are taking place and you
try to change channels, you will see this pop-up
menu. If you really wish to change channels, go
to the Planned Recordings menu and cancel the
recording. Pressing the RED button will take you to
the Planned Recordings menu.
Top Up TV Anytime conict resolution
Watching live TV may conict with the requirement
to record Top Up TV Anytime programmes. This may
occur if you are watching a programme when the
Top Up TV Anytime programmes start, you switch
on your DTR while Top Up TV Anytime programmes
are being recorded or you are watching a Top Up
TV Anytime programme but then try to change
channels.
In the event of a conict, you will see this pop-up. If you press the RED button, you will
continue to record the Top Up TV Anytime programmes, however, if you press the GREEN
button the Top Up TV Anytime recordings will be abandoned and your DTR will be considered
to be in override mode.
Your DTR will remain in override mode for one hour or until it is placed in standby.
In the same way, if your DTR is trying to collect TV
listings or Top Up TV Anytime information, your
DTR will pop-up this warning. If you press the RED
button, you will continue to collect the required
information, however, if you press the GREEN button
the task will be abandoned.
By overriding this task, your DTR may fail to update the TV listings and as a consequence, may
fail to record Top Up TV Anytime programmes.
Loss of signal
If your DTR can not detect a signal, it will present this icon in the top centre of your TV screen.
Check all connections or refer to Reception Problems on page 30.
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If your DTR fails to respond
In very exceptional circumstances, your DTR ma y not respond as expected when switching it on.
If this does happen, it is most likely to have been caused by corruption of programmes
stored on your disk. This can occasionally cause the DTR to remain in standby mode or fail
to respond to the remote control while not displaying any picture. However, normal DTR
operation can usually be restored, by performing a reset as noted below.
WARNING
Resetting your DTR can cause all saved programmes to be lost.
These steps should only be taken after carefully checking all DTR connections and ensuring
you have working batteries in your DTR remote control.
Ask an electrician for help if you are not sure what to check.
Scenario 2 – Solid red LED and no display
This means the DTR has encountered an error but it can usually be restored. The following
sequence will restore the settings of your DTR to the factory default and will retain your
saved programmes.
Scenario 3 – Solid red LED and PLS WAIT continuously displayed
This means the DTR has encountered an error and cannot be easily restored. The following
sequence will restore the settings for your DTR to the factory default and also delete all saved
programmes from the internal storage.
Power Status – GREEN On
Power Status – RED Standby
Remote Control Activity – RED Key Symbol
Software Upgrade – OAD displayed
Recording – RED
Front Panel Buttons
– On/Standby button
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Further Connections
RS232
OPTICAL
OUT
ACIN
TVSCART
AUXSCART
35025746
ANTENNA2
OUT
ANTENNA2
IN
ANTENNA1
OUT
ANTENNA1
IN
VCR
DO NOTREMOVE
TV Aerial
Aux
HI-FI
Aux
AC3 DIGITAL
AMPLIFIER
HDMI
TV
HI-FI
The scart lead allows rapid connection to your TV, in order to get you going as quickly
and easily as possible. If you should wish to adopt the more advanced connections please
purchase additional leads as explained below.
Archiving o the DTR onto a VCR or other recorder
Add a second scart lead to link the VCR SCART socket on your DTR to
the AV1/EXT1/AUX1 socket of your VCR. This connection will allow
you to archive to a permanent media. If your VCR supports auto-start
recording, then the DTR will control the VCR automatically.
Connection to a hi- system or home cinema unit
Use a pair of stereo coax phono leads to connect the L/R AUDIO OUT
socket on your DTR to the L/R AUDIO IN of your hi- or home cinema
unit, giving you higher quality sound when you use your DTR.
NOTE: Audio sockets are generally identied by colour. White for Left
and Red for Right.
Coaxial connection to an audio visual amplier
To get even better sound from your DTR, use a digital audio lead to
connect from the OPTICAL OUT socket on your DTR to the DIGITAL
AUDIO IN on your AV amplier. The current broadcasts only output
stereo
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Remote Control
Inserting the batteries
Insert the batteries into the handset as shown. Point the remote
control at the DTR and press the DTR button. The DTR button
will ash once to conrm that the remote control is working
correctly.
Important information regarding the batteries
Do not mix dierent types of batteries or new and old batteries.
Do not use re-chargeable batteries. Do not throw batteries into
a re, do not recharge them. Remove the batteries from the
remote control if you are not going to use it for several weeks.
Immediately remove any leaking batteries. Take care in doing
this, as leaking batteries may cause burns to the skin or other
physical injury.
Please respect the environment and prevailing regulations.
Before you dispose of batteries ask your dealer whether they are
subject to special recycling and if they accept them back.
Using your DTR Remote to control your TV
The DTR remote control is capable of controlling the common functions of your TV. Locate
the “Remote control TV set-up codes” sheet from your accessories and nd your make of TV
on the list. Note the four digit number(s) applicable to your TV. On the DTR remote Press TV,
now press and hold
digit code relating to your make of TV. Again the TV
is entered, the TVbutton will only ash one long ash.
OKandAVtogether. The TVbutton will ash twice. Now enter the 4
button will ash twice. If an invalid code
Make sure that the entered code is the right one for your TV by
pressing the ‘active’ buttons from the list below. If your TV does
not respond, repeat the sequence with the next available code
in the table. Once you are sure that the code is correct you can
write it down in the box to the right and on an identical label
on the inside battery door of your DTR remote control.
Controlling your TV set
TV Sets the remote control unit in TV mode (by pressing
once) and enables you then to control your TV set.
Switches the TV set on or o.
Vol. +/- TV volume control.
Switches sound o or on again.
CH +/- Switches channel or selects an AV socket.
AV Selects an AV socket.
0 to 9 Change channel or enters digital values.
TEXT Access Teletext pages (On / O).
‘Play’ button Access Teletext pages (O).
Colour buttons Enables you to use the Teletext function on TV sets.
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Safety Information
Power cord (mains lead)
Do not place the product where a piece of furniture or other heavy object could trap the
power cord (mains lead). Handle the power cord by the plug. Do not pull out the plug by
tugging the cord and never touch the power cord when your hands are wet as this could
cause a short circuit or electric shock. Never make a knot in the cord or tie it with other cords.
The power cords should be routed in such a way that they are not likely to be stepped on.
A damaged power cord can cause re or give you an electrical shock. Check the power cord
periodically to see if it is damaged. If it is damaged, please ask an approved service agent to
replace it.
For your own safety read following instructions carefully before attempting to
connect this device to the mains. This unit is designed to operate on a 220V-240V
AC – 50
that the supply corresponds to the information on the rating label on the bottom
of the unit. This component system may be tted with a non-rewireable plug. If it is
necessary to change the fuse in a non-rewireable plug, the fuse cover must be retted.
If th e fuse cover becomes lost or damaged, the plug most not be used until a replacement, available
fr om the manufacturer, is obtained. It is important that the colour of the replacement fuse cover
corresponds with the colour marking on the base of the plug. If the plug needs to be changed
because it is not suitable for your socket, or it becomes damaged, it should be unplugged
then cut o and the fuse removed immediately. Please dispose of the plug safely and out
of reach from children. Under no circumstance should the cut-o plug be inserted into a
mains socket outlet due to high risk of
electric shock. Then t an appropriate
plug carefully following the wiring
instructions shown below.
Hz supply only. Connecting it to other power sources may damage it. Ensure
Important
The wires in the mains plug should
be connected as shown in the
diagram. The colours of the wires
in the mains lead of the unit may
not correspond with the coloured
markings identifying the terminals in
your plug. Connect them as follows:
• The wire whi ch is colou red
blue must be connected to the
terminal which is marked with the letter ‘N’ or coloured black.
Open the fuse compartment with a blade screwdriver and replace the fuse. When replacing the
fuse in the plug, use an ASTA or BSI approved 3 Amp fuse and be sure to re-t the fuse cover.
If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure attach the fuse
cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose
the fuse cover, please contact an electrical goods retailer. If in doubt, consult a competent
electrician how to replace the fuse.
This symbol means that this unit is double insulated. An earth connection is not
required.
CAUTION
To prevent electric shock, disconnect from the mains before removing cover. No user-serviceable
parts inside. Refer servicing to qualied service personnel. Disconnect from the mains supply
before cleaning.
WARNING
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
The lightning ash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle,
is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous
voltag e” with in the product’s enclosure that may be of suff icient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock of persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the
user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
Safe use and care of your audio visual equipment
We have designed and made this product to meet European safety standards, but as with any
electrical equipment you must take care to get the longest working life from it and stay safe.
Here are a few tips to help you do this.
Read these instructions carefully before you try to use the equipment.
Protect the mains lead. You must ensure the mains lead cannot be walked on, crushed,
chafed, cut, and so on. The apparatus is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains)
as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the apparatus itself has been turned o. If
you are not going to use the apparatus for a long time, be sure to disconnect the apparatus
from the wall outlet.
Avoid harsh conditions such as wet or damp places, high humidity, strong vibration,
extremely high or low temperatures, strong sunlight or places which are dusty. Please avoid
the contact of the set with water or humidity. Do not put into operation near bath, swimming
pools.
Never let anyone push objects into holes and ventilation slots on the equipment.
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Don’t continue to use this equipment if you have spilt liquids on it, if it is damaged in any way
or if it does not work normally. Immediately unplug the equipment and get expert advice.
Pull the mains plug out of the wall socket during thunderstorms and disconnect the aerial
lead.
This product is only designed for household or similar general use. Any other use may invalidate
the guarantee and might be dangerous.
Ventilation
Place the equipment on a hard at surface away from direct sunlight and heat sources. If it is in
a cabinet, allow at least a 10cm gap all around. Take care to provide a good air circulation. Place
the apparatus in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat built-up in the apparatus.
Don’t obstruct the ventilation slots, including those underneath, with soft furnishings. The hot
air, which arises during the operation, should be ventilated with sucient air circulation. Please
do not put the set into closed areas and do not cover it. Overheating will shorten the life of the
equipment and increase the risk of re.
Cleaning
Disconnect the mains supply and use only a lightly dampened soft cloth. Do not use chemical
solvents or strong detergents as these may damage the cosmetic nish.
Batteries
Remove batteries when the equipment is not to be used for a long time. Batteries left in
equipment may cause damage through deterioration and corrosive leakage, invalidating the
guarantee. To protect the environment please use local recycling facilities for battery disposal.
Batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, re or the like.
Disposal
Waste electrical and electronic products must not be disposed of with household
waste. Please refer to your local authority for disposal instructions.
Packaging materials can be recycled using your local collection facilities.
Important safety warnings
•To prevent electric shock, do not remove any cover.
•If anything goes wrong, don’t try and x it yourself, get a qualied service agent to look at it.
• Do not expose this equipment to dripping or splashing or place any objects lled with liquids,
such as vases, on the equipment.
•Never put a naked ame source on or near the equipment.
•Small parts. Do not let young children play with the equipment.
•Do not move your device for 20 seconds after removing the power to ensure that the actuator
is completely locked. This helps prevent the media and the heads from accidental damage
due to vibration, moving or shipping.
•Do not switch the power ON or OFF, during HDD initialisation.
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Functions
NOTE: This product can be upgraded from software updates broadcast over the air to your DTR.
Top Up TV reserves the right to transmit software updates that it would consider appropriate in
order to improve the functionality of the product, without degrading the quality level.
1. Menu Language: English.
2. Channel lock, Menu lock.
3. Channel list sorted by D-book logical channel numbers.
4. BBC UK Compliant Over Air Download.
5. Time shift – pause live TV.
6. One button record (Instant recording of channels).
7. Dual recordings at the same time.
8. Split and series recordings support with Freeview Playback support.
9. Ability to record one channel while watching another channel.
10. x1, x2, x4, x8, x16, x32 forward and backward play options.
11. Play list shows available recordings (Event name, Duration, Days Left & Synopsis).
14. Records DVB subtitles (If any are broadcasted by the broadcaster).
15. Automatic channel search.
16. Guided rst time installation.
17. 200 channels.
18.
Automatic daylight saving time updating.
19. MHEG-5 Engine support.
20. Freeview Playback 2 support.
21.
Conditional access.
22. Low Power mode support will be introduced with OAD soon by Top Up TV where the
power consumption will be less than 3 W.
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Remote control
First open the battery cover on the underside of the remote control. Insert two 1.5 volt batteries,
(R03/AA) observing the polarity symbols (+/-) in the battery compartment again. While using
the remote control, direct it towards the front side of the receiver. If the remote control does not
work or the chosen function can not be made, the batteries are probably exhausted and they
should be replaced as soon as possible. Please remove batteries if the unit is not to be used for
a long period of time.
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Technical Specications
GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS
Supply Voltage 220 - 240V AC ~ 50Hz
Input Frequency 470 Mhz – 862 Mhz
Maximum Power Consumption 22 W
Standby Power Consumption 19 W
Operating Temperature 5oC to +40oC
Storage Temperature -15oC to +55oC
Humidity 25 to 75% rel
Physical Dimensions 360x280x48 mm
Weight 2820 g
HARDWARE CONFIGURATION
Main Processor STM5100
Flash Memory 8MB
DDRRAM 64MB
DIGITAL CAPABILITIES
Transmission Standards DVB, MPEG2
DEMODULATION
COFDM with 2K/8K FFT mode
FEC for all DVB modes (auto found)
VIDEO
ALL MPEG-2 MP@ML Video Decoder
Aspect Ratio 4:3, 16:9 with pan vector
RGB analogue outputs BW ≥ 5MHz at 0.5 to 5MHz
sweep signal
AUDIO
MPEG1 Layer 1 and 2
Sampling frequencies supported 32kHz, 44.1kHz or 48kHz
Output can be programmed as STEREO,
LEFT only or RIGHT only (on both outputs).
This is useful for dual mono channels in
order to select the correct sound track,
which is stored for every channel.
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Wide Dynamic Range 16-bit resolution
REMOTE CONTROL
Operating Distance 10m max.
Batteries 2x1.5V Micro (R-03/AA)
TUNERS
2 x RF In IEC 60169-2 type, female (75Ohm)
2 x RF Out (loop through) IEC 60169-2, male (75Ohm)
HARD DISK
Hard Disk Capacity 320 GB
FRONT PANEL
Display VFD
Remote Control Keys
AUDIO R / L
Connector 2 x RCA (R + L)
Output 2 Vrms, 0 dBfs / Z = 10 kohm
DIGITAL AUDIO
Output Optical SPDIF
AV & DATA IN / OUT
Scart TV scart, AUX scart
RGB Video Output TV scart
RGB Video Intput AUX scart
CVBS Video Output TV scart, AUX scart
CVBS Video Input AUX scart
Analog Audio Output TV scart, RCA jack, AUX scart
Analog Audio Input AUX scart
Digital Audio Output Optical output
Data Interface RS232 (max 115200 bps), 9 pin
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TUTV Terms & Conditions
This document sets out the basis of your Agreement with Top Up TV Europe Limited in respect of the DTR (as dened below). In this Agreement we refer to Top Up TV
Europe Limited as “us” or “we” and we refer to you as “you”.
1.0 THE TERMS WE USE
1.1 We have used words with capital letters where those words have particular meanings. These meanings are set out below:
“Address”(if you purchased your DTR directly from us) means the address of your home in the United Kingdom given to us during the Order Process;
“Agreement”means the contract between you and us on the terms set out in this document and (if you have an HP Agreement) the HP Agreement;
“DTR”means the digital video recorder box (also known as a Personal Video Recorder or PVR) that you purchase from us and as described more particularly
during the Order Process;
“Fees”means the fees payable by you to us for the DTR. If you purchased the DTR directly from us, this will be the fees for the DTR conrmed during the Order
Process and/or in the HP Agreement and which include delivery charges and VAT;
“Freeview”Freeview is a separate free digital TV service which does not require a monthly subscription. Freeview is not operated by Top Up TV Europe Limited;
“HP Agreement”means the additional terms of the Agreement in respect of your purchase of the DTR on a hire purchase basis;
“Order Process”(if you purchased your DTR directly from us) means the process by which you purchased a DTR whether over the telephone or internet;
“Top Up TV Services “means any digital video subscription or other services which you obtain from Top Up TV Europe SARL (a dierent company from us but in
the same group) under separate agreement(s);
“Top Up TV Services Agreement “means an agreement you enter into with Top Up TV Europe SARL for the provision of Top Up TV Services via the DTR; and
“Viewing Card”means the electronic card that enables you to view those parts of the Top Up TV Services and/or additional service to which you are entitled by
means of a DTR and/or any card that enables you to view any other service we provide.
Please note: clauses 2 to 5 (inclusive) only apply if you purchased your DTR directly from us. If you did not purchase your DTR directly from us, please refer to
clause 6 onwards.
2.0 ORDER PROCESS
2.1 All orders placed by you for DTRs through the Order Process are subject to acceptance by us. We may choose not to accept your order for any reason in which
case you will not be charged any Fees. We will conrm to you whether or not your order has been accepted or not.
2.2 If the Order Process you use is via our website then the technical steps you need to take in order to complete your order will be described to you on-screen.
2.3 We will conrm in writing to you the key details regarding your order once it is accepted by us including the price and delivery details for the DTR that you have
chosen. Please note that prices reduced for sales or specic promotions are only valid for the specied period.
2.4 We reserve the right to amend the price and specication of any DTR published on our website or otherwise at any time. The price and specication will of
course be made clear to you during your Order Process before you conrm your order.
2.5 You conrm that all information you have supplied to us is correct. You will tell us if you change your Address or change your DTR model or make.
2.6 In order to use your DTR to access Top Up TV programme content, you will need a viewing card and to subscribe to the relevant Top Up TV Services Agreement.
3.0 PRICE AND PAYMENT
3.1 You agree to pay us the Fees on accepting this Agreement as agreed with you during the Order Process and conrmed to you in writing.
3.2 Where relevant, you conrm that the credit/debit card that is being used is yours. All credit/debit card holders are subject to validation checks and authorisation
by the card issuer. If the issuer of your card refuses to authorise payment, or we or our authorised agents are unable to contact your card issuer, we will not be
liable for any delay or non-delivery and we are not obliged to inform you of the refusal.
3.3 During the Order Process we may oer you the opportunity to pay by alternative payment means such as cash or online payment system. If we do so, we may
charge an additional amount to cover our additional administration costs. Any such charges will be set out in the Order Process.
3.4 We may carry out a credit check on you which involves searching the les of one or more credit reference agencies (which may keep a record of the search).
We may also disclose details about your conduct as a customer to those credit reference agencies. Such information is used only to help make credit decisions
aecting you or members of your household, or occasionally for fraud prevention or tracing debtors.
3.5 We are not responsible for your card issuer or bank charging you as a result of our processing of your credit/debit card payment.
3.6 We may pass your details to a third party debt collection agency to reclaim Fees owed to us.
4.0 DELIVERY AND RISK
4.1 We despatch DTRs ordered by you when they are available or otherwise as set out during your Order Process and in any event 30 days after the day after you
place your order.
4.2 The DTR will be sent to your Address or to an alternate address that you nominated as part of the Order process. We cannot be held responsible if this delivery
address is unsuitable for you or the wrong details have been given.
4.3 We do not accept any liability for late deliveries or deliveries lost in the post.
4.4 Once the DTR has been received by you, all risk of damage to, or loss of, the DTR shall pass to you. If you intend to cancel your DTR order (under clause 5 below)
you must keep good care of the DTR pending return of it to us.
4.5 Subject to clause 6 below, the DTR will only become your property when all Fees due or that become due to us from you have been paid in full and therefore
we may require its return where payment is not received as due.
5.0 CANCELLATION AND RETURNS
5.1 You may cancel this Agreement within seven working days commencing on the day after the date that the DTR is received by you by contacting us on 08444
159 159. For the avoidance of doubt, you will be asked to conrm any notications of termination in writing. Where a notice of cancellation is given under
clause 5.1, the giving of notice shall also have the eect of cancelling the HP Agreement. This Agreement will terminate automatically if you terminate or cancel
your HP Agreement.
5.2 If this Agreement is cancelled you will no longer be able to access any Top Up TV Services or content that you have stored in your DTR and you are required to
return to us the DTR at your own cost. We will provide you with information about how to do so. You acknowledge that failure to return the DTR may result in
us charging you for the replacement cost of such DTR or the reasonable costs incurred by us in reclaiming it. You must return the goods to the address stated in
clause 11 clearly stating your name with the returned DTR.
5.3 If there is a fault with your DTR then you can return it to us for repair or replacement at any time within 12 months of the commencement of this Agreement.
6.0 SOFTWARE
6.1 For the avoidance of doubt, the software in the DTR is owned by us, or is licensed by one of our suppliers, and will not become your property. You must not
remove software from the DTR, add software to the DTR or tamper in any way with the software in the DTR. Also, you must not authorise anyone else to do any
of these things.
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6.2 You must allow us, and only us, to update the software in the DTR by sending signals via the digital terrestrial network to the DTR.
6.3 This clause 6 will continue after this Agreement is cancelled or terminated for any reason.
7.0 VIEWING CARD
7.1 What is a Viewing Card?
A Viewing Card is an electronic device that, when activated, acts like a key to enable you to view those parts of the Top Up TV Service to which you are entitled.
We, or a third party we will appoint, may provide you with a single Viewing Card. An additional charge will apply to further Viewing Cards that you request and
to replacement Viewing Cards as set out in this clause 7. We may activate or deactivate Viewing Cards in accordance with the Top Up TV Services Agreement.
7.2 Ownership of a Viewing Card: The Viewing Card will remain our property (or the property of our licensors) at all times. You agree to promptly send it back to us,
or a third party we will appoint, within 7 days where we ask you to do so. Your Viewing Card is for your personal use only and must not be given to anyone else
or we may deactivate it.
7.3 Interference with Viewing Card: You must ensure that your Viewing Card is kept in reasonably appropriate conditions and treated in an appropriate way. This
includes (but is not limited to): (i) keeping the Viewing Card at a temperature between 0°C and 40°C; (ii) keeping the Viewing Card at a humidity level between
20% and 80%; (iii) handling the Viewing Card only using the plastic portion; (iv) not handling the Viewing Card using gilded connectors or separating the chip
from its support; (v) not inserting the Viewing Card in anything other than its intended reader; (vi) not attempting to make any modications of any kind to the
Viewing Card; and (vii) not decompiling, disassembling, modifying or reverse engineering the Viewing Card or any part of it.
7.4 DTR. You should keep your Viewing Card in your DTR at all times, and the DTR connected to a mains supply and in standby mode while not in use unless
we instruct you otherwise from time to time. In addition you must allow us, and only us, to update the software in your DTR and/or Viewing Card where we
consider it appropriate, including by sending signals to your DTR. Your viewing may be temporarily interrupted during software updates. Failure to comply
with this paragraph or our instructions may result in interruptions to your use of the DTR and/or interruptions to the Top Up TV Services.
7.5 This clause 7 will continue after this Agreement is cancelled or terminated for any reason.
8.0 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
8.1 We will always be liable to you for death or personal injury caused by our negligence or fraud. In addition we do not restrict or limit our liability to the extent it
arises as a result of our breach of this Agreement or negligence (except as set out in Clauses 8.2.4, 8.2.5 and 8.2.6).
8.2 Subject always to clauses 8.1 and 8.3, we will not be liable under this Agreement for any damage or loss suered or incurred by you:
8.2.1 as a consequence of any fault in your television set or your aerial or any problems associated with Freeview, its channels or service information;
8.2.2 as a consequence of any use of your DTR with any decoding apparatus which we have not approved;
8.2.3 as a consequence of any fault in your Viewing Card caused by you or anyone else damaging or tampering with it, your negligence or failure to follow
our reasonable instructions; or
8.2.4 for losses you incur that were not foreseeable to you and us when the Agreement was entered into (whether due to our breach of this Agreement or
the DTR otherwise);
8.2.5 that was not caused by our breach or negligence; or
8.2.6 if you are not entering into this Agreement as a consumer.
8.2.7 Due to your failure to adhere to the recommendations and requirements in Clauses 6.1, 7.3 and/or 7.4,
8.2.8 As a consequence of our failure to deliver the DTR caused by events outside our reasonable control (this includes but is not limited to, transmission
failure, extremes of weather, industrial disputes, nuclear accident, acts of God, war or terrorist activity, riot, civil commotion, malicious damage,
compliance with any law or governmental order, rule, regulation or direction coming into force after the date of this Agreement, accident, breakdown
or plant or machinery, re, ood, storm or default of suppliers or sub-contractors).
8.4 To the fullest extent permissible under law, we disclaim any and all warranties of any kind (whether express or implied) in relation to the Service and/or
Additional Service(s). Your statutory rights as a consumer are not aected however. For more details on your statutory rights you should contact your local
Trading Standards Oce or Citizen’s Advice Bureau.
8.4 We will not be liable under this Agreement for any damage or loss suered or incurred by you as a consequence of our failure to full our obligations under this
Agreement caused by events outside our reasonable control (this includes, but is not limited to, transmission failure, extremes of weather, industrial disputes,
nuclear accident, acts of God, war or terrorist activity, riot, civil commotion, malicious damage, compliance with any law or governmental order, rule, regulation
or direction coming into force after the date of this Agreement, accident, breakdown of plant or machinery, re, ood, storm or default of suppliers or subcontractors).
8.5 To the fullest extent permissible under law, we reject any and all warranties of any kind (whether express or implied) in relation to the DTR purchased by you
from us. Your statutory rights as a consumer are not aected however. Your statutory rights include your right to receive goods conforming to their description
and which are of satisfactory quality. For more details on your statutory rights you should contact your local Trading Standards Oce or Citizen’s Advice
Bureau.
8.6 Subject to clauses 8.1 and 8.2, our liability to you arising out of or in connection with this Agreement shall be limited in to the Fees payable by you to us in
relation to the DTR to which our responsibility relates.
9.0 CONTENT
9.1 We reserve the right to send visual and data content, including channel preview and advertising content and electronic programme guide data, to your DTR.
This content may ll up to 15% of the space of the hard disc of your DTR and you will not be able to record on that space.
9.2 You must not use the DTR to access any services except the Top Up TV Services, Freeview and any other services we or any of our associated companies may
oer or authorise you to receive.
10.0 OTHER MATTERS
10.1 You may not transfer your rights or obligations under this Agreement to anyone else.
10.2 If you telephone us we may record your call for training purposes and to ensure that information is captured accurately and in order to monitor the quality of
service that we provide to you. We will not do so for any reason unconnected to these purposes.
10.3 We are registered under the Data Protection Act 1998. Your personal data will be used and processed in accordance with our privacy policy which is available
on our website.
10.4 This Agreement is governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of England (or the laws of Scotland if you are domiciled there). Disputes arising
in connection with this Agreement shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales unless you choose the jurisdiction of your
domicile in Scotland or Northern Ireland.
10.5 Please note that we reserve the right during and/or after the cancellation of this Agreement to send a signal to your DTR disabling certain of your DTR’s
functions where you breach this Agreement, the Top Up TV Services Agreement or the HP Agreement including where you fail to make any outstanding
payment or payments where due from you under such agreement. Except where you persistently breach any of the agreements referred to above, the disabled
functions will be restored on your DTR as soon as is reasonably possible after you comply with the agreements.
11.0 CONTACT DETAILS
11.1 Top Up TV Europe Limited has its registered oce at 22 Grenville Street, St Helier, Jersey JE4 8PX
11.2 Our VAT number is 892 3602 12
11.3 Our customer helplines and services are available as follows:
For Customer Services, call 08444 159 159 (calls are charged at 5p per minute from a BT landline. Call from mobiles or other networks may be considerably more). This
line is open between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday. Information correct at April 2009.
For correspondence, write to PO Box 801, Kirkcaldy, Fife, KY2 6WW or email enquiries@topuptv.com
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Digital Switchover
IMPORTANT NOTICE: DIGITAL SWITCHOVER AND YOUR TV EQUIPMENT
What you need to do to enjoy watching TV during and following Digital
Switchover
Starting in 2008 and ending in 2012, television services in the UK will go completely
digital, TV region by TV region.
To continue using this digital TV equipment during and following digital
switchover, you will need to “reset” your digital TV channels.
Users of this digital TV DTR must reset their channels on at least 2 dierent
occasions, normally 1 month apart when switchover happens. Digital UK, the body
leading digital TV switchover, and broadcasters will advise you when to reset your
channels on each occasion.
If you do not reset your channels, you risk losing some or all of your TV services
during and following switchover.
Please refer to this instruction manual for help with resetting channels.
Please note that in order to receive the maximum number of available TV services
on your equipment you must perform a rst-time installation and do not just add
channels.
For more information about this, please contact our helpline using the above
contact details or visit www.digitaluk.co.uk
A. Information on Disposal for Users (private households)
1. In the European Union
Attention: If you want to dispose of this equipment, please do not use the ordinary dust
bin!
Used electrical andelectronic equipment mustbe treated separatelyand in accordance
with legislation that requires proper treatment, recoveryand recycling of used electrical
and electronic equipment.
Followingthe implementation by member states,privatehouseholdswithintheEU states
may return their used electricaland electronic equipment todesignated collection facilities free of charge*. In some countries* your localretailermay also take back your old
product free of charge if you purchaseasimilarnew one.
*) Please contact your local authority for further details.
If yourused electricalor electronic equipmenthas batteriesoraccumulators, please
dispose of these separately beforehand according to local requirements.
By disposing of this productcorrectly you will helpensure that the wasteundergoes the
necessary treatment, recoveryand recyclingand thusprevent potentialnegative effects
on the environmentand human health which couldotherwise arise due to inappropriate
waste handling.
2. In Other Countries outside the EU
If you wishtodiscard this product, pleasecontact yourlocal authorities and askfor the
correct method of disposal.
For Switzerland: Used electrical orelectronic equipment can bereturned free of charge
to thedealer,even if you don’t purchase anew product. Further collection facilities are
listed on the homepage of www.swico.ch orwww.sens.ch.
B. Information on Disposal for Business Users
1. In the European Union
If the product is used for business purposes and you want to discard it:
PleasecontactyourSHARP dealer who will inform youabout thetake-backofthe product.
Yo u might becharged forthe costsarising fromtake-back andrecycling. Small products
(and small amounts) might be taken back by your local collection facilities.
ForSpain: Please contactthe establishedcollectionsystemoryourlocal authority for
take-back of your used products.
2. In Other Countries outside the EU
If you wishtodiscard this product, pleasecontact yourlocal authorities and askfor the
correct method of disposal.
Attention: Your product
is marked with this
symbol. It means that
used electrical and
electronic products
should not be mixed
with general household
waste. There i
Thecrossed-outwheeledbinimplies that used batteries should not be put to the general household
waste! There isaseparate collection system for used batteries, toallow proper treatment and recycling in
accordance with legislation. Please contact your local authority for details on the collection and recycling
schemes.
For EU:
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INFORMATION ABOUT PRODUCT DISPOSAL
TERMS OF GUARANTEE
Sharp Electronics (UK) Ltd. (“Sharp”) guarantees to provide for the repair, or at its
option the replacement, of this product subject to the conditions listed below:
1. This guarantee shall only apply to faults which are due to inferior workmanship
or materials. It does not cover faults or damage caused by accident, misuse, fair
wear and tear, signal related issues, neglect, tampering with the product, or repair
other than by a Service Facility appointed by Sharp.
2. As this product is intended for private domestic use only, the guarantee will not
apply if the product is used in the course of a business, trade or profession.
3. To benefit from this guarantee, any fault which occurs must be notified to Sharp,
or its appointed Service Facility within one year from the date this product was
purchased. Proof of purchase must be provided.
4. In the unlikely event of this product requiring repair, please contact the elp line
08444 159 159
on .
5. No person has any authority to vary the terms or conditions of this guarantee.
6. This guarantee is offered as an additional benefit to your statutory rights, and
does not affect these rights in any way.
If you have any difficulty operating this product, or would like information on other
Sharp products, please telephone the Help Line on the number given below.
Help Line -
0844 159 159
H
SHARP ELECTRONICS (U.K.) LTD.
4 Furzeground Way, Stockley Park, Uxbridge,
Middlesex, UB11 1EZ
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