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Quick Start Guide
Connecting to a Television
UHF Aerial
Example TV set, rear panel
SCART input on TV
SCART cable
(supplied)
Set Top Box
Power Supply Adaptor
(supplied)
SCART output
to TV
RF in connector
12V DC
Set Top Box rear panel
Connecting to a Television and Recorder
Example TV set, rear panel
UHF Aerial
SCART input on TV
SCART cable
(supplied)
Set Top Box Power
Supply Adaptor
(supplied)
RF In
connector
RF Out
connector
SCART output
to TV
12V DC
SCART
to VCR
Set Top Box rear panel
RF cable
SCART to SCART
cable (not supplied)
VCR RF In connector
VCR RF Out onnector
Example VCR set, rear panel
4
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing this product which has been
designed and manufactured to give you many years of
trouble-free service.
- Power outlets and extension cables may not be over-
loaded, otherwise there is fire hazard! When purchasing
the product, enquire for the maximum permissible cur-
rent consumption.
About This User Manual
- In order to completely disconnect the device from the
power supply, the pluggable power supply has to be dis-
connected from the power outlet.
This user guide contains all the information you need to
know about how to setup and watch available 'Freeview'
channels using your set top box.
- Have repairs or settings on your receiver carried out by
qualified skilled personnel only. Unauthorised opening
and repair attempts will result in loss of warranty. The
manufacturer accepts no liability for accidents of the
user if the device is opened. Incorrect wiring of the con-
nections can result in failures or malfunctions on the
device.
Safety and Precautions
Safety is Important
To ensure your safety and the safety of others, please
ensure you read the Safety Instructions before you oper-
ate this product.
- Do not effect modifications on this device.
Note: Keep this information in a safe place for future refer-
ence.
- Use provided cables and pluggable power supplies only.
- During thunderstorms, devices connected to the mains
supply may be damaged. Therefore, in case of a thunder-
storm always disconnect the pluggable power supply
from the power outlet.
Safety warnings
Before you connect and start the receiver, please observe
the following points:
- If you are absent for a longer period of time or during a
thunderstorm, disconnect the receiver from the power
supply unit and from the antenna. This also applies to
devices connected to the receiver.
- The device is designed for domestic use.
- Only the functions described in these Operating
Instructions may be carried out with this device.
Danger of electric shock by humidity
- If possible, keep the Operating Instructions ready at
hand near the appliance.
- The device may not be exposed to dripping or splashing
water. Prevent liquids from entering into the device. In
case of need, immediately disconnect the power plug.
- If you hand the device on to other persons, please also
include these Operating Instructions.
- The device may not be used in damp locations (e. g.
bathroom) or rooms with heavy dust accumulation.
Danger caused by electricity
- In the interior of the device there are hazardous volt-
ages. Never open the housing or insert objects through
the ventilation openings.
- Objects filled with water, e.g. vases, may not be placed
on the device.
Danger of injuries by other causes
- Only connect the device to a 230 V power outlet
installed according to regulations, being accordingly
fused.
- Observe that nobody can trip over the connector
cables.
- The power outlet has to be easily accessible so that you
are able to disconnect the power plug immediately if
necessary.
Dangers for children
- Never leave children unattended with this device. Chil-
dren underestimate the danger associated with electric
appliances.
- Observe that the connector cables are not clamped or
squeezed.
- Do not start the device if the device or the connector
cables show visible damage, or if the device has fallen
down.
Notes with regard to the installation location
- Install device on horizontal surface only.
- Do not expose this device to extreme temperatures.
Therefore:
-Avoid direct solar radiation and radiator heat;
-Do not obstruct the air ventilation by covering the ven-
tilation openings with objects, like for example maga-
zines, table cloths, curtains, etc.;
- If an apparent damage occurs (e. g. smoke or similar)
during operation, immediately disconnect the pluggable
power supply from the power outlet. In doing so, always
take hold of the plug, never of the cable.
INTRODUCTION 5
-Leave a minimum clearance of approx. 40 cm above and
to the sides. The heat may not accumulate in the device!
Otherwise the heat can damage the device, and there is
fire hazard!
Environmental Markings
Your product has been designed and manufac-
tured with high quality materials and components,
which can be recycled and reused.
- The device may not be installed close to inflammable
material (e. g. curtains, flammable liquids, etc.).
When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is attached to
a product or his packaging, it means the product is cov-
ered by European Directive 2002/96/EC.
Batteries
- Batteries are to be kept away from children.
Please inform yourself about the local separate collection
system for electronic products.
- After swallowing a button cell or battery, the person
concerned has to consult a doctor immediately.
Please act according to your local rules and do not dis-
pose of your old products with your normal household
waste. The correct disposal of your old product will help
prevent potential negative consequences for the environ-
ment and human health.
- Do not try to reactivate used batteries by heat, charg-
ing, or by other means.
- Batteries may not be thrown into the fire, disassembled,
or short-circuited.
The "Material recyclability symbol " affixed on
package cardboard and user manual means these
parts are recyclable. So do not dispose of them
with your normal household waste.
- Replace the batteries at least one a year to prevent
them from leaking.
- Always replace both batteries and use batteries of the
same type only (e. g. alkaline cells or zinc/carbon).
The "Material recyclability symbol " affixed on
plastic packaging parts means these parts are
recyclable.So do not dispose of them with your
normal household waste.
- If you are absent for a longer time, remove the batteries
from the RC unit.
Miscellaneous notes
The "Green Dot" affixed on cardboard means
PHILIPS pays a financial duty to the "Avoidance
and Recovery of Packaging Waste" organization.
- Do not place open fire sources, like for example burning
candles, on the device.
- The antenna that is used has to be grounded.
- Only switch the device on after the connections with
the antenna and the SCART cable have been established.
- The bottom side of the device features the device feet.
Because the furniture or floor surfaces consist of vari-
ous materials and are treated with various care prod-
ucts, it cannot be completely ruled out that some of
these materials contain components affecting and mois-
tening the feet of the device. If required, place a non-slip
mat underneath the feet.
- Opening the device results in loss of warranty.
This symbol indicates that the adapter is a
Class II appliance and does not require an earth
connection.
This symbol indicates that the adapter is for
indoor use only.
This symbol indicates that the adapter conforms
to CE regulations.
6 INTRODUCTION
Getting Started
Remove your Digital Set Top Box carefully from the box,
and remove the packaging from each part.
Identification of Parts
Remote Control
In the Box
You will find the following items:
- Digital Set Top Box
Power On/Off
(Stand-By)
- Remote Control (AA batteries)
- Power supply 230 V AC/50 Hz to 12 V DC
Number keys
- SCART-to-SCART cable
(for Digital Set Top Box to SCART input connector on
TV set)
EPG key
INFO key
EXIT key
BACK / P<P key
Cursor keys
- User Manual (This publication)
OK key
Volume up/down
Colour keys
If any of these items are damaged or missing,
please contact us at the Philips Consumer Care helpline
found on page 3.
Channel up/down
Mute key
I-II key
(Audio selection)
APP key
Please make sure that you have the model number of your
set top box, before contacting us. The label showing the
type and serial number is underneath your receiver.
TV/STB key
MENU key
(subtitle selection)
TIMER/REC key
Batteries are removable from the remote using
common household tools (like a screwdriver…)
The batteries supplied do not contain hazardous sub-
stances such as Mercury, Cadmium, or Lead.
However, they must not be disposed of with your house-
hold waste but to a local separate collection system.
GETTING STARTED 7
Digital Set Top Box
Front view
IR Receiver / Red LED, Normal Operation - off, Standby - on
Rear view
RF out
Scart output
connector for
TV
Power Supply in,
12 V DC
RF in
Scart output
connector for VCR
and DVD units
SPDIF
(Digital audio out)
from Aerial
Mains Adaptor
Power cable (1.5 m)
Power connector for connection to
Set Top Box
Plug this into a 230V AC
outlet socket
Note that the only recommended way to disconnect the
Digital Set Top Box from the mains supply is to remove
the adaptor from the mains socket. If the mains socket is
fitted with a switch, this could be used instead.
The Remote Control
Using the Remote Control
To use the remote control, point it towards the front of
the set top box.
The remote control will not operate if its path is blocked.
Warning:
To 230V AC
Sunlight or very bright light will decrease the
sensitivity of the remote control.
Set Top Box
mains supply
Power Supply Adaptor
+12V DC
Mains adaptor
A mains power adaptor has been supplied for powering
this equipment. It has an integral cable terminated in a
power connector to plug directly into the 12V connector
on the back of the Digital Set Top Box. The adaptor is
shown on the right.
Set Top Box rear panel
Plug the cable into the 12V DC connector on the rear
panel. Insert the adaptor body into a suitable mains outlet
socket.
8 GETTING STARTED
Connecting Your Digital Set Top Box to other equipment
The following diagrams are of typical configurations only, and may differ slightly to your existing external equipment. If you are
unsure on how to connect to your set top box, always consult your manufacturer's user guide supplied with your equipment.
Connecting to a Television and DVD player
UHF Aerial
Example TV set, rear panel
SCART input on TV
SCART to SCART
cable (supplied)
Set Top Box Power
Supply Adaptor
(supplied)
SCART
output
to TV
RF In
RF Out
connector
connector
12V DC
SCART
to DVD player
Set Top Box rear panel
SCART to SCART
cable (not supplied)
Example DVD player, rear panel
If you decide to connect a DVD player or recorder to the VCR Scart of your digital receiver, we advise to set the DVD out-
put format to CVBS or PAL. Refer to the user manual of your DVD player or recorder.
You can use a S/Pdif connector to connect your Set Top Box to a digital sound input device, such as a receiver.
Connecting to a TV and audio equipment
UHF Aerial
Example TV set, rear panel
SCART input on TV
SCART to SCART
Set Top Box Power
cable (supplied)
Supply Adaptor
(supplied)
RF Out
connector
SCART
output
to TV
RF In
connector
12V DC
SPDIF
Digital audio out
Set Top Box rear panel
Example audio equipment, rear panel
GETTING STARTED 9
Operation
- By using the arrow buttons ꢀor ꢁ , you change the
displayed values,
Switch-on/switch-off
Switch the receiver on by pressing the ON/OFF button
(standby button) on the remote control and wait until you
see the welcome image on your screen.
- By using the arrow buttons ꢂ or ꢃ, you switch
between the individual setting possibilities.
4 Then highlight the OK field by using the arrow button
The LED is off if the receiver is switched on.
ꢂ or ꢃbehind adopt, and press the OK button.
When you switch on your receiver for the first time, the
LED is blinking while the software is loading. Follow the
steps explained in the section Initial installation on this
page.
The next window is displayed:
When the reciever is in stand-by mode the LED is red.
During a software update process the LED is blinking.
Initial installation
After the first switch-on, you'll receive the following wel-
come window:
Note: The displayed values for the start and stop frequency
can normally be maintained.
5 If desired, change the values for the start and stop fre-
quency by using the arrow buttons ꢀ orꢁ.
6 By means of the arrow buttons ꢀ orꢁ, you define the
channels to be selected: all channels, or channels that
are free-to-air only.
7 Then highlight the OK field by using the arrow button
ꢂ or ꢃnext to start scan mode, and press the OK
button.
1 Press the OK button to proceed to the next page.
The scan mode is started. The screen dialog thereby pro-
vides information on the progress of the channel search.
2 On the next page, select the desired language by pressing
the arrow button ꢀ or ꢁ , and again press the OK
button.
The settings window is displayed:
Note: By pressing the EXIT button, you can stop the scan
mode at any time.
As soon as the search is completed, an according message
is displayed. Acknowledge this and the following message
by OK, in order to proceed to the TV replay.
Note: Also observe the information messages displayed on the
screen. These will help you to set the correct values. Also with
regard to further operation, information messages are dis-
played.
3 Now successively set the desired values. In doing so,
observe the following:
10 OPERATION
banner by pressing the INFO button again. The
extended information banner supplies further details with
regard to the current programme.
Change of channel
You can change the channel in different ways:
- By pressing the channel button + or -.
- By pressing the arrow button ꢂ or ꢃ.
- By pressing the Back / P<P button, you switch
between the two last selected channels.
- By selecting the channel directly via the channel list, see
page 12.
- By entering the memory number in the channel list. For
this purpose, enter the number via the numerical but-
tons. If, for instance, the memory number is 0014,
quickly press the numerical buttons 1 and 4 successively.
The zeros do not have to be entered.
Observe:
Volume control
- If the text is more extensive, it is distributed to several
pages. In the previous example illustration, for instance,
page 1 of 3 (1/3) is displayed. By repeatedly pressing the
OK button, you browse the pages (arrow buttons ꢂ
and ꢃare also possible).
- Use the volume buttons + and - for increasing or
decreasing the volume, or
- If you press the INFO or arrow button ꢁ, informa-
tion on the next programme is displayed. By pressing
the arrow button ꢀ, you return to the information on
the current programme.
- use the arrow buttons ꢀ or ꢁfor this purpose.
Mute function
By pressing the mute button, the sound reproduction is
stopped. The sound is audible again if you ...
Note: The extended information banner is not automatically
closed.
- ... press the mute button again, or
2 Press the EXIT button in order to close the information
- ... press one of the volume control buttons.
banner.
Calling up information banner
Every time you change the channel, the information ban-
ner is displayed.
Using options
Some channels occasionally provide several camera per-
spectives, sound tracks and/or teletexts.
If a channel provides one or more of these options, the
respective button name is displayed in the right corner
when calling up the channel, whereby also several names
can be displayed, e. g. TEXT and I-II.
1 Press the INFO button to call up the information banner
without changing the channel.
The information banner displays the selected channel
memory number and the channel name. In addition, the
time is displayed on the left edge of the information ban-
ner.
This means that, for instance, a sound, caption, or text
selection is provided.
The display bar on the right next to the time graphically
indicates the programme time that has already elapsed.
The lower menu line displays the current and the next
programme including its broadcasting time. After several
seconds, the information banner is automatically hidden
again.
Note: You can define the display time of the information ban-
ner for yourself, or completely prevent the automatic display,
see “Menu settings” on page 17.
While the information banner is displayed on the lower
screen edge, you can call up the extended information
OPERATION 11
How to use the options:
Using channel list
1 Call up the desired channel.
1 Press the LIST/FAV button to call up the channel list.
2 Press the I-II button for sound selection or the APP
Note: If no other window on the screen is opened, you can also
call up the channel list by pressing the OK button.
button for caption selection.
- If a teletext is offered, you can call it up by using the
TEXT button.
This list contains all TV channels the device has found and
stored during automatic channel scan.
- Via the OPT button you can also call up the options.
- In case of several options, repeatedly press the OPT
button, in order to select the desired option.
3 By using the arrow buttons ꢀ/ ꢁ/ ꢂ/ ꢃ , select the
desired option and press the OK button. The selected
option is called up, and the option window is closed.
Using teletext
1 Press the TEXT button
to call up the teletext.
Note: You possibly also have to press the OK button in order
to display the teletext and to specify whether you want to use
the teletext of your TV, or that of the receiver.
Note: If you again press the LIST/FAV button, the favourites
list is displayed. This individual channel list only contains the
channels you have "favoured". For further information on
this, see page 13. Favourites are indicated by an asterisk in the
channel list.
Operation in detail:
- Via the numerical buttons, you can skip to a specific
page.
2 Use the arrow buttons ꢀ/ ꢁ/ ꢂ / ꢃto select the
desired channel from the list.
- Via the MENU button, you directly skip to page 100,
via the EPG or LIST/FAV button to page 300.
- By using the arrow buttons ꢂ or ꢃ , you highlight
the next or the previous channel in the list.
- Via the arrow buttons ꢂand ꢃ, you respectively skip
to the next or previous page. For this purpose, you can
also press the red or the green colour button.
- By using the arrow buttons ꢀor ꢁ, you skip eight
positions in the channel list forwards or backwards.
- By pressing the yellow or the blue colour button, you
respectively skip 10 pages forwards or 10 pages back-
wards, relating to the next full unit of ten, e. g. 133 >
140 > 150, etc.
3 Press the OK button after you have selected the desired
channel.
The programme of the selected channel is displayed in the
background; the channel list remains open for another
several seconds.
- By means of the channel buttons + and -, you respec-
tively skip 100 pages forwards or 100 pages backwards,
relating to the next full unit of hundreds, e. g. 462 > 400
> 300, etc.
During this time, you can select another channel by using
the arrow buttons, or press the OK button in order to
close the channel list immediately.
- Via the arrow buttons ꢀ and ꢁ, you can highlight a
page number on context pages and directly skip to the
selected page by pressing the OK button.
Note: If the device is switched to radio mode, you can also
carry out the previously described actions in the same manner
for the stored radio channels.
- The teletext display is enlarged if you press the I-II but-
ton. By pressing this button again, the teletext is dis-
played in its normal size again.
- The automatic turning of a subpage (e. g. page 3/6) is
interrupted if you press the TIMER/REC button.
- By pressing the TEXT button again, the teletext is
transparently applied over the TV picture; pressing the
button again, completely hides the teletext.
- By using the Back / P<P button, you switch between
the teletext and transparent text.
2 Completely hide the teletext by pressing the EXIT or
TEXT button
.
12 OPERATION
5 Press the OK button to store the channel at the
Creating and Editing channel list
desired position.
Possibly the channel list may appear too complex to you
or contain channels that you are not interested in watch-
ing.
Deleting channels in the favourite list
1 Highlight the channel you want to delete by using the
arrow buttons ꢂ or ꢃ.
Via the main menu, you can edit and create your own
favourite list.
2 Press the red colour button.
1 Press the MENU button.
3 To delete all the channels in the favourite list, press the
yellow colour button
2 Select the menu item Sort Channels by the arrow but-
tons ꢂ or ꢃand press the OK button.
Extended installation
In the main menu you can choose between automatic
scan mode and expert scan mode via automatic
channel scan.
3 After you have carried out the desired settings, press the
EXIT button in order to close the window.
Defining channels as your favourites
The favourites list contains all channels you have defined
as favourites. By means of this list, you can create a per-
sonalised channel list.
After the initial installation, see page 10, it may be
required to search for channels again, or to add specific
channels that are additionally broadcasted.
1 Select the channel you want to indicate as a favourite by
Note: In order to carry out a new initial installation, you have
to reset the device to its default settings, see page 16.
using the arrow buttons ꢂ or ꢃ.
2 Press the OK button to add the channel to the favourite
list.
Automatic scan mode
3 Repeat this process with all channels that you want to
This scan mode usually is the right one, because during
this scan mode normally all channels are found automati-
cally.
indicate as favourites.
Note: The previously described functions are also provided to
you with regard to the radio channel list.
Press the RADIO button to call up the overview for the radio
channels. You can return to the TV channel list by pressing the
RADIO button again.
1 Only if you use an active antenna (otherwise continue
from point 4.): Highlight the antenna setting and press
the OK button.
2 Switch the active antenna On by using the arrow button
ꢀor ꢁ.
Shifting channels in the favourite list
3 Press the EXIT button.
You can individually set the sequence of the channels
within the channel list.
4 Highlight the automatic scan mode and press the OK
button.
1 Press the arrow button ꢁto highligt and edit the
favourite list.
5 Set the start or stop frequency via the arrow button ꢀ
or ꢁ.
2 Highlight the channel you want to shift by using the arrow
buttons ꢂ or ꢃ.
6 Specify by the arrow buttons whether all channels or
channels that are free-to-air only are to be searched.
3 Press the OK button to confirm the channel to be
shifted.
7 Then highlight OK and press the OK button to start the
automatic scan mode
4 Shift the highlighted channel to the desired position by
using the arrow buttons ꢂ or ꢃ.
Following, the scan mode is started. After the search is
completed, the following is displayed:
OPERATION 13
EPG
The electronic programme guide (EPG) offers you an
overview of all programmes to be broadcasted in the next
week on the current channel.
Observe:
- Not all channels offer an extensive EPG.
8 By using the arrow button ꢀor ꢁ, choose whether
- Many broadcasting services broadcast the current day
programme but do not offer detailed descriptions.
- the channels found are to be added to the old list
(standard setting),
- There are broadcasting services that do not offer any
EPG information.
- the old channel list is to be overwritten,
- the new found channels are to be discarded.
- Due to the progressive technical development, more
and more broadcasting services will extend this offer in
the future.
9 Then press the OK button.
Expert scan mode
1 Select the desired channel.
This type of scan mode enables the specific search for an
individual channel. This in particular makes sense if you
only want to include one individual channel into your
channel list and you know the information on the channel
and frequency.
2 Press the EPG button to call up the electronic pro-
gramme guide.
1 Highlight the expert scan mode and press the OK but-
ton.
The following functions are offered to you by the EPG:
- If you require more information on a programme, high-
light it by using the arrow button ꢂ or ꢃ, and press
the INFO button.
2 Successively select the adjustable values by using the
- Change to the programme of another day by using the
arrow button ꢁ. By means of the arrow button
ꢀyou can return.
arrow button ꢂ or ꢃ.
- The desired frequency is set by the arrow button ꢀ
- In order to switch between the programmes of the
afternoon and evening, press the colour buttons dis-
played in the EPG.
or ꢁ.
- The frequency in MHz is entered via the numerical
buttons of the remote control.
Note: Depending on the time of day, also "tomorrow" may be
displayed.
- The desired band width is set via the arrow buttons.
3 Choose whether all channels or channels that are free-
- By pressing the channel + or - button, you can view
the EPG of another channel.
to-air only are to be searched for.
4 Then highlight OK and press the OK button to start the
- If you want to adopt a programme into the timer list,
highlight it and press the TIMER/REC button.
Acknowledge the following request by pressing the OK
button.
expert scan mode.
Following, the scan mode is started.
- If some channels were found, you receive the same
request as with regard to the automatic scan mode, see
previous paragraph.
Note: Detailed information on the subject "timer“ can be
found in the next paragraph.
- If no channels were found, a message is displayed. Press
the OK button.
3 Close the EPG by pressing the EXIT button .
14 OPERATION
Timer editing
Timer
1 Select the desired programme and press the OK button.
By means of the timer setting, you can switch your
receiver on and off at a specific time, for instance, in order
to allow for the recording with a video-tape recorder. The
device then automatically switches on in the standby
mode. If the device is already switched on, the device
automatically switches to the selected programme.
Note: Remember to program your video-tape recorder to the
respective time.
Adding programme to timer list
The timer function is included into the timer list via the
EPG, see previous paragraph.
2 Alter the displayed settings by using the arrow and
numerical buttons. In doing so, you can:
1 Open the
- change the date (month and day)
EPG and highlight the desired programme.
- the time (starting time and duration)
2 Press the TIMER/REC button.
- the cycle (interesting for series and regularly recurring
programmes)
3 Then highlight OK behind adopt, and press the OK but-
ton.
Switching off current timer functions
Note: During a timer programme, only few buttons
can be activated: I-II, APP, OPT, as well as the volume
buttons + and -, as well as the mute button.
To switch off the timer function:
3 Press the OK button.
1 Press on / off.
The window is closed and the selected programme is
stored in the timer list.
A programme message is displayed.
2 Press the OK button.
Editing timer list
During the normal programme replay, press the TIMER/
REC button to open the timer list.
Deleting (a) programme(s)
1 Select the desired programme.
2 Press the respective colour button:
red: the selected programme is deleted
yellow: all programmes are deleted.
3 Press the OK button to acknowledge the following
request.
OPERATION 15
Note: Depending on your antenna, you can possibly also carry
out settings on your antenna.
Miscellaneous functions
Restoring default settings
5 Press the EXIT button 1x and acknowledge the selec-
tion system information by using the OK button.
Here you find technical information on your device. This
information normally is only relevant with regard to sup-
port.
You can reset the device to default settings. In doing so,
the individually composed favourites list is deleted.
1 Press the MENU button to open the main menu.
6 Press the EXIT button twice to return to the normal TV
2 Highlight the item settings by using the arrow buttons
programme.
ꢂ or ꢃ and press the OK button.
Displaying the time
3 Highlight the item calling up default settings and press
the OK button.
1 Press the TEXT button
to receive a time display on
the screen during programme replay.
2 Press any TEXT button to hide the time again.
Switching between set top box and TV
1 Press the TV/STB key to switch between the set top box
and the TV signal.
Carrying out software update
Note: For this purpose, the device has to be set to standby
operation.
4 Set yes by using the arrow button ꢁ, and press the OK
Every night between 1 am and 5 am, the device checks
whether a software update is available. If this is the case,
you''ll receive an according message when switching the
receiver on the next time, and you can start the software
update.
button.
The device carries out a reboot. It switches off, and
shortly afterwards switches on again.
5 Carry out an initial installation, see page 10.
You can also start the search process manually.
Displaying channel and system information /
adjusting the antenna
1 Open the main menu and select the option system
information from the field cheannel and system
information.
This function (nearly) solely serves to supply information
on one channel. However, you can use it for adjusting your
antenna and for improving the television reception.
2 Highlight the item software update by using the arrow
buttons .
1 Press the MENU button to open the main menu.
3 Press the OK button to start the software update.
2 Highlight the item channel and system information by
using the arrow buttons ꢂ or ꢃ, and press the OK
button.
Radio
3 Select the item channel information and press the OK
Note: A digital radio programme currently is not broadcasted
in all countries via antenna.
button.
1 If a digital radio programme is broadcasted in your coun-
try, press the RADIO button to receive it.
2 In order to view the TV programme again, press the
RADIO button again.
4 Adjust your antenna so that the two specifications signal
strength and signal quality display a preferably high
value.
16 OPERATION
Here you can choose between video (FBAS) and
S-Video (Y/C).
Settings
1 Press the MENU button to open the main menu. The
Automatic AFD
menu item settings is highlighted by default.
The broadcasted picture format may deviate from the pic-
ture format to be displayed. AFD recognizes and corrects
the presentation if you select the option ON.
2 Press OK.
You'll receive the following screen:
Te le t ex t
By means of this function you can choose whether your
receiver or your TV set is to display the teletext.
Default settings
By means of this function you reset the configuration for
the picture settings to previous set default values. These
settings in most cases allow for an acceptable image & lan-
guage reproduction.
3 By using the arrow button ꢂ or ꢃ, highlight the
desired option and press the OK button in order to call
it up.
Language
Menu language
Note: In either case, observe the information texts displayed
on the screen. They will help you to select the correct settings.
Here you set the language of the OSD (on-screen display).
Audio language
Selecting and altering the settings is effected as usual by
means of the arrow buttons ꢀ/ ꢁ/ ꢂ / ꢃ; a window
that is inserted can be closed by pressing the EXIT but-
ton.
Select a reproduction language for the programmes.
Second audio language
Select an optional reproduction language for the pro-
grammes.
Picture settings
Screen format
Note: If the desired programme is not broadcasted in the lan-
guage set under "audio language“, the "second audio lan-
guage“ is used.
4:3 (Letterbox 16:9)
Reduces films in 16:9 mode for
4:3 format TVs to scale, and for
this purpose inserts a black bar
above and below on the screen.
Caption language
Select a language for the captions.
Second caption language
4:3 (Pan Scan / CCO)
Presents films in the 16:9 for-
mat in a screen-filling manner.
With regard to 4:3 TVs, the left
and right picture border is cut
off.
Select an optional caption language for the captions, see
also "second audio language".
Automatic captions
Set this option to on if you want to automatically show
broadcasted captions in the selected caption language
(default: off).
16:9 format
Presents films on a 16:9 TV in
full size.
Menu settings
Display duration of information banner
Video output TV
Here you define for how long the information banner, see
page 11, is to be shown with regard to a change of chan-
nel. If you want to completely eliminate the information
banner in case of a change of channel, select not any.
For the "video output TV“, the formats RGB, video
(FBAS) and S-Video (Y/C) are provided. Here RGB
presents the correct selection in most cases.
Video output VCR
Note: This item can only be selected, if you have not selected
RGB with regard to "video output TV".
OPERATION 17
Automatic information banner
Security
At the start of a new programme, the information banner
is automatically shown as a default. If you do not want this,
select off.
1 Press the MENU button.
2 Highlight the item safety by using the arrow button ꢂ
or ꢃ , and press the OK button.
Note: This option is only available if the value set under "dis-
play duration information banner“ is at least 4 seconds.
3 Enter the PIN code and acknowledge by OK.
Menu language
Set the language of the OSD.
Note: This function is also available via "language“, see
page 17.
Transparency
Here you set the transparency of the OSD. If you have dif-
ficulties to read the OSD with transparent setting, select
not any.
Note: The PIN code is set to 0000 by the factory. Also observe
the displayed information. It will help you to select the correct
settings.
General
Observe:
Setting a time zone
- Selecting and altering the settings is carried out as usual
by means of the arrow buttons.
Select whether the local time offset with regard to Green-
wich mean time is to be set automatically, or if you want
to specify it yourself.
- A displayed window can be closed by pressing the
EXIT button.
Time zone
PIN lock
Select the entry GMT +01:00 for Germany and Central
Europe (time difference with regard to the Greenwich
mean time).
Set this option to on if you want to protect your com-
plete device against unauthorized access.
When the receiver is switched on the next time, the PIN
request is effected (the PIN code is set to 0000 by the fac-
tory).
Summer time
Set the menu item summer time to off if it is not sum-
mer time at the moment. You can also select the setting
automatic. In case of this setting, the receiver obtains
the information regarding summer time from the currently
selected channel.
Menu lock
Set this option to on if you want to protect your menu
against unauthorized access.
Audio output format
When the menu is called up the next time, the PIN
request is effected (the PIN code is set to 0000 by the fac-
tory).
For the audio output, the formats mono and stereo are
provided to you.
Protection of minors
Calling up default settings
Here you can define a minimum age for specific pro-
grammes. These programmes are PIN protected and are
only unlocked by a PIN request.
This function has already been described elsewhere, see
page 16.
Changing device PIN
Here you can specify your personal PIN code.
1 Press the OK button.
2 For this purpose, enter the current PIN code and
acknowledge by pressing the OK button.
3 Following, enter your new PIN code and press the OK
button.
4 For acknowledging your new PIN code, enter it again and
press the OK button.
18 OPERATION
Troubleshooting
If you experience an operating problem with your Digital Set Top Box, please refer to the trouble-shooting table below and
then the notes that follow.
Symptom
Possible cause
Remedy
No picture and no sound
No channel list or wrong channel list
Short circuit in aerial lead
Do an automatic station scan
Turn off receiver, remove short
circuit and then turn on again
Defective or missing cable connection
Poorly adjusted aerial
Check all cables
Adjust aerial
Loose connectors or cable too long
Check connectors and shorten
cable
No picture or picture is blocky in
appearance
Aerial too small
Use a bigger aerial
Check SCART connector
Check aerial
SCART connector not fully plugged in
Aerial poorly adjusted or defective
Sound but no picture
Program is being broadcast with
altered parameters
Do an automatic search (see
Advanced Installation)
SCART connector not fully plugged in
Program is no longer broadcast
Check SCART connector
None
Cannot receive station that you
could receive before
Interference with „DECT“ phones or
wireless equipment
Move phone/wireless equipment
away from the receiver to a loca-
tion where interference ceases
Program is being broadcast with
altered parameters
Do an automatic search (see
Advanced Installation)
Remote control is not working
Obstacle in between remote control
and receiver
Remove obstacle
Transport stream defect
Unplug receiver and then plug in
again
Flat battery
Replace battery
Certain stations cannot be
received from time to time
These services are not transmitted 24 hours a day and can sometimes be una-
vailable. This is not a fault.
STB cannot be controlled
Obstacle in between remote control
and receiver
Remove obstacle
Poor image quality or no colours
Wrong TV SCART out signal
Try changing from RGB to CVBS
or vice versa (see Configuration)
Inappropriate video type selected
Set video output according to TV
set video requirements (see Con-
figuration)
You have forgotten or lost your
PIN code
Reset from the Parental Control
Screen. To access the Parental
Control Screen, use the following
4-digit code: 8111. Keep this code
secret to prevent others from
using it.
Refer to section “Protection of
minors” on page 18 for more
detailed information.
If none of the above suggestions seem to work, try switching your Set Top Box off and then on again. If this does not work,
contact either your supplier or a qualified repair technician. Never attempt to repair your set top box yourself.
TROUBLESHOOTING 19
Technical Data
General
Power Supply
- DVB terrestrial Free-To-Air receiver
compliant to EN 300 744
- Power supply 230VAC/50Hz to 12VDC
- Operation power consumption less 7 W
- Maximum stand-by mode consumption: 5 W
- VHF and UHF frequency range support
- Video and Audio out via 2x SCART
- Digital audio out
Dimensions of the device: approx. 250 x 140 x 32 mm
Accessories
- Fast channel search
- Power Supply
- Reed-Solomon decoding support (EN 300 744)
- Automatic FEC selection (1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8)
- MPEG2 Transport Stream support: ISO/IEC 13818-1
- DVB-Video/-Audio support: ISO/IEC 13818-2, -3
- Software update via antenna (update over air)
- SCART/SCART cable
- Remote Control
- 2 Batteries (for remote control)
- User manual
Te m pe r at ure
Base specification
- Temperature-Range +5 °C…+40°C
- QPSK / QAM16/64 demodulation compliant to DVB
terrestrial standard EN 300 744
This product complies with the requirements
of the 95/47/EC and 2002/21/EC directives.
- COFDM 2k and 8k
- VHF and UHF support (174 … 862 MHz)
- 7/8 MHz channel bandwidth
The product complies with the following European council
Directives: 73/23/EEC, 93/68/EEC and 89/336/EEC.
- Guard Interval Modes: 1/32, 1/16, 1/8, 1/4 active symbol
duration
- Fast PLL tuning speed:
step size 62,5 kHz / 166,67 kHz
Input /Output
2x SCART (VCR & TV) out
- TV SCART video out: RGB, CVBS, Y/C
- VCR SCART video out: CVBS, Y/C
- switching signal: 0 / 6 / 12V
- Audio out (left/right)
Digital audio out (S/PDIF)
RF input
connector IEC60169-2 female
- termination 75 Ohm
- Return Loss: min. 6 dB (75 Ohm)
Loop-Through of RF signals
- output termination 75 Ohm
20 TECHNICAL DATA
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