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Watch and record Digital TV, minus the contract
Digital TV Recorder User Guide
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Important Safety Information
Thank you for choosing this
TVonics Freeview+ box.
Before using the Freeview+ box, please take a minute to read the following important safety
information.
Only use the supplied power adaptor.•
Do not place any objects on the unit.•
Do not cut o the supplied power adaptor’s plug.•
Leave a space of at least 10cm around the unit to allow for adequate ventilation.•
Place the unit on a stable surface.•
Do not place any magnetic objects (including speakers) on or near the unit.•
Do not allow the unit to get wet.•
Do not use the unit in hot, humid or excessively dusty places.•
Do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.•
Do not obstruct the fan on the rear of the unit.•
Do not expose the unit to shocks or vibrations as this could cause disk failure.•
To clean the unit, use a lightly dampened, soft cloth. Do not use any kind of abrasive cloth, •
sponge or cleaner.
To help prevent Screen burn on Plasma and LCD screens, use the Screen Saver feature •
whenever possible.
Do not attempt to open the unit. Refer all servicing to qualied 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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Table of contents
Important Safety Information .....................................................................................................................................2
Environmental Information .........................................................................................................................................2
Package Contents ............................................................................................................................................................4
Getting Started
Overview of the Freeview+ box .................................................................................................................................5
Overview of the Remote Control ...............................................................................................................................6
Inserting the Batteries into the Remote Control ..................................................................................................8
Connecting your Freeview+ box ............................................................................................................................... 9
Automatically Tuning .................................................................................................................................................. 10
Using your Freeview+ box
Everyday Use .................................................................................................................................................................. 12
The Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) ..............................................................................................................13
The Channel List ........................................................................................................................................................... 14
The Info Display ............................................................................................................................................................ 15
Picture In Picture (PIP) ................................................................................................................................................ 16
Recording Programmes ............................................................................................................................................. 17
Pause Live TV.................................................................................................................................................................. 19
The Timers Screen ........................................................................................................................................................ 20
The Library Menu ......................................................................................................................................................... 22
Common Symbols ........................................................................................................................................................ 24
Navigating the Menu .................................................................................................................................................. 25
Main Menu Options ..................................................................................................................................................... 26
Programming the Remote Control ........................................................................................................................ 28
Automatically Programming the Remote Control ........................................................................................... 28
Finding the Remote Control’s Current Codes .................................................................................................... 29
Controlling a TV or DVD player ................................................................................................................................30
Specications ................................................................................................................................................................. 31
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................................................... 32
Remote Control Brand Codes .................................................................................................................................. 34
End User License ........................................................................................................................................................... 35
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Package Contents
Watch and record Digital TV, minus the contract
Digital TV Recorder User Guide
Quick Start Guide
Watch and record Digital TV, minus the contract
Freeview+ box
1
Remote Control
3
Quick Start Guide
5
Power Adaptor
7
AA Batteries (2)
2
User Guide
4
SCART Lead
6
RF Lead
8
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Front
Overview of the Freeview+ Box
Record Indicator
1
(Red = Recording in progress)
Power Indicator
2
(Green = On, Red = Standby)
Rear
Aerial In (from aerial)
1
SPDIF/Digital Audio Output
3
SCART (to VCR)
5
Play Indicator
3
(Green = A recording is being played back)
Aerial Out (to TV)
2
SCART (to TV)
4
DC Jack Input
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Overview of the Remote Control
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2
3
4
5
6
7
wk
wj
wh
wg
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9
q;
qa
qs
qd
qf
qg
qh
wf
wd
ws
wa
w;
ql
qk
qj
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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 Freeview+ box, a TV or DVD*.
3
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.
5
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 watching live TV or a recording. Press and hold to
skip to the start when viewing a recording or skip to the start of the pause buer 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
qj
TEXT/−/−− - Displays digital text (if available). In TV mode, selects double digit channel
numbers*.
qk
Coloured buttons - Selects options in digital text/EPG/Channel List/menu (Red/Green/
Yellow/Blue).
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/conrms 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
wh
- Returns to the previous channel watched. Switches between 4 and 24 hours advance in
EPG.
wj
PIP - Enters Picture In Picture mode. For more information refer to page 15.
wk
1 - Switches the Freeview+ box, TV* or DVD* on/into standby.
*Once the remote control has been programmed to operate your equipment. Refer to page 28.
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Inserting the Batteries into the Remote Control
Always check the positive/negative symbols on the batteries to ensure they are inserted •
correctly.
Don’t forget to dispose of old batteries in an environmentally friendly way. •
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Connecting your Freeview+ Box
Connection Lead Required
From your aerial. Aerial Lead (not supplied).
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To your TV. SCART Lead (supplied).
2
To your TV, VCR or DVD Recorder. RF Lead (supplied).
3
To your Hi-Fi/Surround Sound System. 3.5mm jack plug lead/optical lead (not supplied).
4
To your VCR/DVD Recorder. SCART Lead (not supplied).
5
To the mains power outlet. Power Adaptor (supplied).
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For safety reasons, DO NOT cut o the supplied power adaptor’s plug.
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Automatically Tuning
Switch on your TV, then connect the Freeview+ box to the mains. The TV should automatically 1.
switch to the correct AV channel and display the ‘Start up’ screen below:
Start up screen
Press the [OK] button on the remote control to begin automatic tuning.
If the remote control does not work, press the [DTR] button and try again.
The Freeview+ box will now scan and store all available channels. Depending on the quality of 2.
your reception, this may take several minutes. Please be patient and do not press any buttons.
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Tuning progress screen
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Automatically Tuning
3. When the automatic tuning has nished, a summary screen is displayed. The number of
channels found may vary according to your location and reception.
Automatic tuning summary screen
Press the [OK] button on the remote control remove the summary screen and start watching
digital TV.
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Everyday Use
Changing channels
Type in the channel number using the [0]-[9] buttons. Alternatively, press the [CH+] and [CH-]
buttons to select the next/previous channel.
Channel hopping
Press the [ ] button to return to the previous channel watched.
Adjusting the volume*
Press the [VOL+] and [VOL-] buttons to increase/decrease the volume.
Muting the sound*
Press the [%] button to mute the sound. Press again to restore.
Using standby
When you’re not watching TV, you should set the Freeview+ box to standby. Press the [1] button
to switch between ON (green power light on the front panel) and STANDBY (red power light
on the front panel). It is safe to put the Freeview+ box into standby mode when you have set
programmes to record. The Freeview+ box will automatically wake up from standby mode to
make the recording. If you plan to leave the Freeview+ box unattended for a long period and
have not set any programmes to record, put the Freeview+ box into standby and wait for 20
seconds before switching it o at the mains.
Automatic standby
To help reduce the amount of electricity it uses, the Freeview+ box will automatically switch to
standby mode at 3am every day, if there has been a period of inactivity. If you are still watching
TV at this time, a screen will be displayed allowing you to stop the Freeview+ box entering
standby mode. If no button is pressed while this screen is displayed, the Freeview+ box will enter
standby mode after a few seconds. It is possible to deactivate this automatic standby mode by
setting the ‘Auto Standby’ option in the ‘Settings’ menu to ‘O’.
Displaying Digital Text
Press the [TEXT] button to display digital text (if available). Press again to exit digital text.
Displaying subtitles
Press the [SUB] button to display subtitles (if available). Press again to switch o the subtitles.
Displaying the screen saver and on screen clock
Press the [SAVER/CLOCK] button to display the clock for 4 seconds. With the clock displayed,
press the [SAVER/CLOCK] again to display the screen saver. Press any button to cancel the screen
saver.
Switching between TV and Radio channels
The Freeview+ box stores all the Digital TV channels together and all the Digital Radio channels
together. Press the [DTV/RADIO] button to quickly switch between Digital TV and Digital Radio
channels.
*Once the remote control has been programmed to operate your TV. Refer to page 28.
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The Electronic Programme Guide (EPG)
The EPG displays programme information for the next 8 days (when transmitted by
broadcasters). You can also set programmes to be recorded from the EPG.
Current
channel
Date of currently
displayed
programmes
List of
channels
To Press
Access the EPG... [EPG] button.
Move around the EPG...
Display the previous nine channels in the list... [RED] button.
Display the next nine channels in the list... [GREEN] button.
Move forward 4 or 24 hours... [BLUE] button.
Move back 4 or 24 hours... [YELLOW] button.
View information for the highlighted
programme...
Set a highlighted programme to record...
Preview a current programme (in the
background)...
Exit the EPG and switch to a previewed
programme...
Exit the EPG... [EPG] or [BACK] button.
[
v/V/b/B] buttons.
(Press [
(Press [
] to switch between 4 and 24 hours)
] to switch between 4 and 24 hours)
[INFO] button. Press again to return to the
EPG.
[z REC] button. After pressing the [z REC]
button, if ‘Series Record’ is available for the
selected programme you can press the
[BLUE] button to record all programmes in
the series.
[OK] button.
[OK button.
Today’s date
and current
time
Time of
currently
displayed
programmes
Programme
information
If you accidentally set a wrong programme to record, press the [z REC] button again to cancel.
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The Channel List
The Channel List displays all the available channels.
List of
channels
Highlighted
channel
To Press
Access the Channel List... [OK] button while watching TV.
Select channels...
Display the previous nine channels in the list... [RED] button.
Display the next nine channels in the list... [GREEN] button.
Switch to the selected channel... [OK] button.
Exit the Channel List... [BACK] button.
[
v/ V] buttons.
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The Info Display
When watching TV, the Info display gives brief information on the current and future
programmes (when the programme information is transmitted by broadcasters). You can also set
programmes to be recorded from the Info display. When watching a recording, the Info display
gives brief information on the recorded programme.
Today’s
date and
Channel
Programme
name
Selected
programme’s
details
Selected programme’s start
and end time
current
time
To Press
Access Info for the current programme/
recording...
View information for future programmes on
the current channel...
View information for programmes on other
channels...
Change the Audio setting (if available)... [RED] button.
Change the Subtitle setting (if available)... [GREEN] button.
Switch to another channel (when viewing that
channel’s information...
Set a future programme to record...
Exit Info... [INFO] or [BACK] button.
[INFO] button.
[
B] button.
v/ V] buttons.
[
[OK] button.
[z REC] button. After pressing the [z REC]
button, if ‘Series Record’ is available for the
selected programme you can press the
[BLUE] button to record all programmes in
the series.
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Picture In Picture (PIP)
Picture In Picture allows you to watch two channels at the same time. The sound from the main
picture is always played.
PIP screen
(highlighted)
To Press
Switch on Picture In Picture... [PIP] button.
Move the PIP screen...
Select/highlight the PIP screen.. [PIP] button.
Change the channel displayed in the PIP
screen....
Change the channel displayed in the main
picture....
Swap the channels on the PIP screen and the
main picture...
Exit Picture In Picture... [PIP] button, when the PIP screen is selected/
[
v/V/b/B ] buttons.
[CH +/-] buttons, when the PIP screen is
selected.
[0]-[9] buttons. The [CH +/-] buttons can also
be used when the PIP screen is not selected.
] button.
[
highlighted.
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Picture In Picture is not available when recording programmes.
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Recording Programmes
This Freeview+ box has Twin Tuners, making it possible to record two programmes at the same
time.
When recording two programmes at the same time you can also:
- start to playback either of the recordings, even though they are still recording,
- playback a previously recorded programme - watch either of the programmes
being recorded.
When recording two programmes at the same time you can not:
- timeshift/pause live TV,
- use Picture In Picture,
- watch a third TV channel.
There are 4 dierent ways to record programmes:
1. Instant recording
While watching a programme, press • [z REC] to start recording.
Press • [
x STOP] to stop recording.
While the Instant Recording menu is displayed you can press [z REC] to set subsequent programmes on that
channel to record.
2. Recording from the Electronic Programme Guide (EPG)
With the required programme highlighted in the EPG, press • [z REC] to set the recording.
For full details on the EPG, refer to page 13.
3. Recording from the Info display
With the required programme highlighted in the Info display, press • [z REC] to set the
recording.
For full details on the Info display, refer to page 15.
4. Manually recording
You can manually set a recording from the Timers screen.
With the Timers screen displayed, press the [YELLOW] button to manually set a recording.
For full details on the Timers menu, refer to page 20.
The Freeview+ box will record programmes even if the programme is shown later than advertised e.g. due to a previous
programme overrunning. Please note, this is not applicable for timers set manually.
It is safe to put the Freeview+ box into standby mode when you have set programmes to record. The Freeview+ box will
automatically wake up from standby mode to make the recording.
When setting a recording for a programme that is part of a series, an on screen message will prompt you to press the [BLUE]
button to record the entire series (‘Series Record’).
The Freeview+ box will also automatically add 3 minutes to the end of each recording to make sure the entire programme
is recorded. However, if any subsequent recording starts during those 3 minutes, then the rst recording will be stopped to
allow the new recording to commence.
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Recording Programmes
Your Freeview+ box can record up to two programmes at the same time.
If you attempt to record three or more programmes which overlap, you will be asked to either
select an alternative time to record the programme (Resolve conict) or cancel the recording
request you have just made (Cancel timer).
You will then be presented with a list of all the programmes which overlap.
If one of the programmes is repeated later in the week then, when it is highlighted, the box will
give you the option to press the Green button (Alternative) to record the repeated programme
instead. If none of the programmes are repeated, simply delete one of the planned recordings
by pressing the Red key (Delete).
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Pause Live TV
Pausing live TV lets you pause a broadcast programme and continue watching it later. The
maximum length of time you can pause is 2 hours.
Timer
banner
Pausing live TV
Press [X] to pause live TV. Press [B] to resume.
When live TV is paused, a timer banner is displayed indicating how long the programme has been paused.
The length of time you can pause a programme for can be adjusted in the menu. See ‘Pause Buer Size’ on
page 27.
Rewinding live and paused TV
Press [j] to rewind live TV. Press [B] to resume.
You can press j a further 3 times to rewind faster.
Fast forwarding paused TV
Press [J] to fast forward pause TV. Press [B] to resume.
You can press J a further 3 times to fast forward faster.
Watching in slow motion
Press [X] to pause live TV or a recording.
Press [J] to watch in slow motion. Press [B] to return to normal.
Stopping pause
Press [x STOP].
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The Timers Screen
The Timers screen displays all the programmes that are currently set to record. You can also set a
manual timer and modify or cancel an existing timer from the Timers screen.
Today’s
date and
current
List of
timers
symbol
indicates that
Series Record
is set
Size of
current
timers
(approx)
Size of
current
recordings
(approx)
To Press
Access the Timers menu... [TIMER] button.
Select a timer...
View additional pages of timers (if available)...
Delete the selected timer... [RED] button. If the timer selected is for a
Modify the selected timer... [GREEN] button (see next page for more
Manually set a timer... [YELLOW] button (see next page for more
Show all timers currently set (including all
‘Series Record’ programmes) ...
Exit the Timers menu... [TIMER] or [BACK] button.
v/V] buttons.
[
[
b/B] buttons.
series you will be asked whether to delete all
timers in the series or just this instance.
details).
details).
[BLUE] button. Press again to display a
summary of all timers currently set.
time
symbol
indicates
that the
timer is set
to repeat
indicates
that the
timer is
protected
from
deletion
Available
recording
space
(approx)
symbol
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The Timers Screen
Modifying a timer
You can edit a current timer to change the channel, start and end time/date.
With the required timer highlighted, press 1. [GREEN]. If the timer is protected, use the [0]-[9]
buttons to enter the PIN.
Press 2. [v] or [V] to highlight the required setting. Use the [v/V/b/B] and [0]-[9] buttons to
make changes.
Press 3. [GREEN] to save the changes.
‘Repeat’ options*:
‘O’ The timer will occur once.
‘Daily’ The timer will be repeated at the same time every day (
displayed in the Timer screen).
‘Weekly’ The timer will be repeated at the same time weekly (
displayed in the Timer screen).
‘Change/Delete’ options:
‘Allowed’ The timer can be changed or deleted.
‘Disallowed’ The PIN must be entered correctly before the timer can be
changed/deleted.
symbol will be added to recordings that have been protected
(A
from change or deletion.)
‘Playback’ options:
‘Use parental
settings’
‘Allowed’ The recording can be viewed (even if it was recorded from a locked
‘Disallowed’ The recording can not be viewed. The PIN must be entered
If the recording is made from a locked channel, the PIN must be
entered correctly before the recording can be viewed (see Parental
Control on page 27).
channel).
correctly before the recording can be viewed.
symbol will be added to recordings that have been protected
(A
from playback.)
is
is
Changing a single recording to record the entire series
If a programme set to record is part of a series, a prompt will appear to press the [BLUE] button
and modify the timer to record the entire series.
*Timers that are part of a series will only display ‘Series’ for the ‘Repeat’ option and can not be
adjusted.
Manually setting a timer
With the ‘Timers’ menu displayed, press 1. [YELLOW].
Press 2. [v] or [V] to highlight the required setting. Use the [v/V/b/B] and [0]-[9] buttons to
make changes.
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The Library Menu
The Library menu displays all the recordings currently stored on the hard disk. You can also
browse and manage your recordings from the Library menu. The Library menu will take longer to
load if you have lots of recordings stored on the hard disk.
List of
recordings
symbol
indicates that the
recording has
been watched
Size of current
timers (approx)
Size of current
recordings
(approx)
To Press
Access the Library menu... [LIB] button.
Select a recording...
View additional pages of recordings (if
available)...
Play the selected recording from the last
played position...
Play the selected recording from a specic
position...
Delete the selected recording... [RED] button.
Edit the selected recording (to set protection
and playback options)...
Add the selected recording to the playlist... [YELLOW] button (see below for more
Sort the recordings... [BLUE] button. Press the corresponding
Exit the Library menu... [LIB] or [BACK] button.
[
v/V] buttons.
[
b/B] buttons.
[B] button.
[OK] button (see below for more details).
[GREEN] button (see below for more details).
details).
colour button to select the required sort
option.
symbol
indicates
that the
recording is
protected
from
playback
Length of
recording
in minutes
(approx)
symbol
indicates
that the
recording is
protected
from
deletion
Available
recording
space
(approx)
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The Library Menu
Playing a recording from a specic position
You can play a recording from the start, the end, the last played position or from any point within
the recording.
With the required recording highlighted, press 1. [OK].
Press 2. [v/V/b/B] to highlight the required option. (For ‘Start playback from’ use the [0]-[9]
buttons to enter the required time.) Press [OK] to play the recording.
A symbol will be added to recordings that have been played.
Setting protection and playback options
You can prevent a recording from being deleted or played unless the PIN is entered correctly. This
can be used to stop accidental deletion or prevent children watching inappropriate recordings.
With the required recording highlighted, press 1. [GREEN].
Press 2. [v] or [V] to highlight the required setting. Use the [b] and [B] buttons to make
changes. Press [GREEN] to save any changes.
A symbol will be added to recordings that have been protected from deletion.
symbol will be added to recordings that have been protected from playback.
A
Using the playlist
You can set multiple recordings to be played one after another. This can be useful when saving
multiple recordings to a video tape/DVD or just to watch several recordings in one go.
With the required recording highlighted, press 1. [YELLOW]. A 1 is added by the recording’s
name. Repeat to add further recordings to the playlist.
To remove a recording from the playlist, highlight the recording and press [YELLOW].
With one of the recordings in the playlist highlighted, press 2. [OK]. Press [v] or [V] to highlight
‘Start playlist’. Press [OK] to play the playlist. If you are saving recordings to a video tape/DVD,
don’t forget to start recording on your VCR/DVD recorder.
While the playlist is playing, press and hold [L] to skip to the next programme in the playlist. Press and hold
[l] to return to the start of the current programme.
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Common Symbols
The following symbols may be visible in the ‘Electronic Programme Guide’, ‘Channel List’,
‘Info’display, ‘Timers’ screen and ‘Library’ menu.
Locked channel.
Encrypted/scrambled channel.
Radio Channel.
Multiple audio languages available.
Teletext available.
Channel selected for moving.
Timer is set to “Series Record”.
Timer is set to repeat (daily/weekly).
Timer has been set.
Recording has been viewed.
Playback of recording has been locked.
Play.
Record.
Selected channel is hidden.
Playback of recording has been locked.
Recording has been protected from deletion.
Play.
Pause.
Record.
Slow motion.
Fast Forward.
Fast Forward (x16)
Fast Forward (x128)
Rewind.
Fast Rewind (x16)
Fast Rewind (x128)
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Navigating the Menu
To Press
Access the Menu... [MENU] button.
Highlight an option...
Select an option... [OK] button.
Adjust an option’s settings....
Go back a step... [BACK] button.
Exit the Menu... [MENU] button.
[
v/V] buttons.
[b/B] buttons.
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Main Menu Options
Edit Channel List
Hide Channels
Allows you to hide unwanted channels Press [OK] to select a channel to hide.
Sort Channels
Allows you to rearrange the channel order. Press [OK] to select the channel you wish to move.
Press [v] or [V] to select the new position, then press [OK].
Settings
Language
Allows you to change the language setting (if available).
Country
Allows you to change the country setting.
Subtitle
Allows you to set your preferred subtitles setting (if available).
Audio
Allows you to set your preferred audio setting (if available).
TV Out
Allows you to switch the picture output between RGB, Y/C and CVBS.
Picture Mode
Allows you to change between widescreen, traditional (4:3) normal and traditional letterbox (4:3
letterbox) picture formats.
Auto Standby
Allows you to select whether the Freeview+ box automatically switches to standby mode at 3am
every day.
Update Channels
Allows the Freeview+ box to automatically search for new channels when in standby mode. It is
recommended that this option be set to ‘Automatically’.
Reset Set Top Box
Allows you to reset the Freeview+ box to it’s default state.
CAUTION ! Resetting the Freeview+ box will clear all settings and all channel information. After resetting, the
Freeview+ box will need to retune all channels. Only recorded programmes stored on the hard disk will be kept.
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Main Menu Options
DVR Settings
Pause Buer Size
Allows you to set the amount of time the Freeview+ box will pause a programme for. This setting
also determines how far back you can rewind live TV.
Auto Delete
You can set the Freeview+ box to automatically delete recorded programmes based on their size
or if they have been watched. Programmes will only be deleted when there is not enough hard
disk space available for new recordings.
Format Disk
Allows you to delete all recorded programmes.
CAUTION ! Formatting the hard disk will delete all the recorded programmes stored on the hard disk.
Parental Control
Allows you to set your PIN and lock channels. Locked channels can only be viewed once the
correct PIN is entered. The default PIN is 0000.
Tuning
Allows you to automatically or manually tune channels. You will be asked to enter your PIN.
The default PIN is 0000. Tune the Freeview+ box to search for any new channels that may have
been launched.
Service
Allows you to check the software and hardware versions running on your Freeview+ box, and the
signal strength.
Software Upgrade
Allows you to search for software updates through your aerial (when available). As updates are
handled automatically by your Freeview+ box it is not recommended that you use this option.
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Programming the Remote Control
The Freeview+ box’s remote control can be programmed to operate certain TVs and DVD players.
Follow the procedure below to programme the remote control.
Find the 4 digit code for brand of TV or DVD player from the brand codes, starting on page 1. 28.
If your brand is not included in the list or the codes for your brand do not operate your equipment, refer to the
following page for an automatic method of programming the remote control.
2. If you want to programme the remote control to operate a TV:
Press the [TV] button.
If you want to programme the remote control to operate a DVD player:
Press the [DVD] button.
Press and hold the 3. [ ] button for approximately 3 seconds. The [TV]/[DVD] button ashes
twice.
Use the
4. [0]-[9] buttons to enter the 4 digit code for your brand. The [TV]/[DVD] button ashes
when every digit of the code is entered.
If a valid code has been entered, the 5. [TV]/[DVD] button will ash twice, quickly.
6. [1] button. If not,
Check that the remote control operates your equipment by pressing the
repeat the above procedure and try another code for your brand.
The codes you enter may be lost if weak batteries are not replaced immediately. Even if your TV/DVD brand is
listed in the code table, in some instances it may not be possible to operate all of the available functions.
Automatically Programming the Remote Control
If your TV or DVD brand is not included in the code list, or the brand codes in the list do not
operate your equipment, it may still be possible to programme the remote control to operate
your equipment.
1.
If you want to programme the remote control to operate a TV:
Press the [TV] button.
If you want to programme the remote control to operate a DVD player:
Press the [DVD] button.
Press and hold the
2. [ ] button for approximately 3 seconds. The [TV]/[DVD] button ashes
twice.
Use the 3. [0]-[9] buttons to enter the code ‘991’. The [TV]/[DVD] button ashes when every
digit of the code is entered. If the code has been entered correctly, the [TV]/[DVD] button will
ash once, quickly.
Press the [1] button and note whether the remote control switches o your TV/DVD player.
If the remote control switches o your TV/DVD player:
The remote control has found your code. Press the [ ] button to save.
If the remote control does not switch o your TV/DVD player:
Press the [CH+] button then press the [1] button. Repeat this until the remote control
switches o your TV/DVD. The remote control has found your code. Press the [
to save.
] button
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Finding the Remote Control’s Current Codes
If you have used the procedure above to programme the remote control to operate your TV or
DVD, it may be useful to know the correct code for your equipment.
Knowing the codes that operate your equipment will allow you to re-programme the remote control quickly
using the procedure on the previous page, should the need arise.
There is a label inside the remote control’s battery compartment where you can record your brand codes.
If you want to nd out the TV code: 1.
Press the [TV] button.
If you want to nd out the DVD code:
Press the [DVD] button.
Press and hold the 2. [ ] button for approximately 3 seconds. The [TV]/[DVD] button ashes
twice.
Use the 3. [0]-[9] buttons to enter the code ‘990’. The [TV]/[DVD] button ashes when every
digit of the code is entered. If the code has been entered correctly, the [TV]/[DVD] button will
ash once, quickly.
4. [1] button and count the number of times the [TV]/[DVD] button ashes. The
Press the
number of ashes is the rst number of the code.
Press the
5. [2] button and count the number of times the [TV]/[DVD] button ashes. The
number of ashes is the second number of the code.
Press the 6. [3] button and count the number of times the [TV]/[DVD] button ashes. The
number of ashes is the third number of the code.
7. [4] button and count the number of times the [TV]/[DVD] button ashes. The
Press the
number of ashes is the forth number of the code.
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Controlling a TV or DVD Player
Before attempting to control a TV or DVD player, ensure that the remote control has been
programmed (refer to the previous pages).
Press the 1. [TV] / [DVD] button.
Use the buttons in the table below to operate.2.
When you have nished controlling your TV or DVD player, press the 3. [DTR] button to allow
the remote control to operate the Freeview+ box again.
Button Function in TV Mode Function in DVD Mode
[%]
[1]
[VOL. +/−] Adjusts the volume - No function -
[CH. +/−] Selects the next/previous channel - No function -
v/V/b/B]
[
[OK] - No function - Makes a selection in menus
[x STOP]
[j]
[B]
[X]
[J]
[0]-[9] Selects channels - No function -
[SUB/AV] Selects the Video Input - No function -
[TEXT/−/−−] Selects double digit channels - No function -
Mutes the TV - No function -
Switches the TV on/o Switches the DVD player on/o
- No function - Navigates menus
- No function - Stops playback
- No function - Rewind
- No function - Play
- No function - Pause
- No function - Fast Forward
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Specications
Physical Specication
Size (W) 185mm x (H) 70mm x (D) 240mm
Weight 1.9 kg
Power Requirements
Input Voltage 18V DC (with supplied Power Adaptor)
Power Consumption (On) ≤15.5W Max
Power Consumption (STBY) ≤2W
Operating Temperature +10˚C to +40˚C
Storage Temperature -20˚C to +60˚C
Twin Tuners
RF Input / Output Connectors 1x IEC (Female) / 1x IEC (Male)
Channel Coverage UHF (B21 to B68 / 470MHz to 860MHz)
Video Decoder
Video Decoding MPEG-2 Main Level / Main Prole
Video Formats 16:9 / 4:3
Video Output RGB / Y/C / CVBS
Audio Decoder
Audio Decoding MPEG-2 Layer 1
Audio Mode Stereo / Mono
AV Connectors
Video
Audio
2x 21 Pin SCART
(TV SCART = RGB / Y/C / CVBS, VCR SCART = CVBS)
1x 3.5mm Jack/miniTOS
(Analogue Stereo/PCM Audio Optical SPDIF)
Supplied Accessories
Universal Remote Control
AA / R06 Batteries (2)
User Guide
Quick Start Guide
Design and specications are subject to change without notice.
All information correct at time of going to press.
Power Adaptor (18V 1.3Amp)
SCART Lead
RF Lead
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Troubleshooting
Should you experience a problem with your Freeview+ box which can’t be resolved using the
table below, put the unit into Standby mode, then unplug completely from the mains. Leave the
unit unplugged for at least one minute before connecting again to the mains.
No picture/distorted picture1.
Check the Freeview+ box is switched on.•
Check the aerial is correctly connected to the unit.•
Check all connections between the unit and TV.•
Check the TV is displaying the correct AV input (refer to the instruction manual supplied with •
your TV for details).
Check the signal strength (refer to ‘Service’ on page • 26).
2.
Black and white picture
Freeview+ box is set to output Y/C pictures and your TV does not support Y/C. Change the ‘TV •
Out’ setting (refer to ‘TV Out’ on page 25).
No sound
3.
TV is muted.•
Check the aerial is correctly connected to the unit.•
Check all connections between the unit and TV/Hi-Fi or Surround Sound System.•
Check the signal strength for the channel you are watching. If the signal is weak then you may •
have picture but no sound. (Refer to ‘Service Menu’ on page 26).
No power4.
Check the power adaptor is correctly connected and the unit is switched on.•
5.
Freeview+ box takes a long time to switch on
The Hard Disk is nearly full. Delete some recordings.•
Remote control does not work
6.
Check the remote control mode (for example, when trying to operate the Freeview+ box, press •
the [DTR] button on the remote control and retry).
If the remote control does not operate the equipment, even when the remote control has been •
set to the correct mode, re-programme the remote control (refer to page 27).
Replace the batteries.•
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Troubleshooting
Digital TV Recorder does not record7.
Try the following operations in order, until the problem is rectied.
Use the Library menu to check if there is any free space on the Hard Disk. If there is little or no •
space, delete some recordings.
Put the Freeview+ box into Standby mode, then unplug completely from the mains. Leave the •
unit unplugged for at least one minute before connecting again to the mains.
Use the Reset Set Top Box option in the Settings menu (see page 25). Please note this resets the •
box - your recordings will be preserved, but you will loose all other settings and timers. You will
also need to retune the box after carrying out this option.
Reformat the Hard Disk (see page 26). Please note that this should only be done as a last resort •
as formatting the Hard Disk will permanently delete all recordings. Contact the Customer Help
Line for advice before resorting to this option.
TVonics Helpline:
TVonics Website:
TVonics E-mail support:
0870 80 30 551 (calls charged at national rate)
www.tvonics.com
info@tvonics.com
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Remote Control Brand Codes
Use the brand codes in the following list when programming the remote control to operate your
TV or DVD player (refer to page 28).
Please refer to ‘www.tvonics.com/codes’ for a complete list of all brands covered.
TV Brand List
Brand Code(s) Brand Code(s) Brand Code(s)
Aiwa: 1938 Grundig: 0225, 0538, 0565, 0221, 0100,
Akai: 0391, 0238, 0401, 0067, 0463,
Alba: 0067, 1067, 0586, 0744, 0039,
Baird: 0139, 0373, 0102, 0103,
Bang &
Olufsen:
Beko: 0744, 0065, 0516, 0400, 0067,
Daewoo: 0664, 0404, 1939, 0529, 0691,
Ferguson: 0103, 0655, 0317, 0365, 0268,
Fidelity: 0193, 0542, 0393, 0067, 0586,
Goodmans: 0064, 1289, 1067, 0067, 0529,
Grundig: 0225, 0538, 0565, 0221, 0100,
0221, 0065, 0039, 0102, 0248,
0744, 0193, 0546, 0745, 0632,
0586, 0578, 0510, 0247, 0661,
0246, 0294, 0208, 0407, 0636,
1067, 1938, 0503, 1289
0448, 0400, 0265, 0401, 0698,
0385, 0248, 0246, 0277, 0193,
0517, 0066, 1938, 0473, 0581
0247, 0238
0595, 0117, 0305 Loewe: 0542, 0663, 0820, 0067, 0586,
0448, 1067, 0586, 0636,
0745, 0838
0067, 0586, 0039, 0246, 0248,
0247, 1167, 1938, 0910
0139, 05900, 0067, 0586,
0065, 0373, 0134, 0138, 0391,
0578, 0473, 1067
0401, 0442, 0561, 0246, 0294,
1938, 0391
0586, 0744, 0698, 1939, 0404,
0066, 0294, 0102, 0546, 0039,
0209, 0517, 0401, 0373, 0265,
0065, 0510, 0590, 0247, 0365,
0248, 1938, 0660, 0691, 1930,
0910, 1338, 0617, 1406
0517, 0067, 0473, 0586, 0617,
0039, 0066, 0400, 0770, 1938,
0660, 1253, 1338, 0208, 1406
Hitachi: 0255, 1255, 0379, 0608, 0066,
JVC: 0638, 0066, 0713, 0401, 0248,
LG: 0067, 0208, 0400, 0039, 0407,
Logik: 0041, 0090, 0039, 0294, 0401,
Matsui: 0067, 0586, 0517, 0039, 0265,
Orion: 0067, 0209, 0473, 0385, 0586,
Panasonic: 0680, 1680, 0138, 0256, 0391,
Philips: 0586, 0067, 0268, 0221, 0117,
Pioneer: 0790, 0041, 0196, 0067, 0200,
0517, 0067, 0473, 0586, 0617,
0039, 0066, 0400, 0770, 1938,
0660, 1253, 1338, 0208, 1406
0386, 0138, 0503, 0193, 0373,
0226, 0247, 0224, 0546, 0102,
0511, 0529, 0067, 0586, 0139,
0393, 0578, 0664, 0774, 0208,
1167, 0135, 0522, 1511, 0391,
0542, 0510, 0827, 1067,
1606, 1179
0636, 0448, 0761, 0123
0247, 0586, 0744, 0246, 0193,
0636, 0139, 0745, 1667,
1176, 1221
0685, 0400, 0117, 0322, 0581,
0392, 0546
0910, 1247
0207, 0041, 0385, 0102, 0066,
0247, 0324, 0401, 0463, 0473,
0393, 0485, 0193, 0379, 0546,
0065, 0238, 0075, 0225, 0221,
0365, 0744, 1938, 1067
0685, 0744, 0265, 0324, 0207,
0350, 0041, 0039, 0351, 0132,
0294, 0442, 0546, 0561, 1938,
0910, 1226
0397, 0546, 0067, 0586, 0193,
0578, 1340, 0883
0373, 0404, 0802, 0039, 0230
0586, 1290, 0400, 0373, 0391,
0139, 0193, 0317, 0516, 0542
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Pye: 0067, 0586, 0017, 0404,
Samsung: 0648, 0617, 0067, 0208, 0586,
Sanyo: 0238, 1238, 0187, 0322, 0066,
Sharp: 0123, 1223, 0187, 0066, 0324,
Sony: 1535, 1681, 1040, 0041, 1781,
Teac: 0542, 0067, 1067, 0586, 0742,
Tevion: 1289, 1328, 0067, 0586, 0698,
Thomson: 0655, 0590, 0373, 0317, 0139,
Thorn: 0138, 0139, 0103, 0255, 0373,
Toshiba: 0538, 0090, 1538, 0065, 1319,
0379, 0442
1279, 0123, 0674, 1265, 0039,
0247, 0512, 0400, 0090, 0294,
0246, 0102, 0238, 0712,
0193, 0655
0041, 0400, 0369, 0102, 0246,
0247, 0134, 0075, 0585, 0039,
0193, 0403, 0067, 0138, 0586,
0516, 0765, 0200, 0734
0521, 0683, 0546, 0230, 0790,
1423, 1193
0383, 0066, 0132, 0067,
0586, 0187
0698, 0485, 0247, 0294, 1939,
0208, 0039, 0442, 0379, 0312,
0448, 0200, 0744, 1179, 1785
1167, 0744, 1067, 1278, 1319
0365, 0226, 0067, 0586, 0379
0391, 0268, 1535, 1040, 0104,
0114, 0529, 0565, 0067, 0102,
0586, 0041, 0134, 0365, 0542,
0066, 0075, 0404, 0065, 0100,
0131, 0386
0066, 0100, 0132, 0744, 0271,
0247, 0139, 0225, 0221, 0648,
1938, 0039, 0067, 1194, 1193
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Remote Control Brand Codes
Please refer to ‘www.tvonics.com/codes’ for a complete list of all brands covered.
DVD Brand List
Brand Code(s) Brand Code(s) Brand Code(s)
Aiwa: 0671, 0725, 0899, 0563 JVC: 0653, 0588, 1931, 1970, 1194,
Akai: 0820, 0809, 0818, 1145, 0928,
Alba: 0747, 0729, 0743, 0753, 0725,
Bush: 0743, 0725, 0863, 1725, 0760,
Daewoo: 0862, 0863, 1513, 0735, 0800,
Denon: 0520, 0664, 1664 M atsui: 0681, 0743, 0702, 0725,
DMTECH: 0813, 0820, 2076, 1301 Mitsubishi: 0743 Toshiba: 0533, 1075, 1540, 2036
Ferguson: 0681, 1760, 0928 Orion: 0725, 1158, 1725, 1263, 1449 Umax: 1181
Goodmans: 0743, 1034, 0753, 0791, 0813,
Grundig: 0725, 0805, 0569, 0681, 0735,
Hitachi: 0694, 0809, 1950, 2024, 0695,
0796, 0746, 0914, 0743, 0882,
0735, 1119, 1725, 1263
0760, 0813, 0569, 0702, 1170,
1081, 1560, 1725
0861, 0729, 0747, 0808, 0848,
0909, 0914, 0753, 1195, 1466,
1449, 1513
0744, 1948, 1466, 0902, 1171,
1471, 0808
0760, 0681, 0820, 0848
0820, 0743, 0700, 0753, 1725,
2076, 1034, 1760, 1950,
1466, 1513
0603, 0887, 0743
Kenwood: 0564, 0520 Sanyo: 0700, 0725, 0820, 0903, 0743
Kiss: 0871, 1553, 0695 Sharp: 0660, 0782, 0743, 0725, 2045,
LG: 0771, 0621, 1936, 0899, 2032 Sony: 0563, 1663, 2011, 1100, 2050,
Loewe: 0569, 0771 Technics: 0520, 1935, 1937, 1938
Panasonic: 0520, 1938, 1935, 1864, 1937 XBox: 0552
Philips: 0569, 0676, 0915, 0705, 0533,
Pioneer: 0601, 1995, 0661, 0555, 1930,
0569, 0533, 0897, 1271
0914, 1760
1842, 1843, 1848, 1188
1601, 1490
Samsung: 0603, 0774, 1962, 0850, 1105,
Thomson: 0581, 0552
Yamada: 1034, 0902, 1181, 1446, 1086,
Yamaha: 0569, 0676, 0520
2038, 0520
1286, 1449, 2054
1933, 0802, 1964, 0603, 2073,
1897, 1854
1519, 1188
End User License
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and LGPL used in this product, are available to you - please contact the manufacturer.
The GPL Code and LGPL Code used in this product is distributed WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY and
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