Teac HDR9650TS User Manual

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WARRANTY PROCEDURE

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WARRANTY INFORMATION

v1.5.2: DEC 2011

Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are e

ntitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably f

oreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail

o be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.

Warranty Terms & Conditions

1. TEAC warrants that this product is free from defects in material and workmanship under normal domestic use with

reasonable care and skill. Maintenance and cleaning (i.e. laser head) is not covered by this warranty. The TEAC warranty only applies to TEAC products purchased, used and serviced in Australia.

2. The benefits to the consumer given by this Warranty are in addition to other rights and remedies of the cons

under a law in relation to goods or services to which the warranty relates, being the Australian Consumer Law.

3. Refund or replacement via your retailer is available for a period of 14 days after purchase for goods that have been

inspected and determined to have a major failure. Refund and exchange is not applicable for change of mind.

4. Subject to the terms herein, this warranty effectively covers the equipment as specified

Table below from the date of purchase.

EAC PRODUCT WARRANTY PERIOD

LED/LCD TV 32” (80 cm) and above 1 Year (In-Home Service/ Pick up Available)* All other TEAC products 1 Year (Carry-in Service)

In Home Service/Pick up* Service

This service will only be provided as part of this warranty if all the following conditions are met;

a) The product is 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.

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.

Carry-in Service Where In-Home service/Pick up* is not available, the purchaser is required t o send the produc Authorised Service Centre for repair. In this event, proof of purchase is required to support a warranty claim. After the repair, the product will be available for collection by or return to the purchaser at a f ee upon request. TEAC inhome service can be made available at a fee upon request.

6. A 12-month replacement warranty is applicable to all Accessories such as Remote, Power Adaptors and Cables.

7. TEAC will ensure to the best of its abilities that all required parts are made available for any required service/repair.

8. TEAC Australia Pty Ltd and its Authorised Service Centres will use their best endeavours to complete product

repairs within a reasonable period based on available resources and workload during the time when service is reque

sted and performed.

9. Refurbished parts may be used to repair the product. In the case of a replacement, the product may be replaced,

with a refurbished unit of the same type or, if one is unavailable, a similar refurbished model with equal or better features & specifications.

10. Please be advised that if the product presented for repair is capable of retaining user-generated data, the data may

be lost during servicing. Customers sending the product in for service/repair.

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

and its authorised service agents can refuse any repair if safety, in relation t o OH&S, becomes a concern to its staff or authorised service agents’ personnel.

12. The warranty is void and warran

a) The product was not transported, installed, operated or maintained according to manufacturer instruction, or b) The product was abused, damaged, tampered, altered or repaired by any unauthorised persons, or c) Product failure is due to accidents during use, installation or transit, power surges, use of defective or

incompatible external devices, exposure to abno entry of liquids, objects or creatures into the product.

13. 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.

14. TEAC reserves the right to inspect and verify whether the product is exhibiting a major failure as claimed by

customers/retailers

15. LCD dead pixel policy, please contact TEAC Customer Support Hotline on 1300 553 315 for assistance.

are strongly encouraged to back up all important information/data before

ty claims may be refused, subject to the Australian Consumer Law, if:

rmal conditions such as excessive temperatures or humidity, or

in the Warranty Periods

t to the nearest TEAC

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Safety Instructions

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Introduction

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Panel Overview

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Remote Control

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Equipment Connection

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Main Menu

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Basic Operation

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Electronic Program Guide

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Recording Operation

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Network

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Troubleshooting

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Specifications

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Always read the safety instructions carefully. Keep this User Manual for future reference. Keep this equipment away from humidity. Lay this equipment on a stable flat surface before setting it up. Do not place it on soft furnishings. If any of the following situation arises, get the equipment checked by a service

technician:

- The equipment has been exposed to moisture.

- The equipment has been dropped and damaged.

- The equipment has obvious signs of breakage.

- The equipment has not been working well or you cannot get it to work according to the User Manual.

Warning

To prevent the risk of electric shock, do not open the cover or the back of the

receiver.

Do not block the ventilation holes of the device. Leave appropriate gap above and

around it to allow for adequate ventilation.

Do not place the device in an unventilated cabinet or on top of a unit which emits

heat.

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to any

liquids or extreme heat.

No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form by any means without the prior written permission. Other trademarks or brand names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

Disclaimer

Information in this document is subject to change without notice. The manufacturer does not make any representations or warranties (implied or otherwise) regarding the accuracy and completeness of this document and shall in no event be liable for any loss of profit or any commercial damage, including but not limited to special, incidental, consequential, or other damage.

This symbol indicates that this product incorporates double insulation between hazardous mains voltage and user accessible parts. When servicing use only identical replacement parts.

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for choosing the HDR9650TS. With its Twin Tuners and HDMI 1080i connection, you can watch all new digital DVB-T channels in High Definition.

To get the best of the High-Definition programs, we advise you to connect the receiver:

- To your television with an HDMI cable for superior picture quality.

- To your home theatre via digital coaxial or optical cable output for a superior sound

quality.  Please note HDMI and digital coaxial cables are sold separately

Main Features:

DVB-T Twin Digital Turners DVR Recording: Record three channels while watching a 4th from same network Smart Series Record feature to record a whole series at a touch of a button

2.5” Sata Hard disk: 500GB Time Shift Function (Pause live TV) HDMI Digital Output Digital Audio Output CVBS/YPbPr/SPDIF connectors Supports TV formats 4:3 and 16:9 Electronic Program Guide (EPG) up to 7 days in advance EPG searching and auto download Recorded program edit Parental Control Copy files from internal HDD to external HDD Built-in WiFi Network Playback

USB 2.0 Interface

Package Contents

Before installation, please check the items of the package. The package should contain the following items:

HD DVR x1 Remote Control x1 User Manual x1 AV Cable x1 Y/Pb/Pr Cable x1 “AAA” Batteries (for remote) x2

PANEL OVERVIEW

Front Panel

1. STANDBY button: To turn ON/OFF Standby Mode.

2. USB Slot: Connect for software upgrades.

3. MENU: To enter the Main Menu.

4. OK: To confirm the selected menu item. 5-6. CH-/+ : To change the channel up/down. 7-8. VOL-/+ : To control the level of the volume.

Rear Panel

1. ANT OUT: RF signal output to other receivers such as a TV.

2. LOOP OUT: Loop Out RF signal to the second tuner.

3. ETHERNET: Connect to a network.

4. OPTICAL: Digital audio output.

5. HDMI: HDMI to connect to your TV for full high definition video quality.

6. VIDEO: Basic VIDEO output to connect to a TV.

7. Audio(L/R) Outputs: Output left/right audio signal to a TV or sound system.

8. Y/Pb/Pr: Output Y/Pb/Pr video signals to a TV (supports high definition video).

REMOTE CONTROL

Button Functions

1. POWER: Turn Standby mode ON/OFF.

2. USB: (No function)

3. Numeric buttons (0-9): To enter numeric options in menus and to enter a channel number directly.

4. EPG: Access the Electronic Program Guide.

5. MENU: Access the main menu. While in the submenus, press to return to the previous menu.

6. ▲▼: Change to previous/next channels or to move the selection up/down in menu navigation.

7. REW\FF: Fast Forward or Rewind a recorded program during playback or Time Shift (cycle through options 2X, 4X, 8X, 16X, 32X, 64X).

8. 4 COLOR KEYS: Used as shortcut keys in DVR functions – follow onscreen hints.

-SUBTITLE: Display subtitles.

-REC.LIST: Display the Recorded File List

-SCH.LIST: Display the Schedule List.

-ZOOM: Zoom in/out on video/photos during playback.

9. REC: Start an instant recording on the current channel.

10. PLAY\PAUSE: In Live TV mode, press to start Time Shift. In DVR playback mode, press to play or pause the selected program.

11. MUTE: Toggle muting of sound output on or off.

12. RECALL: View the previous channel.

13. INFO: Display the current channel/program information.

14. EXIT: Cancel an operation or exit the menu directly.

15. OK: Confirm the selected menu item or open the program list.

16. ◀▶: Control the volume level or move left/right in menu mode.

17. SKIP BACK\FWD: Skip back/forward 30 seconds in a recorded program during playback (in Time Shift or DVR mode).

18. S.REC: Select series recording.

19. STOP: During Time Shift, press to quit Time Shift. In DVR playback, press to stop program playback.

20. ASPECT: Change aspect ratio (16:9, 4:3 letter box, Pan Scan)

21. FORMAT: Switch between different video resolutions (1080p, 1080i, 720P, 576i).

22. AUDIO: Display audio info of the selected program.

REMOTE CONTROL

1. To use the remote control, point it towards the front of the HDR9650TS.

2. The remote control has a range of up to 7 meters from the HDR9650TS at an angle

of up to 60 degrees (30 degrees on each side).

3. The remote control will not operate if the signal’s path to the sensor is blocked.

Note:

- Sunlight or very bright light will decrease the sensitivity of the remote control.

- Old Batteries will decrease the sensitivity of the remote control. When this happens,

replace the old batteries with new ones.

Installing the Batteries

1. Remove the battery cover from the remote control and put two AAA size batteries

inside the compartment.

2. The diagram inside the battery compartment shows the correct way to install the

batteries. Pay attention to the +/- polarities and install accordingly.

CAUTION:

1. Keep batteries out of children’s reach.

2. Don’t attempt to recharge, short-circuit, disassemble, heat or throw the batteries into

the fire.

3. Always replace both batteries at the same time. Never mix new and old batteries or

batteries of a different type.

4. If you don’t intend to use the remote control for an extended period, remove the

batteries to prevent possible leakage and corrosion.

5. Do not drop, hit or step on the remote control.

6. Do not spill water on the remote control.

EQUIPMENT CONNECTION

How to get good reception

You do not need to change or replace your existing TV antenna to receive digital

signal. However, if your antenna is not in a good condition it is recommended that you consider replacing it to ensure uninterrupted digital television viewing.

Viewers in areas of poor analog reception may need specialists’ advice about

antenna requirements for digital reception in their area.

It’s recommended that viewers use quad shielded cable from the antenna to the

receivers.

Connections to a TV

There are several ways of connecting this unit to the TV. For High Definition viewing your TV must support either 720p, 1080i, or 1080p resolutions. Also the connection between the unit and TV must be either YPbPr Component or HDMI. Other connections will provide Standard Definition viewing.

WARNING:

Please switch off the mains power before plugging or unplugging connected cables, otherwise, it may damage this unit!

Connect the unit via Video and Audio (for Standard Definition viewing)

1. Connect the antenna with ANT IN on the unit.

2. Connect the RF loop cable via LOOP IN and LOOP OUT.

3. Connect the unit via Video/Audio L/R using standard AV cables, shown below.

EQUIPMENT CONNECTION

Connect the unit via YpbPr output and Audio output (for high definition viewing)

1. Connect the antenna with ANT IN on the unit.

2. Connect the RF loop cable via LOOP IN and LOOP OUT.

3. Connect the unit to TV with a YPbPr cable as below.

Connect the unit via HDMI output (for high definition viewing)

1. Connect the antenna with ANT IN on the unit.

2. Connect the RF loop cable via LOOP IN and LOOP OUT.

3. Connect the unit to TV via HDMI cable as shown below.

EQUIPMENT CONNECTION

Audio connections via SPDIF/Mixed Audio L/R Output

1. Connect the antenna with ANT IN of the unit.

2. Connect the RF loop cable via LOOP IN and LOOP OUT.

3. Connect the unit to TV via AV cable as shown below.

MAIN MENU

Press [MENU] to open the MAIN MENU. Descriptions of each item are as follows:

Electronic Program Guide Menu

Press [OK]/[▶] to enter the EPG List. For more about using the EPG, see page 18.

DVR Menu

Media Browser

Press [OK]/[▶] to enter the DVR List for playback of media files (movies, music and photos) that have

been recorded or from a connected media server.

Timer List

View and manage your timer reminders/recordings by using the colour buttons as shown in the hints at the bottom of the screen.

- [RED]: Add new timer reminder/recording

- [GREEN]: Delete existing timers

- [YELLOW]: Delete all timers

- [BLUE]: Sort the timer list

MAIN MENU

Storage

View the status of the internal and external

hard disk

Format the HDD

CAUTION: Formatting will delete all files on the hard disk! Please backup any files you wish to keep before formatting. TEAC canot take responsibility for lost data. NOTE: For more about setting up a HDD for

recording, please see the “Recording Operation”

section on page 20.

DVR Setting

Time Shift Function

- Enable or Disable Time Shift. (Default: Disable)

Time Shift Duration

- Set the desired Time Shift limit between 30 minutes to 2 hours. (Default: 2 hours)

NOTE: For more about using Time Shift, see page

16.

Recording Storage

Select a storage device for recording. All new recordings will be stored on the selected drive. Choose from Inner HDD (Built-in Hard Disk), or an external HDD connected to USB (front USB port).

NOTE: We recommend using an externally powered HDD.

Playback Start Position

- Select a start point for playing recorded programs

- Available options: Beginning, Continuing (begin playback from the last viewed

position)

Auto Play Next Program

- Available options: Enable or Disable

- By selecting “Enable”, the HDR9650TS will play the next recorded program in the

list once the current program is finished.

- By selecting “Disable” the HDR9650TS will only play the program which was selected.

NOTE: When recording multiple programs with the twin tuner, only the sub-channels associated with up to 2 network frequencies will be able to be viewed. In the Channel List/EPG, a red square indicates channels that are currently being recorded.

MAIN MENU

NETWORK Menu

Press [OK]/[▶] to enter Network Menu.

Internet Radio Network Neighborhood Weather Network Status

- Ethernet

- Wi-fi

TUNING Menu

Press [OK]/[▶] to enter Installation Menu.

Auto Channel Search (please refer to page 13

for detailed instructions)

Manual Channel Search (please refer to page

13 for detailed instructions).

SETTINGS Menu

Press [OK]/[▶] to enter the Settings Menu.

Audio & Video Output Setting

Video Resolution: Select video output

resolution

- Available options: 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 576p and 576i

TV Aspect Ratio: Select the suitable aspect

ratio for your TV

- Available options: 16:9, 4:3

Aspect Ratio Conversions:

- Available options: Full, Letter Box, Pan Scan

Digital Audio Format

- Available options: PCM, Bit Stream

Standby Mode

- Available options: Passive, Active

MAIN MENU

Time

Display current Date Display current Time Daylight Saving Time Region

NOTE: Time is automatically set by your local DTV broadcasting system.

Parental Control

Parental Lock Parental Rating Installation Menu Setting Menu DVR Menu New Password Confirm Password

NOTE:

- If you select “Lock” in the Installation Menu/Setting Menu and DVR Menu, when you select these menu options in the future you will need to enter a password to gain access.

- The default password is “0000”.

- The master password is “8899”.

OSD Settings

Info Box Display Time: Choose between 1 to

30 seconds.

System Information

Press [OK] to view the system information of the

unit.

MAIN MENU

Firmware Update

Upgrade the software of the unit. (For details please refer to page 17)

Factory Default

Restore factory default settings, erasing all customised settings. (For details please refer to page 17)

Scanning for channels

1. Press [MENU] and then press [LEFT]/[RIGHT] and highlight [Tuning].

2. Press [OK]/[▶] to enter the [Tuning] menu.

3. Press [UP]/[DOWN] to select “Auto Search” and press [OK], the unit will start to scan all available channels.

4. OR you can use the Manual Search option to search for specific channels:

5. Once you have entered the [Tuning] menu, use [UP]/[DOWN] to select and enter “DTV Manual Search”.

a) Press [▲][▼] to view the channel frequencies b) Press [OK] to choose the channel frequency for channel search c) Press the [RED] button to begin scanning

BASIC OPERATION

Changing Channels

1. Open the Channel List menu by pressing [OK] in Live TV Mode.

2. Press [UP]/[DOWN] to navigate available channels.

3. Press [OK] to view the selected channel.

4. Channel Change can also be done by:

Pressing [CH+][CH-] in Live TV Mode. Keying in the channel number using the

numeric keypad in Live TV Mode.

Channel Info

1. Display detailed channel information by

pressing [INFO] in Live TV Mode.

2. To hide the info bar press [EXIT].

Recording status will be shown in the top corner of the screen.

Changing Volume

Press the [VOL+]/[VOL-] to increase or decrease the volume.

The volume level will be shown at the bottom of the screen.

BASIC OPERATION

Subtitle

Press [SUBTITLE] to navigate between available subtitles of the currently viewed channel or to turn them off. Subtitle selection will be displayed in the top corner of the screen.

Aspect

Press [ASPECT] to cycle between available options: 16:9 Full, 16:9 Letter Box, 16:9 Pan Scan, 4:3 Full, 4:3 Letter Box and 4:3 Pan Scan. The selection will be displayed in the top corner of the screen.

Audio

Press [AUDIO] to navigate between available sound tracks of the currently viewed channel.

Recall

Press [Recall] to switch between the current and the most recently viewed channel.

Mute

Press [MUTE] to mute the sound. Press again to restore sound.

BASIC OPERATION

Time Shift

1. Activate Time Shift by pressing [PAUSE] in Live TV Mode. Time Shift supports a temporary program recording of up to 2 hours.

2. The Main Screen will be paused.

3. The information display shows the amount of time you are behind the Live TV broadcast.

4. Press [PLAY]/[PAUSE] to resume viewing.

5. While playing in Time Shift mode, you can press [PAUSE] again to pause the main screen.

6. Press [FF] to fast forward at 2X, 4X, 8X, 16X, 32X, 64X speeds

7. Press [REW] to rewind at 2X, 4X, 8X, 16X, 32X, 64X speeds.

8. Press [SKIP FWD] to skip forward 30 seconds.

9. Press [SKIP BACK] to skip back 30 seconds.

10. Press [STOP] to stop Time Shift and return to the Live TV broadcast.

Auto Time Shift

1. Press the [MENU] button to enter the main menu, select [DVR] DVR SETTING.

2. Select [ENABLE] to activate auto time shift.

3. Auto Time Shift mode will begin 30 seconds after channel changes automatically

4. Press [PAUSE] to activate time shift function.

Standby Modes

1. Press the [POWER] button, the unit will enter passive Standby mode. The unit will enter full Standby mode after 10 seconds.

2. While recording, if the [POWER] button is pressed, a dialog box will be displayed.

- Select [Yes]: Recording will be stopped and the unit will enter passive Standby mode, and after another 10 seconds it will enter full Standby mode.

- Select [No]: The unit will continue recording and enter passive Standby mode. When recording is complete, the unit will enter full Standby mode.

- Select [Cancel]: To cancel this operation.

3. When a timer recording is due to begin while unit is in full Standby mode, it will turn on automatically and enter passive Standby mode to begin recording. Once recording is complete, the unit will re-enter full Standby mode.

BASIC OPERATION

Firmware Update

Firmware can be updated via the USB port. Once you have downloaded the firmware from www.teac.com.au, place it on a USB stick. Please ensure that the USB stick has no other files stored on it other than the required software file.

Next, click on the “How to Install” link for a complete step by step instruction sheet on how to update your receiver to the latest firmware version.

Factory Default

Use this option if you encounter a problem after having changed some parameters. This option will reset the unit’s data to the factory default settings.

1. Press [MENU] to open MAIN MENU.

2. Press [UP]/[DOWN] to select “Setting”

3. Press [OK] /[▶] to select “Factory Default”.

4. Press [OK] and enter password to confirm.

NOTE: Default password is “0000”. Master password is “8899”.

Parental Control

1. Press [MENU] to open MAIN MENU.

2. Press [UP]/[DOWN] to select “Settings”

3. Press [OK] /[▶] to select “Parental Control”.

4. Press [OK] and enter password to confirm (Default password is “0000”)

Press [UP]/[DOWN] to select a classifications limit.

- ALL BLOCK: All programs are blocked.

- P: Preschool

- C: Children

- G: General

- PG: Parental Guidance

- M: Mature

- MA: Mature Audience

- R: Restricted

- AV: Adults.

NOTE: Once parental control has been set up, you will need to enter the password to view channels or access menus that have been locked.

ELECTRONIC PROGRAM GUIDE

Access the EPG by pressing [EPG] in Live TV Mode.

Channel/Program Navigation

1. Press [▲][▼] [CH+][CH-] to highlight a

desired channel, then press OK to view this channel.

2. Press the [▶] (RIGHT) button to enter the

program list.

3. Press [▲][▼] [CH+][CH-] to highlight a

program, then press [INFO] to view detailed program information.

4. Press the [YELLOW]/[BLUE] button to view

the program schedule for the previous or next day. (Note: EPG is available up to 7 days in advance)

5. Press [EXIT] to quit and return to normal viewing.

EPG Search

1. While viewing the EPG, press [FORMAT] on the remote control to display the on-screen keyboard.

2. Input your keyword and press [BLUE] to start the EPG search.

Scheduling Recording/Reminders

While viewing the EPG, press [▲][▼] to navigate the program schedule.

Setting Timer Reminders

Press [GREEN] to turn on the reminder function, The receiver will switch automatically to the selected channel when the chosen program is due to begin.

Pressing [GREEN] once will place a green

square icon next to the selected program, showing that a reminder is set

Pressing [GREEN] after setting the

reminder will allow you to modify the reminder frequency (Once, Daily, Weekly, Weekday).

Pressing [GREEN] a third time will cancel

the reminder.

ELECTRONIC PROGRAM GUIDE

Setting Timer Recordings

Alternatively, press the [RED] button to set a timer recording, the receiver will switch to the selected channel when the chosen program is due to begin.

Pressing [RED] once will place a red square

icon next to the selected program

Pressing [RED] after setting the recording

will allow you to modify the recording settings (such as: Mode/Advance Start/Delay and End times).

Pressing [RED] a third time will cancel the

scheduled recording.

Setting Series Recordings

Series recording allows you to record every episode in the series of the program you have selected with a single button press:

In the EPG, select the program for which

you wish to record the whole series, then press the [S. REC] button on the remote.

The message “Series recording set

successfully” will be displayed on the

screen. The program will be marked with a red square with “S” in the EPG.

To cancel a set series recording, press the

[SCH.LIST] button on the remote control. Then, select the set series timer using the [▲][▼] buttons. Press the [GREEN] button to delete this timer.

RECORDING OPERATION

Before recording, please select the storage destination (Internal HDD/USB) of the recorded program in the DVR menu (please refer to page 10 – DVR Setting menu).

The unit will record to the Internal HDD (Built-in Hard Disk) by default if USB is not selected. The unit supports External HDDs or USB flash devices in FAT, FAT32, EXT2, EXT3 formats. We recommend using an external HDD up to 2TB with a separate power supply. NOTE: When recording multiple programs with the twin tuner, only the sub-channels associated with up to 2 network frequencies will be able to be viewed.

Instant Recording

1. Activate Instant Recording by pressing [REC] in Live TV mode.

2. The current channel will begin recording,

default recording time is 3 hours. To adjust recording duration press [REC] again to choose between 3 minutes to 24 hours.

3. Alternatively you can set the recording to end

when the program ends.

4. Press [STOP] to stop recording instantly.

Recorded programs can be viewed from the DVR menu – access it by pressing

[REC.LIST].

Manual Timer Recording/Reminder

1. Press [SCH.LIST] in Live TV mode.

2. Press the [RED] button to add a new timer.

Select Timer ON/OFF (default: ON) Select between Record/Remind functions. Select the desired channel by pressing

[LEFT] or [RIGHT]. Select the date Select the start time Select the length

Select the recording mode from the following options:

Once/Daily/Weekly/Weekday/Weekend

3. Press [OK] to confirm and save this Timer to the Scheduled Timer List.

4. Press [EXIT] to exit the Scheduled Timer List.

5. When in the Timer List, you can select an item and press [OK] to edit it. Press the [GREEN] button to delete a set timer. Press the [YELLOW] button to delete all set timers. Press the [BLUE] button to sort the list by: timer start time/date of timer creation

RECORDING OPERATION

Playback of Recorded Programs

1. Open the Media Browser by pressing [REC.LIST] in Live TV mode.

2. Press [OK] to preview the media file in the preview screen, press [OK] again to view

the file in full screen. NOTE: If recording is in progress, the media file that is being recorded will be marked with a red square icon.

Media Browser Controls

Press the [RED] button to copy the desired

media file on the USB devices.

Press the [GREEN] button to select a media

file to delete, the file will be marked with a tick icon.

Press the [YELLOW] button to delete the

selected media file (except the file which is currently playing or recording).

Press the [BLUE] button to sort the file list

by date/name/size.

Press the [LEFT]/[RIGHT] buttons to switch

between views: All/Recording/Media/Photo

- “All” view displays all programs and files.

- “Recording” view displays all recorded

programs on all connected USB devices and the internal HDD.

- “Media” view displays all compatible video and audio files on all connected USB devices and the internal HDD.

- “Photo” view displays all compatible image files on all connected USB devices and the internal HDD

Press [PLAY] to play the selected file in full screen. Press [INFO] to show playback status. Press [LEFT] button to step back to a de sired point during playback. Press [RIGHT] button to step forward to a desired point during playback. Press [UP]/[DOWN] button to skip to the next or previous recorded program. Press [PAUSE] button to pause playback. Press [FF] to cycle between 2X, 4X, 8X, 16X, 32X, 64X fast forward speeds, press

[PLAY] to resume playback

Press [REW] to cycle between 2X, 4X, 8X, 16X, 32X, 64X fast rewind speeds,

press [PLAY] to resume playback

Press [STOP]/[EXIT] to stop playback. If a program is being recorded while you

are playing a previously recorded program, when you press [STOP]/[EXIT], a dialog will be displayed on screen to let you choose to either stop playback or stop the recording.

RECORDING OPERATION

Editing Recorded Programs

In this mode you can remove sections of the recorded program, so that during playback, these sections will be skipped and playback will continue past the removed section.

1. Open the DVR Menu by pressing [DVR] in Live TV mode.

2. Select the recorded program you wish to edit using [▲][▼]. Begin playback of the selected program by pressing [OK] twice.

3. Once playback has begun, press the [INFO] button. This will display a playback progress bar and a number of options using the coloured buttons:

Mark Point A: Press the [RED] button during playback to set the start position of

the section to be removed. An “A” sign will be placed on the progress bar.

Mark Point B: Press the [GREEN] button to set the end position of the section to

be removed. A “B” sign will be placed on the progress bar.

Remove A-B: Press [YELLOW] once you have set the section of the recorded

program to be removed. A dialog box will be displayed asking whether you wish to remove the selected section. Select Yes and press the OK button. The section will now be removed and will not be viewed during playback. This section will also change from blue to purple in the progress bar when [INFO] is pressed. Should you not wish to proceed with removing this section, select NO to change the section to be cut, or select Cancel to exit completely and return to normal playback.

Blue Button - Recovery: Press the [BLUE]

button should you wish to bring back the removed sections of the recorded program. This will remove all removed sections and

the program will now play in its entirety. NOTE: You can remove as many sections within the recorded program as you wish by simply following the above steps again.

EPG Recording

1. Display the EPG by pressing [EPG] in Live TV mode.

2. Press [▲][▼] to select the desired channel and press the [OK] button.

3. Press [▶] (RIGHT) arrow button to access the program list

4. Press [▲][▼] to highlight the program you

wish to record.

5. Press [RED] to add the program into the

Scheduled Timer List. Options are as follows:

Press [RED] once, a red square icon will be

displayed next to the program

Press [RED] twice to manually adjust the

timer settings (such as: Mode/Advance

Start/Delay and End times).

Press [RED] a third time to cancel the timer.

RECORDING OPERATION

File Copying

1. Open the DVR Menu by pressing [DVR] in Live TV Mode.

2. Press [▲][▼] to select the programs you wish to copy.

3. Press the [RED] button to display the list of options. To copy a single file select Copy and press [OK]. You can also select all files

to be transferred by selecting “Select All”

and pressing [OK]. Once you have selected all desired files then press [RED] again and select Copy.

4. Select which storage device you wish to copy the file to. The options are HDD & USB

- USB refers to the external USB device you have connected to the unit. Select USB to transfer files to your external USB device, or HDD to copy to the internal hard disk drive.

CAUTION: NEVER power off or disconnect the unit and USB device while file copying is in progress. This may damage the storage media and cause data loss.

NOTE: Please ensure that the external USB storage device is connected to the unit prior to selecting files for transferring.

To play the files on your PC we recommend using a media player application such as GOM Media Player. This media player can be downloaded free from the GOM Lab website www.gomlab.com

DVR Storage Filter

1. Open the DVR Menu by pressing [DVR] in Live TV mode.

2. Press [INFO] to pop up the storage filter options list and press [OK] to select one you wish to view (Such as: Inner HDD, USB and Net Disk).

NETWORK

In the Network menu you can listen to Internet radio stations, access media files from your PC and view weather information (upcoming).

Please ensure you have the receiver connected to your internet connection via the Ethernet port on the rear panel. Once connected, the receiver will detect your network settings automatically. To ensure that your receiver is connected to the internet via your network, select “Network state” in the Network menu. Here the status should state “Enable” and your network’s IP Address will be displayed.

Listen to Internet Radio Stations

1. Press [MENU] key in Live TV mode.

2. Select Network  Internet Radio and press [OK].

3. Unit will scan for Internet radio stations automatically.

4. Once autoscan is complete, a list of genres will be displayed on the left hand side of the screen. Select a genre by pressing [OK]. A list of stations from that genre will

be displayed on the right hand side of the screen. Press the [▶] button, to navigate to the right hand side of the screen.

5. Using the [▲][▼] buttons select the station you wish to listen to and press [OK] to listen to the broadcast.

6. To change the genre, press the Menu button to select a new genre by pressing the [OK] button.

7. Press [EXIT] to exit to the Live TV broadcast.

NOTE: The performance of your home network, as well as the Internet radio broadcaster will determine the quality and speed of delivery of Internet radio.

NETWORK

Network Neighbourhood (Sharing Data with Networked PCs or Media Server)

The Network Neighbourhood feature allows you to access and play media files that you have stored on your PC via the HDR9650TS such as video files, MP3 files and photos.

Regardless of the operating system on your PC, the first step required is to create a folder on the PC’s local hard drive. We recommend the folder be named Media. The files that you wish to access via your receiver need to be placed into this folder. If the files are not in this folder the receiver may not be able to access them.

Once you have created the Media folder please follow the steps below to allow the files in this folder to be shared over your network.

The Network Neighbourhood feature is compatible with Windows XP and Windows 7. Instructions for both systems are outlined below. Note: Procedure may vary depending on your operating system and individual network setup.

NOTE: The HDR9650TS supports most but not all multimedia files, we cannot guarantee that all file types and codecs will be supported.

How to access media on a Windows XP PC

1. Right click the “Media” folder, select “Sharing and Security…”

2. Select “Share this folder on the network” and “Allow network users to change my files”

NETWORK

3. Open “Control Panel” and turn on the guest account

4. Open “Control Panel” and double-click “Administrative Tools”.

5. Double-click “Local Security Policy”.

NETWORK

6. In the left menu tree, double-click “User Rights Assignment”

7. Double-click “Deny access to this computer from the network”.

8. Select “Guest” account and click “Remove”.

9. Click the “Apply” button to save the changes made.

10. Now you can add “Network Neighbourhood” on the Set Top Box (for full instructions please refer to the Network instructions on page 35) Please enter the correct IP address and folder name. Enter the username and password of the computer you wish to connect to.

11. If connection is successful, you can access the media files under this shared folder by pressing the DVR button on the remote control.

12. Once the DVR screen is displayed press the [◀][▶] buttons to display the Media or Photo headings. The corresponding files stored in the Media folder on your PC will be

displayed here. Select the file you wish to play/view and press the OK button.

NETWORK

How to access media on a Windows 7 PC

1. Right click the “Media” folder, and select “Properties”.

2. Switch to the “Sharing” tab and click “Share”.

3. Select an appropriate item, then click “Share” and “Done”

NETWORK

4. Select “Security” page and “Edit”.

5. Select “Add”.

6. Input “guest” to the box and select “Check Names””Apply”.

NETWORK

7. Open “Control panel” ”System and Security”

8. Select “Administrative Tools”.

9. Double-click “Computer Management”.

NETWORK

10. Select “Local Users and Groups””Users””Guest”

11. Unselect “Account is disabled”, click Apply, then click OK.

NETWORK

12. Double-click “Local Security Policy”.

13. In the left menu tree, double-click “User Rights Assignment”.

14. Double-click “Deny access to this computer from the network”

NETWORK

15. Select “Guest” account and click the “Remove” button, then click Apply and OK.

NETWORK

16. Now you can add “Network Neighbourhood” from the Set Top Box (for full instructions please refer to the Network instructions in the following pages) Please enter the correct IP address and folder name. Enter the username and password of the computer you wish to connect to.

17. If connection is successful, you can access the media files under this sharing folder by pressing the DVR button on the remote control.

18. Once the DVR screen is displayed press the [◀][▶] buttons to display the Media or Photo headings. The corresponding files stored in the Media folder on your PC will be

displayed here. Select the file you wish to play/view and press the OK button.

NETWORK

Once you have set up the Media folder on your PC, follow the instructions below to connect the receiver to your PC over your network.

To set up Network Neighbourhood on the receiver:

1. Press [MENU] in Live TV mode.

2. Select Network  Network Neighborhood

3. Press the [RED] button to key in the necessary PC sharing information IP Address: Enter the IP address of the PC you wish to share with by using the

numeric keys

Shared Name: Press the [▶] button to access the onscreen keyboard and enter

the shared folder name you created on your PC. The default in this menu is Media. We recommend that the folder on the PC be named Media as stated in the PC set up instructions.

User: Press the [▶] button to access the onscreen keyboard and enter the user

name of the PC you are connecting to. Once you have entered the username press the [YELLOW] button to save.

Password: Press the [▶] button to access the onscreen keyboard and enter the

password to the PC you are connecting to. Once you have entered the password, press the [BLUE] button to save and exit.

4. Press [OK] to connect to your PC. Once connected, “Connect OK” will display in

the “State” column. If it displays “Connect Fail”, please follow the steps above again and double-check your Media folder and network settings.

NETWORK

WiFi Information

1. Press [MENU] in Live TV mode.

2. Select Network  WiFi setting

3. Press [OK] to search for a WiFi hotspot and key in the password, if required.

NOTE: WiFi signal strength may affect connectivity and data transfer speeds.

DLNA Function

1. Check the network status, and keep a note of the IP address.

2. Use DMS and DMR via relevant iOS and Android apps; please refer to each app’s

user guide for details.

Suggested apps for Android smartphones:

- Bubble UPnP and mxplayer

- iMediaShare

Suggested app for Apple iPhones:

- 8player

- iMediaShare

NOTE: App availability may change over time. If the suggested apps are not available, please try similar related apps. Ensure that your device and the receiver are both connected to the same network.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem

Possible Cause

What To Do

Display on front panel not lit

Main power cable unplugged

Check mains cable

Main fuse blown

Check fuse

No signal found Aerial is disconnected

Check aerial lead

Aerial is damaged/misaligned

Check aerial

Out of digital signal area

Check with retailer

No picture or sound

Program not broadcasting at the moment

Retune to another channel

Mosaic blocks in picture or picture freezes

Aerial may not be compatible

Check aerial

Scrambled channel message

Channel is scrambled

Select an alternative channel

Locked out of the channel

Forgotten channel lock code

Use the override code

No response to remote control

Receiver off/not plugged in

Plug in and turn on receiver

Remote not aimed correctly

Aim remote at front panel remote sensor

Front panel obstructed

Check for obstructions

Remote control batteries are inserted incorrectly

Check batteries direction

Remote batteries flat

Replace remote control batteries

After moving the receiver to another room, the STB can’t receive the digital signal

The aerial feed may now be reduced due to signal path

Try a direct feed from the antenna

If you experience problems with this unit or its installation, please read the relevant sections of this User Manual and this Troubleshooting section carefully. If problems persist, please call the TEAC Support Hotline for assistance at 1300 335 315.

SPECIFICATIONS

Item

Specification

Tuner

Input Frequency

174~230MHz (VHF) & 474~858MHz (UHF)

Bandwidth

7MHz

Input Impedance

75 Ohms

Input Level

-80 ~ -20 dBm

Channel decoding

Waveform/Demodulation

COFDM / QPSK,16QAM, 64QAM

Video Decoding

Standard

MPEG-2: MP@ML, MP@HL VC-1: AP@L3, L2

Aspect Ratio

4:3, 16:9

Video Format

PAL/NTSC Video

Video Resolution

576i/720p/1080i/1080p

Audio Decoding

Standard

MPEG-1 and –2, layer 1 and 2 HE-AAC

Output Mode

Left, Right, Stereo

Sampling Frequency

32,44.1,48KHz

AV Output

Video De-emphasis

CCIR REC, 405-1, 625 Lines

Video Bandwidth

5MHz

Video Output Impedance

75 Ohms

Video Output Level

1.0 Vp-p

Audio Output Frequency

20Hz~20KHz

Demultiplexer

Standard

ISO/IEC 13818-1

Input Max. Bit Stream Rate

60Mbps(Serial) / 7.5Mbps(Parallel)

Rear Panel

Video Output

HDMI 1.3 YPbPr CVBS

Audio

L/R

Digital Audio Output

Optical

USB

USB 2.0

Antenna

IEC-type: Female (ANT In), Male (Loop Out)

Front Panel/RCU

IR Receiver

38KHz

Battery

2 x 1.5V

Power/Ambient

Input Voltage

AC 100-240V ~ 50/60 Hz

Power Consumption

25W

Operation Temperature

0~40oC

* Specifications and design are subject to change without prior notice.

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