DGTEC DG-HD8040 User manual

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INDEX

INDEX ........................................................................................................... 1

SAFETY AND INSTRUCTIONS.................................................................... 2

ASSEMBLY AND PARTS LIST .................................................................... 3

1.1 Parts List................................................................................................. 3

1.2 Front Panel.............................................................................................. 4

1.3 Rear Panel.............................................................................................. 5

1.4 Remote Control Unit................................................................................ 6

1.5 Installing the batteries in the remote control............................................ 7

1.6 Connecting to Equipment........................................................................ 8

GETTING STARTED................................................................................... 10

2.1 Instructions............................................................................................ 13

2.2 Timer setting.......................................................................................... 13

2.3 System Settings....................................................................................14

2.4 Channel Manager.................................................................................. 16

2.5 Parental Control.................................................................................... 16

2.6 EPG....................................................................................................... 18

2.7 Installation............................................................................................. 18

2.8 USB Menu............................................................................................. 20

2.9 TeleText................................................................................................. 20

Ps1 FAQ ..................................................................................................... 21

Ps2 Trouble Shooting ............................................................................... 22

Ps3 Specification ...................................................................................... 23

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SAFETY AND INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER.

THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER

SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

SAFETY

．Never place the unit in hot, humid or excessively dusty places.

．Do not install the unit where it may be exposed to mechanical vibrations.

．This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the

rear of the unit.

．Do not touch the power cord with a wet hand or continue to use a damaged power

cord. It may cause an electric shock.

．Never open the cover. High voltage in the unit may result in electrocution.

．Disconnect the power cord to the unit before connecting any cables.

CAUTION

．To prevent fire or electrical shock do not expose the appliance to water.

．Ensure that objects filled with liquids, such as vases, are not placed on the apparatus.

．If an object or liquid gets into the unit, disconnect the plug and ask an approved

technician to check the unit.

．Never place the unit in a confined space such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet

unless proper ventilation is provided. Leave a 10cm gap around the unit.

．The recommended operating temperature is from 0 ~ 40℃℃ and humidity should be

under 95%.

．For your own safety, do not touch any part of the unit, power lead or aerial lead during

a lightning storm.

．Use a damp cloth to clean the unit.

．Do not use liquid cleaners, solvent or abrasive products, etc.

This symbol indicates that high voltage is present inside. It is dangerous to

make contact with any part inside the case.

This symbol alerts you of important information concerning operation and

maintenance of this product.

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ASSEMBLY AND PARTS LIST

1.1 Parts List

Please make sure the following accessories are supplied with the STB.

① High Definition Digital Set Top Box

② Remote Control

③ RCA Video/Audio Cable

④ YPbPr Component Video Cable

⑤ Batteries (AAA Size)

⑥ User Manual

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1.2 Front Panel

1. POWER Button

Turn the STB’s power on or off.

2. Front Panel Display

Front panel window displays information concerning current operation such as TIME,

CH number. The blue LED lights up when power on, the green LED lights up when

the channel is locked in.

3. CH Up/Down Button (

j/i)

Moves the cursor up/down when in the menu or changes the current program to the

previous/next channel in the normal state.

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1.3 Rear Panel

1. ANT OUT

Use to connect an extra analogue or digital STB.

2. ANT IN

Use to connect an antenna.

3. DIGITAL AUDIO (Coaxial / Optical)

Connect to an External Audio Amplifier with

S/PDIF Coaxial/Optical Digital Audio.

4. HDMI Connector

Connect

High-Definition Multimedia output

to HD Monitors (HDMI Type).

5. YPbPr

Connect component video to HD Monitors (YPbPr Type).

6. VIDEO (Yellow RCA)

Connect to a TV with video input.

7. AUDIO L/R (White / Red RCA)

Connect to a TV audio input, HD

Monitors audio input or an External Audio Amplifier.

8. USB

USB port is used for viewing external files on a memory stick, and for possible software upgrades

(to be advised by DGTEC technician)

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1.4 Remote Control Unit

All features of the STB can be controlled with the

remote control.

1.

POWER:

Press to switch between operation

and standby mode.

2. USB:

Press to see the files on a USB storage device

and upgrade the system through th port.

3. MUTE:

Press to mute the sound.

4. NUMERIC KEYS:

Press to input Channels’

Number, Passwords or Letters.

5. TV/RADIO:

Switch between TV or RADIO mode.

6. ASPECT RATIO:

Press to select

4:3 or 16:9

aspect ratio mode.

7. EXIT:

Press to return to the previous menu or to

escape from the current mode.

8. EPG:

Display the Electronic Program Guide.

9. FAV:

Press to display Favorite Channels’ List.

10. MENU:

Press to display the Main Menu.

11. Up▲/ Down▼: Change the channel or move

cursor in the menu.

12. Left◄/ Right►: Adjust volume or move cursor

in the menu.

13. OK: Press to select the item in the menu or to

list the TV/Radio channels.

14. PAGE +/ PAGE–:Press to page up/down in the

channel list.

15. RECALL: Press to return the previous channel.

16. INFO: Display the information of the current

program.

17. LANG: Press to select the item in the sound

mode.

18. AUDIO: Select the item in the audio mode.

19. PAUSE: Stop the video output of the STB.

20. TEXT: Display the Teletext information.

21. SCAN:

Press to search program automatically.

22. SUBTTLE: Press to directly enter the SUBTITLE mode.

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1.5 Installing the batteries in the remote control

1.Press down on the retaining catch on the lid of the battery recess on the remote

control and remove the lid.

2.Insert two AAA batteries into the recess.

3.Replace the lid over the recess and gently push down on the lid until it snaps firmly

into leave place.

Caution

1. Keep batteries out of children’s reach.

2. Don’t attempt to recharge, short-circuit, disassemble, heat or throw the batteries

into the fire.

3. Always replace both batteries at the same time. Never mix new and old batteries

or batteries of a different type.

4. If you don’t intend to use the remote controller for an extended period, remove the

batteries to prevent possible leakage and corrosion.

5. Do not drop, apply shock or step on the remote control.

6. Do not spill water on the remote control.

Note: If the receiver does not respond when operating the remote control from a

close range, you will need to replace the batteries.

Using the Remote Control

1. To use the remote control, point it towards the front of the STB.

2. The remote control has a range of up to 7 metres from the set top box at an angle

of up to 60 degrees.

3. The remote control will not operate if its path is blocked.

Note: Sunlight or very bright light will decrease the sensitivity of the remote

control.

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1.6 Connecting to Equipment

1. Connect your TV antenna cable to the “ANT IN” jack on the back of the STB using

coaxial RF cable.

YPbPr connection（High Definition connection）

2. Connect the YPbPr out connectors and AUDIO L/R out connectors on the back of

the STB to the COMPONENT IN on your television using RCA-type cables.

HDMI (High Definition connection)

3. Connect the HDMI out connector on the STB to the HDTV using HDMI cable.

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VIDEO (For all Standard Televisions)

4. Connect the yellow video lead and AUDIO L/R (red and white lead) out

connectors on the STB to the AV in on the back of the TV. Optional: Connect

Optical S/PDIF out connector on the HDTV STB to the Audio-Amplifier using

optical cable.

Note: Please ensure that your TV is set to the correct input channel depending

on your connection type.

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GETTING STARTED

First time installation

Note: Be sure to have the power cord connected to the mains.

After all the connections have been established, switch on your TV. If you are using

the STB for the first time or restored to factory default, a First Time Installation menu

will be displayed to guide you through the scanning of channels.

When scanning is complete, all active channels found will be stored automatically.

(In case you want to stop the scanning, press the EXIT key to exit. The channels

already found will be stored).

Now you are ready to watch digital TV channels and radio broadcasts.

In case you skip the First Time Installation screen, you can press MENU key to bring

up the main menu.

Switching programs

1. Press the NUMERIC keys (0~9) on the remote control to select the channel

number you want.

2. Alternatively press the ▲/▼ key on the remote control or the front panel to change

the available channels upward/downward.

3. Press the RECALL key to view the previous channel selected.

Volume control

Press the ◄/► key on the remote control or front panel to adjust the volume.

Mute

1. Press the MUTE key to temporarily stop the sound.

2. To cancel mute, press the MUTE key again.

Freezing picture

1. Press PAUSE key to pause current program and the pause icon will appear on

screen.

2. To cancel pause and continue to play, press the PAUSE key again and the pause

icon will disappear.

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GETTING STARTED

Change screen aspect

Press ASPECT RATIO key to switch screen aspect mode (16:9/4:3).

Change TV/RADIO mode

Press TV/RADIO key to change the program list mode between TV and Radio.

View program info

1. Press INFO key to view the detailed information of current program.

2. Press INFO/ EXIT to exit view.

Subtitle

Press SUBTITLE key to switch subtitle on/off.

NOTE: the subtitle depends on the program providers.

Teletext service

1. Press TEXT key to open a teletext page (if teletext is transmitted).

2. Press TEXT key again or press EXIT key to close the teletext.

EPG (Electric Program Guide)

1. Press EPG key to view the EPG information that are provided by the content

providers.

2. Press EPG key to view the event information such as event name, event time.

3. Press Yellow key to view the detailed information of the current event.

4. Press EXIT key to exit the menu.

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GETTING STARTED

Navigation in the main menu

1. Press MENU key to bring up the main menu or return to previous.

2. Press ◄/► key to move left/right to the desired sub menu.

3. Press OK key to enter into the sub menu you select.

4. Press EXIT key to exit the main menu.

The main menu is divided into 7 sections please refer to the menu tree below.

Menu Tree

Timer Setting

System Setting

Menu Settings, Video Settings, Play Settings, Time Settings

Channel Manage

Parental Control

EPG

Installation

Manual Search, Auto Search, Version Info, Factory Default, Upgrade

USB Menu

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INSTRUCTIONS

2.1 Instructions

< Starting up for the First Time >

1. Turn on your TV and STB.

2. If it is the first time using the STB, below is an explanation of the menu settings.

Press the MENU button to bring up the following screen.

< Menu Information >

2.2 Timer setting

You can program the STB to perform a certain event at a specified time using the

Timer Settings. Entering Timer Settings will show the following screen.

Use the UP/Down button to select the item, and change the parameters using

Left/Right button.

NO.

You can select up to 25 timer entries.

Date / Start Time

You can set the date and start time of the program you intend to record.

Mode

Choose “ON” activates the timer.

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Event

You can set the action (LivePlay/Power Off) that you would like the STB to perform

when the timer is triggered.

Channel

You can select Channel.

2.3 System Settings

Press the Right button, then press OK button in System Setting menu. The following

screen will appear.

< Menu Setting >

In this menu, you can use the Left/Right button to change the settings, Up/Down to

select the item or press EXIT to cancel.

Transparency

This setting controls the OSD transparency level.

Info Timeout

Select the duration of the visibility when the banner is displayed.

< Video Setting >

Resolution

You can select the display mode (1080i/720p/576p).

OutputFreq

You can switch freq between 50Hz and 60Hz.

Ratio

You can switch aspect ratio between 4:3 and 16:9 Widescreen.

Color Format

You can set Color Format one of Auto, PAL and NTSC. The STB will automatically

convert and output the color mode regardless of the current program’s color system.

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INSTRUCTIONS

< Play Setting >

In this menu, you can use the Left/Right button to change the settings, Up/Down to

select the item or press EXIT to cancel.

Use Left/Right button you can select the mode of screen display when changing

channels (Freeze/Blank).

Use Left/Right button you can select the ARconversion (lgnore/ Pan&Scan

/LetterBox/ Combined).

Use Left/Right button you can select the LCN mode (ON/OFF).

Use Left/Right button you can select the SPDIF type (PCM/AC3).

< Time Setting >

In this menu, you can use the Left/Right button to change the Local Time and the

settings, Up/Down to select the item or press EXIT to cancel.

Time Zone: Use Left/Right button you can set the time using GMT in Time Zone

setting.

Summer Time: Use Left/Right button you can select the Summer Time mode to

(ON/OFF).

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INSTRUCTIONS

2.4 Channel Manager

In this menu, you can use the Left/Right button to change the settings, Up/Down to

select the item or press EXIT to cancel. (The default password is 0000.)

Lock: lock a channel or unlock. If Channel lock status is enabled, you must enter

PIN code to view the channel.

Delete: You can delete selected channels. Be aware that the function can

completely delete the saved channels. When you delete a channel in the

menu of Edit Channels, the channel is also deleted from the Favorite List.

Move: You can move a channel position. First press the OK button to pick up the

channel. A check mark will be shown next to the selected channel. Use the

cursor to move to the position you want and press the OK button to drop the

channel.

Alter: Use Alter button to switch between TV and FAV channel lists.

You can create up to 3 lists of your favorite channels. The default favorite list names

are “Fav1 ”,“Fav2 ”,“Fav3 ”.

Move cursor to the required channel with Up/Down buttons, and then press OK

button on the remote controller to add the channel to the current favorites list. One

channel can be selected into more than one favorite list. You can change default

favorite lists by pressing the FAV button.

You may access the favorite list if you press the FAV button while you are watching

TV in Normal State.

2.5 Parental Control

In this menu, you can use the Left/Right button to change the settings, Up/Down to

select the item or press EXIT to cancel. (The default password is 0000.)

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INSTRUCTIONS

< Lock Setting >

Menu Lock

Setting “Menu Lock” to Open will require you to input a correct PIN code to enter the

main menu.

Start Lock

Setting “Start Lock” to Open will require you to input a correct PIN code to watch

programs that you have locked.

Parent Block

Setting “Parent Block” to Open will require you to input a correct PIN code to watch

programs that you have locked. (No Block, Block ALL, G and Above, etc.)

< Password Set > (The default password is 0000)

To change the current PIN code, input the current PIN code then input the new PIN

code you want to use. You must confirm this new PIN code again.

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2.6 EPG

EPG shows the event information on the current and all channels. The event is

displayed only for the channels that have EPG information. If you press EPG, the

following screen will appear.

If you press the OK button on a highlighted channel the channel will appear on

screen. Press the UP/DOWN button to select channel. Press the LEFT/RIGHT

button to view EPG of a particular channel on a daily basis. Press the Blue button to

alter to the program window. Pressing the Yellow button will access an information

page on the highlighted program. Press the EXIT button to close the EPG menu.

2.7 Installation

Use Left/Right button to select the Installation Menu. Press OK and the following

screen will appear.

< Manual Search >

1. If you press OK in Manual Search of the Installation Menu, the following screen

will appear.

2. Use the Up/Down button to select the item, and change the settings with the

Left/Right and number (0~9) buttons. (Used to change input frequency)

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3. Once the settings have been entered then press the OK button to scan current

channel or press EXIT button to go back.

< Auto Search >

If you press OK in Automatic Search of Installation Menu, the STB will scan TV and

RADIO programs automatically. (The default password is 0000)

< Version Info >

Show the hardware and software version.

< Factory Default >

Deletes all the data and settings currently saved and brings the system to the initial

status.

< Upgrade >

Upgrade the software. (The default password is 0000, this function only be used

by qualified technician)

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