Teac HDR1600T, HDB511 User Manual

WARRANTY REGISTRATION

Please read this warranty card.

Keep your purchase receipt to enable you to proceed quickly in the event of a Warranty Service.

Warranty Terms & Conditions

1. TEAC warrants to the original retail purchaser only, that this product is free from
defects in material and workmanship under normal domestic use and authorises
free service during the warranty period at any TEAC Authorised Service Centre
only. TEAC warranty only applies to products purchased, used and serviced in
Australia.

2. Subject to the terms herein, this warranty effectively covers the equipment as
specified in the Warranty Periods Table below from the date of purchase.

TEAC PRODUCT

WARRANTY PERIOD

Plasma TV 106 cm and above 1 Year (In-Home Service Available)
LCD Televisions 59cm and above 1 Year (In-Home Service Available)
Televisions – 59cm and above 1 Year (In-Home Service Available)
All Televisions under 59 cm 1 Year (No In-Home Service)
Digital Set Top Boxes & Module 1 Year (No In-Home Service)
VCR 1 Year (No In-Home Service)
DVD & Module 1 Year (No In-Home Service)
DVD Recorder & PVR Module 1 Year (No In-Home Service)
Audio Systems 1 Year (No In-Home Service)

3. In home service will only be provided as part of this warranty if all the following
conditions are met;

a) The product as indicated in the Warranty Period Table.
b) The product is within the warranty period.
c) The product is located within the normal service area of the local TEAC

Authorised Service Centre.
In any other situation or circumstance, where an in home service call is made, a
service fee will be charged by the Service Provider including a travel fee if outside
normal service area.

If TEAC determines that the product is not repairable on site, TEAC can complete
the repair by taking the product to a TEAC Authorised Service Centre.

Where in-home service is not available, the purchaser is required to send the
product to the nearest TEAC Authorised Service Centre for repair. In this event, a
copy of this warranty card and a copy of your receipt of purchase must be
enclosed to be a valid warranty. Such equipment or part must be sent freight

prepaid to your nearest TEAC Authorised Service Centre. After the repair, the
product will be available for collection by or return to the purchaser at purchaser’s
cost. The warranty does not cover freight or insurance. In all cases of transit
damage or lost, a claim must be filed against the carrier by the purchaser, even if
shipment is arranged by TEAC. TEAC in-home service may also be available at a
fee upon request.

4. Accessories, Remote, including power adaptors, AV box, TV tuners, etc, are
warranted to be defect free for 1 year.

5. Replacement of spare parts under normal usage; except cabinet, front panel, knob,
removable accessories, battery, consumable, AC cord, connecting cord and other
accessories, are warranted as specified in Warranty Periods Table, and will be
repaired or replaced at the sole judgement of TEAC.

6. The warranties hereby conferred do not extend to, and exclude, any cost
associated with the installation, de-installation or re-installation of a product (be it
in-home or otherwise), including costs related to the mounting, demounting or
remounting of any screen, (and any other ancillary activities), delivery, handling,
freighting, transportation or insurance of the product or any part thereof or
replacement of and do not extend to, and exclude, any damage or loss occurring
by reason of, during, associated with, or related to such installation, de-installation,
re-installation or transit.

7. Normal customer maintenanc e as described in the owner’s manual is not covered
by this warranty (such as cleaning VCR heads etc.)

8. Service will be provided only during normal business hours and under safety
conditions and circumstances.

9. This warranty does not apply to equipment showing abuse, damage or that it may
have been tampered with, altered or repaired outside any TEAC Authorised
Service Centre. If so, the warranty will be void.

*Your nearest Authorised TEAC Service Centre is listed in your Owners
Manual

10. No one is authorised to assume any liability on behalf of TEAC or impose any
obligation on it, in connection with the sale of any equipment other than as stated
in this warranty and outlined above.

11. In no event will TEAC be responsible or liable for indirect or consequential
damages from interrupted operations or other causes.

12. Warranty is not transferable to any subsequent purchaser if the product is sold
during the warranty period,

Extended promotional warranty may apply to certain products (for more info please
contact: [e-mail]

)

In home service administration fee is applied after 1

st

year of warranty.

WARRANTY PROCEDURES

Please keep this information for your own records.

Please refer to the owner’s manual to ensure that you have followed the correct
installation and operating procedures.

1. Read owner’s manual carefully

2. If you require Warranty Service, please contact the TEAC Authorised Service
Centre

3. Please have your purchase receipt as your proof of purchase and the following
details completed for a valid Warranty.

Owner’s Name

Owner’s Address

Postcode

Model Name/No. Serial No.

Dealer’s Name

Dealer’s Address

Postcode

4. Please ensure that your product is packed appropriately upon return to the service
centre.

If you have any other queries regarding service or warranty please contact the TEAC

Customer Care Centre below:

[e-mail]

www.teac.com.au

1800 656 700

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Be sure to read

this user manual
before starting your
operation.

6. Install the unit

horizontally.
Unbalanced

installation may

cause damaged to unit.

2. Never open the

cover. It is very
dangerous to touch
the inside of the

unit due to possible electric shock.

7. When the unit is

suddenly moved to
a hot area from a

cold area, it may
cause problems. In that case, turn off
the power, and turn on after 1-2 hours.

3. When unit is not

in use for a long
time, please

disconnect power
cord from the main power outlet. Also,
do not use a power cord that is
damaged.

8.Install the unit in a

place with:
good ventilation

suitable temperature
no direct sunrays
low humidity
low vibration influence

4. Do not touch the

power with wet
hand. If there is

liquid flowing into
the unit, pull out the power cord
immediately because it may cause fire
or electric shock.

9. Do not put heavy

objects on the unit.

5. Place the unit in

a well ventilated

and no heat

environment.

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SYMBOLS USED ON THE RECEIVER

The next paragraphs explain the meaning of the symbols, present on the receiver.

The Digital Video Broadcasting logo.

A broadcast standard for digital radio and television using

MEPG-2 compression.

The caution risk of electrical shock - do not open symb ol

This symbol tells you that you are not allowed to open the receiver.

Only authorized (service) technicians are allowed to open the box.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral

triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated

“dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of

sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to

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.

The CE (Conformite European) marking

CE Marking is a mandatory mark for many of the products sold on

the EFTA plus European Union (EU) market (total 28 countries)

and it is often referred as the "Trade Passport to Europe" for

non-EU products.

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Table of Contents

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS..................................................................1

SYMBOLS USED ON THE RECEIVER ...................................................................2

GENERAL INFORMATION......................................................................................5

1. Preface .................................................................................................................5

2. Main Features....................................................................................................... 5

3. Accessories ..........................................................................................................7

4. General Operation of STB ....................................................................................7

OVERVIEW ..............................................................................................................8

1. Front Panel ........................................................................................................... 8

2. Rear Panel............................................................................................................ 9

3. Remote Control Unit ........................................................................................... 10

4. Connection Diagram ...........................................................................................14

OPERATION ..........................................................................................................16

1. Installation........................................................................................................... 16

1.1 Auto Search ...................................................................................................... 17

1.2 Manual Search.................................................................................................. 17

1.3 Channel Edit ..................................................................................................... 18

1.4 Factory Default .................................................................................................19

2. Electronic Program Guide................................................................................... 19

3. Program Manage ................................................................................................ 20

3.1 Program Edit..................................................................................................... 20

3.2 Favorite Edit...................................................................................................... 21

4. Program Select ................................................................................................... 23

5. PVR Setting ........................................................................................................ 24

5.1 Record File Edit ................................................................................................ 24

5.2 Schedule........................................................................................................... 25

5.3 PVR Setting ...................................................................................................... 26

5.4 Recording Info .................................................................................................. 26

5.5 HDD Format...................................................................................................... 27

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6. System Setting.................................................................................................... 27

6.1 Common Set..................................................................................................... 27

6.2 Video Set .......................................................................................................... 28

6.3 Audio Set .......................................................................................................... 28

6.3 Password Set.................................................................................................... 28

6.4 Time Zone Adjust.............................................................................................. 29

6.5 System Information........................................................................................... 29

7. Shortcut Key Explanations.................................................................................. 29

7.1 Audio................................................................................................................. 29

7.2 MUTE................................................................................................................ 30

7.3 TeleText............................................................................................................ 30

7.4 Information........................................................................................................ 30

7.5 EPG and EPG Schedule................................................................................... 31

7.6 Recall the favorite channel................................................................................ 31

7.7 File List .............................................................................................................31

7.8 PVR ASSIST..................................................................................................... 32

7.9 Time shift .......................................................................................................... 32

7.10 REC ................................................................................................................ 33

7.11 File playback................................................................................................... 34

7.12 Bookmark........................................................................................................ 36

SPECIFICATIONS..................................................................................................37

TROUBLE SHOOTING ..........................................................................................39

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GENERAL INFORMATION

1. Preface

Thank you for purchasing our products.

This HDPVR is equipped with the latest technology and design; it can decode high

and standard definition digital TV programs, and can also record and playback

terrestrial digital broadcasts. You can view a variety of programs provided through

terrestrial. Simply press the power button on the remote control unit, the crystal clear

picture and DVD quality sound of digital broadcasting that your TV portrays through

this product, allows you to watch whatever channel you wish off the digital

broadcasting network.

Throughout this manual you will notice that the operation is easy to use.

In case you experience any difficulties using this product, please consult the

relevant section of the manual for assistance.

2. Main Features

MPEG-2 HD/SD decoding (MP@HL/ML)

Fully DVB-T & MPEG-2 compliant

Down-mixes 5.1 AC3 to two channels encoded with Dolby Prologic Surround, also

Support PCM digital audio output (Bitstream)

5000 Editable Channels

Auto or Manual installation

Electronic Program Guide and Information Plate (EPG)

RF modulator for TV standard (PAL B/G, NTSC)

Digital Audio Output S/P DIF

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Signal level & quality indicator

Composite video output

Software upgradeable via RS-232 serial port

Auto PAL/ NTSC conversion

Standby with low power consumption

Clock adjustment

Excellent Performance

Fast Channel Change

Conversion between SD programs and HD programs

YPbPr Output: supporting 1080i

HDMI output: supporting 1080i

Digital Reception covers through VHF & UHF band

Wide screen 16:9 and normal 4:3 Aspect Ratio

Bandwidth of 6MHz & 7MHz & 8MHz Supported

TeleText / Bitmap subtitle, compliant with ETSI/EN300 472

S/P DIF (Digital Audio or Dolby AC3 Stream out)

RTC (Real Time Clock) Timer

65536 Color Graphic

8 Favorite Channel List

Channel Editing Capability (Move, Delete, complied Lock and etc.)

PVR Functions and Twin Tuner Function

Upgradeable up to 500GB HDD

Time shift (buffering): 1 Hours

Recording Time: up to 125 Hours (Depend on HDD)

Variable Forward Play Speed: 2, 4, 8, 16, 32，1/2, 1/4, 1/8

Variable Reverse Play Speed: 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8

Fast Schedule: Support Once/Daily/Weekly mode

Chase Play

Region Selection for Replay

Variable Combination of Watching and Recording Simultaneously

Live Watching or Recording + Live Watching or Recording or HDD Playback

Grouping for Cascade Playing

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Assist Key to make operate more convenient

Particular tips to help you

3. Accessories

Please check the following accessories are enclosed

1 x User Manual

1 x Remote Control Unit

2 x AAA Batteries

1 x RF Male to RF Female Cross Cable

Note:

If any of the accessories listed above are missing, please contact the dealer where

this product was initially purchased.

4. General Operation of STB

Throughout this manual you will notice that the everyday operation of your STB is

based on a series of user friendly on screen display and menus. These menus will

help you get the most from your STB, guiding you through installation, channel

organizing, viewing and many other functions.

All functions can be carried out using the buttons on the remote control, and some of

the functions can also be carried out using the buttons on the front panel.

Should you experience any difficulties with the operation of your unit, please consult

the relevant section of this manual, including the Problem Shooting, or alternatively

call your dealer or a customer service adviser.

NOTE:

Please be aware that new software may change the functionality of the STB.

The photo and the function explanation involved in this specification are for

reference only. If there is any mistake, please refer to the entity.

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OVERVIEW

1. Front Panel

NAME FUNCTION

STAND BY Switch between operation and standby modes

MENU Press to display the Main Menu on the screen

EXIT Press to return to the previous menu or escape from the

item

OK Connect to terrestrial antenna

When watching, change to the previous or next

channel, or move to the next higher or lower item in the

menu.

When watching a channel, adjust the volume or move to

the left or right item in the menu.

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2. Rear Panel

NAME FUNCTION

2 LOOP OUT IF Loop through output to 2nd receiver

1 LOOP OUT IF Loop through output to 2nd receiver

2 ANT IN Connect to terrestrial antenna

1 ANT IN Connect to terrestrial antenna

R-AUDIO Right audio output

L-AUDIO Left audio output

CVBS Composite video output

S/P DIF Connect to TV for digital audio output

RS232 Serial port used for software upgrade

HDMI HDMI video output, supporting high definition output

YPbPr Component video output. Supports high definition

output

100-240V Power supply

ON/OFF Main power switch

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3. Remote Control Unit