7) Do not block any ventilation openings, install in accordance with the
instructions.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as heat registers,
stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produceheat.
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.
If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician
for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
Protect t
10) he power cord from being walked on or pinched
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where
they exit from the apparatus.
11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12) Unplug this apparatus during storms or when unused for
long periods of time.
13) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is
required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as
power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or
objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed
to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
14) Mains plug is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device
shall remain readily operable.
15) The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation
openings with items, such as newspapers, table-cloth, curtains, etc.
16) No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed
on the apparatus.
17) Attention should be drawn to the environmental aspects of battery
disposal.
Use the a
18) pparatus in moderate climate.
19) The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and
that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the
apparatus.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose
this apparatus to rain or moisture.
WARNING: The batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such
as sunshine, fire or the like.
lightning
radiators,
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This symbol indicates that dangerous voltages constituting a risk of
electric shock are present within this unit.
This symbol indicates that there are important operating and
maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying this unit.
This symbol indicates that this product incorporates double insulation
between hazardous mains voltage and user accessible parts.
When servicing use only identical replacement parts.
This symbol on the product or in the instructions means that your
electrical and electronic equipment should be disposed at the end of
life separately from your household waste. There are separate
collection systems for recycling.
For more information, please contact the local authority or your retailer
where you purchased the product.
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Table of Contents
Front and Rear Panel ............................................................................... 1
Before installation, please check the of the package.
The package should contain the following items:
1
Remote Control
2
AAA Battery for the Remote Control
3
User Manual
4
Quick Start Guide
5
Serial Number label
AV cables
6
Cables Brochure
7
Remote Control
AAA Battery
contents
User Manual
x1 pc
x1 pair
x1 pc
x1 pc
x2 pcs
x1 pc
x1 pc
Serial Number label
Quick Start Guide
AV cables
Cables Brochure
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Front and Rear Panel
1. Front panel
1 POWER BUTTON: to turn on/off the main power supply.
2 USB:
3
4 REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR: Used to receive the signal from the Remote Control.
5
6
7 INDICA T OR: Used to power state of the Set Top Box,the LED will turn
red standby mode. A blinking green LED indicate the
recording status .
8 STANDBY: Used to switch the set top box on and off.
For software upgrade recording and media playback.
LED DISPLAY WINDOW: Displays the current channel number.
VOL+/-: Used to move around the menu screens or adjusting the volume.
CHANNEL UP/DOWN: Used to change channels without using the Remote Control.
when the Set Top Box is in
Push
indicate the
2. Rear panel
1
RF IN:
This socket connects to your external Aerial.
2
RF LOOP THROUGH: This socket will the RF signal to either your TV or
another video system.
3
COAXIAL: This socket connects to on your surround sound system.
4
VIDEO: This socket outputs composit e video signal.
5 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT:
These sockets connect to your TV component input
terminals.
6
AUDIO L/R: These sockets output Analog Audio L/R signal.
7
HDMI:
High definition audio and video output used to connect to a HDMI device.
8
MAINS CABLE: This is used to connect to your main power supply.
feed
the Coaxial input
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Remote Control
1. MUTE: Mute or restore Audio Output.
2. INFO: Displays additional channel information.
Also reveals information banner during Time Shift
and Recording.
3. TTX: Displays Teletext Information.
4. SUBTITLE: Displays subtitle language options.
5. EXIT: Exits the current Menu or returns to the
previous Menu.
6. OK: Confirms an entry or selection. Displays
the list of channels.
7. RIGHT / LEFT: Navigates through the Menus.
Increases or decreases volume.
8. TV/RADIO: Switches from TV function to Radio
function and from Radio to TV.
9. RECALL: Used to switch between the last
two channels that have been viewed.
10.GOTO:
Enter a specific time to skip to during
playback.
11.PREV : Skips to the previous track during
media playback.
12. NEXT: Skips to the next track during media
playback.
13. REPEAT: Selects Repeat or turn off Repeat mode.
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14. STOP: Stops media play.
15. STANDBY: Switches the unit in and out of
Standby mode.
16. EPG: (Electronic Program Guide)Displays the EPG.
17. AUDIO:
Shows options for selecting an Audio language or Audio mode.
18. UP / DOWN: Navigates through the Menus.
Selects the next or previous Channel.
19. MENU: Turns on Main Menu.
20. FAVOURITE: Turns on Favourite Menu.
21. 0-9 (Numeric Buttons): Selects a channel or setting .
22. FWD: Fast forwards during media play.
23. REV: rewind during media play.
24. PLAY: Starts or resumes media play.
25. PAUSE: Pauses media play.
26. Red button: In picture viewing mode, press to zoom in picture.
In Teletext mode, it is the teletext colour button.
27. Green button: In DTV mode, press to toggle through different Resolution
options. In Music playback mode, press to toggle through different repeat
settings. In Teletext mode, it is the teletext colour button.
28. Yellow button: In DTV mode, press to change to different Aspect Ratios.
In Teletext mode, it is the teletext colour button.
29. Blue button:
Press to view a list of programs that you have set to record.
In Teletext mode, it is the teletext colour button.
30. REC: Used to record the program.
31. LIST: Used to show the record program list on the current disk.
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PVR
REC LIST
TIMER
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Installing the Batteries
Remove the battery cover from
the rear of the Remote Control and place
2xAAA size batteries inside the compartment.
Please make sure the battery polarities match the polarity markings inside
the compartment.
1.Open the cover
OPEN
2.Install batteries
3.Close the cover
E
OS
CL
Using the Remote Control
To use the Remote Control, point it towards the front of the Digital Set Top Box.
The Remote Control has a range of up to 7 metres from the Set Top Box at an
angle of up to 60 degrees.
ON OFF
The Remote Control will not operate if its path is blocked.
Sunlight or very bright light will decrease the sensitivity of the
Remote Control.
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Connecting to a Television
For a basic connection from your Set Top Box to the television, use the
Composite connection outlined below.
For a higher quality connection, use the Component Video connection
outlined below combined with the Composite Audio Connection.
For the highest quality connection use a direct HDMI connection,
see below.
TV Aerial
LOOPRF
INRF
THROUGH
Coaxial
Digital
Audio
Pb
Pr
VIDEO
COMPONENT VIDEO / AUDIO OUT
L
R
Y
Component video
RED
(Audio)
HDMI OUT
WHITE YELLOW
(Video)
Composite
HDMI
100-240V~
50/60Hz
4
Video in
Cr
Cb
Y
Video in
Audio in
R
L
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Connecting to an Audio System
Digital
Audio
INRF
THROUGH
LOOPRF
Coaxial
Coaxial cable
Pb
Pr
Y
VIDEO
COMPONENT VIDEO / AUDIO OUT
L
R
WHITERED
HDMI OUT
100-240V~
50/60Hz
Coaxial
AUDIO IN
R
L
Amplifier
VOLUME
POWER
PRO LOGIC
CHANNEL
TEST
MODE
3 STEREO
BYPASS
MIC
MIC VOL
EXCITE
211
2
INPUT SELECTOR
MUTE
KARAOKE
DOWNUP
BASS
ECHO
MIC
TREBLE
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Connecting to a DVD Recorder or VCR
TV Aerial
Digital
Audio
LOOPRF
INRF
THROUGH
Coaxial
Pb
Pr
Y
VIDEO
COMPONENT VIDEO / AUDIO OUT
L
R
AUDIO/VIDEO OUT
HDMI OUT
100-240V~
50/60Hz
ALLOWS THE RECORDER TO
RECORD DIFFERENT CHANNELS
RF IN
R
L
VIDEO
AUDIO/VIDEO OUT
AUDIO/VIDEO IN
DVD RECORDER
OR VCR
R
L
VIDEO
ENABLES THE RECORDER TO
RECORD THE DIGITAL CHANNEL YOU
ARE WATCHING
AUDIO/VIDEO IN
R
L
VIDEO
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First Time Installation
After all connections have been made properly, switch on TV and make sure the
is connected to the Main Power. Press Power button to switch on.
unitthe unit
If you are using the for the first time or
Default,Installation Guide Menu
(1) [OSD Language] press RIGHT/LEFT key to select a language.
(2) [Country] press RIGHT/LEFT key to select your country of
residence.
(3) [Channel Search] press RIGHT or OK key to begin Automatic
channel search.
(4) Once channel tuning is complete, you can start watching TV programs.
the will appear on your TV screen.
unitor have restored the unit to Factory
Menu System
(1). Program Manage Settings
To access the Menu, press the MENU button and select [Program].
Using UP/DOWN the keys to navigate through the menu.
options to adjust the Program Manage Settings. Select an option and press OK
or RIGHT to a djust that setting. Press the EXIT button to exit the Menu.
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The Menu provides
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(a) Program Edit
To edit your program preferences (lock, skip, favourite, move or delete), you
will need to enter the Program Edit Menu. This Menu requires a password to
access. Enter the default password '000000'. The master unlock password
is .'888888'
Set Favourite
Channels
You can create a shortlist of favourite programs that you can easily access.
Set Favourite TV or Radio program:
1. Select then press the button.
A heart-shaped symbol will appear and the is marked as a favourite.
2. Repeat the previous step to select more Favourite .
your desired channelFAV
channel
channels
3. To confirm and exit the Menu, press the EXIT key.
Disable Favourite TV or Radio :
Select the Favourite channel and press FAV button on the remote control to
Channel
cancel.
View Favourite
While in normal viewing mode, press
1. Favourite button and the Favourite
Channel
Menu will appear.
2. Press UP/DOWN to
3. Press OK to select your favourite .
Delete a
TV or Radio Program
browse through your Favourite Channels.
channel
1. Select the Program and then press the BLUE button.
warning messagechannel.
A will appear. Press OK to delete the
2. Repeat the previous step to select more to delete.
Skip TV or Radio
1. Select the you would like to skip and press the GREEN button.
A skip symbol is displayed. The is marked as a skip.
2. Repeat the previous step to more .
save your settings and
3. To exit the menu, press EXIT key.
Channel
channel
channel
skipchannels
channels
Disable
Select the Skipped channel and press the GREEN button on the remote control to
the Skip Channel function:
cancel.
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Move a TV or Radio Program
1. Select the preferred then press the RED button. A move symbol
channel
will appear.
2. Press UP/DOWN to move the
channel.
3. Press OK to confirm.
4. Repeat the above steps to move more channels.
Lock Program
You can lock selected programs for restricted .
Lock a TV or Radio :
1.Select the then press the YELLOW button. A lock-shaped
symbol is displayed. The is now marked as locked.
channel
preferred channel
channel
2. Repeat the previous step to select more
confirm your settings and
3. To exit the menu, press the EXIT button.
4. Press the YELLOW button to disable the locked
5. To view the locked , you will be to enter either the default
channelsrequired
viewing
channels.
channels function.
password '000000' or your last set password. The master unlock password is
'888888'.
(b) EPG (Electronic program guide)
The EPG is an on-screen TV guide that shows scheduled programs seven days
in advance. Press the EPG button on the Remote Control to
You can use the
UP/DOWN keys to select a program.
information, use the BLUE button for page up and the YELLOW button for page
down.
LEFT/RIGHT keys to scroll through the channels and the
. If there is more than one page of
access the guide.
(c) Sort
Sort your channels from the following options:
[By LCN] - Sort the channels in ascending order.
[By Service Name] - Sort the channels in alphabetical order.
[By Service ID] - Sort the channels according to the station.
[By ONID] - Sort the channels according to ONID.
(d) LCN (Logical channel number)
Set LCN on or off.
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Setting(2). Picture
To access the Menu, press MENU then select [Picture] using the RIGHT/LEFT
key. The Menu provides options to adjust the video settings. Press UP/DOWN
to select an option and press RIGHT/LEFT to adjust that setting. Press EXIT to
exit the menu.
(a) Aspect Ratio
You can change this setting if the picture does not appear to fit the screen
correctly.
[Auto]: This setting will automatically select the best ratio to match the
broadcast picture with your TV.
If you do not choose the auto setting you can select from the following [4:3 Full], [4:3 Pan & Scan], [4:3 Letter Box], [16:9 Wide Screen].
(b) Resolution
You can change this setting if the picture resolution does not appear to be
correct.
[576i]: for PAL TV system.
[576P]: for PAL .
[720P]: for NTSC or PAL .
[1080I]: for NTSC or PAL .
This setting is to match the most common setting for HDMI.
TV system
TV system
TV system
(c)TV Format
If the picture does not appear to be correct you can change this setting.
This should match the most common setting for TVs in your country.
[NTSC]: for NTSC system TV.
[P AL]: for PAL system TV.
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(3). Channel Search
To access the menu, press MENUselect [Channel Search] using the
and
RIGHT/LEFT keys.
This enu provides options to adjust the earch hannel settings.
MSC
Press UP/DOWN to select an option and press RIGHT/LEFT to adjust the setting .
Press EXIT the enu
to exit M
(a) Auto Search
This option will automatically search for channels and save them once the
scanning is complete. All previously saved channels and settings will be deleted.
1. Select [Auto Search] and press OK or RIGHT to start channel search.
2. To cancel channel search, press EXIT.
Any channels that have been found
will be saved.
s
(b) Manual Search
This option allows you to scan for new channels without deleting previously
saved channels and settings.
1. Select [Manual Search] then press OK or RIGHT. The channel search
screen will appear.
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2. Press the RIGHT/LEFT key to channel frequency.
3. Press OK to start searching channels.
If a channel is found, it is saved and added to the channels list. If channels can
not be found during searching, the unit will exit automatically.
(c) Country
Select your country of residence.
(d) Antenna Power
Enable Antenna Power if an external active antenna is connected.
(4).
Time Setting
To access the enu, press MENUselect [Time] using the RIGHT/LEFT
keys. The enu provides options to adjust the time settings.
Press UP/DOWN to s
setting . Press EXIT to exit the menu
s .
(a) Time offset
Select auto or manual for GMT offset adjustments.
(b) Country Region
Select the Country Region when [Time Offset] is set to Auto.
(c) Time Zone
Select the Time Zone Offset when [Time Offset] is set to Manual.
(d) Sleep
Select the time for the unit to go into sleep mode.
M then
M
elect an option and press RIGHT/LEFT to adjust the
select the
(5). Option
To access the enu, press MENUselect [Option] using the RIGHT/LEFT
keys. The menu provides options to adjust the
Subtitle Language and Audio Language.
Select an option and press to adjust the setting.
Press EXIT the enu
M and
OSD Language,
RIGHT/LEFT
to exit M
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(a) OSD (On Screen Display) Language
Select an OSD
(b) Subtitle Language
Select the preferred subtitle language.
(c) Audio Language
Select the preferred audio language for watching TV channels.
If the language is not available, the default program language will be used.
(d) Digital Audio
Select digital audio output mode.
(6). System Setting
To access the enu, press MENUselect [System] using the RIGHT/LEFT
keys.The menu provides options to adjust the system settings.
Press the UP/DOWN key to s
the setting.Press EXIT to exit the enu .
language for your menus, etc.
M and
elect an option and press RIGHT/LEFT to adjust
M
(a) Set Password
Set or change the password for . Enter your old password or the
your system
default password '000000'. You will then be asked to enter your new password.
Press OK button to confirm
your new password.
Once it is confirmed, press EXIT to exit the Menu. The master unlock password
'888888'
is .
(b) Restore Factory Default
Reset your Set Top Box to the Default Factory Settings.
In Main Menu select [Restore Factory Default]
using the RIGHT/LEFT keys
and press OK or RIGHT to select. Enter your password or the default password
'000000' and press OK to confirm.
all previous channels and settings.'888888'
Use this function with caution as it will erase
The master unlock password is .
(c) Information
View model, hardware and software information.
(d) Software update
If the status is set 'ON ', it will scan new software from broadcast according to
your preferred time in
"Start time".
(e) Start Time
This is the time that the unit will scan for software updates.
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(7). USB
To access the Menu, press the MENU button and select [USB] using the
RIGHT/LEFT keys. The menu provides options to playback Music, Photo and
Multimedia files. It can support AVI, MP3, WMA, JPEG and BMP formats.
The unit will only support USB device with FAT32 file system.
It will not support NTFS file system. Press EXIT to exit the menu.
(A) Multimedia: When a USB device is attached you can select from the Music,
Photo, Movie or PVR options in this menu using the RIGHT/LEFT keys , OK to
select and RECALL to go to the previous folder. If a USB device is not
connected, the warning message "No USB device is Found" will appear.
Press EXIT to exit the menu.
(B) Photo configure:
-Slide Time: adjust slide show interval to 1~8 seconds.
-Slide Mode: adjust slide show effect as mode 0~59 or random.
-Aspect Ratio:
[Keep]: Play picture in its original aspect.
[Discard]: Play picture in full screen mode.
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(C) Movie Configure:
- Subtitle :
[Small]: Displays the subtitle as small mode.
[Normal]: Displays the subtitle as normal mode.
[Big]: Displays the subtitle as big mode.
- Subtitle :
[White]: Displays the subtitle in white background.
[Transparent]: Displays the subtitle in transparent background.
[Grey]: Displays the subtitle in grey background.
[Yellowgreen]: Displays the subtitle in yellowgreen background.
- Subtitle Color:
[Red]: Displays Subtitle in red font.
[Blue]: Displays Subtitle in blue font.
[Green]: Displays Subtitle in green font.
[White]: Displays Subtitle in white font.
[Black]: Displays Subtitle in black font.
Font
Background
(D)PVR Configure
[Record Device]: Select the USB device for .
recording
[Format]: Format the selected USB device.
[Time shift]: You can select the maximum allowable length of time for time
shifting. Devices with smaller capacity will limit the amount of allowable Time
Shift.
PVR Configure allows user to configure the options for recording. Please
notice that the File System supported is FAT and FAT32. In Multimedia-PVR
menu, user can view or delete the recorded program.
Note:
To obtain maximum performance for PVR functions, a USB2.0 device is
required. Please use a dedicated USB device for PVR functions. Do not edit
recorded files on a PC.
Before using the USB device for the first time, please
format it using the set-top box.
FORMAT operation will delete all the files in the disk or the current partition,
so please backup the files before FORMAT operation.
Note:
- We cannot guarantee compatibility (operation and/or bus power) with all USB
mass storage devices and no responsibility for any loss of data that
may occur when connected to this unit.
- With large amounts of data, it may take longer for the system to read the
contents of a USB device.
- Some USB devices and external hard drives may not be properly recognized.
- Even when they are in a supported format, some files may not play or display
depending on the content.
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(E)PVR Instructions
Instant Recording:
You can press REC button to record the programs you are watching.
During recording you are able to view other sub-channels broadcast on the
same frequency. If you try to change frequency, a message will appear asking
you to confirm and end recording or cancel.
Scheduled Recording: You can book programs for recording when a USB
device is connected to the USB socket on the front panel.
Enter EPG by pressing the EPG key. Select the program you wish to record
using the LEFT/RIGHT keys and the UP/DOWN keys to highlight the program.
Press the OK key to book the highlighted program for recording.
A schedule window will appear that allows you to adjust the recording
parameters as follows:
Channel Type Select the recording for TV or Radio.
Channel Number Specify the channel by number.
Channel Name This displays the name of the channel selected above, can
only be changed by selecting another channel number.
Start Date select the starting date of the recording in DD/MM/YYYY format.
Start Time set the start time for recording HH:MM
End Time set the end time of the recording HH:MM
Repeat you can select how often you would like the recording to occur:
Once/Daily/Weekly.
Mode you can select Record to make the unit record according to your
previous settings or select View to change to another channel at the specified
times.
Schedule
Event Program Date Time Repeat Status
Event Add
Channel Type TV
Channel No. 0002
Channel Name N24
Start Date(M/D/Y) 03/12/2006
Start Time 09:22
End Time 09:52
Repeat Once
Use the UP/DOWN/RIGHT/LEFT keys to navigate through the schedule
window and adjust the parameters, use the Numeric buttons to enter figures
such as dates and times.
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When you return to the EPG screen, the programs you have booked for
recording once will be marked, any recordings that are to occur daily or weekly
will not be marked due to the static nature of the EPG, however the booked
recordings will appear in your recording schedule.
While still in the EPG window, press the INFO button to view a list of the
programs you have booked for recording. In normal mode, press the BLUE
button to access the record schedule list.
In the record schedule list you can Add (RED button), Edit (GREEN button) or
Delete (BLUE button) schedules on the list. Press EXIT to exit the record
schedule list.
NOTE: During recording you are able to view other sub-channels broadcast on
the same frequency. If you try to change frequency, a message will appear
asking you to confirm and end recording or cancel.
If the unit is in standby, the scheduled recording will still proceed
picture or sound output.
being recorded by pressing the STANDBY key on the remote or POWER key
on the front panel.
Once the program has been set to record, you can view a list of programs
scheduled for recording by pressing the BLUE key on the remote control.
. You are able to intercept and view the program that is
without
Time Shift: If a USB device is connected you can pause live broadcasts. Press
the PAUSE key during live broadcast to start Time Shift.
appear displaying the length of time the program has been time shifted. The
progress bar will disappear after 5 seconds.
program, press the PLAY key. To exit Time Shift, press the STOP key and the
unit will return to live TV broadcast.
You can also use REV/FWD keys during Time Shifting.
Window on the front panel will display 'PLAY' during playback. however if you
Fast Forward and catch up to the current broadcast, the unit will exit Time Shift
and resume live broadcast.
than has been set in the PVR Configure menu, the unit will return to live TV.
If you pause the live broadcast for a longer period
When you wish to re-start the
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A progress banner will
The LED Display
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Playback/Recorded List:
To view a list of recorded programs, press the LIST key on the remote control.
Use the UP/DOWN keys to highlight a program. To view a preview of the
program you have highlighted, press the RED button. To view the highlighted
program in full screen, press the OK key. The YELLOW key will delete the
highlighted file - a message will appear on the screen asking you to confirm or
exit. Press the GREEN key to rename
displaying an alphanumeric keypad will appear. Use the ARROW buttons to
navigate around the keypad and press OK to select the keys you desire,
select "OK" on the keypad to exit the window.
use the PAUSE/STOP/FWD/REV keys.
The LED Display Window on the front panel will display 'PLAY' during
playback.
the highlighted file - a window
. During playback you can also
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T roubleshooting
Problem Potential Reasons What to do
No picture
Power isn't connected
The power switch is not on Switch on the power
Connect the power
Screen shows
No Signal
No sound from
speaker
Only sound, no
image on the
screen
Remote Control
is not responding
Picture is breaking
up
DVB-T cable not connected
Aerial cable is faulty
No or incorrect connection
with audio cable
Sound on mute
No or incorrect connection
with A V cable
The program is a radio
program
The battery is exhausted
Remote Control is not
facing or close enough
to the Set Top Box
The signal is too weak
Plug in the DVB-T cable
Check aerial cable and
connections
Connect the audio cable
correctly
Turn off mute function
Make sure cables are
connected correctly
Press <TV/RADIO> key to
shift into TV mode
Change battery
Adjust the position of the
Remote Control and move
closer to the unit