Silvercrest SL 35 T Operating instructions

Remote control

1 Standby Switches on and to the standby mode 2 LIST Displays TV channel list 3 HELP Invokes help function 4 TIMER Invokes timer function 5 TEXT Invokes Teletext 6 MUTE Turns off sound 7 M/P Multi-picture function, invokes thumbnail view 8 V+ Increases volume/cursor moves to the right 9 OK In normal mode: invokes current channel list

In a menu: confirms menu item

10 CH ▼ Switches to the next lower channel location/

Cursor moves downwards

11 FAV Invokes own favourites list 12 RECALL Switches to previously selected channel 13 PAUSE Stills the frame 14 INFO Displays reception data of the current channel 15 0-9 Selects channel directly, numerical input 16 P- In normal mode: change of channel group

In TV channel list: Ten-key block commutation

17 P+ In normal mode: change of channel group

In TV channel list: Ten-key block commutation

18 V- Decreases volume/cursor moves to the left 19 CH ▲ Switches to the next higher channel location/

cursor moves up

20 MENU Invokes main menu 21 EXIT Exits menu or menu item 22 Audio Changes audio mode 23 EPG Invokes Electronic Programme Guide (if offered by

the broadcasting station))

24 TV/Radio Switches between TV and radio mode 25 ZOOM Enlarges TV image

Digital terrestrial receiver SL 35 T

Operating manual

Version 1.0, as of 20/07/2007

Modifications and errors reserved. We do not assume any liability for printing errors.

Dear customer, Having in mind an environmentally friendly behaviour we

ask you to switch off your receiver after usage by operating the mains switch at the rear side of the device. With this, you contribute to the protection of the environment and save money.

Preface

This operating manual will help you in the

• appropriate

• safe

• favourable

usage of the digital terrestrial satellite receiver SL 35 T, in short, the “receiver”.

We assume that the users of the receiver have overall knowledge regarding handling audio and

video equipment. Each person who

• installs,

• connects,

• operates,

• cleans

• disposes of

this receiver must be familiar with the entire content of this operating manual. Always keep this operating manual in the proximity of the receiver.

This device is labelled with the CE mark and with the GS mark of the TÜV Rheinland (Technical Supervisory Association).

Style features

Specific style features have been used in different sections of the operating manual. Thus, you can easily differentiate whether it concerns

Style features

normal text

• enumerations

 actions

Contents

Preface............................................................................3

Style features .................................................................3

Contents .........................................................................5

Safety instructions.........................................................7

Basic safety instructions ...........................................7

Explanation of safety instructions ..................................10

Appropriate use .............................................................11

Scope of supply ...........................................................12

Description ...................................................................13

Connecting the receiver ..............................................16

Connecting the receiver to the antenna .........................16

Connection with the SCART cable.................................17

Connection with the YUV cable (YCbCr) .......................19

Connection with the Cinch cable....................................22

Connection of an audio-digital receiver..........................24

Connecting the receiver to the mains supply .................26

Getting started .............................................................27

Switching on and off ......................................................27

Remote control ..............................................................27

Initial installation with the installation assistant ..............29

Operation......................................................................30

Screen display messages when switching channels .....30

User interface on the TV screen ....................................32

Menu navigation ............................................................32

Menu structure...............................................................34

Channel (symbol: TV) ....................................................35

Installation (symbol: Antenna)........................................38

System Setup (symbol: gearwheel) ...............................40

Tools (symbol: tools)......................................................44

Keys with special functions........................................46

TV/Radio........................................................................46

ZOOM............................................................................46

HELP .............................................................................46

AUDIO ...........................................................................46

EPG ...............................................................................47

TEXT..............................................................................47

M/P ................................................................................48

P+ ..................................................................................48

P- ...................................................................................49

RECALL.........................................................................49

FAV................................................................................49

INFO ..............................................................................49

PAUSE...........................................................................49

0 - Sleep timer ...............................................................50

Uninstalling the receiver .............................................51

Cleaning........................................................................51

Tips & tricks/trouble shooting ....................................52

Disposal........................................................................55

Specifications ..............................................................56

Manufacturer ................................................................59

Declaration of conformity ...........................................61

Glossary .......................................................................62

Safety instructions

Please read the safety instructions carefully before operating the receiver. Please follow all warnings and instructions on the equipment and in the operating manual.

Basic safety instructions

Electrical connection

• Separate the receiver from the power source in case of

operational disruptions. Please note: The receiver will remain live, even if it is turned off with the mains switch on the rear side.

• Do not expose the receiver to rain or any kind of

humidity to avoid risk of fire and electric shock.

• Never open the casing. Otherwise, there is a risk of

electric shock.

• Connect the receiver only to a professionally installed

mains socket of 100–240 V ~, 50–60 Hz.

• Pull out the mains plug from the socket if the

equipment is not in use for a longer period of time. Only pull at the mains plug, not at the cable.

• In case of storms pull out the mains plug of the

receiver and the antenna plug (if any) of the roof antenna from the socket.

• If foreign bodies or fluids enter the receiver,

immediately pull out the mains plug from the socket. Ask a qualified person to check the equipment before operating it again. Otherwise, there is a risk of electric shock.

Safety instructions

• Ensure that the power source (socket) is easily

accessible.

• Do not bend or crimp the mains cable.

• If the mains cable is damaged, the

receiver must be repaired by an expert before reusing it. Otherwise, there is a risk of electric shock.

• Never allow children to operate the receiver or to play

with the antenna unit unless supervised.

• Always ask qualified personnel to carry out

maintenance jobs. Otherwise, you are putting yourself and others at risk.

• Spare parts must be ordered directly from the

manufacturer

• Modifications of the device lead to an extinction of the

manufacturer’s liability.

• Remove the protection films.

Suitable location

• Place the receiver on a stable and even base.

• Avoid proximity to:

- heat sources, like e. g. heaters,

- naked flames, like e. g. candles,

- devices with strong magnetic fields, like e. g.

loudspeakers.

• Never place receptacles filled with liquid (e. g. vases)

on the receiver

• Avoid direct sunlight and places with an extremely high

amount of dust.

• Never cover ventilation slits. Ensure adequate

ventilation of the receiver.

Safety instructions

• Do not place any heavy objects on the receiver.

• Humidity may settle in the receiver if it is brought into

hot surroundings from a cold one. In this case, wait for about an hour before operating the equipment.

• Arrange the mains and antenna cable in such a

manner that no-one can step or trip over them.

Safety instructions

Explanation of safety instructions

The following categories of safety instructions are included in this operating manual:

Danger!

Instructions with the word DANGER give a warning against possible personal injuries.

Caution!

Instructions with the word CAUTION give a warning against possible material or environmental damages.

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These instructions contain special information regarding an economic use of the receiver.

Safety instructions

Appropriate use

The digital terrestrial satellite receiver SL 35 T receives unencrypted digital terrestrial channels (free-to-air) for private use. It is exclusively meant for this purpose and must only be used for the same. This also includes paying attention to all information contained in this operating manual, especially in the safety instructions.

Any other usage is considered to be improper and may lead to material damages and even personal injuries. Moreover, it will result in the immediate loss of guarantee.

The manufacturer does not bear any liability for damages caused due to improper use.

Scope of supply

 Check the scope of supply after purchase.

The scope of supply may vary according to the type of the receiver. Please follow the information on the packaging.

No. Pieces Description 1 1 Receiver 2 1 Remote control 3 2 Batteries type LR 03/AAA/1.5 V 4 1 SCART cable – 1 Operating manual (not shown above)

Description

With this receiver you are able to receive unencrypted digital terrestrial channels (free-to-air) via a house or indoor antenna.

During the first operation, you will be led through the menu automatically. Required settings are made or you are asked for information. However, the receiver can also search for new channels at a later time as soon as you initiate the automatic scanning of broadcasting stations. All receiver settings can be done easily by using the user interface (menu) on the TV screen.

The multilingual user interface supports following languages:

• German

• Italian

• Portuguese

• Slovenian

• Spanish

• Swedish

• Turkish

• Czech

• Danish

• English

• French

Description

Other features of the equipment:

• Software update via the RS 232 connection on the

rear side of the device

• Short switching time, fast boot process when switching

on the receiver

• Saves the channel last watched (Last Channel

Memory)

• Symbol rate 1 – 35 MS/s and 50 – 860 MHz input

frequency

• 3 keys at the frontage

• Plug & play

• 100–240 V ~, 50/60 Hz mains connection

• Installation assistant, convenient initial installation with

help

• Parental Lock

• Automatic scanning of broadcasting stations

• Analogue sound output through Cinch connector

(stereo), volume adjustment possible via remote control

• Coaxial digital audio output (digital audio)

• 2 Euro SCART connections, one for the TV set and

one for the video set

• TV SCART with CVBS, RGB and YUV (YCbCr)

• Loop-through function for the terrestrial antenna

• Digital radio reception, background image for radio

(background display)

• Additional channel information is displayed when the

channel is changed.

Description

• LAST CHANNEL MEMORY function

• Screen aspect ratios are set automatically or can be

set manually to 16:9 / 4:3 Letterbox

• Multi-functional timer, 8x linked with EPG

• Electronic Programme Guide EPG (up to 14 days in

advance, channel-dependent)

• Automatic selection of the TV standard from

NTSC/PAL with video converter

Connecting the receiver

Connecting the receiver to the antenna

Caution!

Remove all plastic wraps from the receiver before connecting it to the antenna. Otherwise the receiver can suffer damages. Danger of overheating.

 Connect the receiver to the antenna by using an

antenna cable.

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The antenna cable is not included in the scope of supply.

Caution!

Connect the receiver to the mains supply only after you have connected it to all equipment and the antenna properly. Otherwise, the receiver can suffer damages. The wire netting and the inner core of the coaxial cable carry current during operation if the 5V supply voltage is enabled.

Connecting the receiver

Connection with the SCART cable

 Insert the SCART cable in the SCART socket “TV” of

the receiver.

 Connect the SCART cable to the TV set. Follow the

operating manual of the TV set.

 Insert the SCART cable in the SCART socket “VCR” of

the receiver if you want to connect a video set.

 Connect the SCART cable to the video set. Follow the

operating manual of the video set.

 Insert the Cinch connector of the Cinch cable in the

“AUDIO-R” and “AUDIO-L” sockets of the receiver if you want to connect a stereo system.

Connecting the receiver

Connection diagram

Connecting the receiver

L“ sockets of the receiver.

Connection with the YUV cable (YCbCr)

If you own a TV set with YUV connections, you can connect it via the SCART socket “TV“ to the receiver. For this purpose, you need a YUV cable with YUV connectors at one and a SCART connector with YUV element at the other extreme.

 Connect the YUV cable (not included in the scope of

supply) to the YUV connectors of the TV set.

 Connect the SCART connector of the YUV cable to the

SCART socket “TV“ on the receiver.

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 Connect the SCART cable to the SCART socket

 As the YUV cable does not send an audio signal to the

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Follow the indications in the operating manual of the TV set.

“VCR” on the receiver if you want to connect a video set.

TV set, you must connect your receiver with a stereo system to hear the tone. For this purpose, use a Cinch cable and insert the Cinch connector in the “AUDIO-R“ and “AUDIOAlternatively, you can also connect an audio digital receiver to your receiver to get a 5-channel audio transmission. Use the digital audio output "COAXIAL" for this purpose. The connection diagram can be found on the following pages.

The YUV cable is not included in the scope of supply.

Follow the indications in the operating manual of the video recorder.

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