Teac ITV-D500 Operator's Manual
Model: TEAC ITV-D500
OPERATOR’s MANUAL
INTERACTIVE PLAYER
Please read this manual carefully.
Software Revision 4.4.2
Disclaimer
We make a sincere effort to ensure the accuracy of the materials
described herein; however, the author and TEAC Australia Pty Ltd
make no warranty expressed or implied with respect to the quality,
correctness, reliability, currentness, accuracy or freedom from error
of this document or the product it describes. We make no
representation or warranty with respect to the contents hereof and
specifically disclaim any implied warranties of fitness for any
purpose. The author and TEAC Australia Pty Ltd disclaim all liability
for any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential, special or
exemplary damages resulting from the use of this product or from
the use of any products described in this document.
Please refer to our website http://player.teac.com.au for any
correction or improvements to this manual.
Copyright Notice
This material is copyrighted and all rights reserved by TEAC Australia
Pty Ltd.
Copyright 2004 by TEAC Australia Pty Ltd
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PRODUCT SAFETY NOTICE.............................................
GETTING STARTED
Step-by-step setup......................................................
The remote controller..................................................
Using the joystick.......................................................
Accessory: Cordless keyboard.........................................
USB Device Compatibility...............................................
BASIC OPERATION
The LIST key..............................................................
New Services.............................................................
Logical Channel numbering............................................
The INFO function.......................................................
Closed Captioning & Subtitling........................................
Digital Audio..............................................................
Teletext...................................................................
Switching Wide Views...................................................
Picture Pause.............................................................
THE ELECTRONIC PROGRAM GUIDE
Introduction to What’s On.............................................
Using the Guide..........................................................
Program Reminders......................................................
Program Timers and Listings...........................................
Recording to a VCR......................................................
Other Guides.............................................................
THE MENU OPTIONS
Introduction..............................................................
Favourites.................................................................
AddressBook..............................................................
Messages (Read & Write E-mails)....................................
Services (Internet Access).............................................
THE INTERNET
Introduction to the TV Browser.......................................
Internet Servive Provider (ISP) Set-up...............................
Using the Internet (CH954)............................................
Broadband Connectivity................................................
Wifi Connectivity........................................................
WEP Security.............................................................
MULTIMEDIA
Exploring media.........................................................
Playing music.............................................................
Photos@TV................................................................
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MY PLAYER
Timers.....................................................................
Your Opinion..............................................................
Help........................................................................
Preferences...............................................................
- Tuning-in Services......................................................
- Favourite Channels....................................................
- Audio & Video Settings................................................
- Modem Settings........................................................
- Parental Lock...........................................................
- User Interface..........................................................
ADVANCED TOPICS
Interactive Hyper-channels............................................
Broadcaster Applications...............................................
Software Upgrades......................................................
USB Port Connectivity...................................................
Media Playback..........................................................
Web Programming.......................................................
TROUBLESHOOTING & FREQUENT QUESTIONS....................
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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 back of this
manual. Should problems continue to persist, contact TEAC Total
Care on 1800 656 700 EST between 9am to 5pm weekdays.
Always use the power cable supplied with your receiver.
Always allow minimum about 2.5cm (1 inch) of free space around the
product for adequate ventilation.
Always place the product on a firm flat surface before applying
power.
This product is not to be exposed to dripping, splashing or any
moisture. Be careful not to place liquids or vases close to this
product.
Do not place naked flame sources such as lighted 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 cloth and a 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 local
regulations regarding the disposal of packaging materials, exhausted
batteries and old equipment.
It is recommended to disconnect the aerial from this product during
a heavy storm as lightning can cause severe damage.
This product complies with the following Australian standards: AS/NZS 60065, AS/NZS 1053, ACA TS001, ACA TS002, ACA TS008
There are visual indicators on the front of your digital player. They
operate as follows: -
The 3rd led light is orange. This is used to indicate an Internet
connection. This is decribed later within this manual.
NOTE: There are no lights, indicators or any other displays from the
front lens. It is solely for cosmetics and infra-red reception.
FACTORY RESET
If for any reason you believe their is a problem with your set-top
box, you may wish to perform a factory reset.
WARNING: Record all your Internet settings, Favourites, Address
Book details before doing a reset. ALL information will be lost.
To do a reset,
1. Switch mains-power OFF
2. Switch mains-power ON
3. Wait for the Green light to begin flashing.
4. On the 3rd flash (green light), press and hold the round RED
button on the remote controller, pointed at the player.
5. Continue to hold down RED key until a special SAFEBOOT screen
appears on your TV.
6. Select the FULL RESET option.
GETTING STARTED
Introduction
Digital Television 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 there are extra channels and services over the
older analog system. Features such as program information,
electronic program guides, bitmapped subtitling, enhance the digital
viewing experience. Most importantly, viewers will get DVD quality
picture and digital quality sound all the time. In some cases 5.1
digital sound may be available.
In this section you will set-up your digital receiver step-by-step and
learn to use the remote control.
Please refer to the "Quick Start Installation Guide" on how to
connect the digital receiver to your television.
STEP BY STEP SET-UP
Before proceeding, please ensure you have connected your digital
player as shown in the Quick Installation Guide and that you can see
the following screen on your television.
The joystick is the large grey
button in the centre of your
remote control. Using your
thumb, you can gently guide it up,
down, left and right. By pressing
the joystick firmly, you activate
the [OK] selection.
Your television may have S-Video
or RCA PAL video input. Select the
option by moving the joystick left
or right.
You can also use the RED or BLUE
buttons to make your selection.
You are now required to select the
shape of your television. Most
televisions are 4:3 format (square
in shape).
You may have purchased a new
widescreen television or plasma
screen. Press RED for this.
It is recommened that you enter
the postcode where indicated.
Specific services or information
may be available directly to you
depending upon your location
within Australia.
By guiding the joystick up and
down, you can select the state
you live in. Thus ensuring the
digital receiver is set to the
correct timezone.
We will now begin to tune in all
the digital channels available in
your area.
Connect your antenna as shown
and press NEXT.
The complete tuning process may
take up to 5 minutes to complete.
You will see the channel names on
the screen as the receiver finds
them.
The digital receiver will now
indicate how many channels have
been found.
Simply press NEXT to continue.
Now press the LIST key. This will
show all available services. Move
joystick up/down to press OK to
select and watch.
THE REMOTE CONTROL
Learning to use the remote control may be difficult at first. In time
however, you will learn to use it effectively along with all the new
features digital television has to offer.
[C]
Used to either Cancel or
CLose some menus and
applications.
[0-9] KEYS
Enter the channel number
to watch. Also, in some
input fields, pressing
more than once will allow
character entry A-Z in a
similar way to a mobile
telephone.
[1] KEY
The number 1 key is also
used for entry of special
characters when browsing
the web or writing an
email address.
COLOURED KEYS
To perform some actions
often indicated on the
television screen.
V+/VAdjusts the volume level
up and down.
TEXT
Enable and disable the
teletext feature.
Also may be used for
enhanced tv applications.
LIST
Displays the available
services.
P+/PChannels the channles up
and down.
PREV/NEXT
This button will either
return to the previous
screen or display the
next one.
INFO
Display information on
the current and next
programme.
PIP / PAUSE PICTURE
Display small TV picture when
viewing some interactive
channels.
MUTE
Switches the sound on and
off.
MENU
To access the receivers
options, and tuning
functions.
STANDBY
If connected to the Internet via the
modem, press this button to hang-up
the connection.
Also used to switch your receiver
on/off.
Troubleshooting
If remote control does not function properly, please check that
your batteries are inserted in the correct direction. Also check
that the batteries are still in good condition.
USING THE JOYSTICK
The joystick is used to navigate with various menus.
Using your thumb, gently move the joystick up,
down, left and right. Firmly pressing in the middle
of the joystick will activate the [OK] selection.
You will find later in this manual, that the joystick is used
extensively when operating the channel list function, the electronic
program guide (EPG), playing games and broadcasted enhanced
program information.
CORDLESS KEYBOARD
The keyboard uses infrared (same as your remote control).
It may be available where you purchased this product or by
contacting TEAC. The keyboard is useful for Internet browsing and
using E-mail (electronic mail on your TV).
It is different to that of a computer keyboard. There are extra keys
such as Volume adjust, Channel selection, Menu, Service List,
Teletext, etc.
These features are explained later within the manual.
Troubleshooting
If you own a keyboard and it doesn’t function properly, please
check that your batteries are still in good condition and that it is
pointed directly at the player.
For this keyboard, contact your place of purchase. TEAC
product code is KEYBRD500 when ordering. Also check
our website http://player.teac.com.au for more details.
USB DEVICE COMPATIBILITY
The TEAC player features a USB (Universal Serial Bus) connector.
This connector is compatible with a myriad of devices. In the
future, more devices will work with your player. We recommend
that you lookup the website http://player.teac.com.au before
purchasing any devices for your player.
Below is a list of devices based on software version 4.4.x.
Networking (Ethernet)
Belkin F5D5050
Compex UE202 A, UE202 B
D-link DU E100
Ebuyer UE 120
Wireless (WiFi802.11b)
Netgear MA101
Belkin F5D6050 Ver.2, F5F6050 / SMC 2662W-AR
D-Link DWL-120
Inventel PQP-WU221P-X
BT Voyager 1010
Compex iWavePort WLU11A
Stor
age (USB1.1 memory devices and memory card readers)
M-Systems DiskOnKey (32MB, 64MB, 128MB, 256MB)
Conquest pocket disk (64 MB, 128MB, 256MB)
PQI Traveling Disk (32MB, 64MB, 128MB, 256MB)
Linksys USB Disk (64 MB, 128MB, 256MB)
DMI USB 2.0-IDE adapter
Hyundai pocket hard disk drive
Sandisk Smard-Media Card reader
Datafab Memory Stick reader
Sandisk Smart-Media/Compact-Flash Dual Card Reader
Stor
age (USB hard drives)
Hard drive Freecom FHD-1 20GB
Maxtor 40GB
IOMega 20GB slim portable
Sarotech 30GB Cutie
Printers
Canon S100, S200, S400, S500, i550
HP DeskJet 3325, DeskJet 3420, DeskJet 3820
Epson Stylus C42, C62, C82
W
ebcams
Philips ToUCam Fun, ToUCam Pro
Logitech QuickCam 3000 Pro, QuickCam 4000 Pro, QuickCam Zoom
Troubleshooting
If you experience technical difficulties, switch off the player (by
power switch) and disconnect the USB device. Turn player on, wait
a minute and reinsert the USB device.
Recommendation:
External USB Hubs are compatible with your player. It is
recommended that a ‘powered version’ is used when multiple
devices are connected.
BASIC OPERATION
Introduction
In the section you will learn how to use basic digital television
features and learn more about this new technology.
We will begin by using the service list and exploring what channels
(services) are available.
LIST FUNCTION
Now that your digital receiver is set-up and working, you able able
to watch television by simply pressing the LIST key on the remote
control. Within seconds a channel list similar to the picture below
is shown.
Using the joystick, press down to scroll to the desired channel. To
watch it, simply press firmly to select [OK function].
This is known as ‘zapping to a channel.’ You may also zap to another
channel by simply pressing the desired channel number.
NEW SERVICES
The service list shown above has multiple channels. At the time of
printing this manual, many broadcasters were displaying more than
one channel.
Example: SBS is sending service numbers [3] [30] [31] [33]. In fact,
SBS is sending an extra new channel. Today, you can view SBS
DIGITAL1, SBS ESSENTIALS, & SBS DIGITAL2. Other broadcasters are
sending new program guides also.
In future, broadcasters may send multi-view channels. Imagine
watching your favourite football game with more than one camera!
You can become the director.
NOTE: The yellow telephone may be shown beside a channel. The
telephone symbol indicates that an internet connection is required
for this channel. Other symbols may indicate that the channel is
blocked from viewing.
LOGICAL CHANNEL NUMBERING
Logical channel numbering is another new feature of digital
television. Broadcasters can send their channel numbers together
with their digital services.
It works like this: Press 2 for ABC, 7 for Network Seven, 9 for
Network Nine, 1 or 10 for Network TEN and 3 for SBS. Television
networks that offer other channels will start with their main number.
That is, any services available from Network Nine will all begin with
a 9. All services offered by Network Seven all begin with a 7 and so
on …..
NOTE: Some broadcasters today do not send their logical channel
number. These services are automatically given a number between
350 and 399 by the set-top box. You cannot change this.
Broadcasters control all channel numbers and services to be offered
for your viewing.
** Some networks may utilize special numbering which do not
coincide with the descriptions above. **
INFO FUNCTION
The [info] key gives you more information about the program you
are watching and the next program showing.
Press the [info] key once to get ' NOW PROGRAM banner as shown.
Shown in the picture above is the channel number, network
name, program start and end time, the current time and
subtitle indicator.
Press the [joystick right] to get ' NEXT
PROGRAM banner as shown.
Press the [info] key again to get further detailed EVENT information
about the program.
Press [info] key
again to remove
this screen.
In the above picture, you are shown the current program is a drama
program called 24 and that mature audience 15+ is recommended.
It also shows that this service has subtitles available in English
(yellow icon) and that 7 Digital has teletext available (press TEXT).
Sometimes a green icon may appear. This will allow you to change
audio streams. Dolby Digital 5.1 may be available with some
programming.
CLOSED CAPTIONING & SUBTITLES
Captions provide access to television for people who are Deaf or
hard of hearing, by rendering the audio of the program as text,
usually near the bottom of the screen.
Captions are coloured and positioned to indicate who is speaking,
and provide information on music and sound effects which may be
crucial to the understanding of the program.
To enable this feature, you must press [info] so that the program
banner is showing.
You must see the subtitle icon. This indicates that
either closed captions or bitmapped subtitling is
available.
Now press the YELLOW key and you will see a message on the
bottom of the screen.
Note: You may need to activate subtitles
for each channel individually.
Press the YELLOW key again to disable the feature.
For further information about captioning, visit the Australian
Caption Centre website at http://www.auscap.com.au.
NOTE: The yellow icon as shown is an indicator for subtitles. There
are times when the broadcaster will enable this feature and the icon
will display however, there are actually no captions available.
Therefore when selecting subtitles you may not get them on screen.
DIGITAL AUDIO
Your product is capable of playing different audio streams available
during the broadcast. Some programs allow you to select 'english'
and 'english5.1' sound. In future you may be able to select 'french',
'german', or other languages. This is dependant upon the broadcast.
The 'english' selection is the default. This is known as MPEG stereo
sound and is available at all times.
The 'english5.1' selection is actually Dolby Digital™ 5.1 sound. It is
only available via the optical TOSLINK connector found at the rear of
the digital receiver. A surround amplifier capable of decoding Dolby
Digital is required.
To change the audio stream, you must first ensure that the PROGRAM
NOW banner is showing by pressing the [info] key.
If you see the audio icon, then an
additional audio stream may be
available.
Press the GREEN key to change audio streams.
You will then see the "Audio changed"
message at the bottom of the screen
and the audio icon will change.
If you see the 5.1 audio icon as
shown then 'english5.1' has been
selected.
TROUBLESHOOTING:
When 'english5.1' is selected, NO AUDIO can be heard through your
television. This is normal.
The digital receiver will pass the Dolby Digital stream to a
compatible external amplifier via the optical connection. The
digital receiver does not
perform a Mixdown L-R sound to your
television.
TELETEXT
Your digital receiver is capable of displaying teletext. Teletext was
available also on the analog television system.
The AUSTEXT service can be found on the 7 Digital service.
In the PROGRAM NOW banner
above, the text icon shows that
the teletext service is available.
Press the [text] key to activate teletext
Within a few seconds, you will see a screen similar to this.
AUSTEXT is
available on the
Seven Network.
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