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MFR-300 User Guide
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Introduction
Thank you for choosing this TVonics Freeview box.
Record the serial number in the space provided below (the serial
number can be found on the rear of the product). When calling your
dealer regarding this product, please quote the model name and
serial number.
Serial Number:
Important Safety Information
Before using the Freeview box, please take a minute to read the following
important safety information.
Only use the supplied power adaptor.•
Do not cut o the supplied power adaptor’s plug.•
Do not allow the Freeview box to get wet.•
Do not expose the Freeview box to rain or moisture.•
Do not use the Freeview box in hot, humid or excessively dusty places.•
Do not place any objects on the Freeview box.•
Allow for adequate ventilation around the Freeview box.•
To clean the Freeview box, use a lightly dampened, soft cloth. Do not •
use any kind of abrasive cloth, sponge or cleaner.
Do not attempt to open the Freeview box. Refer all servicing to qualied •
service personnel.
To help prevent Screen Burn on Plasma and LCD screens, use the Screen •
Saver feature whenever possible.
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
Introduction ........................................................................................................................2
Important Safety Information .......................................................................................2
Environmental Information ...........................................................................................2
Getting Started
Package Contents ..............................................................................................................4
Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control ...........................................................5
Connecting to your TV.....................................................................................................6
Installing the Freeview Box ............................................................................................ 7
Setting up your TV ............................................................................................................8
Automatically Tuning the Freeview Box....................................................................9
Using your Freeview box
The Remote Control .......................................................................................................10
Everyday Use .....................................................................................................................12
The Channel List ..............................................................................................................14
The Info Display ...............................................................................................................15
The TV Guide .....................................................................................................................16
The Timers Screen ...........................................................................................................18
The Main Menu ................................................................................................................20
Main Menu Options ........................................................................................................21
Common On Screen Symbols .....................................................................................24
The Help Pages .................................................................................................................25
Troubleshooting ..............................................................................................................26
Specications ....................................................................................................................28
Optional AV Lead .............................................................................................................29
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Package Contents
Converts any TV to Digital
MFR-300 User Guide
MFR-300 Quick Start Guide
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1 Freeview box 2 Remote Control
3 Batteries (2) 4 User Guide
5 Power Adaptor 6 Remote Control (IR) Extender
7 RF Lead 8 Fixing Pads
9 Quick Start Guide
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Inserting 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 to your TV
From your aerial.
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To your TV (supplied RF lead).
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To the supplied power adaptor. We recommend that you DO NOT
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connect the plug to a wall socket until you are ready to switch on
the Freeview box.
(Do not cut o the supplied power adaptor’s plug.)
Supplied Remote Control Extender (only required when installing
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the Freeview box behind your TV).
Green LED indicates Power On, Pulse Green LED indicates the
Freeview box has detected a valid remote control command.
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Red LED indicates Standby,
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Installing the Freeview Box
Supplied Remote
Control Extender
Attaching to a stable surface
Cut the supplied xing pads to the required size.
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With the two parts of the xing pads stuck together, remove the
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backing tape from one part and attach the xing pads to the
Freeview box.
Attaching to a stable surface
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Remove the backing tape from the other part of the xing pads and
x the Freeview box to a stable surface.
Attaching to the rear of the TV
Remove the backing tape from the other part of the xing pads and
x the Freeview box to the rear of your TV.
Connect the Remote Control Extender to the Freeview box and
position the receiver part as shown. If required, there is a sticky pad
supplied with the Remote Control Extender to secure it in position.
Attaching to the rear of the TV
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Setting up your TV
Before you can use the Freeview box you will need to tune a spare
channel on your TV.
Ensure the Freeview box is switched on before tuning the TV.
To automatically tune a spare channel on your TV:
1. Use your TV’s ‘automatic tune’ option to retune your TV (refer to
your TV’s user guide for more information). The Freeview box
must be switched on in order for the TV to detect it.
2. Once the automatic tuning has nished, use your TV’s remote
control to nd the channel that displays the Freeview box’s
picture. You should see the Start up screen, shown on the next
page.
3. Whenever you want to view pictures from the Freeview box, you
will need to select this channel rst.
To manually tune a spare channel on your TV:
1. Use your TV’s remote control to select a spare channel on your TV.
2. Use your TV’s ‘manual tune’ option to search for the Freeview
box (refer to your TV’s user guide for more information). The
Freeview box automatically outputs a signal on UHF Channel 38*.
Alternatively, if your TV allows you to enter the channel frequency
directly, the Freeview box’s output frequency is 607.25 MHz.
Once the channel has been tuned you should see Start up screen,
shown on the next page.
3. Store this channel on your TV. Whenever you want to view
pictures from the Freeview box, you will need to select this
channel rst.
*If UHF Channel 38 is already in use, or interference lines appear on the
picture, set the Freeview box’s output signal to a dierent UHF Channel and
retune your TV. Refer to ‘RF Output’ on page 21.
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Automatically Tuning the Freeview Box
With the Freeview box’s Start up screen displayed, press the [OK]
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button on the Freeview box’s remote control to begin automatic
tuning.
Start up screen
When the automatic tuning has nished, a summary screen is
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displayed.
Automatic tuning summary screen
Press the [OK] button to remove the summary screen and start
watching digital TV.
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The Remote Control
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SUBTITLE Displays subtitles (if available).
AD Switches Audio Description on/o.
0-9 Selects channels, enter PIN, use Help pages.
TV/RADIO Switches between Digital TV channels and Digital Radio
VOL. +/− Adjusts the volume.
HELP Displays/exits the Help pages.
BACK Returns to the previous level in the menu. Exits TV Guide,
CH. U/u
TV GUIDE Switches the TV Guide on/o.
INFO Displays programme information.
OK,
v, V, b, B
MENU Displays/exits the menu.
TIMER Displays/exits the Timers menu.
SAVER Switches the screen saver on. Press any button to cancel.
HOME Exits current menu/screen and returns to normal TV
TEXT Displays digital text (if available).
Coloured
buttons
Switches the Freeview box on/into standby.
Turns the sound on/o.
channels.
Returns to the previous channel watched. Switches
between 4 and 24 hours advance in TV Guide.
Info and Menu (rst level).
Selects the next/previous channel.
Displays the Channel List/conrms a selection (OK
button). Navigate the TV Guide/menu/Channel List/Info
menu (v, V, b, B buttons).
mode, displaying the rst channel stored in the channel
list (typically, BBC ONE).
Selects options in digital text/TV Guide/Channel List/
menu (Red/Green/Yellow/Blue).
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Everyday Use
Changing channels
Press [CH. U] or [CH. u] on the remote control to “hop” through the
channels.
To choose a particular channel
Type in the number using the 0-9 buttons, then press [OK]. If you do
not press the [OK] button, the Freeview box will change to the selected
channel after approximately 2 seconds.
Channel hopping
The [ ] button lets you keep an eye on two channels by switching
between the current channel and the last channel you watched - so you
can hop between the channels.
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) and
STANDBY (red POWER light on).
If you plan to leave the Freeview box unattended for a long period, switch
to standby and wait 20 seconds before switching it o at the mains. (Don’t
worry - all of your settings will be saved.)
Automatic standby
Every day, at 3.30am, the Freeview box will automatically switch to
standby mode to help reduce the amount of electricity it uses. If you
are still watching TV at this time, a screen will be displayed allowing you
to stop the Freeview box entering standby mode. It is also possible to
deactivate this automatic standby mode by setting the ‘Auto Standby’
option to ‘O’. Refer to page 22 for more details.
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Standby retune
When the Freeview box is in standby mode it will automatically search
and add any new channels found to the channel list. In some cases,
existing channels may be removed (e.g. when you are receiving your TV
signal from 2 dierent transmitters). If this happens, you can stop the
Freeview box searching for new channels in standby mode by setting the
‘Update Channels’ option to ‘O’. Refer to page 22 for more details.
Screen saver in radio mode
When you are listening to a radio channel, the screen saver will
automatically start if no button is pressed for 15 minutes. To remove the
screen saver, press any button on the remote control.
Audio description
Audio description is an additional narration that describes all signicant
visual information such as body language, facial expression, scenery,
action, costumes - anything that is important to conveying the plot of
the story, event or image. Press the [AD] button on the remote control
to switch on audio description (if available). When a valid AD service is
detected on a channel you select, you will hear two beeps in quick
succession to inform you AD is available. Press again to switch o
audio description.
Subtitles
Press the [SUBTITLE] button on the remote control to display subtitles (if
available). Press again to switch o subtitles.
Home button
The [HOME] button on the remote control will cancel any on-screen menu
and return the Freeview box to the rst channel stored in the channel list
(typically, BBC ONE).
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The Channel List
The Channel List displays all the available channels.
The Channel List
To Press
Access the Channel List... [OK] button while watching TV.
Select channels...
Display the previous nine
channels in the list...
Display the next nine channels in
the list...
Switch to the selected channel... [OK] button.
Exit the Channel List and return
to the rst channel stored in the
channel list (typically, BBC ONE)...
Exit the Channel List... [BACK] button.
[v] and [V] buttons.
[RED] button.
[GREEN] button.
[HOME] button.
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The Info Display
The Info display gives brief information on the current and future
programmes.
The Info Display
To Press
Access the Info display... [INFO] button.
View information for future/
previous programmes...
Set a reminder for future
programmes...
Change the Audio setting... [RED] button (if available).
Change the Subtitle setting... [GREEN] button (if available).
Exit the Info display and return
to the rst channel stored in the
channel list (typically, BBC ONE)...
Exit the Info display... [INFO] or [BACK] button.
[v], [V], [b] and [B] buttons.
[OK] button while highlighting a
future programme.
[HOME] button.
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The TV Guide
A Timer had been set for:
BBC Ten O’Clock News
on BBC One at 22:00 (Fri)
The TV Guide displays programme information for the next 8 days (when
transmitted by broadcasters).
The TV Guide
You can also set timers that will display a chosen programme when it
starts.
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Setting a timer
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To Press
Access the TV Guide... [TV GUIDE] button.
Move around the TV Guide...
Display the previous nine
channels in the list...
Display the next nine channels in
the list...
Move forward 4 or 24 hours... [BLUE] button.
Move back 4 or 24 hours... [YELLOW] button.
View selected programme
information...
Preview a current programme... [OK] button (while highlighting a
Switch to the current programme
being previewed...
Set a timer for a future
programme...
Cancel a timer... [OK] button (while highlighting
Exit the TV Guide and return to the
rst channel stored in the channel
list (typically, BBC ONE)...
Exit the TV Guide... [TV GUIDE] or [BACK] button.
[v], [V], [b] and [B] buttons.
[RED] button.
[GREEN] button.
(Press [
and 24 hours).
(Press [
and 24 hours).
[INFO] button.
current programme).
[OK] button (while highlighting a
currently previewed programme).
[OK] button (while highlighting a
future programme).
the required programme).
[HOME] button.
] to switch between 4
] to switch between 4
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The Timers Screen
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The Timers screen displays all the programmes that are currently set to
display when they start. You can also set a manual timer and modify or
cancel an existing timer.
The Timers screen
Editing a timer/Manually setting a timer event
*Use ‘Mode’ to set the timer event to occur ‘Once’, ‘Daily’ or ‘Weekly’.
**When a timer is set to display a programme on a locked channel, you
will need to enter the PIN before the programme is displayed. If you enter
your PIN when setting the timer event, the programme will be displayed
automatically.
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To Press
Access the Timers screen... [TIMER] button.
Move around the Timers screen...
Manually set a timer... [OK] button (while highlighting
Edit a timer event... [RED] button (while highlighting
Delete a timer event... [GREEN] button (while
Exit the Timers screen and return
to the rst channel stored in the
channel list (typically, BBC ONE)...
Exit the Timers screen and return
to TV...
[v] and [V] buttons.
the required timer event). See
below for further information.
the required timer event). See
below for further information.
highlighting the required timer
event).
[HOME] button.
[TIMER] or [BACK] button.
Editing a timer event / Manually setting a timer event
To Press
Move around the Edit timers
screen...
Change the ‘Name’, ‘Mode’* and
‘PIN’** settings...
Change the ‘Start’, ‘End’ and ‘Date’
settings...
Save and exit the Edit timers
screen...
[v] and [V] buttons.
[b] and [B] buttons.
[0-9] buttons.
[OK] button.
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The Main Menu
The main menu allows you to choose and change a wide range of features
from your Freeview box.
The Main menu
To Press
Access the Main menu... [MENU] button.
Move around the Main menu...
Select an option... [OK] button.
Select a setting...
Move back to the previous level... [BACK] button.
Exit the Main menu and return
to the rst channel stored in the
channel list (typically, BBC ONE)...
Exit the Main menu... [MENU] or [BACK] button.
[v] and [V] buttons. (Alternatively,
press the corresponding number
button to directly highlight an
option.)
[b] and [B] buttons.
[HOME] button.
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Main Menu Options
Edit Channel List
1 Hide Channels
Allows you to hide unwanted channels so they do not appear on the TV
Guide, Info and Channel List.
Press [OK] to select a channel to hide. An ‘X’ appears next to channels that
have been hidden. To make channels visible again, highlight them and
press [OK] to remove the ‘X’.
2 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] to move the channel.
Settings
1 Country
Allows you to change the country setting.
2 Subtitle
Allows you to set your preferred subtitle setting (if available).
3 Audio
Allows you to set your preferred audio setting (if available).
4 Picture Mode
Allows you to change between traditional (4:3) and widescreen (16:9).
5 RF Output
Allows you to select which RF Channel the Freeview box outputs a signal
on. The default RF Channel is channel 38. If Channel 38 is already in use,
or interference lines appear in the picture, set RF Output to a dierent RF
Channel (between channel 22 and 69) and retune your TV.
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6 Antenna Power
Allows you to send power to a connected active aerial or amplier that
requires a power supply to operate. When set to ‘On’, the Freeview box will
output 5V/50mA from the ‘8 OUT’ socket.
7 Auto Standby
Allows the Freeview box to switch to standby mode at 3.30am every day
to help reduce the amount of electricity it uses.
8 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’.
9 Reset Set Top Box
Allows you to reset the Freeview box. You will be asked to enter your PIN
to reset the box (the default PIN is 0000).
Parental Controls
You will need to enter the PIN before the Parental Controls menu is
displayed. The default PIN is 0000.
1 Set PIN
Allows you to change the PIN. The default PIN is 0000.
2 Lock Channels
Allows you to lock channels so they can only be viewed once the correct
PIN is entered.
Press [OK] to select a channel to lock. A appears next to channels that
have been hidden. To unlock channels, highlight them and press [OK] to
remove the .
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Tuning
1 Automatic Search
Allows you to automatically tune the Freeview box to search for any new
channels that may have been launched.
2 Manual Search
Allows you to manually tune the Freeview box to search for any new
channels that may have been launched.
Use the [0-9] buttons to enter a channel number then press [OK] to
search. Any new channels found are automatically added.
Service
1 Manufacturers Details
Allows you to check the software and hardware versions running on your
Freeview box.
2 Signal Strength
Allows you to check the signal strength and the transmitter name.
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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Common On Screen Symbols
The following symbols may be visible in the TV Guide, Channel List and
Info display:
Locked channel.
Multilanguage option available (audio and subtitle).
Timer has been set.
Radio channel.
Teletext available.
Swap channel.
Hide channel.
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The Help Pages
The Help pages give advice and information for many of the features of this
Freeview box.
The Help pages
To Press
Access the Help pages... [HELP] button.
Select a help topic... [1]-[9] buttons.
Return to the index page... [0] button.
Exit the Help pages and return
to the rst channel stored in the
channel list (typically, BBC ONE)...
Exit the Help pages... [HELP] or [BACK] button.
[HOME] button.
Additionally, pressing the [HELP] button whilst accessing any of the
following will take you directly to the relevant Help page:
Channel Banner, Channel Information, Channel List, Edit
Channel List, TV Guide, Settings, Parental Control, Tuning and Timers.
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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.
Picture
Problem Possible cause/remedy
No picture/
distorted picture
Black and white
picture
Sound
Problem Possible cause/remedy
No sound
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Check the Freeview box is switched on.•
Check the aerial is correctly connected to the •
Freeview box.
Check all connections between the Freeview box •
and the TV.
Check the TV is displaying the correct AV input •
(refer to your TV manual).
Check the signal strength.•
Use the ne tuning mode (if available) on your TV •
to improve the colour.
Check the TV is not muted.•
Check the Freeview box is not muted.•
Check the TV volume is turned up.•
Check the Freeview box volume is turned up.•
Check the aerial is connected correctly and the •
Freeview box is switched on.
Check all connections between the Freeview box •
and TV.
Check the signal strength for the channel you are •
watching. If the signal is weak then you may have
picture but no sound.
If using the optional A/V accessory cable (see •
page 29), please check its properly connected to
your TV/Hi-Fi or Surround Sound System.
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Power
Problem Possible cause/remedy
No power Check the supplied power adaptor is correctly •
connected and the Freeview box is switched on.
Remote Control
Problem Possible cause/remedy
Remote control
does not work
Replace the batteries.•
TV Guide
Problem Possible cause/remedy
Wrong date is
displayed in the TV
Guide
Put the Freeview box into Standby mode, then •
unplug completely from the mains. Leave the
Freeview box unplugged for a least one minute
before re-connecting to the mains.
If the date is wrong after unplugging the •
Freeview box, this issue may be due to transmitter
maintenance. Please refer to this BBC page for
transmitter maintenance information:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/reception/transmitters/
index.shtml
Troubleshooting
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Specications
Physical Specications
Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(W)70mm x (H)27mm x (D)54mm
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.085kg
Power Requirements
Input Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.3V DC (with supplied power adaptor)
Power Consumption (On) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5.0W
Power Consumption (STBY) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.5W
Operating Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0°C to +40°C
Storage Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -20°C to +60°C
Tuner
RF Input Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 x IEC (Female)
RF Output Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 x IEC (Male)
Modulated Output (RF OUT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . UHF B21 - B68 (User Selectable)
Channel Coverage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .UHF B21 - B68 (470MHz - 854MHz)
Video Decoder
Video Decoding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MPEG-2 main Level/main Prole
Video Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16:9/4:3/4:3 Letterbox
Audio Decoder
Audio Decoding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MPEG-2 Layer 1
Audio Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stereo / Mono
AV Connector
Audio & Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stereo & CVBS (via 2.5mm AV socket)
Supplied Accessories
Remote Control
AAA / R03 Batteries (2)
User Guide
RF Lead
Specications and designs are subject to change without notice.
Power Adaptor (5.3V 1Amp)
Remote Control Extender
Fixing Pads
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Optional AV Lead
This optional AV Lead allows you to connect the Freeview box to your TV’s
audio/video sockets.
This alternative connection method gives superior audio and video
quality.
For more information or to order, visit tvonics.com or call TVonics on 0870
80 30 551 (calls charged at national rate).
Connect the optional AV
Lead to the AV Connector
on the front of the
Freeview box. Connect the
three phono jacks to the
AV connectors on your TV.
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