Teac HDR2700T User Manual

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WARRANTY INFORMATION
v1.5.2: DEC 2011
TEAC PRODUCT
WARRANTY PERIOD
LED/LCD TV 32” (80 cm) and above
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User’s Manual
Thank you for purchasing HDR2700T High Definition Digital video recorder.
This manual will help you to install, use and maintain the receiver. Please read this manual carefully before operating your unit and keep it for future reference.
Warning & Note
In this manual, pay special attention to the following marks that indicate hazardous situations. v Warning: Alert user to the operation which could result in device damage or data loss, and
the presence of a hazardous situation which could result in serious injury.
v Note: Remind user of presence of possible problems and information of any importance to
help understand, use and maintain the installation.
Note: The information in this user ’ s manual is subject to change without notice. The photos and function explan ations in the man ual are for reference. If any discrepancy exists, please refer to the entity.
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Safety Instruction
Read following items carefully before operating this unit.
Installation
v Place the unit on a firm and level surface. v The mains socket should be near the equipment. Do not run an extension lead to the unit. v Install the unit in a place with:
good ventilation (leave no less than 10cm around this unit) no heat source (burning candle, radiator, heater, fireplace, amplifier, etc) suitable temperature against humidity (especially bathroom, kitchen, etc) no direct sunlight low vibration
Maintenance
v Unplug this unit from wall outlet before changing connections between this unit and other
related equipment.
v Do not unplug or insert signal, audio and video cables when this unit is turned on. v To avoid the risk of lightning strike, unplug power adapter of the unit from wall outlet in
lightning storms.
v Unplug power adapter from wall outlet when the unit is not used for a long time or damaged
accidentally.
v If the unit is moved from a cold environment to a hot environment (and vice versa), leave
the power off for 1 to 2 hours.
v To avoid the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this unit to rain, splashing and do
not place objects filled with liquid on this unit.
v Do not cover vents of this unit with newspaper, table cloth, curtain, etc. v Do not put heavy objects on this unit. v Unplug power adapter of this unit from wall outlet before cleaning. To reduce damage,
clean this unit with dry cloth. Do not let liquid and spray flow into this device to avoid ser i­ous damage.
v There is dangerous voltage in product enclosure. Do not remove the cover (or back) to
avoid the risk of fire or electric shock.
Power Socket and Power Adapter
v Power socket should be available near the unit and well grounded. v Do not insert or pull out power adapter with wet hands to avoid electric shock or fire. v Do not use damaged power adapter. If power adapter is damaged, contact your local o p-
erator for replacement to avoid risk of fire or electric shock.
v Do not excessively bend power adapter, and do not place heavy objects on it, which could
cause damage, electric shock or fire.
RCU Battery
v Batteries should be installed in accordance with the (+/-) markings on battery compartment. v Remove batteries if RCU is not be used for a long time. v Replace batteries if there is no t enough power and dispose of battery waste properly for
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environmental protection.
Others
v The all-pole power switch of this receiver is on rear panel. Switch it to “I” , related equipment
will connect with power supply. Switch it to o” , related equipment will disconnect with power supply completely.
v Only use accessories specified by the manufacturer, as other unsupported accessories
may cause damage to the unit.
v Never open the digital unit casing under any circumstances, otherwise the warranty will be
void.
v Refer all servicing to a qualified service technician.
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Contents
1. Before Using the unit...............................................................................................................3
1.1 Main Feature.....................................................................................................................3
1.2 Accessories .......................................................................................................................3
1.3 Front Panel .......................................................................................................................4
1.4 Remote Control Unit (RCU) .............................................................................................5
1.5 Rear Panel ........................................................................................................................8
2. Setup..........................................................................................................................................9
2.1 Connecting up your unit ...................................................................................................9
2.2 Inserting batteries in RCU ..............................................................................................11
2.3 Power on .........................................................................................................................12
2.4 Power on and check picture...........................................................................................12
2.5 Active Standby & Passive Standby ................................................................................12
3. Basic Operation......................................................................................................................13
3.1 Channel Switch...............................................................................................................13
3.2 Volume Control ...............................................................................................................13
3.3 Program Information.......................................................................................................13
3.4 Channel List....................................................................................................................14
3.5 Audio Selection ...............................................................................................................14
3.6 Teletext............................................................................................................................14
3.7 Closed Caption ...............................................................................................................14
3.8 Picture in Picture (PIP) ...................................................................................................15
4. Electronic Program Guide (EPG) .........................................................................................15
4.1 View EPG Information ....................................................................................................16
4.2 Schedule Program using EPG .......................................................................................16
4.3 View Detailed Program Information ...............................................................................17
5. Personal Video Recording (PVR).........................................................................................17
5.1 Set Storage Device.........................................................................................................17
5.2 Set Recording Parameter...............................................................................................18
5.3 Quick Recording .............................................................................................................18
5.4 Schedule Recording .......................................................................................................20
5.5 Playback File ..................................................................................................................21
5.6 Edit Recorded File ..........................................................................................................23
5.7 Time Shift ........................................................................................................................25
5.8 Shortcut Key of PVR.......................................................................................................25
5.9 Storage Device Management.........................................................................................25
6. Multimedia...............................................................................................................................27
6.1 MP3 .................................................................................................................................27
6.2 Digital Photo....................................................................................................................27
7. Channel Search ......................................................................................................................27
7.1 Advance Frequency Edit ................................................................................................27
7.2 Search Type....................................................................................................................28
8. Channel Edit ...........................................................................................................................29
8.1 Set Favorite Channel......................................................................................................29
8.2 Lock Channel ..................................................................................................................29
8.3 Move Channel.................................................................................................................29
8.4 Delete Channel ...............................................................................................................30
9. System Setting .......................................................................................................................30
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9.1 Common Set ...................................................................................................................30
9.2 Modify Password ............................................................................................................31
9.3 PG (parental) Lock..........................................................................................................31
9.4 Resume Default..............................................................................................................31
10. Software Upgrade ................................................................................................................32
11. Information............................................................................................................................32
11.1 Channel Information .....................................................................................................32
11.2 System Information.......................................................................................................32
12. Appendix ...............................................................................................................................33
12.1 Trouble Shooting ..........................................................................................................33
12.2 Specification..................................................................................................................34
12.3 Acronym ........................................................................................................................35
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1. Before Using the unit
1.1 Main Features
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Ø PVR
Ø Time shift supported
Ø Upgradeable up to 1TB HDD
Ø Recording time: up to 100 hours (depend on HDD) Ø Variable forward play speed: 2, 4, 8, 16, 321/2, 1/4, 1/8
Ø Variable reverse play speed: 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8
Ø Dolby 5.1 supported
Ø MP3 playing and photo browsing
Ø Teletext and closed caption supported
Ø EPG supported
Ø Memory space up to 5000 channels
Ø Support automatic, manual search
Ø Powerful channel edit function
Ø Favorite channel group
Ø PAL/ NTSC supported
Ø Software upgrade supported
Ø HDMI output: support 1080i/1080P/720p
Ø YPbPr output: support 1080i/1080P/720p
Ø S/P DIF audio supported
Ø USB 2.0 interface supported
functions and twin tuner function
1.2 Accessories
Check and make sure all the following items are included in the package.
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Remote control unit (1)
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Battery (2)
or
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RCA cable (1)
RF male to RF female loop
1.3 Front Panel
Name Function
1. DISPLAY Display status
2/6. VOL-/+
3/7. CH / Switch to next or previous channel, or move cursor down/up
Decrease or increase the volume , change values for menu options move cursor left/right
4. USB Connect USB devices like a memory stick or an external hard disk drive.
5. OK Display channel list or confirm operation
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1.4 Remote Control Unit (RCU)
These keys
to learn the
corresponding TV function. After that, you can
CU.
Refer to page 7
Learning Key
for more details
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tion
. In standby mode, the unit will
still record if there is a scheduled recording. Refer
for
more details.
are used to enter a channel
ues
s between the current channel
tion on
or
move cursor
up/dow
n.
,
or move cursor
left/right
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nel
List), or confirm operation
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eration
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1. TV POWER, , TV/AV , SET
(except SET key) can be program med
control basic TV functions using the unit’ s R
2. STB POWER: Switch the unit between opera and standby modes
to 2.5 Active Standby and Passive Standby
3. AUDIO: Display audio selection window.
4. MUTE: Mute/restore sound.
5. 0-9: Number keys
number for changing channels or to specify va l for menu options.
6. TEXT (P+): Display teletext information or down pages.
7. CC (P-): Switch on/off closed caption or up pages.
8. LAST: Switche and the previously viewed channel.
9. INFO: Press once to display current and follo w­ing program. Press twice for detailed informa current program.
10/14. CH: Switch to previous or next channel,
Learning keys
The keys of the STB
11/12. VOL: Decrease or increase the vo lume
change values for menu options
13. OK: Display channel list (See 3.4 Cha n
15. MENU: Display main menu.
16. EXIT: Back to previous menu or exi t from op-
17. EPG: Display Electronic Program Guide (EPG).
18. FAV: Display favorite channel list.
20. ASPECT: Display AV setting window
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Swap focus between main screen and
PIP wi
n
dow
back File
).
5.8
Shortcut Key of PVR
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ess bar
.
back
process bar
.
play
recording information.
f a
recorded
file.
turn to
live television
.
Start reverse playback in fast motion.
sequent presses increase the rewind speed
Display schedule window
speed
playback.
sequent presses change the playback speed
(x1/2, x1/4, x1/8).
eletext and
22. SWAP:
34. PIP: Display PIP window.
19. LIST: Display recorded file list (see 5.5 Pla y-
21. PVR: Display shortcut key window (see
23. FIRST: Skip backwards while playing back.
24. END: Skip forward while playing back.
25. SET MARK: Set bookm ark on play back pro c-
26. PLAY MARK: Jump to next bookmark on play-
27. PLAY: Return to play at normal speed.
28. RECORD: Record current program or di s
29. PAUSE: Pause live television or playback o
30. STOP: Stop playback or recording and re
The keys of PVR
Notes:
The keys mentioned in the manual refer to that on RCU except for special explan a-
tions.
Please operate according to key instructions on screen.
31. REW:
Sub (x2, x4, x8, x16, x32).
32. TIMER RECORD: (see 5.4 Schedule Recording).
33. FF: Start forward playback in fast motion.
Subsequent presses increase the playback (x2, x4, x8, x16, x32).
34. SLOW: Start slow motion forward Sub
The color coded keys are used for t some menu functions with on the screen descrip­tion.
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Learning Key
The HDR2700T RCU has some learning keys at the upper left side. The keys (except SET key) can be used to memorise Infrared key codes from a TV RCU. After memorising, the HDR2700T RCU learning keys can be used to operate the TV. The recommended keys for the HDR2 700T RCU to learn from your TV RCU are as follows:
POWER, TV/AV, VOL+ and VOL-. The TV/AV identifiers vary with different types of TV RCU.
Instructions:
1. Hold down the SET key on the HDR2700T RCU for about 2 seconds, the indicator status changes from low light to high light, and then release the SET key.
2. Press a learning key on the HDR2700T RCU (such as TV POWER key), the indicator light be­gins to flash slowly.
3. Aim the TV RCU at “ receiving window ” of the HDR2700T RCU and press the corresponding key on the TV RCU (such as POWER key) to be learnt. The indicator light will begin to flash quickly, then remain brightly illuminated indicating the learning process has been successful.
4. Repeat step 2 and 3 to set other lea rning keys in the same way.
5. After setting, press SET key to exit .
If the operation fails, please try again according to above steps.
Notes:
During setting, put the two RCUs on same horizontal surface and the space between them should be within 5cm.
If there is no operation in 10 seconds, the unit’s RCU will exit from learning mode automatically.
You can operate the learning function many times, but only the last one will be saved and older settings will be overwritten.
Some TV RCUs may not support this function.
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1.5 Rear Panel
Terrestrial broadcasting signal output socket through the second
to
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Name Function
1. LOOP OUT1 Terrestrial broadcasting signal output socket through the first tuner.
2. LOOP OUT2
3. YPbPr
4. L/R-AUDIO Output left, right or stereo audio signal to TV or amplifier.
5. USB Connect to specific USB device
6. HDMI Output high definition video and audio signal to TV.
7. S/P DIF
8. DC power supply
9. ANT IN1 Terrestrial broadcasting signal input socket for the first tuner.
10. ANT IN2 Terrestrial broadcasting signal input socket for the second tuner.
11. CVBS Composite video signal output socket for TV.
12. RS-232
tuner.
Component video output socket, output YPbPr video signal to TV(supporting high definition output).
Optical output socket for Dolby digit al, output digital audio signal amplifier.
Serial port used for software upgrade (authorized for qualified pe r­sonnel).
13. ON/OFF Power switch.
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2. Setup
2.1 Connecting up your unit
There are several ways to connect up your unit as following. If you have any problem with your setup or need help, contact the TEAC Customer Support Hotline 1300 553 315.
2.1.1 Connecting the antenna
v Connect the antenna cable to ANT IN 1 connector on the rear panel. v If there are two twin tuners built-in to your unit, you must ensure that there is a connection
to both LOOP OUT 1 and ANT IN 2 connector with a loop cable, otherwise the unit will not work at its full capacity.
v If you have another unit, connect it from LOOP OUT 2 connector. v If you want to receive analogue channels on your TV, connect the antenna cable from the
TV to LOOP OUT 2 connector.
2.1.2 Connecting to your TV set
Between all the following connect ion methods, we recommend you to use the HDMI connection to get best picture quality. If your TV does not support a HDMI connection, th en try the next connection methods in the following sequence for the best possible picture quality.
1. To use HDMI connectors
Plug one end of the HDMI cable into HDMI socket on the unit, and plug the other end into the matching socket on your TV.
Note: You do not need to make audio con nection because HDMI connector can output stereo audio or Dolby digital audio.
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2. To use YPbPr (component video) and audio connectors
1. Plug one end of the component video cable into the Y (green), Pb (blue) and Pr (red) sock-
ets on the unit, and plug the other ends into the matching sockets on your TV.
2. Plug one end of the audio cable into the AUDIO L (white) and AUDIO R (red) sockets on the
unit, and plug the other end into the matching sockets on your TV or audio system.
3. To use CVBS (composite video) and audio connectors
Note: You cannot view high definition video with the composite video connector.
1. Plug one end of the composite video cable into CVBS (yellow) socket on the unit, and plug
the other end into the matching socket on your TV.
2. Plug one end of the audio cable into the AUDIO L (white) and AUDIO R (red) sockets on the
unit, and plug the other end into the matching sockets on your TV or audio system.
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4. To use S/P DIF connection
If you want to enjoy Dolby digital audio, your TV or audio system must be able to decode Dolby digital audio. Plug one end of the optical S/P DIF cable into the S/P DIF socket on the unit, and plug the other end into the matching socket on your audio system.
2.2 Inserting batteries into the Remote Control Unit (RCU)
Remove the batt ery cover from the remote control. Insert 2 x AAA size batteries inside the battery compartment. Please take note of the battery ’ s polarity which is indicated inside the battery compartment.
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Note: Batteries, including those which contain no heavy metals, may not be disposed of with household waste. Please dispose of used batteries in an environmentally sound manner. Find out about the legal regulations which apply in your area.
2.3 Power on
1. Connect one end of power adaptor to the receiver.
2. Connect the other end of power adaptor to the wall power supply outlet.
3. Turn on the unit. The system initializes and the start-up OSD is shown on the TV screen.
Note: Please turn on your TV and switch it to AV mode.
2.4 Power on and check picture
1. If channels have already been set up in the unit, channels will be played automatically after initialisation, and the channel number is shown on the front panel DISPLAY.
2. If there are no channels stored in the unit, after initialization, the unit will scan for channels automatically. Refer to 7.2 Search Type for more search details.
2.5 Active Standby & Passive Standby
The unit supports two standby modes:
v ACTIVE Standby v PASSIVE Standby
To turn off unit, press STB POWER key on the remote control or front panel, there will be a wi n­dow pop up with 2 selections. You can pr ess keys to select Active Standby or Passive Standby and press OK key to confirm. If you don ’ t make a selection, then the hig hlighted option will take effect and the unit will turn off after 10 seconds.
In Active Standby Mode:
1. Antenna LOOP OUT connector on the rear panel will still output antenna signal.
2. The current time will be showed on the front panel VFD display, as show below.
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In Passive Standby Mode:
1. The unit will cut all power and reduce consumption to minimum.
2. Antenna LOOP OUT connector will not output antenna signal.
3. The current time will not be showed on the front panel VFD display.
3. Basic Operation
This part describes operations such as channel switch, volume control and other basic features when playing programs.
3.1 Channel Switch
You can switch channels using the following methods:
v Press keys to switch channel. v Input channel number with number keys. v Press LAST key to switch to the previously viewed channel. v Select channel in channel list. Refer to 3.4 Channel List for detailed operation,
3.2 Volume Control
v Press keys to adjust volume level of your unit. v Press MUTE key to mute/restore sound.
3.3 Program Information
Press INFO key to display program information bar. Before it disappears, press INFO key again to view detailed information of program. Press EXIT key to hide program information bar.
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1. Detailed information of current program 2. Channel number and name
3. Current and next program information 4. Favor icon
5. Current time 6. Standard/high definition mode icon
7. Decoding standard 8. Current audio mode
3.4 Channel List
Channel list is available for you to browse channels easily and quickly. On the channel list, you can see all the channel number and channel name.
1. Press OK key to display channel list of current service mode.
2. Press keys to switch among different channel groups.
3. If there are multiple pages, press P+/- keys to page down/up.
4. Press keys to select a channel.
5. Press OK key to play it in full screen.
Note: In normal viewing mode, you can press FAV key to display the Favorite Channel list.
3.5 Audio Selection
Some programs provide more than one audio track with one or more languages. In addition, you can enjoy audio tracks in three sound modes: Stereo, Left or Right.
1. Press AUDIO key to display audio se lection window.
2. Press keys to select audio language, and press keys to select audio mode.
3. Press EXIT key to save and exit.
Note: Subject to availability from the broadcaster.
3.6 Teletext
On some channels, information such as weather reports, news or stock quotations are provided by means of teletext.
1. Press TEXT key to display teletext window, and the first page shows the index.
2. Input a page number (3 digits) to display speci­fied page.
3. Press EXIT key to close teletext window.
Notes:
Subject to availability from the broadcaster.
Please operate according to on-screen in-
structions
3.7 Closed Caption
Press CC key to switch on/off closed caption.
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Note: Subject to availability from the broadcaster.
3.8 Picture in Picture (PIP)
Watch two channels simultaneously on one screen. The audio in main screen will be used.
1. Activate PIP Function
Select Main Menu > Setting > General Settings and press OK key to enter.
1. Highlight “PIP” and press key to pop up a drop-down list.
2. Select “On” and press OK key to confirm.
3. Press EXIT key to pop up a warning for confirmation.
4. Select “ OK” and press OK key to confirm.
5. A reboot prompt pops up on screen. Select “ OK” and press OK key to reboot or select “ EXIT” and press OK key to cancel the operation.
Notes:
You can also press ASPECT key to activate PIP function in AV setting window.
This function is unavailable when some information is displayed on screen, such as
channel list, detailed information, etc.
The modified setting only takes effect after restarting the receiver.
There will be no video output through RCA if PIP function is activated. In this case,
connect the unit to HDTV with YPbPr or HDMI cable and modify the setting to “ OFF”.
The audio in main screen will be available
2. Display/hide PIP Window
Press PIP key to display/hide PIP window.
3. Swap PIP Window
You can swap main scre en for PIP windo w by pressing SWAP key.
4. Switch Channel in Main Screen
1. Press OK key to display channel list.
2. Press keys to select a channel.
3. Pres s OK key to play it in main screen.
4. Electronic Program Guide (EPG)
In this guide, you can view program information for each channel based on date and time. In addition, you can set timer events for recording or switch to a certain channel when a program starts. Select main menu ? Guide and press OK key to enter, or press EPG key to enter directly in non-menu mode.
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4.1 View EPG Information
EPG information is displayed as follows:
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1. Channel list 2. Preview window
3. Current time 4. Date table
5. Program list
In channel list: Green key: Toggles between a list of available TV channels, radio channels or both.
keys: Select channel
OK key: Play current program of the selected channel in full screen
keys: Switch between channel list and program list
In program list:
keys: Switch between channel list and program list, or s elect date within a week
keys : Select program OK key: Play current program (in red) in full screen, or pop up a drop-down list that consists of Detail and Book program (in white).
4.2 Schedule Program using EPG
1. Press keys to select a future program.
2. Press OK key to pop up a drop-down list.
3. Select “Book program” and press OK key to pop
up EPG schedule window.
4. Set schedule type and mode. For detailed op-
erations, please refer to 5.4.1 Add Schedule.
5. Press OK key to confirm the setting. The
scheduled program is marked with “ ” (Record)
or “ ” (Play). If you want to c ancel this setting,
press OK key again to display the drop—down
list, select “Book program”.
Notes:
System will record scheduled program in both operational and standby modes.
Refer to 5.4 Schedule Recording for more detailed operations.
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4.3 View Detailed Program Information
1. Press arrow keys to s elect a future program.
2. Press OK key to pop up a drop-down list.
3. Select “Detail” and press OK key to di splay
content introduce window.
4. Press EXIT key to exit.
Note: You can select a program and press INFO key to view detailed program information.
5. Personal Video Recording (PVR)
PVR is similar to VCR in recording. You can record programs onto to the internal hard disk or an external USB device. The unit has two tuners so that you can enjoy the following:
v You can record one channel while watching another. v You can record two different channels while watching another -only if two of the channels
are provided through the same transponder.
v You can record two different services while playing back a previously recorded file and
even start playing back a recording while it is being recorded. Refer to 5.5 Playback File for more detailed operation.
Notes:
If space on your disk is insufficient, recording will stop automatically.
Uninstall USB device before unplugging it from the unit. Refer to 5.9.2 Storage
Uninstall for detailed operations.
This unit supports recording programs of two channels simultaneously.
Warnings:
We cannot guarantee compatibility (operation and/or bus power) with all USB mass
storage devices and assume 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 may not be properly recognised.
Even when they are in a supported format, some files may not play or display d e-
pending on the content.
If the unit does not detect storage device, please wait two to three minutes.
5.1 Set Storage Device
You can select to record to the internal hard disk or to an external disk drive connected to the USB port. Select Main Menu ? Setting ? Storage Device and press OK key to enter.
1. Press keys to select a device.
2. Press OK key to pop up a drop-down list.
3. Press keys to select “Default storage” and
press OK key to confirm. Recorded files will be
saved into the selected device.
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You can also select Main Menu ? PVR ? Storage Device and press OK key to enter. Select a device and press OK key to confirm.
Note: If you set “USB device” as storage device, time shift is unavailable.
5.2 Set Recording Parameter
Note: If you do not set recording parameters, system will record program according to default settings.
Select Main Menu ? PVR ? PVR Setting and press OK key to enter.
v Schedule Start/Stop Time Offset You can set schedule start/stop time offset value. Press keys to select time from -10 to +30 minutes. Th e symbol “ +” before time means start/stop recording later and “-“ means start /stop earlier. For example, if schedule start time is 13:00 and offset value is +2, the real recoding time is 13:02.
v Remind before Schedule Start Set reminding time before starting the schedule recording. Press keys to select 30 Sec, 60 Sec, 90 Sec, 120 Sec or OFF.
v PVR Icon Time out
Once recording has started, a symbol with recording time, recording channel and duration is shown on the screen. You can change the display time of the symbol. Press
keys to select Always, 5 Sec, 10 Sec, 30 Sec , or 60 Sec . If “Always” is selected, PVR icon is displayed on the screen throughout the recording.
v Default Recording Duration Set default recording duration of quick recording. Press keys to select one from 1 to 24 hours.
v Timeshift Start Mode Press keys to select Always, Pause Key or Never. Always: System always record s programs in the background temporarily. When changing channels or switching the unit to operation mode, system will delete record ed information and start recording program of current channel.
Pause Key: Start time shifted recording with PAUSE key. Never: Unit will not start time shift recording.
Note: Refer to 5.7 Time Shift for corresponding operations.
5.3 Quick Recording
If you want to record current pr ogram instantly, you can use this function. Note: Radio program can not be recorded.
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1. Start Recording
When watching a program, press RECORD key to start recording and a symbol is displayed in top left corner of screen. Once a recording is started, the recording file is displayed on the recorded list even though it is not finished yet. To view the recorded file, press LIST key (See 5.5 Playback File) or alterna­tively select the File List menu (See 5.6 Edit Recorded File). To record another channel, switch to the channel you want to record and press RECORD key again. Pressing PAUSE key directly will not pause the current recording. You must press RECORD key to display record Info window, in which you can select “Pause” and press OK key to pause valid recording.
Warnings:
Do not move the unit nor unplug the main AC power while it is running. It may cause
damage to recorded file and internal HDD.
When a program is being recorded onto an external USB device, you must not di s-
connect it. Arbitrary disconnecting may cause damage to the recording file and USB
storage device.
2. Current Recording Information
Switch to a channel you are currently recording, and press RECORD key to enter recording information window, or select Main Menu ? PVR ? Recording Info and press OK key to enter.
v Index: Press keys to select recording index (R1 or R2). v Mode: Display recording mode. (Quick or Schedule). v Channel Name: Display channel name. v File Name: You can rename the file. Press OK
key to display a keyboard. Refer to 5.6.3 Re-
name Recorded File for detailed operations.
v Valid Record Time: Display valid record time. v Past Time: Display past time. v Duration: Press keys to select a recording
duration. The recording will end at the specified
time.
Select “Pause” and press OK key to pause valid recording. Select “ Resume” and press OK key to resume valid recording. Select “OK” and press OK key to save the setting. Select “Cancel” and press OK key to cancel the setting.
3. Stop Recording
1. Press STOP key when recording, a prompt pops
up on screen.
2. Select a recording and press OK key to stop.
Note: If you playback a program while recording, press STOP key to stop playback, and press STOP key again to stop recording.
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5.4 Schedule Recording
You can set future programs to be r ecorded at a specific time, and the unit will start recording automatically. In addition, you can modify schedules and delete unwanted schedules.
Note: The unit has 2 standby modes called Passive and Active - see 2.5 Active Standby and Passive Standby for further details. In either mode, the unit will start re- cording with both picture and sound. the unit will return to standby upon completion. If the unit is on and you have started a recording you can only enter either standby mode by stopping the recording.
Select Main Menu ? PVR ? Schedule and press OK key to enter, or press TIMER RECORD key to enter directly in non-menu mode.
1. Add Schedule
1. If no schedule is stored, press OK key directly to display add schedule window. If some
schedules are stored, press OK key to pop up a d rop-down list, select “Add” and press OK
key to display add schedule window.
2. Set schedule parameters as follows:
Schedule Type: Set schedule type to Rec with keys . The unit will record ch annel at
the specific time automatically.
Schedule Start Time: Press OK key to display
calendar window. You can select a specific date
using the arrow keys, then press the FAV key to
enter a starting time using the number keys. The
recording will be starte d at the specific time.
Press OK key to save and re-enter the schedule
window.
Schedule End Time: Press number keys to
input end time.
Schedule Mode: Press keys to select
Once (one time), Daily (every day) or Weekly
(one day every week) . If “Weekly” is selected,
press OK key to display weekly window . You
can select desired days from Monday to Sunday
with keys and press OK key to con firm,
then select “OK” and press OK key to save.
Channel Name: Press OK key to display
channel list , from which you can press
keys to select your desired channel.
3. Move cursor to “OK” and press OK key to add schedule.
Note: You can schedule recording in EPG window directly. Refer to 4.2 Schedule Pr o­gram using EPG for detailed operations.
2. Modify Schedule
1. Press keys to select a schedule.
2. Press OK key to display a drop-down list.
3. Select “Modify” and press OK key to display modify schedule window. You can modify
schedule start time, end time and mode . Refer to 5.4.1 Add Schedule for detailed opera-
tions.
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3. Delete Schedule
1. Press keys to select a schedule.
2. Press OK key to display a drop-down list.
3. Select “Delete” and press OK key to mark the
schedule with “ ”. If you want to cancel this set-
ting, press OK key again to display the
drop-down list and select “Cancel del”.
4. Press EXIT key to pop up a message box for
confirmation. Select “ OK” and press OK key, the
marked schedules will be deleted.
Note: You can also select “ Delete All” and press OK key to delete all schedules, or se­lect “C ancel del all” and press OK key to cancel.
5.5 Playback File
After a program is recorded, it is stored as a file on the internal hard disk drive or USB device. You can select a file to playback from the recorded file list. Once playback has started, a sy mbol will be displayed at the top left corner of the screen for few seconds. When a program is recorded, its additional contents such as audio tracks or teletext are also recorded together. So you can enjoy them while playing back a recorded file.
Note: When a file from the external hard disk drive is being played back, you must not disconnect it from the unit. Arbitrary disconnecting may cause damage to the recorded file.
Select Main Menu ? REC Files and press OK key to enter, or press LIST key to enter directly in non-menu mode. The instructions on how to play a recorded file are as follows: If there are several storage devices connected to your receiver at the same time, or you have created favorite groups, you can select a storage device or a group fro m those which are di splayed on the right side of screen, then press key to enter file list.
1. Press keys to select a file.
2. Press OK key to pop up a drop-down list.
3. Select “Play” and press OK key to start pla y-
back.
4. Press STOP key to stop playback and play live program.
During a playback, you can execute the following operations:
1. Pause
Press PAUSE key to pause playback, press PLAY key to resume playback.
2. Fast Backward/Forward
You can fast forward or rewind while watching a recorded file. To rewind, press REW key. If you press it repeatedly, the playback speed changes in 5 steps: ×2 , × 4, × 8, × 16 and × 32 times. You can press PLAY key to resume normal speed. To fast forward, press FF key. If you press it repeatedly, the playback speed changes in 5 steps: ×2 , × 4, × 8, × 16 and × 32 times. You can press PLAY key to resume normal speed.
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3. Playback Process Bar
If you press INFO key, playback process bar is displayed. It displays cur rent file inform ation, playback process and operation help information.
1. File name 2. Watching point time (hh:mm:ss)/
3. Playback process 4. Total time (hh:mm:ss)
5. Operation help information
4. Jump backward/forward
1. Press INFO key to display playback process bar.
2. Press Red/Blue keys to make a big jump backward/forward.
3. Press PLAY key to play from the specified time point.
5. Bookmark
You can mark favorite parts of a recor ded file by creating bookmarks, and then jump to them. You can have up to 20 bookmarks. Bookmarks are stored with the recorded file so that you can use them again. To make bookmarks, perform the following steps during playback:
v Add Bookmark
1. Press INFO key to display the process bar.
2. Press Green key to add a bookmark at a d esired scene; then you will see a small triangle
appear on the progress bar as per the picture on the right.
v Go to Bookmark
1. Press INFO key to display the process bar.
2. Press Yellow key to jump to the next bookmark
on progress bar. The file will be played from the
bookmark.
v Delete Bookmark
1. Press INFO key to display the process bar.
2. Press Yellow key to jump to a bookmark.
3. Press Green key to delete it.
6. File Cut
You can cut sections such as commercial breaks from a recorded file. The cut section will be skipped during playback. To cut the file, perform the following steps during playback:
1. Press INFO key to display playback progress bar.
2. Press OK key to enable the “ File cut” keys (Green and Yellow).
3. Move to the starting point of the scene you want to cut by using VOL or VOL key.
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4. Press Green key, then a small triangle appears on the progress bar.
5. Move to the end of the scene.
6. Press Yellow key, the cut section is marked in bright green.
7. Press OK keyand then you get asked for confirmation. If you select “ OK” , the marked part
is cut.
Note: If you want to restore all cut contents, press FAV key.
5.6 Edit Recorded File
You can delete, rename, lock and manage group of recorded files and also copy files b etween internal and external hard disk drives. Select Main Menu ? REC Files and press OK key to enter, or press LIST key to enter directly in non-menu mode.
1. Delete Recorded File
1. Press keys to select a file you want to
delete.
2. Press OK key to pop up a drop-down list.
3. Select “Delete” and press OK key to co nfirm.
The file is marked with “ ”. If you want to cancel
the setting, press OK key again to pop up the
drop-down list . Select “Cancel Delete” and
press OK key to confirm.
4. After pressing EXIT key, a confirmation message is displayed on the sc reen for confirma-
tion. Select “ OK” to delete the selected file.
You can also select “Delete All” and press OK key to delete all schedules, or select “Cancel del all” and press OK key to cancel.
2. Add Recorded File to Group and Manage Group
v Add recorded file to group
1. Press keys to select a file in file list.
2. Press OK key to pop up a drop-down list.
3. Select “GroupMg” and press OK key to pop up
group edit window.
4. Select a group and press OK key to add the
selected file to this group.
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In addition, you can manage groups by creating, deleting and renaming in group edit window.
v Create group
Press Green key to pop up an on-screen key-
board. Refer to 5.6.3 Rename Recorded File
for detailed operations.
v Delete group
1. Press keys to select a group in the group
edit window.
2. Press Red key to delete it, and then a war ning
box appears asking you for confirmation. If you
select “ OK” , the selected group will be removed.
v Rename group
1. Press keys to select a group in the group
edit window.
2. Press Yellow key to pop up an on-screen keyboard. Refer to 5.6.3 Rename Recorded File
for detailed operations.
3. Rename Recorded File
1. Press keys to select a file.
2. Press OK key to pop up a drop-down list.
3. Select “Rename” and press OK key to display an on-screen keyboard. You can move the cursor horizontally with keys and vertically with keys. Press OK key on a button to enter its character on the input line.
To delete all characters on the input line, select
“ Clear” and press OK key.
To switch between upper and lowercase, select
“Caps On” and press OK key.
To delete last character on the input line, select
“ Back” and press OK key.
You must select “ OK” and press OK key to
complete naming, otherwise if you select
“ Cancel” or press EXIT key directly, it will not be
named.
4. After renaming, new file name appears in file list.
4. Lock Recorded File
1. Press keys to select a file you want to
lock.
2. Press OK key to pop up a drop-down list.
3. Select “Lock” and press OK key to lock this file,
and mark it with “ ”. If you want to cancel this
setting, press OK key again to pop up the
drop-down list , select “Lock” and press OK key
to confirm.
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Note: Password is required to view locked file, refer to 9.2 Modify Password.
5. Copy File
You can copy files between connected storage devices.
1. Select a file.
2. Press OK key to pop up a drop-down list.
3. Select “Copy File” and press OK key to pop up a message box for confirmation.
4. Select a storage device and press OK key to conform.
5.7 Time Shift
Note: If you set USB device as storage device, “ time shift” will not be available.
Time shift means that the live channel you are wat ching gets saved temporarily in the buffer of the internal hard disk. When enabled, you can pause the program you are watching and r e­sume it again at a later time. You can then access any part of the current program by using the fast forward or rewind func tions as if playing back a r ecording. To enable this feature, see 5.2
Set Recording Parameter.
1. Using Time Shift
After starting time shift, the unit records current program on embedded HDD in the bac kground temporarily. You can playback it as if playback a recorded file. You can perform pause/play, fast backward/forward, etc. Refer to 5.5 Playback File for detailed operations. You can also press INFO key to display playback pro gress bar. It displays current channel information, playback progress.
2. Stop Time Shift
Press STOP key or switch to another channel to stop time shift and return to play live program.
5.8 Shortcut Key of PVR
When watching a program, press PVR key to di s­play shortcut key list. This feature is a convenient pop up menu that will display all the PVR functions according to the cu r­rent situation.
5.9 Storage Device Management
1. HDD Format
Warning: This function will format your in­ternal hard disk or USB device, and all stored contents will be deleted.
Select Main Menu ? PVR ? Storage Format and press OK key to enter.
1. Press keys to select storage device.
2. Select “ OK” and press OK key to pop up a
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warning box for confirmation.
3. Select “ OK” and press OK key to confirm or select “Cancel” and press OK key to cancel the
operation.
You can also select Main Menu ? Setting ? Storage Device and press OK key to enter. The icon in the bottom left corner of window displays used and free space of the selected device.
1. Select a device you want to format.
2. Press OK key to pop up a drop-down list.
3. Select “ Storage Format ” and press OK key , a
warning box pops up for confirmation.
4. Select “ OK” and press OK key to confirm or
select “Cancel” and press OK key to cancel the operation.
Notes:
If you have replaced the internal HDD with new a one, you must format it b efore use
because the unit has its own file system which is different from any personal co m­puters. You can neither record nor use time shift with an unformatted HDD.
This unit only support s Consumer Electronics (CE) HDD specially made for PVR
video recording.
2. Storage Uninstall
Warning: Uninstall storage device before unplugging it from the receiver. Ot herwise,
device may be damaged or system abnormal.
Select Main Menu ? PVR ? Storage Uninstall and press OK key to enter.
1. Select a desired storage device.
2. Select “ OK” and press OK key to pop up a
warning box for confirmation.
3. Select “ OK” and press OK key to uninstall or
select “ EXIT” and press OK key to cancel the
operation. After uninstall device successfully, you can r emove it from the receiver.
You can also select Main Menu ? Setting ? Device and press OK key to enter. The icon in the bottom left corner of window displays used and free space of the selected device.
1. Select a device you want to uninstall.
2. Press OK key to pop up a drop-down list.
3. Select “Storage Uninstall” and press OK key, a
warning box pops up for confirmation.
4. Select “ OK” and press OK key to confirm or
select “Cancel” and press OK key to cancel the
operation.
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6. Multimedia
You can view photos and listen to music in MP3 format from a USB device (su ch as memory stick).
Notes:
Make sure that your USB device contains MP3 and JPEG files before inserting it into
the unit.
USB device should be inserted into the USB port on the front panel before operating.
Uninstall USB device before unplugging it from the receiver. Refer to 5.9.2 Storage
Uninstall for detailed operations.
6.1 MP3
Select Main Menu ? Multimedia ? MP3 and press OK key to display MP3 list.
1. Press keys to select an MP3 file.
2. Press OK key to play it, a playing process bar is
display on th e screen. You can operate as fo l-
lows:
OK key: Pause/resume play
FAV key: Switch among Single Play, Sequence
Play and Random Play
3. Press EXIT key to stop play and exit.
6.2 Digital Photo
Select Main Menu ? Multimedia ? Digital photo and press OK key to display photo list.
1. Press keys to select a photo.
2. Press OK key to display it in full screen, and you
can operate as follows:
keys: Display previous/next photo
key: Pop up photo setting window to sele ct
slide show
3. Press EXIT key to exit.
7. Channel Search
This will guide you through parameter settings to search for channels.
7.1 Advance Frequency Edit
In general , multiple television or radio broadcasts are transmitted though a single frequency . This is a frequency with multiple channels. In Mux Edit window, the unit preset s dozens of frequencies, so you can modify or delete them. You can also add some new frequencies. Select Main Menu ? Channel ? Mux Edit and press OK key to enter.
Note: Make sure you are familiar with the technical aspects of the cha nnel frequency before you proceed to edit it.
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1. Add Frequency
Press OK key to pop up a drop -down list. Select “ Add” and press OK key to pop up add Mux window, in which you can add a frequency by performing the following steps:
1. Press numeric keys to inp ut new frequency
values.
2. Press keys to select proper bandwidth.
3. Press EXIT key to save and go back to the
previous menu.
4. The new frequency is shown on the end of list.
2. Modify Frequency
1. Press keys to s elect a Mux.
2. Press OK key to pop up a drop-down list.
3. Select “ Modify” and press OK key to pop up modify Mux window.
4. Press or number keys to set proper values.
5. Press EXIT key to save the setting.
3. Delete Frequency
1. Press keys to s elect a frequency.
2. Press OK key to pop up a drop-down list.
3. Select “ Delete” and press OK key to delete it.
7.2 Search Type
1. Manual Search
You may choose to search for channels on a specific frequency since more than one channel is available via each frequency. You can set the parameters manually and s can for channels at the set frequency. Select Main Menu ? Channel ? Manual Search and press OK key to enter.
1. Set parameters as follows:
Frequency (MHz): Press number keys to input
correct frequency.
BandWidth (M): The default is 8M.
Search Type: Press key to pop up a
drop-down list. Select a desired item and press
OK key to confirm.
If “Single” is selected, system searches cha n-
nels only according to the set frequency.
If “Network” is selected, system search es
channels according to NIT ( Network Information
Table).
2. Highlight “ Begin Search” and press OK key to search channels.
3. After finishing, the found TV and radio channels will be listed.
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2. Auto Search
For beginners, auto search is the best choice. Select Main Menu ? Channel ? Auto Search and press OK key to enter. The system will search channels according to d efault parameters. Updated TV and Radio channels will be sorted automatically.
Note: Do not interrupt the searching to avoid data loss.
8. Channel Edit
You can delete, lock and move channels. In addition, you can make your own favorite channel list. Select Main Menu ? Channel ? Channel Edit and press OK key to enter . You will need to enter your password to access the Channel Edit window, refer to 9.2 Modify Password for more details.
8.1 Set Favorite Channel
1. Press keys to select a channel.
2. Press key to pop up a drop-down list.
3. Highlight “Favorite” and press OK key to mark
this channel with “ ”. If you want to cancel this
setting, press OK key again to pop up the
drop-down list, and select “ Cancel Favorite” and
press OK key to confirm.
8.2 Lock Channel
1. Press keys to select a channel.
2. Press key to pop up a drop-down list.
3. Highlight “Lock” and press OK key to mark th is
channel with “ ”. If you want to cancel this se t-
ting, press OK key again.
Note: The local password is required to view locked channel, refer to 9.2 Modify Password for further details.
8.3 Move Channel
1. Press keys to select a channel you want to
move.
2. Press key to pop up a drop-down list.
3. Highlight “Lock” and press OK key to mark this
channel with a symbol “ ”.
4. Press keys to move this channel to a new
position and press OK key to confirm.
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8.4 Delete Channel
Note: A deleted channel cannot be accessed unless you search for it again.
1. Press keys to select a channel.
2. Press key to pop up a drop-down list.
3. Highlight “ Delete” and press OK key to mark this
channel with “ ”. If you want to cancel this se t-
ting, press OK key again. You can also delete all channels if “Delete All ” is selected.
After above setting, press EXIT key and a message box pops up for confi rmation. Select “ OK“ and press OK key to confirm or select “ EXIT” and press OK key to cancel the operation.
9. System Setting
9.1 Common Set
You can to configure the video and audio settings appropriately to your TV set and other a p­pliances. Select Main Menu ? Setting ? Common Set and press OK key to enter.
Menu Language: Press key to pop up a drop -down list. Press keys to select a
language for menu and press OK key to confirm.
Aspect Ratio: To view wide screen programs on a non -wide screen TV, set the option to
Letter Box or pan-scan. Wide-screen pictures then will be reduced to fit to the width of the
normal screen.
Resolution: The unit supports various video
resolutions: 1080P, 1080i, 720p or 576p. The
resolution of 720p, 1080P and 1080i ar e con-
sidered high definition. The higher resolution the
better quality you can enjoy. However, if your TV
set does not support high definition, you cannot
enjoy high definition quality picture. You can set
the option to the highest resolution your TV can
display. If you know your TV ’ s native screen
resolution, you may achieve a better pi cture by
setting it to that resolution. The unit will then
convert all video output to the selected setting.
Note: You can only view standard definition video with the composite video co n-
nector (VIDEO).
Time Zone Set: Make sure that your local time is displayed correctly on this option, ot h-
erwise, press key to pop up a drop -down list, then press keys to select the time
zone in which you live.
Close Caption: Set CC key function. Press key to pop up a drop-down list. Press
keys to select “ On” or “ Off”.
Daylight Saving Time: If daylight saving time is observed in your state at the moment, set
the option to “On”.
Note: Daylight saving time adds one hour to the time when the option is set to “On”.
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When setting the time offset from Greenwich Mean Time, make sure that the time
offset does not include daylight saving time.
Menu Transparence: You can change the menu brightness by adjusting the transparency
level of the On-Screen Display (OSD). Press key to pop up a drop-down list. Press
keys to select a proper transparence level.
Audio Decode: The unit can output two types of digital audio si gnals via the S/P DIF
connector. One is an encoded signal, and the other is a decoded signal. If your digital audio
system does not have a Dolby Digital decoder, you have to set the option to “PCM”. Oth-
erwise, set it to “ Dolby Digital”.
Note: If the channe l you are currently watching does not provide Dolby digital, you
cannot watch the program with Dolby sound even though you set the option to AC3.
PIP: Refer to 3.8 Picture in Picture (PIP).
9.2 Modify Password
The local password is required to view locked channels (See 8.2 Lock Channel ), or access some menus , such as Channel Edit, Software Update, Resume Default, etc . The pas sword is set to 0000 by default. You can change this password if necessary. Select Main Menu ? Setting ? Modify Pas sword and press OK key to enter. The password is needed to activate the setting.
1. Press number keys to input new pas sword.
2. Press number keys to input new password
again for confirmation.
3. Press EXIT key to save and exit.
Note: In case you lost your password, please use the Master Unlock Code “ 8101”.
9.3 PG (parental) Lock
You can set parental control for program. Select Main Menu ? Setting ? PG Lock and press OK key to enter. The password is needed to activate the setting.
1. Press key to pop up a sub -menu consists of
different parental control levels.
2. Select a proper level and press OK key to con-
firm.
Note: The password is requ ired to view pr o­grams beyond set level.
9.4 Resume Default
Warning: This function will res tore system
settings to factory default.
Select Main Menu ? Setting ? Resume Default and press OK key, a warning box pops up for co n­firmation. Select “ OK” and press OK key to confirm or select “ EXIT” and press OK key to cancel the operation. System will reboot after restoring.
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10. Software Upgrade
Warning: Do not turn off the unit or unplug the USB device during software upgrade.
The unit has stable and convenient software to use. However, once in a while new software may be released to improve the unit’s performance. You can upgrade software via the USB port. You have to check the software information of your unit before downloading new software, and download the latest software with the same system identification. It is only possible to upgrade software with a system identification that is identical to yours, otherwise you will fail in software update.
If you have a USB memory stick, you can update the software by performing the follo wing steps:
1. Download new software from the web site.
2. Copy the software file to your USB memory
stick.
3. Turn on the unit.
4. Insert the USB storage device into the USB port
on the unit.
5. Select Main Menu ? Setting ? Software Up-
date.
6. Enter the password (default: 0000) ? Software
Upgrade menu.
7. Press keys to select the software and press OK key to upgrade. During this process
an upgrade progress bar is displayed on screen.
8. After upgrade, a message will be displayed on the screen and the unit will restart after
which the software update process is complete.
11. Information
You can view channel information and system information, etc.
11.1 Channel Information
This window displays information about current cha nnel, such as PID values, frequency, bandwidth, signal level and signal quality, etc. Select Main Menu ? Channel ? Channel Info and press OK key to enter.
11.2 System Information
This window displays information about the receiver, such as hardware version, software ve r­sion, etc. Select Main Menu ? Setting ? System Info and press OK key to enter.
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12. Appendix
12.1 Trouble Shooting
DISPLAY on front panel is off
1. Power cord is disconnected. Make sure power cord is plugged into a proper power
socket.
2. The unit is turned off. Turn it on.
DISPLAY on front panel is on, but there is no sound or picture on the TV screen
The unit is in standby mode. It will switch into operation mode and start recording or playing
a program at a specified time. You can also press key to switch it to operation mode.
No signal
1. Signal cable is disconnected. Connect signal cable correctly.
2. Program parameters have been set incorrectly. Set correct parameters.
3. No signal from terrestrial antenna. Try again when signal is available.
No sound
1. Audio cable is disconnected or incorrectly connected. Connect audio cable correctly.
2. The unit is in mute mode. Press MUTE key to restore sound.
3. Volume is set to minimum. Increase volume to a proper level.
4. Audio parameter has been set incorrectly. Set a proper audio parameter.
No picture
1. Video cable is disconnected or incorrectly connected. Connect video cable correctly.
2. The unit is in radio mode. Switch it to TV mode if you need.
Video and audio mismatch, or abnormal sound
Audio parameter has been set incorrectly. Select a proper audio parameter.
Poor quality picture
Weak signal. Connect signal cable securely.
RCU doesn’ t work
1. Not enough power in batteries. Replace the batteries.
2. RCU is not aimed at the unit. Aim RCU at the unit.
Cannot record program
1. The hard disk is full. Delete some old recorded files for new recording.
2. Check if recording is overlapped with another channel. Stop current recording or wait
until the recording is finished.
Cannot operate “time shift”
1. The “ time shift” mode is set to “Never”. Change the mode to “Pause Key” or “Always”.
2. If you set USB device as your storage device, “ time shift” is not available. Select internal
hard disk as storage device as per 5.1 Set Storage Device.
Note: If you cannot solve the problems after referring to this trouble shooting, please contact the TEAC Customer Care Centre, see back page for details.
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12.2 Specification
Tuner
Input Frequency 47 ~ 858MHz Loop out Frequency 47 ~ 858MHz Input Level -25 ~ +20dBmV Bandwidth 6M, 7M, 8M Input Impedance 75ohm
Channel Decoding
Standard DVB-T EN300 744 FEC Code Rate 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8 Demodulation (QPSK,16 and 64 QAM) Video Decoding Standard MPEG2/4 H.264 MP@HL, MP@ML Aspect Ratio 4:3, 16:9 Video Resolution 1920*1080i Max. Audio Decoding Standard ISO/IEC 13818-3 and TR101154 Decoding MPEG-1 layer I and II, AC3 Audio Mode Left, Right, Stereo Audio Sampling Frequency 32, 44.1, 48KHz High Definition Output Output Format 1080i, 1080P, 720p Output Connector HDMI/YPbPr Memory Flash Memory 8MB DDR 192MB Front Panel IR Receiver 38KHz 5 Keys VOL-/+, CH / , OK Rear Panel
ANT IN (2), LOOP OUT (2) HDMI
Connector
Remote Control
Type Infra-red (Carrier Freq: 38 KHZ) Battery 2×1.5V AAA Type
Power/Ambient
DC Power Supply Operation Temperature 0 ~ 40
YPbPr/CVBS, AUDIO L/R S/P DIF RS-232 USB
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HDD
Supported HDD Size Up to 1TB Size for SD recording 0.8 GB / hour Size for HD recording 2 GB / hour Recording format (External USB storage device) Music file type MP3 Picture file type JPEG
TRP
12.3 Acronym
DVB Digital Video Broadc asting EPG Electronic Program Guide FTA Free to Air HDD Hard Disk Drive HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface MUX Multiplexer OSD On Screen Display PVR Personal Video Recording RCA Radio Corporation of America RCU Remote Control Unit S/P DIF Sony/Philips Digital Interface Format USB Universal Serial Bus
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