TVonics DTR-FP RANGE User Guide
Digital TV Recorder
User Guide
Introduction
Thank you for choosing this TVonics Digital TV Recorder.
Record the model name and serial number in the space provided below (the model name
and serial number can be found on both the rear of the product and the rear of the box).
Refer to these numbers whenever you call your dealer regarding this product.
Model Name: Serial
Number:
Important Safety Information
Before using the Digital TV Recorder, please take a minute to read the following important safety
information.
Only use the supplied AC adaptor.• Do not place any objects on the unit.•
Do not cut o the supplied power supply’s •
plug.
Place the unit on a stable surface.• Do not place any magnetic objects •
Do not allow the unit to get wet.• Do not use the unit in hot, humid or •
Do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.• Do not obstruct the fan on the rear of the •
Do not expose the unit to shocks or •
vibrations as this could cause disk failure.
To help prevent Screen burn on Plasma and •
LCD screens, use the Screen Saver feature
whenever possible.
Leave a space of at least 10cm around the •
unit to allow for adequate ventilation.
(including speakers) on or near the unit.
excessively dusty places.
unit.
To clean the unit, use a lightly dampened, •
soft cloth. Do not use any kind of abrasive
cloth, sponge or cleaner.
Do not attempt to open the unit. Refer all •
servicing to quali ed service personnel.
Environmental Information
This symbol on the product or in the instructions means that your electrical and
electronic equipment should be disposed at the end of its life separately from your
household waste. There are separate collection systems for recycling in the EU.
For more information, please contact the local authority or your retailer where you
purchased the product.
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Introduction ......................................................................................................................................................................2
Important Safety Information .....................................................................................................................................2
Environmental Information .........................................................................................................................................2
Getting Started
Package Contents ............................................................................................................................................................ 4
Inserting the Batteries into the Remote Control ..................................................................................................4
Attaching the Supplied Feet .......................................................................................................................................5
Connecting to your TV and VCR/DVD Recorder ...................................................................................................6
Connecting to your Hi-Fi/Surround Sound System ............................................................................................ 6
Automatically Tuning .....................................................................................................................................................7
Daily Use
Overview of the Remote Control ...............................................................................................................................8
The Front Panel Buttons ............................................................................................................................................. 10
Common Symbols ........................................................................................................................................................ 10
Everyday Use .................................................................................................................................................................. 11
Automatic Standby ...................................................................................................................................................... 12
Picture In Picture (PIP) ................................................................................................................................................ 12
Recording Programmes ............................................................................................................................................. 13
Timeshifting ................................................................................................................................................................... 14
The Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) ..............................................................................................................15
The Info display ............................................................................................................................................................. 16
The Channel List ........................................................................................................................................................... 17
The Timers screen ......................................................................................................................................................... 18
The Library menu .........................................................................................................................................................20
The Menu
Navigating the menu .................................................................................................................................................. 22
Main Menu options ..................................................................................................................................................... 23
Table of Contents
Additional Information
Programming the Remote Control ........................................................................................................................ 25
Automatically Programming the Remote Control ........................................................................................... 26
Finding the Remote Control’s Current Codes .................................................................................................... 26
Controlling a TV ............................................................................................................................................................27
Controlling a DVD player ........................................................................................................................................... 27
Speci cations ................................................................................................................................................................. 28
Troubleshooting ...........................................................................................................................................................29
Remote Control Brand Codes .................................................................................................................................. 30
End User License ........................................................................................................................................................... 31
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Package Contents
TV
RAD
OK
LIB
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Digital TV Recorder
4
Quick Start Guide
7
SCART Lead
2
Remote Control
5
User Guide
8
Power Supply
3
AA Batteries (2)
6
RF Lead
9
Rubber Feet (6)
Inserting the Batteries into the Remote Control
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Attaching the Supplied Feet
Follow the instructions below to attach the supplied feet, according to which way you wish to
install the Digital TV Recorder. Always install the Digital TV Recorder on a stable surface. Failure to
do so may result in damage to the Digital TV Recorder.
Installing horizontally
If installing horizontally, attached the 4 straight rubber feet as shown:
Installing vertically
If installing vertically, attached the 2 curved rubber feet as shown:
Getting Started
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Connecting to your TV and VCR/DVD Recorder
To your TV
From your aerial
To your VCR/DVD
Recorder/TV
(supplied RF lead)
**
To your VCR/DVD Recorder
(SCART lead not supplied)
If there isn’t already one in place, connect a second RF lead (not supplied) between your VCR/
DVD Recorder’s ‘RF OUT’ socket to your TV’s ‘RF IN’ socket*.
*Socket names vary according to make and model of your equipment.
**If you do not want to connect a VCR/DVD Recorder, connect the RF lead from the Digital TV Recorder’s “8
OUT” socket to your TV’s “RF IN” socket.
(supplied SCART lead)
To the mains
power outlet
(supplied power
supply)
Connecting to your Hi-Fi/Surround Sound System
To your Hi-Fi/Surround Sound System
(3.5mm jack plug lead/optical lead not supplied)
Depending on your Hi-Fi/Surround Sound System you can use either a conventional 3.5mm jack plug lead or
an optical lead (miniTOS).
Do not connect your headphones to the
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socket.
Automatically Tuning
Once you have connected the Power Supply the following menu is displayed. Press 1. OK to
continue.
If the remote control does not work, press the DTR button and try again.
The Digital TV Recorder will now scan and store all available channels. Depending on the 2.
quality of your reception, this may take several minutes. Please be patient and do not press
any buttons.
Getting Started
If no channels are found a message is displayed asking you to check your aerial. Con rm that your aerial is
connected correctly and press OK to restart automatically tuning.
Once the automatic tuning is complete, a summary screen is displayed.3.
Press 4. OK to exit the automatic tuning process.
Congratulations ! The Digital TV Recorder is now ready to use.
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Overview of the Remote Control
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wj
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wg
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qs
qd
qf
qg
qh
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DTR/RADIO - Switches between Digital TV channels and Digital Radio channels.
1
2
% - Turns the TV’s sound on/o *.
MODE buttons - Sets the remote control to operate the Digital TV Recorder, a TV or DVD*.
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4
SAVER/CLOCK - Displays the Clock for 4 seconds. With the Clock displayed, press again to
display the Screen Saver.
MENU - Displays/exits the menu.
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BACK - Returns to the previous level in the menu. Exits EPG, Info and Menu ( rst level).
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EPG - Switches the Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) on/o .
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VOL. +/− - Adjusts the TV’s volume*.
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9
X - Pauses live TV and recordings.
q;
x STOP - Stops playback when viewing recordings.
qa
j - Rewinds live TV and recordings. Press repeatedly to increase the rewind speed.
qs
B - Plays recording and resumes paused live TV and recordings.
TIMER - Displays the Timers screen.
qd
qf
l - Skips back 30 seconds when viewing a recording or watching live TV. Press and
hold to skip to the start when viewing a recording or skip to the start of the pause bu er
when watching live TV.
0-9 - Selects channels, enter PIN, use Help pages.
qg
SUB/AV - Displays subtitles (if available). In TV mode, changes the Video Input on the TV*.
qh
TEXT/−/−− - Displays digital text (if available). In TV mode, selects double digit channel
qj
numbers*.
Coloured buttons - Selects options in digital text/EPG/Channel List/menu.
qk
ql
L - Skips forward 30 seconds when viewing a recording. Press and hold to skip to the
end when viewing a recording.
LIB - Displays the Library of recorded programmes.
w;
wa
J - Fast forwards recordings. Press repeatedly to increase the fast forward speed. When
pausing live TV or recordings, press to watch in slow motion.
ws
z REC - Records live TV. Sets highlighted programmes to timer record in the EPG.
wd
OK/UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT - Displays the Channel List/con rms a selection (OK button).
Navigate the EPG/menu/Channel List/Info menu (UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT buttons).
CH. +/ − - Selects the next/previous channel.
wf
INFO - Displays programme and recording information
wg
- Returns to the previous channel watched. Switches between 4 and 24 hours advance
wh
in EPG.
wj
PIP - Enters Picture In Picture mode. For more information refer to page 12.
wk
1 - Switches the Digital TV Recorder, TV* or DVD* on/into standby.
Daily Use
*Once the remote control has been programmed to operate your equipment. Refer to page 25.
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The Front Panel Buttons
TV/RAD - Switches between
Digital TV channels and
Digital Radio channels.
1 - Switches the Digital
TV Recorder on (green)/
into standby (red).
LIB - Displays the Library of
recorded programmes.
v - Navigates
the Channel
List/Library.
V - Navigates
the Channel
List/Library.
z - Records live
TV (lights up in red
when recording).
x - Stops recording
and playback when
viewing recordings.
B - Lights up green when
viewing a recording.
OK - Displays
the Channel List/
con rms a selection
Common Symbols
The following symbols may be visible in the Electronic Programme Guide, Channel List, Info
display, Timers screen and Library menu.
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Locked channel. Multiple audio languages available.
Encrypted/scrambled channel. Teletext available.
Radio Channel. Timer has been set.
Channel selected for moving. Timer is set to repeat (daily/weekly).
Recording has been viewed. Selected channel is hidden.
Playback of recording has been locked.
Recording has been protected from
deletion.
Play. Pause.
Record. Slow motion.
Fast Forward. Rewind.
Fast Forward (x16) Fast Rewind (x16)
Fast Forward (x128) Fast Rewind (x128)
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