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HD8000UPVR
Owner's Manual
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Uniden HD8000UPVR Owner's Manual

HIGH DEFINITION DIGITAL RECEIVER
Set Top Box with USB Record Capabilities
HD8000UPVR
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Power plug: If a three-prong power plug is provided with the receiver, make sure it is used with a properly grounded three-wire power socket.
Power cord: Make sure the power cord is routed so that it will not be stepped on or pinched by heavy items.
Power overloading: Avoid overloading electrical outlets or extension cords, which otherwise could result in electric shock or fire.
Lightening: For protection from lightening, or when the receiver is left unattended for a long period, disconnect it from the power source.
Protect other equipment: Unplug the receiver before connecting any other equipment, especially the antenna. Connect all equipment to the receiver before plugging any power cords to the power source.
Be careful with electricity:
The exclamation point in a triangle is used to alert you to important operating and maintenance instructions. Failure to follow these instructions could result in injury to you or damage to the receiver.
The lightening symbol in a triangle is used to alert you to the presence of dangerous voltages inside the receiver that may be sufficient to constitute a risk of electric shock to anyone opening the case. It is also used to indicate improper installation or handling of the receiver that could damage the electrical system in the receiver or in other equipment attached to the receiver.
Please review the following safety precautions. If this is your first time to use a digital receiver, then read this manual before installing or using this receiver. If the receiver is not functioning properly, please contact your local distributor or system installer.
Safety First
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK
DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL
RISK OF ELECTRICAL
SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
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DVB and the DVB logo are registered trademarks of the DVB project.
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories, “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
• Trademark Information
Plastic Protective Film: Receivers when shipped have a protective thin plastic film over the Front Panel; this plastic film should be removed and discarded.
Ventilation: Do not block the ventilation slots on the receiver, or place any heavy object on top of it. Blocking the airflow could damage the receiver. Arrange components so that air can flow freely around the receiver. Ensure that there is adequate ventilation if the receiver is placed in a stand. Put the receiver in a properly ventilated area, away from direct sunlight or any source of heat.
Overheating: Avoid stacking the receiver on top of a hot component such as a power amplifier.
Risk of Fire: Do not place the receiver on top of any easily combustible material, such as carpet or fabric.
Proper Connections: Make sure all cables and equipment are connected to the receiver as described in this manual.
Object Entry: To avoid electric shock, never stick anything in the slots on the case or remove the cover.
Water Exposure: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the receiver to rain or moisture.
Also follow these precautions:
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Table of Contents
Safety First .........................................................................................2
Introduction ........................................................................................6
Package Contents ........................................................................6
Key Features ................................................................................7
Parts of the Uniden HD8000UPVR System .....................................8
Front Panel ...................................................................................8
Rear Panel ....................................................................................9
Remote Control ................................................................................10
System Installation ................................................................. 12
Connecting to a Standard Definition TV .....................................12
Connecting to a High Definition TV ...............................................12
Aspect Ratio Setting .......................................................................13
Recommended Settings .............................................................13
Switching on for the First Time ......................................................14
Viewing Channels ............................................................................15
The Information Plate (or I-Plate) ...............................................15
EPG: Electronic Programme Guide ...............................................18
Recording TV Programmes ............................................................19
Format the USB Storage Drive ...................................................19
Scheduled Recording ......................................................................20
Approximate Recording Times ...................................................23
OTR (One Touch Recording) ......................................................24
Playback Recorded TV Content ....................................................25
Main Menu Map ................................................................................28
Main Menu ........................................................................................29
Channels ....................................................................................29
Settings .......................................................................................31
Setup ..........................................................................................34
System ........................................................................................36
Troubleshooting ..............................................................................40
Glossary ...........................................................................................41
Product Specification: ....................................................................42
One Year Limited Warranty .............................................................43
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NOTE
• HD8000UPVR High Definition MPEG-4 Terrestrial Receiver
• Remote Control Unit (with 2x AAA batteries)
• Owner’s manual
• AC adapter
• Composite (RCA) Video/Audio Cable
• Component Video Cable
Unpack the receiver and verify that all of the following items are included.
Package Contents
The Uniden HD8000UPVR Set-Top-Box is an MPEG-4 compliant High Definition (HD) receiver, capable of receiving and recording high definition and standard definition (SD) TV programmes from free-to-air terrestrial broadcasts (DVB-T) in accordance with the FREEVIEW specification phase one.
The user friendly On-Screen-Display (OSD) allows you to setup your receiver to enjoy both high and standard definition channels with crystal clear picture and stereo sound quality.
Introduction
If any items are missing or damaged, contact your place of purchase immediately.
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• USB Record/Playback*:
Record or playback your favourite programs from an external USB Storage Drive (not included)
• On Screen Display (OSD):
Easy to use Menu system displays key information on screen
• Remote Control:
Fully functional Remote Control
• Electronic Programme Guide (EPG):
8 days of programme guide support.
• Record Scheduler:
Schedule up to 6 hours of recording
• Video and audio connection capabilities: HDMI, Component Video, Composite Video and Audio connections
• Plug and Play setup:
Plug in a USB flash drive to view your favourite jpeg (jpg) photos
• Simultaneous HD/SD output:
Connect HDMI to an HDTV for HD and at the same time connect composite or component to a standard TV for SD
• DVB Compliant:
Decodes MPEG-2 and MPEG-4/AVC formats
• Multiple Video Format Modes:
HD - 1080i/720p, SD - 576p/576i
• Multiple Aspect Ratio Modes:
16:9, 4:3 Letter Box and 4:3 Centre Cut Includes Active Format Descriptor (AFD) modes; AFD 16:9 Wide, AFD 4:3 Letter Box and AFD 4:3 Centre Cut
• Channel Locked Function
Parental Rating with PIN code access
• USB 2.0 support for software upgrade
Key Features
NOTE
* USB Record/Playback:
In accordance with the Freeview specification the HD8000UPVR encrypts all content recorded to the USB Storage Drive. The recorded content can only be played back on the HD8000UPVR it was encrypted on. Therefore Uniden recommends connecting a dedicated storage drive to record and playback TV programmes.
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1. Power button: Toggles the HD8000UPVR between power-on (green LED) and standby (red LED) modes.
2. Channel button: Switch to the next channel.
3. Channel button: Switch to the previous channel.
4. Video Format button: Toggles between the video format modes; 1080i, 720p, 576p and 576i.
5. USB Port: For connection of a USB Storage Drive (USB Flash Drive, USB single SD card reader or USB Hard Disk Drive).
Front Panel
Parts of the Uniden HD8000UPVR System
NOTE
USB Storage Drive is not included.
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6. Power Supply: Power Adapter DC12V 1.5A input (100~240 VAC, 50~60 Hz).
7. RF In/ RF Out: RF Input for an external antenna/RF Out (loop through) for an external device.
8. Video Out: Composite Video (CVBS) / Component Video (Y/PB/PR): For High Definition ready HDTVs - Connect the Component Video cable to the red, blue and green coloured video jacks. Component Video Out can carry HD (1080i, 720p) and SD (576p, 576i) video.
For Standard Definition Televisions - Connect the Composite Video cable to the yellow coloured video jack, or if available connect the Component Video cable to the red, blue and green coloured video jacks.
9. Audio Out: L/R: Two pairs are provided for use with either of the Composite Video and/or Component Video outputs.
10. HDMI: For connection to an HDTV which has HDMI input for optimum viewing capability. HDMI output supports 1080i, 720p, 576p and 576i video formats and supports Dolby down-mix 2 channel audio.
Rear Panel
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The batteries for the remote control are packaged separately; please install these batteries in the remote control before using the receiver. Note the “+” and “-“ signs on the batteries to ensure that the batteries are inserted with the correct polarity into the remote control. To avoid damage to the remote control, discard any depleted or old batteries.
The remote control provides easy access to all of the receiver’s functions, including selecting channels and using the menus. It uses infrared signals, and must be operated within seven meters from the receiver.
When using the remote control, make sure there is a direct line of sight to the receiver.
Remote Control
NOTE
Although the receiver can be operated from the buttons on the front panel, many of the receiver’s functions can only be accessed using the remote control.
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1. MUTE: Disable and enable MUTE
2. Numeric: For entering channel number or PIN code
3. INFO: Open I-PLATE/Now/Next Information
4. LIST: Open Channel List window
5. Directional buttons: Move the cursor or field in the ▲▼◄► direction
6. ENTER: Selects the highlighted item
7. V.FORMAT: Switch Video Format between PAL / 576P / 720P / 1080i
8. MENU: Open MAIN MENU window
9. EPG: Display the EPG (Electronic Programme Guide)
10. AUDIO: Switch languages or audio types if available (MPEG / AC3)
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TTX: Switch Teletext OFF/ON
12. FILE: Open File menu to review contents of the USB storage drive.
13. PICTURE: Adjust picture setup (brightness, contrast, saturation, hue, sharpness and Digital Noise Reduction)
14. STANDBY: Switch the set top box OFF/ON
15. CH: Channel controls; previous and next
16. VOL: Audio volume; increase or decrease
17. RECALL: Toggle between current and previous channels
18. FAV: Open Favorite Channel List window
19. A. RATIO: Switch Aspect Ratio between 16:9 / AFD 16:9 Wide / 4:3 Letter Box / 4:3 Centre Cut/ AFD 4:3 Letter Box and AFD 4:3 Centre Cut
20. EXIT: To exit display mode (and watch TV)
21. SUBT: For DVB subtitle if available
22. Colour buttons: RED/GREEN/YELLOW/ BLUE - Perform various functions which are shown in the menu
23. TEXT: Enable MHEG5 function (Optional)
24. TV/RADIO: Change between TV and radio channels
25. REC: Start programme recording function
26. PAUSE: Pause the video in playback mode.
27. PLAY/STOP: Play or Stop the video in playback mode. Stop programme recording.
28. RWD/FWD: Execute Rewind and Forward in playback mode.
The buttons on the remote control have the following functions:
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Connecting to a High Definition TV
Component Video Connection
Composite Video Connection
Connecting to a Standard Definition TV
System Installation
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The HD8000UPVR offers the following options through the A.Ratio (aspect ratio) button on the remote control: 16:9 AFD 16:9 Wide (factory default) 4:3 Letter Box 4:3 Centre Cut AFD 4:3 Letter Box AFD 4:3 Centre Cut
The view option AFD 4:3 Letter Box is interpreted as a best compromise for the various formats.
Recognising that viewers may not always be satisfied with the broadcaster’s recommended display format or choice of formats, TV sets may also have a ‘viewer preference’ setting, in which the viewer’s wishes override that of the broadcaster, the viewer will have to select these other modes deliberately.
Recommended Settings
Digital TV broadcasts carry a mixture of widescreen (16:9) and standard (4:3) format programmes.
Under new guidelines; all new TV sets will have an ex-factory default setting which makes the set follow the broadcaster’s transmitted picture format codes. The Active Format Descriptor (AFD) code will allow some view preferences to operate automatically, but only those which the broadcaster has catered for in making the programme. For example, it will allow a viewer to fill the screen of a 4:3 TV set with the centre portion of a widescreen picture, but only for programmes ‘shot and protected’ to allow for this, so that cutting off the edges won’t lose important action in the scene.
Aspect Ratio Setting
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4. When the receiver states “Scan Complete” press EXIT.
Digital television programmes are then received.
Your HD8000UPVR needs to be tuned to channels in your region. When it is connected and switched on for the first time the HD8000UPVR will start in Quick Scan mode.
1. Turn on your TV set.
2. Turn on the HD8000UPVR by pressing the power key on the front panel or pressing STANDBY on the remote control. The green ON LED will light up.
3. The “Quick Scan” menu will appear. Use the
▲, ▼, ◄ or ► directional keys
on the remote control to highlight your region and then press ENTER to automatically scan and place into memory all services transmitted in your region.
Switching on for the First Time
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