Teac HDRM, 7250 User Manual
USER’S MANUAL
HDRM7250
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Revision 1.03 – November 2006
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PRODUCT SAFETY NOTICE........................... ...................................................... .......................................3
PLEASE READ BEFORE USE........................................ ...............................................................................4
What happens when first time connected?....................................................................................... 4
Is Digital TV reception available in your home?................................................................................4
I don’t seem to have Digital TV reception in my home, what shall I do?........................................... 4
Going into Standby mode................................................................................................................. 4
WARRANTY STATEMENT...................................................................................................... .......................5
THE REMOTE CONTROLLER...................................................................................... ................................6
GETTING STARTED......................................................................................................... ................................7
SDTV ............................................................................................................................................... 7
HDTV ............................................................................................................................................... 8
HDMI CONNECTION.................................................................................................... ................................8
COMPONENT VIDEO CONNECTION....................................... ...............................................................8
THE SET-UP PROCESS ............................................................................................................ ..... 9
BASIC OPERATION................................................................................................... .....................................11
SERVICE LIST MODE................................................................................................................... 11
LOGICAL CHANNEL NUMBERING............................................................................................... 11
INFO MODE................................................................................................................................... 12
CLOSED-CAPTIONING................................................................................................................. 12
DIGITAL AUDIO............................................................................................................................. 12
SWITCHING LETTERBOX 4:3 MODE........................................................................................... 13
TURN-OFF INFO MODE................................................................................................................ 13
TELETEXT....................................................... .............................................................................. 13
PICTURE-IN-PICTURE.................................................................................................................. 13
THE DIGITAL RECORDER...........................................................................................................................14
PAUSE LIVE TELEVISION (TIME-SHIFTING)............................................................................... 14
FORWARD AND REWIND TELEVISION....................................................................................... 14
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SLOW MOTION ............................................................................................................................. 15
RECORDING PROG RAMMES.....................................................................................................................16
HARD-DRIVE MANAGEMENT....................................................................................................................17
RECORDING TIMERS.............................................................................. ......................................................18
PLAYBACK RECORDINGS..........................................................................................................................19
ELECTRONIC PROGRAM GUIDE....................................................... ......................................................20
VIDEO PROGRAM GUIDES.......................................................................................................... 21
PARENTAL LOCK.................................................................................. ..........................................................22
PREFERENCES........................................................................... ......................................................................23
TUNING-IN .................................................................................................................................... 23
FAVOURITE CHANNELS .............................................................................................................. 24
AUDIO & VIDEO SETTINGS .........................................................................................................24
DISPLAY........................................................................................................................................ 25
NETWORKING................................ ...................................................... .............................................................26
EXPORT RECORDINGS............................................................................. ...................................................27
MEDIAPLAYER-HD....................................................................................... ...................................................29
INTERNET........................................... ...................................................... ..........................................................30
ACCESSING MEDIA FILES........................................................................................................... 30
BOOKMARKS................................................................................................................................ 31
NOTES....................................... ................................................................................ .......................... ..................32
SOFTWARE SERIAL NUMBER..................................................................................................... 32
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS.............................. ........................................................................33
SPECIFICATIONS................................ ...................................................... ......................................................36
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PRODUCT SAFETY NOTICE
WARNING! Do not open this product as there is a risk of electric shock. Under no circumstances
should you try to repair the receiver yourself as this will invalidate your product warranty.
If a fault occurs, check the troubleshooting guide at the rear of this manual. Should problems
continue to persist, contact the National Customer Service Centre on 1800 656 700 between 9am to
5pm weekdays.
• Always allow a minimum of 5cm of free space around the product for adequate ventilation.
• Always place the product on a firm flat surface before applying power.
• Do not expose this product to dripping, splashing or any moisture. Be careful not to place
liquids or vases too close to this product.
• Do not place naked flame sources such as lit candles near the product.
• Keep the product away from domestic heating equipment and direct sunlight.
• Always disconnect the power-cord from the wall socket before cleaning it. Use a soft and
mild solution of washing liquid to clean the casing.
• Your product consists of material which can be recycled and reused if disassembled by a
specialized company. Please observe your local regulations regarding the disposal of
packaging material, exhausted batteries and old equipment.
• It is recommended that you disconnect the aerial from this product during a heavy storm as
lightning can cause severe damage.
• Always disconnect power when not in use for long periods of time.
• Always place product in standby mode for at least 1 minute before disconnecting mains
power.
This product complies with Australian Regulatory requirements.
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PLEASE READ BEFORE USE
Product Installation Notice
What happens when first time connected?
When power is first applied, you product will introduce a step-by-step setup process on screen. At the
same time, the internal hard-drive will begin the checking process (takes about 10 minutes). Whilst
this process is taking place, the rewind, record and pause television functions cannot be used. In
addition, the USB ports may not available for use until approximately 2 minutes after the checking
process has completed.
Is Digital TV reception available in your home?
Generally speaking; if this receiver was on display (demonstration) by your local retailer and you live
within the same area/town/city, then it should work within your home.
If you experience break-up of picture or poor performance, it is recommended that you contact your
professional television antenna installer first. Many users assume that if the analogue television signal
is good then the digital television signal will also be good. This is rarely the case.
Your professional antenna installer will need to check your signal quality (not necessarily the signal
strength) for digital reception. The antenna installer may advise you to upgrade your television
antenna to a new digital ready antenna, and install new cabling such as RG6 quad shield cable.
For more information on digital television installations, visit the Digital Broadcast Australia website
found at http://www.dba.org.au
I don’t seem to have Digital TV reception in my home, what shall I do?
Digital Television is still considered relatively new to Australia and it will take time for it to be available
everywhere around Australia. If Digital Television reception is not available to you, neatly place
together all packaging and supplied cables back into the box. Have your receipt (proof of purchase
ready and contact your place of purchase for further details on what you should do.
Going into Standby mode
When you enter the standby mode; around 1 minute later, your set-top box will partially turn back on
by itself to do some additional network and hard-disk checking. This takes around 20 seconds and
the front display may go blank. This is normal. The set-top box will automatically go back to standby
mode when completed.
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WARRANTY STATEMENT
Terms & Conditions for HDRM7250 DVR set-top box
1. TEAC warrants to the original retail purchaser only, that this product is free from defects in material and workmanship
2. Subject to the terms herein, this warranty effectively covers the equipment for 12 months from the date of purchase.
3. All parts, except the external cabinet, are warranted as specified in Warranty Periods Table, and will be repaired or
4. Any normal customer maintenance as described in the owner’s manual is not covered by this warranty (such as
5. This warranty does not apply to equipment showing abuse, damage or that it may have been tampered with, altered
6. In the event that this unit or any defective parts must be returned to TEAC Service Centres, a copy of this warranty
7. In home service will only be provided only under special circumstances and must be authorized by TEAC Australia
8. TEAC National Service Centre in home service and installation is available at competitive rates.
9. No one is authorized to assume any liability on behalf of TEAC or impose any obligation on it, in connection with the
10. In no event will TEAC be responsible or liable for indirect or consequential damages from interrupted operations or
11. Warranty is not transferable to any subsequent purchaser if the product is sold during the warranty period,
Please keep this information for your own records.
Please refer to the owner’s manual to ensure that you have followed the correct installation and operating procedures.
1. Read owner’s manual carefully
2. If you require Warranty Service, please contact the TEAC Service Centre
3. Please have your purchase receipt as your proof of purchase and the following details completed for a valid Warranty.
4. Please ensure that your product is packed appropriately upon return to the service centre.
If you have any questions, please contact TEAC National Service by e-mailing us at service@teac.com.au
1800 656700 between 9:00am and 5:30pm EST weekdays.
Keep your purchase receipt to enable you to proceed quickly in the event of a Warranty Service.
under normal domestic use and authorizes free service during the warranty period at any TEAC Authorized Centre
only. TEAC warranty only applies to products purchased, used and serviced in Australia.
No in-home service is provided for Digital Set-top Box products.
replaced at the sole judgment of TEAC.
cleaning mechanical parts, etc.)
or repaired outside any TEAC Authorized Service Centre. If so, the warranty will be void.
statement and a copy of your purchase receipt
must be sent freight prepaid to the nearest authorized TEAC Service Centre. After the repair, the unit will be
available for collection by the owner or it will be returned to the owner. The warranty does not cover freight or
insurance. In all cases of in-transit damages or loss, a claim must be filed against the carrier by the purchaser.
National Service;
In a situation or circumstance, where an in home service call is made, a service fee will be charged by the Service
Provider (or TEAC) including travel fee if outside normal service area.
sale of any equipment other than as stated in this warranty and outlined above.
other causes.
Owner’s Name
Owner’s Address
Postcode
Model Name/No. Serial No.
Dealer’s Name
Dealer’s Address
Postcode
must be enclosed to be a valid warranty. Such equipment or parts
or telephone us on
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THE REMOTE CONTROLLER
HDTV – used to display information
about the HDTV mode.
CANCEL – either cancel or close some
menus and services.
MENU – to access the receivers
options, tuning functions and other
preferences.
GUIDE – toggle the electronic
program guide on and off.
V+ / V- adjust the volume level.
PIP – currently not used.
PREV – used to REWIND
recordings and visit previous
pages on some screens.
SUBMENU – used for special
menu features available with
some services and also to
activate teletext on 7 Digital.
MUTE – toggles the sound on
and off.
THE CENTRE JOYSTICK –
navigate in menus and special
services. Press down on the
joystick for the OK function.
Troubleshooting: If the remote fails to function properly, please check that your batteries are inserted
in the correct direction and that they are in good condition.
STANDBY – used to toggle
your receiver on and off.
[0-9] – directly access your
television channels.
On some input fields, multiple
pressing results in the character
entry [A-Z] similar to using a
mobile telephone.
LIST - displays a list of
services available for viewing.
COLOUR KEYS – perform
some actions often indicated
on the screen.
P+ / P- keys are used to
change channels.
INFO - used to display
information on the current now
and next programme.
NEXT – used to FORWARD
recordings and visit next pages
on some screens.
PLAY/PAUSE/REC/STOP –
used for digital recording
purposes.
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GETTING STARTED
INTRODUCTION
Digital Television had begun January 2001 within Australia. Since this time, digital television
programs and services have evolved and all Australians can now enjoy this exciting new technology.
You will find today additional television channels not available on the older analogue television system.
This product is compatible with both Standard Definition and High Definition viewing and recording
giving you the best possible digital experience.
In this section, you will learn how to connect your set-top receiver for the best performance.
Connect your outdoor antenna system to the antenna input. (ANT IN)
Unlike other products, no loop-through RF cable is required to link the two tuners. This is done
internally.
SDTV
For Standard Definition Televisions, you will require only the Yellow-White-Red lead.
Connect one end to the set-top box (Video-L-R). Connect the other end of this
lead to your AV input on your television. Most televisions have more than one
input so be sure to remember which input was used. Then press the AV button on
your television until you select the right input.
Next follow the set-up screens as shown in the Step-by-Step set-up section.
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HDTV
For High Definition Televisions, you have a choice of either Component Video (YPbPr) or a Digital
HDMI connection. Note that the HDMI lead is not supplied with this product.
HDMI CONNECTION
HDMI is the newest cable type designed specifically to provide an easy
method to connect digital video and audio signals between set-top boxes
(and some DVD players) to a new flat panel screen. Simply connect the
HDMI lead between the set-top box and your television. Make sure on your
television you select the right input source (press AV).
COMPONENT VIDEO CONNECTION
To connect via Component Video signals, you will require two leads as
supplied. Connect the Green-Red-Blue lead to the rear of the set-top box. It
is labeled Y Pb Pr. The Green lead connects to the Y signal. The Red lead
connects to the Pr signal. The Blue lead connects to the Pb signal.
The other end of this lead connects to the same colours on your television. Make sure the right input
is selected by pressing the AV key on your flat television screen.
For sound, you will need to use the Yellow-White-Red lead. Only the White and Red are required for
sound.
DOLBY SOUND
The HDRM7250 is capable of Dolby Digital surround sound. In order to use this feature, you must
connect either an optical or coaxial cable between your set-top box and a Dolby Digital home theatre
amplifier.
The signal source (either a channel your watching) or a media file your playing must be Dolby Digital
encoded for this feature to work.
Note: When Dolby is selected, you may expect to hear 5.1 sound. The broadcast however most times
is Dolby Digital 2/0.
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THE SET-UP PROCESS
Assuming you have connected a HDMI cable or Component Video cable between your set-top box
and you flat panel television screen, the following will automatically appear when using this product for
the first time. If no screen appears, unplug the HDMI cable and connect again. This will force the set-
top mode into this mode (i.e. it’ll automatically switch).
Every 10 seconds, the video screen mode will change to a lower
resolution. If you can see this screen, then your television screen
accepts a higher level of high definition vision.
Press the
box.
Once you have selected the resolution, the set-top box will ask you to accept it.
key to accept the resolution provided by the set-top
You must press the
The following step-by-step screens will now appear.
The following screens are presented to you to complete the set-up process.
Press the
Move the joystick
Then press the
key to go to the next screen.
blue key to accept your selection.
to select your type of television screen.
key to go to the next screen.
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Use the numerical keys to enter your 4 digit postcode.
The press joystick
Once finished, press the key to continue.
You must read the copyright disclaimer, then press
Use the coloured button keys to enter a 6 colour code. This
parental control code will be used later by you to block channels
and the time-shifting buffer from other viewers in the home.
When finished, press the
The last step is to tune your digital channels. You must connect
your antenna as shown in the picture. If you experience problems
when tuning, refer to page 4 of this manual.
Press
The services tuning process will begin and can take up to 5
minutes.
Once tuning has completed, continue by following the directions on the screen by press the
You will now be ready to start watching digital high definition television.
Note: During the set-up process, your internal hard-drive will be preparing itself. It may not be ready
to use immediately. Please wait an extra few minutes.
to continue.
to select the state you live in.
to continue.
key to continue.
key.
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