Triax T2-HD 217 PVR Operating Manual
OPERATING MANUAL
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FREEVIEW
™
HD TV recorder
T2-HD 217 PVR
500GB
Recording up to approx. 250hrs for
SD recording or 125hrs for HD services.
Part No. 305201
• The illustrations and the OSD in this operation manual are for explanation and guidance purposes only.
• The examples used throughout this manual are based on the T2-HD 217 model.
Dear Triax customer
Thank you for purchasing the TRIAX T2-HD 217 (FREEVIEW™ HD TV recorder).
To ensure safety and many years of trouble-free operation, please read the Important Safety
Precautions carefully before using this product.
Menu operation 17
What is the MAIN MENU? 17
Basic adjustment 18
AV Settings 18
Audio Description 19
Languages 20
Parental Control 21
Freeview+ 22
General 23
Manually Tuning Channels 24
What is...? 25
Appendix 26
Troubleshooting 26
Specifications 27
PIN CODE Reminder 28
Trademarks 29
End of life disposal 30
Important Notice 31
Digital Switchover and Your
TV Equipment 31
Terms of Guarantee 32
Declaration of Conformity 33
Notes 34
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
Daily operation 10
Channel List 11
The Guide Window 12
Recording a Programme 13
The Library Window 15
Operating Manual
Contents
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The FREEVIEW service is subject to coverage. An aerial upgrade may be required.
The FREEVIEW, FREEVIEW+, FREEVIEW HD and FREEVIEW+ HD words and logos are trade
marks of DTV Services LTD. DTV Services Ltd 2002, 2008.
Introduction
Important Safety Precautions
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• 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.
1 LIBRARY
Opens the library screen where your recordings are stored
2 MUTE
Volume on/off
3 NUMBER PAD
Select the channel number directly by entering
its number. Set the page in digital text mode
4 REC
Use to record a programme and schedule recordings
5 PLAYBACK CONTROLS
Play, Pause, Stop, Fast Forward, Rewind,
Jump Forward / Back
6 NAVIGATION (Cursor)
Move up/down/left/right in menus and on
screen displays (Page 11)
OK
Confirm selection in menu/on-screen display
7 VOL+/-
Increase/decrease the volume (Page 10)
8 BACK
Return to the previous “MENU” screen
9 TEXT
Display Digital Text (Page 25)
10 AD
Switch Audio Description on/off (Page 19)
11 A/V
Switch to the A/V input (Page 10)
12 SUBT
Switch subtitles on/off (Page 20)
13 HDMI
Select HDMI resolution 576p, 720p, 1080i
and 1080p (Page 18)
14 (Standby/On)
Switch between standby and on (Page 10)
15 LAST
Toggles between the current channel and the
previous channel (Page 10)
16 GUIDE
Display the Electronic Programme Guide (Page 12)
17 PROG +/-
Select the channel (Up/Down)
Move one page at a time when in menu screens
18 MENU
“MENU” screen on/off (Page 17)
19 INFO
Displays programme information (Page 10)
20 EXIT
Closes the “MENU” screen
21 COLOUR BUTTONS
For interactive use and navigating menus
22 AUDIO
Select the desired audio language (Page 10)
23 WIDE
Adjust the aspect ratio (page 18)
Introduction
Remote Control Unit
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SUBT
HDMI
AD
A/V
AUDIO
WIDE
BACK
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INFO
EXIT
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MUTE
LIBRARY
LAST
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GUIDE
MENU
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Introduction
Receiver (Front View)
Receiver (Rear View)
1 RF IN (Antenna in)
2 RF OUT (Antenna out)
3 TV (SCART)
4 SPDIF (Digital audio output)
5 USB terminal - For service only
6 ETHERNET port - for future services
7 HDMI
™
socket
8 VCR (SCART)
9 Optical SPDIF (Digital audio output)
10 RS232 - For Service
11 12V DC input
12 Fan
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LED LINEAR DISPLAY CHANNEL UP
CHANNEL DOWN
STANDBY BUTTON
Introduction
Supplied Accessories
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Remote Control Unit (x1)
• Triax T2-HD 217 PVR Operating Manual
• “AAA” size zinc-carbon battery (x2) - Page 7
Page 4
Power Adaptor (x1)
Page 9
HDMI Cable (x1)
Page 9
RF Cable (x1)
Page 9
SUBT
HDMI
AD
A/V
AUDIO
WIDE
BACK
TEXT
INFO
EXIT
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REC
MUTE
LIBRARY
LAST
OK
GUIDE
MENU
VOL
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PROG
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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
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Preparation
1 2 3
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
Press OK 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
You will receive a message
when installation is complete.
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.
1 Ensure the antenna cable is connected before switching on.
2 Switch on the power socket.
3 Press on the Receiver or Remote Control.
• The First Time Installation screen is displayed.
4 Press OK to start the channel search.
• The Receiver will search for, sort and store all receivable channels.
NOTE
• The First Time Installation process will be
aborted if the Receiver is left unattended
for more than 30 minutes before searching
for channels.
• After the First Time Installation has been
completed, the default PIN is automatically
set to ‘0000’. To change the PIN setting,
refer to Page 20.
1 Connect the antenna (IEC 169-2)
75 Ω coaxial cable, CAI Benchmarked cable such as Triax TX100
2 Connect the HDMI cable
3 Connect the power adaptor and switch on at the socket
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AERIAL IN RF OUT
ETHERNET HDMI
VCR
OPTICAL RS-232
USB
DC 12V IN
SPDIF
TV
Watching TV
Daily operation
Standby mode
Switching On / Off
Adjusting the Volume
Changing Channels
Switching Between Channels
Programme Information
Selecting a Video Output Source
Selecting an Audio Language
• SelectStandbymode
If the receiver is switched on, you can
switch it to standby by pressing on the
remote control unit or the front of the receiver
• SwitchingonfromStandby
From standby, press on the remote
control unit or front of the receiver.
Press the VOL+ button to increase the volume
and the VOL- button to decrease the volume.
• We advise setting the volume to full on the receiver
and then use the TV remote for adjusting the
volume as normal
Switch between the current channel and the
previous channel by pressing LAST. Each press
of the LAST button will toggle between the
current channel and the previous channel
Once the receiver is connected to your TV using
either a HDMI cable or SCART cable, you can
select the appropriate output source by pressing
A/V on the remote control unit.
Some programmes are broadcast with multiple
audio channels. Press AUDIO to display the
audio menu.
NOTE
• If you are not going to use this Receiver for long
periods of time, be sure to remove the power
adapter from the supply.
• A small amount of electrical power is still
consumed when the Receiver is in standby mode.
1 Press the INFO button once to display
current time, channel information,
programme name and start/finish times of
selected programmes.
2 Press the INFO button again to display
additional information about the current
programme.
1 Press / to select the desired channel.
2 Press OK to confirm the audio channel.
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With number padWith PROG +/-
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2
3
MUTE
LIBRARY
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REC LAST
PROG
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Key desired channel number
(refer to channel list)
Watching TV
Channel list
Basic Operation
Useful Functions
• Display/ClosetheChannelList
• NavigatingtheChannelList
NOTE
• If parental controls are enabled (Page 21) the parental
settings PIN must be entered before a channel can be
locked / unlocked.
• To unlock a channel, select the channel using the /
buttons and press the RED coloured button.
NOTE
• To view a channel once it’s been deleted, you
will need to perform a First Time Installation
(Page 24)
Press on the remote control while watching
TV to access Channel List Menu or
1 Press MENU
2 Press to select the channel option from the list.
3 Press OK
The channel list allows you to hide, and delete channels, setup
a favourites channel list, setup a manual recording and view the
list of free to air channels that you have added.
Select a channel.
Press / to highlight a channel.
Press OK to watch the channel.
Lock a channel.
You can lock a channel to prevent children
viewing scenes of an adult nature.
1 Press / to select the channel you want
to lock.
2 Press the coloured button. A padlock
icon will appear next to the channel name.
Set a channel as a favourite.
You can set a channel as a favourite for
quick access. All favourite channels will be
displayed in the favourites list.
1 Press / to select the channel you want
to add to the favourites list.
2 Press the coloured button.
• The Favourites List will be shown listing all
favourite channels and the channel you have
just added.
3 Press to return to the channel list.
Deleting a channel.
1 Press / to select the channel you
want to delete.
2 Press the coloured button.
• The delete channel screen willl be displayed.
You can choose to delete the channel or
cancel.
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Viewing the favourites list.
1 Press to view the Favourites List.
• While viewing the favourites list, you can
select and watch channels in the same way
as the channel list.
2 Press to return to the channel list.
View the EPG.
1 To view the EPG (Page 12) press the
button on the remote control unit.
GUIDE
OK
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