Triax TR 112, Saorview TR 112 Operating Manual

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Part no. 305107
Operating Manual
SAORVIEW offers the best Irish television – free for everyone.
TR 112
Saorview HD TV Receiver
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The examples used throughout this manual are based on the TR112 Digital Terrestrial Receiver model.
Dear Triax customer
Thank you for purchasing the TRIAX TR112 (Saorview HD TV Receiver). To ensure safety and many years of trouble-free operation, please read the Important Safety
Precautions carefully before using this product.
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Contrast 25 Brightness & Stauration 25 SPDIF 25 Aspect Ratio 25 Video Output 26 Video Resolution 26 HDMI Colour Space 26 HDMI Deep Colour 26
Multimedia 27 Filter Selection Mode 27 Movie File Browser 27 Movie Playback 28 Go To Menu 29 Music 30 Photo File Browser 31 Photo Playback 32 Photo Thumbnail 33 Recorder Manager 34 Rename 35
Disk Manager 36 Disk Manager Browser 36 Rename 36 Move / Copy 36 E-Book Browser 37 E-Book Menu 37
Software Upgrade 38 USB Upgrade 38
Triax TR112 Specification 39
PIN Code Reminder 41
Appendix 42
Trademarks 42 Troubleshooting 43 End of Life Disposal 44
Terms of Guarantee 45
Declaration of Conformity 46
Introduction 3
Important safety precautions 3 Remote control unit 4 Receiver (front view) 5 Receiver (rear view) 5 Supplied accessories 6
Preparation 7 Inserting the batteries 7 Using the remote control unit 7
Quick guide 8 Initial installation overview 8 Before turning on the power 9 Initial auto installation 9
Watching TV 10 Basic Functions 11 Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) 12 Digital Text 13 Subtitles 13 Record & Time Shift 13
Installation 15 Auto Search 15 Manual Search 16 Channel Filter 16 Channel Management 17 Channel Manager 17 Favourites List 18
Preference Settings 19 OSD Language 19 Preferred Subtitle 19 Hard Hearing 19 Preferred Audio 20 Multimedia 20 PVR Config 20
System Settings Menu 22 System Settings Menu 22 Timers 22 Child Lock 23 Date & Time 23 Active Antenna 24 Factory Reset 24 Upgrade 24 Version 24 Auto Standby 24
Operating Manual
Contents
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Introduction
Important Safety Precautions
Cleaning - Unplug the AC power adapter from the AC outlet before cleaning the product.
Use a damp cloth to clean the product. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
Use a soft damp cloth to gently wipe the product when it is dirty. To protect the product,
do not use a chemical cloth to clean it. Chemicals may cause damage or cracks in the casing of the product.
Water and moisture - Do not expose the unit to wet or damp conditions.
Do not place vases or any other water-filled containers on this product.
The water may spill onto the product causing fire or electric shock.
Ventilation - The vents and other openings in the casing are designed for ventilation.
Do not cover or block these vents and openings since insufficient ventilation can cause overheating and/or shorten the life of the product. Do not place the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface, since they can block ventilation openings. This product is not designed for built-in installation; do not place the product in an enclosed place such as a bookcase or rack, unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions are followed.
Heat sources - Keep the product away from heat sources such as direct sunlight, radiators, heaters,
stoves and other heat-generating products (including amplifiers).
To prevent fire, never place any type of candle or naked flames on the top or near the product.
The product uses power even in Standby. Unplug the product from the AC outlet when you are not
using it.
Servicing - Do not attempt to service the product yourself. Removing covers can expose you to
electric shock and other dangerous conditions. Maintenance should be performed by a suitably qualified person.
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1 TXT
Displays digital text
2 STANDBY
Switch between standby and on
3 TV / RADIO
Select between TV and radio channels
4 NUMBER PAD
Select the channel number directly by entering its number. Set the page in digital text mode
5 MENU
“MENU” screen on/off
6 EXIT
Exit on-screen display
7 Go To
Displays Go To menu in multimedia mode
8 NAVIGATION  (Cursor)
Move up/down/left/right in menus and on screen displays
ENTER
Confirm selection in menu/on-screen display
9 COLOURED BUTTONS
For interactive use, navigating menus and multimedia functions
10 PLAYBACK CONTROLS
For multimedia functions
11 CH+ / CH-
Select the channel (Up/Down)
12 VOL + / -
Increase/decrease the volume
13 SUB
Switch subtitles on/off
14 MEDIA
Enter multimedia functions when a USB or external Hard Disk Drive is connected to the receiver
15 PAGE UP / PAGE DOWN
Move one page at a time when in menu screens
16 MUTE
Volume on/off
17 EPG
Display the Electronic Programme Guide
18 FAV
Display favourite lists
19 INFO
Displays channel information
20 RECALL
Displays last channel and for multimedia functions
21 REC
Use to record a programme in multimedia mode
22 AUDIO
Select audio mode
23 AD
Switch audio description on/off where applicable
Introduction
Remote Control Unit
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Introduction
Receiver (Front View)
Receiver (Rear View)
1 DVB-T Antenna In 2 DVB-T Loopthrough 3 SPDIF Optical Output 4 HDMI Output 5 USB 6 TV (SCART) 7 DC Power Socket
STANDBY BUTTON CHANNEL DOWN
CHANNEL UP
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Introduction
Supplied Accessories
Remote Control Unit (x1)
TR112 Operating Manual
Power Adaptor (x1)
AAA Batteries (x2)
HDMI Cable (x1)
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Preparation
Inserting the batteries
Using the remote control unit
Before using the Receiver for the first time, insert the two supplied “AAA” size zinc-carbon batteries. When the batteries become depleted and the remote control unit fails to operate, replace the batteries with new “AAA” size batteries.
1 Open the battery cover. 2 Insert the two supplied “AAA” size zinc-carbon batteries.
Place batteries with their terminals corresponding to the
(+) and (-) indications in the battery compartment.
3 Close the battery cover.
CAUTION
Improper use of batteries can result in chemical leakage or explosion. Be sure to follow the instructions below.
Do not mix batteries of different types. Different types of batteries have different characteristics.
Do not mix old and new batteries. Mixing old and new batteries can shorten the life of new batteries or cause
chemical leakage in old batteries.
Remove batteries as soon as they have worn out. Chemicals that leak from batteries can cause skin irritation.
If you find any chemical leakage, wipe thoroughly with a cloth.
If you will not be using the remote control unit for an extended period of time, remove the batteries from it.
When replacing the batteries, use zinc-carbon batteries instead of alkaline ones.
Note on disposing batteries:
The batteries provided contain no harmful materials such as cadmium, lead or mercury. Regulations concerning used batteries stipulate that batteries may no longer be thrown out with the household rubbish Deposit any used batteries free of charge into the designated collection containers set up at your local recycling centre.
Use the remote control unit by pointing it towards the front of the Receiver. Objects between the remote control unit and sensor may prevent proper operation.
Do not expose the remote control unit to shock. In addition, do not expose the remote control unit to liquids
and do not place in an area with high humidity.
Do not place the remote control unit under direct sunlight. The heat may cause deformation of the unit.
The remote control unit may not work properly if the remote control sensor of the Receiver is under direct
sunlight or strong lighting. In such cases, change the angle of the lighting or the Receiver, or operate the remote control unit closer to the remote control sensor.
Cautions regarding the remote control unit
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Quick Guide
Initial installation overview
Preparation
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Watch TV
Run the
Initial Settings
1 Connect the antenna cable to the RF IN terminal (Page 9)
1 Turn on the standy button on the Receiver (Page 10)
1 Congratulations! You can now watch TV
2 If neccessary, adjust the antenna to attain maximum signal reception
2 Run the first time installation (Page 9)
Ensure the antenna
is connected
Highlight Start Search
Press ENTER to continue
Start Searching Channels
2 Connect the Receiver to your TV using the supplied HDMI cable (Page 9)
3 Connect the power adapter to the Receiver and switch socket on. (Page 9)
Follow the steps below one by one when using the Receiver for the first time
OPTICAL HDMI
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Quick Guide
Before turning on the power
Initial auto installation
When the Receiver is powered on for the first time, the First Time Installation screen appears. Follow the on-screen instructions to search for all available channels.
Confirm the following before turning on the power
• Istheantennacableconnected?
• Isthepoweradapterconnectedandpluggedin?
• IstheHDMI™cableconnectedbetweenthereceiverandyourTV?
1 Ensure the antenna cable is connected before switching on. 2 Press the key on the Receiver or Remote Control.
The First Time Installation screen is displayed.
3 Highlight Start Search, and press ENTER to start the channel search.
The Receiver will search for, sort and store all receivable channels.
NOTE
After the First Time Installation has been completed,
the default PIN is automatically set to ‘0000’. To change the PIN setting, refer to Page 23.
1 Connect the antenna (IEC 169-2) coaxial plug to RF IN. Use CAI Benchmarked 75 ohm coaxial cable such as Triax TX100 2 Connect the HDMI™ cable 3 Connect the power adaptor and switch socket on
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Connect the Aerial to RF In and connect the External Power Supply to the DC Input. Connect the HDMI or SCART output to the TV.
Initial Power Up - Power On/Off
When in “Standby” mode, press the key on the remote control to switch on the receiver. Pressing the key again will put the receiver back in to “standby” mode.
First Time Installation
On initial power up, the screen below will be displayed indicating there are no channels stored.
The initial installation screen shows several basic set-up parameters, as shown below
Watching TV
Getting Started
The user can select the OSD Language, Country, Time Zone, Active Antenna and LCN from this menu. Press “Start Search” to search channels as shown below:
Volume Adjustment and Mute
Press “Vol +/-” to adjust the volume when the system is in normal playing mode; A volume bar is displayed
Press “Mute” to disable the sound, pressing “Mute” again will enable the sound.
Changing Channels
Press “CH+/-” to switch to the previous or next programme in the channel list. Alternatively press the number keys to input the programme number directly.
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Basic Functions
Press “ENTER” to display the Quick Channel Programme List. Press “LEFT/RIGHT” to select the channel categories. Press “UP/DOWN” to select the desired programme.
Quick Channel
Press “ENTER” to select channel. If there are favourite channels set up, press ‘ENTER’ then the ‘Left/Right’ key to select the required ‘FAV’ list.
Press “UP/DOWN” to select the required channels, Press “ENTER” to confirm the selection.
Press the “i” key twice to show information on the current programme.
Press the “EXIT”key to return to the previous selected channel.
Press the “AUDIO” key to switch the audio language of the current programme and switch between
stereo left right (stereo left channel right channel)
Press LEFT/RIGHT to switch between stereo left right (stereo left channel right channel).
Press UP/DOWN to switch the audio language.
Press “ENTER” to confirm the selection and return to normal play mode.
Programme Information
Audio Language Key and L/R Channel Key
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Electronic Programme Guide
Entering the EPG
You can press the “EPG” key on the remote control to enter into the EPG page. As shown below:
Enter the EPG menu, “Weekly” mode, (7 Day EPG), is the default setting, this menu has 7 parts:
Tab 1 shows the title Tab 2 shows the time and date Tab 3 shows selected date Tab 4 shows programme list, press “UP/ DOWN” to switch between programmes Tab 5 shows the time range and programme information Tab 6 shows detailed programme information from Tab 5 Tab 7 shows information for keys, corresponding to the coloured keys on the remote control
Press “LEFT/RIGHT” to switch between programmes in the list
Press the “RED” key to enter into DAILY/ WEEKLY” mode which displays the channels and programme information in different time ranges, as shown in the picture.
Press the “YELLOW” & “BLUE” key to switch between days in Tab 3
Press “UP/DOWN” key to move upward and downwards to switch between the different programmes in Tab 5
Press “LEFT/RIGHT” key to view the programme information in different time ranges in Tab 6.
When a programme is selected, press the “i” key to select the detailed information corresponding to the current program, as shown below.
When a programme is selected in Tab 5, press the green key to set a timer to book the programme, as shown in the diagram overleaf:
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Default subtitle setting is off. To switch on subtitles, press the “SUB” key on the remote control to enter the subtitle menu of the current programme, as shown in the picture below:
Press the “UP/DOWN” key to choose the required language. Press ‘ENTER’ to leave the menu.
*In order to use these features an external USB memory device must be connected.
At playback screen press “REC” key to start recording, the system will take approximately 3 seconds to initialise. This is shown below:
Digital Text
Accessing digital text
1 Select a channel which broadcasts digital text.
2 Press or the button.
Not all channels broadcast digital text.
You may not be able to receive digital text if you
have a poor quality signal.
Buttons for digital text operation
Buttons Description
Some channels are broadcast with digital text which contains pages of information and entertainment. News, weather, sports information, stock exchange prices and programme previews are among the many services.
Navigate the digital text index page and menu system
Coloured
Buttons
Numeric
Buttons 0-9
EXIT / TEXT
Access digital text shortcuts. These are often displayed on the bottom of the page
Directly select a page
Exit digital text
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Subtitles
Record & Time Shift*
Press “EXIT” to leave the EPG
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When a recording has been initialised, the LED on the front panel will flash slowly between red and blue. This shows the current programme is being recorded. Pressing “i” displays the information on the current recording.
Pressing the stop key while recording, will prompt a ‘Confirm Stop Rec’ message and resume normal playback.
When recording, you can also use the “REC” key to set a timer to stop recording, pressing “REC” again allows you to reset the timer.
If there is insufficient memory space while recording, the system will show a prompt message, stop recording and resume normal playback mode.
If a recording fails due to memory storage problems, the system will show a prompt message and try again.
During recording, you can also operate the Menu, EPG, TTX, Subtitle and so on, as if in normal playback mode.
Time Shift Mode is only available when an external memory device is connected to the receiver.
(1) In time shift mode, you can pause a live programme.
Time Shift Mode
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(2) Pressing the “PAUSE” key will start the time shift mode. The “Time Shift” icon will be shown on the screen this operation is available:
(a) In normal playback mode, when time shift is set to Auto or Pause within the PVR Config Menu.
(b) In recording mode.
(3) Pressing the “<<” key when in time shift mode, will fast rewind the programme. This operation is available :
(a) In normal playback mode, when time shift is set to Auto or Pause within the PVR Config Menu.
(b) In recording mode.
(4) In time shift mode, when the “STOP” key is pressed, it will exit time shift mode and return to playing the live programme. Any recording will continue to record as normal.
(5) In time shift mode, Fast Forward will catch up with the live programme, when the time shift catches up with the live programme, it automatically exits time shift mode, and returns to the current program. Any recording being made will carry on as normal.
There are two kinds of Installation modes these are outlined below:
(1) Auto Search
(2) Manual Search
You select the “Installation menu” from the “Main Menu”. A PIN Number is required. (default PIN is 0000)
Auto Search is an intelligent and convenient mode of programs searching. It searches all frequencies within countries of region.
Countries include Ireland/UK/Germany/Italy/ France/Spain/Holland/Taiwan/China/Norway/ Finland, etc. Select “Auto Search”, then press the “ENTER” key to start the “Auto Search”.
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