Please read this User Manual carefully to ensure proper
use of this product and keep safe for future use.
Customer Help Line :-
08452937698
Website : www.ekey.co.uk
Table of contents.
Introduction 2
Digital Upgrade 2
Safety Information 3
Remote Control 5
Front and Rear panel diagrams 7
External Connections 8
Getting Started 11
Switch on for the first time 11
Channel search 12
Auto channel scan 12
Manual channel scan 12
System setting 13
A/V setting 13
First time installation 14
System information 14
Change Pin Code 14
DTR setting 15
Time Shift Duration 15
Format Hard drive 15
HDD information 15
Auto discard setting 15
OSD setting 15
Timers 15
Channel list 16
Favourite list 17
Basic operation 18
Channel Schedule (EPG) 18
Time Line (EPG) 19
Changing channels 19
Volume control 19
Digital Teletext 20
Subtitles 20
Display programme information 20
TV format 20
Pause current programme (Time Shifting) 21
Record operation 21
Hard disc Installation 23
User Guide 24
Specifications 25
Mains plug Replacement 25
Introduction
Than you for purchasing this product which has been designed and
manufactured to give you many
years of trouble free service.
About this User Guide.
This user guide contains all the information you need to know, how to setup watch,
record and replay available Freeview Channels and programmes.
What is DVB-T ?
Digital Video Broadcast (DVB) is the latest method of transmitting television to your
home, allowing many more channels and programmes than the Analog
TV system.
PVR (Personal Video Recording) Instructions.
This PVR has a disc capacity of either 250 or 320 Gigabytes, depending upon model,
allowing up to 160 or over 200 Hours of recording. You may replace the HDD with an alternative up to
500 Gigabytes (see page 23).
Accessories.
Remove the PVR carefully from its packaging and remove the accessories from the
packaging. It is wise to keep the packaging away from children
and small animals. Keep the packaging
safe for future use.
You will find the following items :-
Infra red Remote control (batteries NOT supplied).
Scart lead
Instruction manual
RF Loop through lead.
Digital Upgrade
Starting in 2008 and ending in 2012, television services will go
completely digital, TV region by TV
region.
To continue using this PVR during and following the digital switchover, you will need to “reset”
your
digital TV channels.
Users of this PVR must reset on at least 2 different occasions, normally 1 month apart when your
switchover happens. Digital UK, the body leading the digital switchover, and broadcasters, will advise
you when to reset your digital channels on each occasion.
If you do not reset your digital channels, you risk loosing some or all of your TV services during and
following switchover.
Please refer to this instruction manual to retune the Digital TV
services.
Do NOT use “ADD”
channels, you MUST “RESET”
and allow a complete retune. (See page 12)
For more information please contact the “Customer Help Line”
(Page 24) or visit www.digitaluk.co.uk
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Trade mark of Digital Video Broadcasting
Safety Information
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral
triangle, is
intended to alert the user to the presence of un-insulated “dangerous voltage”
within the products enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a
risk of electric shock to the persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intend to alert the user to
the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the appliance.
Correct disposal of this Product
(Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE)
The crossed out “Wheelie bin”
is intended to show that this appliance must not be
placed with ordinary household waste at the end of its useful life. To prevent
possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste
disposal, please keep separate from other household waste and recycle it
responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources.
Household users should contact either the retailer where you purchased the
product, or their local government office for details of where and how you can take
this item for environmentally safe re-cycling.
Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms
and conditions of
the purchase contract. This product must not be mixed with other
commercial
wastes for disposal
This appliance complies with European Safety and Electrical directives
This symbol means that this appliance is double insulated. An earth connection is
not required
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This symbol denotes that the appliance is assembled using components and materials
that comply with the RoHs directive.
Safety Instructions
CAUTION. PLEASE READ AND OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN IN THIS
USER MANUAL AND MARKED ON THE APPLIANCE. RETAIN THIS BOOKLET FOR FUTURE USE.
This set has been designed and manufactured to assure your personal safety. Improper use can
result in Electric shock or Fire hazard. The safeguards in this appliance will protect you if you
observe the correct procedures for installation, servicing and operation. There are NO user
parts inside. DO NOT REMOVE THE CASE OR OTHER COVERS OR YOU MAY BE EXPOSED TO
DANGEROUS VOLTAGES AND WILL INVALIDATE YOUR WARRANTY. REFER ALL SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
Power Supply.
This apparatus is designed to operate from a 100 –
250V AC 50/60 Hz supply. Do NOT connect to an
alternative supply.
Connections. When connecting the PVR to external sources and the mains supply, do not place wires
that can be tripped over. Do not trap or place heavy objects on the mains lead or adaptor.
Should the mains plug become damaged you may replace by following the instructions on page 26
Ventilation and Heat Sources. Do not place material over the ventilation slots, this will cause the PVR
to overheat and fail. Do not place the PVR in direct sunlight or
near heat sources such as radiators or
fires.
Moisture. Do not place the PVR in wet or damp conditions, such as steamy
kitchens, basements or
other damp places. Do not allow water or other fluids to enter the PVR. Do not touch the Mains plug or
adaptor with wet hands. Should moisture enter the PVR, disconnect from the supply and call the
customer help line.
Cleaning. Disconnect the PVR from the mains supply. Use a soft dry cloth, for stubborn stains use a
soft moist cloth with a dilute mild detergent.. Do NOT use petrol based fluids or abrasive materials.
Transportation. The PVR has an internal HDD (Hard drive) that is susceptible to shock and vibration.
Do not drop the PVR, only carry in the packaging provided. The HDD is not covered by warranty if
shown to have impact damage.
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Lightning.
During a thunderstorm or when leaving the appliance for long periods such as holidays, disconnect
the aerial input (if external aerial) and remove the mains plug,
This is to prevent power surges
damaging the apparatus
Damage Requiring Service.
Should any of the following happen, disconnect from the mains supply and call an engineer or
Technical Help Centre. :-
Damage of the mains cord or plug.
Liquid or other objects enter the casing.
The apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture.
If the appliance does not operate in accordance with the normal operation expected.
If the appliance has been dropped or the case damaged.
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Remote Control
2.DTV/VCR. Selects between
VCR scart input and PVR
operation.
4.Mute. Mutes sound and
restores sound.
6.P+. Selects next TV channel.
8.P-. Selects previous TV
channel.
10.Record. Starts instant
recording.
12.Exit. Exits menu system.
14.Vol+. Increases Volume level
and Right menu navigation.
16.OK. Confirms menu selection.
18.Info. Displays current
Channel and programme
information.
20.Favourite. Displays favourite
channels selected.
22.Recall. Recalls previous
viewed channel and back to
current channel.
24.Language. Selects different
languages if broadcast.
26.Wide. Selects screen aspect
ratio.
28. Red,Green,Yellow,Blue.
Used in Text mode and other
menu options.
30.GOTO. Selects playback time
in playback mode.
1.Standby. Switches PVR to
standby and operation.
3.Rec List. Displays list of
recorded programmes.
5.Stop. Stops playback or
recording.
7.Fast Forward. Sets fast forward
speed.
9.Fast Rewind. Sets fast rewind
speed.
11.Menu. Displays menu list.
13.Up. Moves around menu
screen.
15.Vol -. Reduces volume level
and Left menu navigation.
17.Down. Moves around menu
screen.
19.EPG. Displays the Electronic
Programme Guide.
21.0-9 Numeric buttons. Direct
entry of channel numbers or
menu entry numbers.
23.Text. Turns Teletext On and
Off if available.
25.Subtitle. Turns Subtitle feature
On and Off.
27.Play. Starts playback in all
modes.
29.Pause. Pauses playback in all
play modes.
31.Slow. Plays replay in various
speeds.
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Installing the Batteries.
Remove the battery cover from the remote control and place 2 x AAA batteries (Not supplied)
inside the battery compartment, taking note of battery polarity,
see diagram inside battery
compartment. Replace battery cover firmly.
Using the Remote Control.
Point the Remote Control towards the front of the PVR. Do not press more than one button at
a time. The working range is approx 7 metres and +/-
30 degrees.
Do not place any objects in the signal path.
Bright sunlight or fluorescent lights may decrease the operating
sensitivity.
Battery Disposal.
Do not break open or throw on a fire exhausted batteries.
If batteries “leak”
remove immediately, clean out any residue
with warm soapy water, do NOT allow water to enter the main
body of the Remote Control, dry thoroughly before fitting new
batteries.
Do not throw old batteries in the domestic waste. Contact your
local waste authority for disposal instructions
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Front Panel and Rear Panel Connections
1. Power Button. Switches the Mains supply On and Off.
2. Standby Indicator. Red led will illuminate in standby.
3. Remote Control Sensor. Receives commands from remote control.
4. Led Display. Displays channel number, time and playing states.
5. Channel Up. Increments channels upwards.
6. Record. Starts recording manually. Each press increments recording time.
7. Channel Down. Decrements channels downwards.
Front view
Rear view
1. RF In / RF Loop through (PVR and Tuner).
PVR/TV RF In socket connects to your external aerial. The PVR/TV
RF Loop through socket
will allow connection to another tuner or your TV. See connections diagram for details.
2. VCR SCART. Allows connection from a DVD or other video system.
3. TV SCART. Connects to your TV.
4. Coaxial. Allows connection of Hi Quality PCM audio to a suitable external Hi Fi
system.
5. CVBS video. Composite video output (1V pp @ 75 ohms).
6. S - Video. Y/C video output. (Luma/ Chroma).
7. Audio L/R. Analog audio output. (200m/V @ 5K ohms)
8. RS232 Port. Firmware upgrade port. (Not for general use).
9. Mains power cable. Connect to the mains supply.
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Connecting to a TV and Video
RF Loop Through
(Lead supplied)
SCART LEAD
(1 x Lead supplied)
RF Tuner lead
(Not supplied)
DVD or VCR
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Connecting to a Television
Composite Video
(Yellow)
Video Input
WhiteRed
or S - Video
Video
S-Video
Audio Input
R
L
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Connecting to a Surround Sound system
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Getting started
Switching on for the first time.
Turn on the TV set. Turn on the PVR, the RED Led will indicate the PVR is in standby, this should then
turn to GREEN indicating the PVR is now operational. If connected by the SCART connection, the PVR
should automatically be selected. If not, select AV or whichever input source you connected the PVR to.
If this is a “First Time”
installation or all the channels have been deleted a TV setting
menu will be
displayed (Fig 1).
Press the “LEFT”
or “RIGHT”
(◄/►)
cursor button to select the screen size of the TV 16:9 or 4:3 .
Press “OK”
to continue installation. Fig 2 menu will be displayed. Use the cursor buttons ◄/► to select
“CONFIRM”
and press “OK”.
Press the ◄/►
cursor buttons to select the screen size of the TV 16:9 or 4:3
.
Press “OK”
to continue installation. Fig 2 menu will be displayed. Use the cursor buttons ◄/► to select
“CONFIRM”
and press “OK”.
A “Scan Progress”
display (Fig 3) will be shown, and a list of channels received will be shown as the
search progresses. A “progress bar”
is also shown.
When the tuning is completed and all available Radio and TV channels have been stored the PVR will
display the first channel in the list (BBC1)
Fig 1
Fig 2
Fig 3
Channel Scan
Automatic channel search.
Press the “MENU”
button to display the Main menu (Fig 4)
Press the “UP”
or “DOWN”
(▲/▼) cursor buttons to select Channel Search
Press “OK”
to enter the sub menu.( Fig 5) Highlight “Search Type”
and use the ►/◄ buttons to select
“Auto Scan”.
Press “OK”
to start the search. Press EXIT to quit the search. If EXIT is pressed no channels will be
stored.
Fig 6
Fig 4 Fig 5
Manual channel search.
Press the “MENU”
button to display the Main menu (Fig 4)
Press the ▲/▼) cursor buttons to select Channel Search
Press “OK”
to enter the sub menu.( Fig 5) Highlight “Search Type”
and use the ►/◄ buttons to select
“Manual Scan”. (Fig 6)
Press the ▼ button to select “Channel Number”
and enter the required channel number, using the
“Numeric”
buttons.
Press “OK”
to start the search. To stop search, press “EXIT”.
When search has finished the first channel on the Channel List will be displayed
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Many aspects of the PVR can be set to reflect your circumstances
and preferences.
The System menu is accessed from the Main menu. Press the “Menu”
button and using the ▲/▼buttons
select “SYSTEM SETTING”
and press OK. The sub menu (Fig 7) will b e displayed.
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System Setting
A/V Setting.
This menu allows the user to set the TV aspect ratio (Screen shape), Video output and OSD transparency.
To select A/V Setting use ▲/▼buttons. Press “OK”
to enter the sub menu. (Fig 8)
Fig 8
Fig 7
TV Shape options : 4 : 3 / 16 : 9
Video Output : RGB / CVBS
OSD Transparency : 0 –
100%
Press the ▲/▼buttons to select the required item and press the ►/◄ buttons to select the required setting.
Press the “MENU”
button to return to the previous menu or “EXIT”
to quit
First Time Installation.
This menu allows the user to delete all existing channels in the
PVR and reset the PVR to the “Factory
Default”
settings. ( Note :-
this is important when the Digital Stations are upgraded in your area).
Use the ▲/▼buttons select “FIRST TIME INSTALLATION”
and press OK. The sub menu (Fig 9) will be
displayed.
Press the ►/◄ buttons to select “Confirm”
or highlight “EXIT”
to cancel the selection.
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System Info.
This menu allows the user to view the “Software version”
and “Hardware version”
of the PVR.
Use the ▲/▼buttons select “SYSTEM INFO”
and press OK. The sub menu (Fig 10) will be displayed.
Press “EXIT”
to return to normal viewing or “MENU”
to go one step backwards
Change Pin Code.
This menu allows the user to change the Pin Code. of the PVR.
Use the ▲/▼buttons select “CHANGE PIN CODE”
and press OK. The sub menu (Fig 11) will be
displayed.
Using the numeric buttons, enter the Old Pin code (Factory default number 6666).
Use the ▲/▼buttons to select New Pin Code and enter a new 4 digit number.
Use the ▲/▼buttons to select Enter Again and enter the same 4 digit number.
Press “OK”
to confirm. Keep this number in a safe place. Should you forget the number use the factory
default number.
Press “EXIT”
to return to normal viewing or “MENU”
to go one step backwards
Fig 10
Fig 11
Fig 9
DTR Setting
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DTR Setting (Fig 12).
You can modify the “Time Shift”
duration, Format the Hard disc, Check the hard disc information
and set
the Auto Discard mode.
Time Shift Duration.
You may set the “Time Shift Duration”
to the options 30 / 60 / 90 / 120 minutes
Format Hard Disc.
If you replace the Hard Disc, it will be necessary to Format the
disc. It may arise that you need to erase
the disc. Formatting the HDD will ERASE ALL programme information.
HDD Information.
Displays the amount of disc space used and available.
Auto Discard Setting. (Fig 13).
When the HDD is full, erase the existing recordings as to their type, the choices are :-
Oldest, Shortest, Biggest. Select “Excluded”
to remove un viewed recordings, otherwise chose
“Included”.
OSD Setting.
You may set the OSD time “On”. You can set 5, 10, 15 and 20 seconds. After the set time the OSD will
turn Off.
Timers.
Follow the steps below to activate the Timer menu.
Press the “MENU”
button to display the Main menu (Fig 4)
Press the “UP”
or “DOWN”
(▲/▼) cursor buttons to select Timers
Press “OK”
to enter the Timers menu.( Fig14)
( When a start time is reached, the PVR starts to record or view
the required programme, when the “end
time”
is reached the recording will stop. You may filter the timers with the RED button and delete with
the “OK”
button.
Fig 12 Fig 13
Fig 14
Delete a Channel. (Fig 16)
Enter the Channel list as described above.
Press the ▲/▼buttons to highlight a channel
Press the “YELLOW”
button to delete the channel. (Note to undelete, you must perform a complete (Auto
Scan) or (Manual Scan) to re insert that channel.
Lock / Unlock a channel.
Enter the Channel list as described above.
Press the ▲/▼buttons to highlight a channel
Press the “BLUE”
button. You will be requested to enter your Pin Code and press “OK”
A “LOCK”
symbol will be then displayed next to that channel.
If that channel is selected, a LOCK symbol will be shown and a request to enter your Pin number.
Repeat the above to UNLOCK
Press “EXIT”
to exit the Channel List.
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Channel List (Fig 15).
The Channel List shows a list of all the channels found during the channel search. From the list you can
watch or listen (TV/Radio) to the selected channel. You may also
delete unwanted channels or set a
password to view them.
Press the “MENU”
button to enter the Main Menu.
Use the ▲/▼buttons to highlight “CHANNEL LIST”.
Press “OK”
to enter the Channel List menu.
Press the ▲/▼buttons to highlight a channel
Press the “OK”
button to “preview”
the channel (see box in the right of screen).
Press “EXIT”
to quit the Channel List menu and view the selected channel on full screen.
Fig 15
Fig 16
Favourite List.
This menu allows the user to store a list of Favourite Channels to make it easier to access them.
With this PVR you may select up to five different lists, so each
member of your family may select their own
list.
Add Channels to Favourite List.
Press the “MENU”
button to enter the Main Menu.
Use the ▲/▼buttons to highlight “FAVOURITE LIST”.
Press the “OK”
button to enter the Favourite List menu (Fig 17).
Press the “RED”
button to select the desired Favourite List.
Use the ▲/▼buttons to highlight the required channel and press “OK”
to enter that channel into the list.
Press “EXIT”
to quit.
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Fig 17
Removing Channels from the Favourite List.
Press the “MENU”
button to enter the Main Menu.
Use the ▲/▼buttons to highlight “FAVOURITE LIST”.
Press the “OK”
button to enter the Favourite List menu (Fig 17).
Press the “RED”
button to select the desired Favourite List.
Use the ▲/▼buttons to highlight the required channel and press “OK”
to remove that channel from the list.
Press “EXIT”
to quit.
Accessing Favourite Channels.
Press the “FAVOURITE”
button to enter the Favourites list. (Fig 18).
Press the “RED”
button to select the required list.
Use the ▲/▼buttons to select the required channel.
Fig 18
Channel Schedules (EPG) (Fig 19)
From the channel schedule (EPG, Electronic Programme Guide), to can view the channels available, view
programme information, access one –
week programme schedules and programmes for the next seven
days.
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Basic Operations
Press the “EPG”
button to show the Channel schedule
Press the “MENU”
button to switch to Timeline EPG
mode.
Press the “GOTO”
button to view or modify the option of
“Auto discard”.
Press “CH+/CH-
buttons to preview the current
programme on the selected channel and view the
current programme information.
Press the ►/◄ buttons to navigate the previous day or
next seven days.
Press the ▲/▼buttons to highlight the required
programme.
Press “OK”
to book the selected programme to play, and
to “Un book”
press “OK again.
To Record, press the “RECORD”
button. To un select
the Record mode, press the “RECORD”
button again.
To set the “Content Filter”
press the “BLUE”
button.
Press the “EXIT”
button or the EPG button to quit.
Time Line (EPG) (Fig 20).
Timeline EPG is another mode that is convenient for the
user to view the EPG. There is a “Timeline”
displayed to
mark the current time. This makes it easier to see
information about several services at the same time.
Press the “MENU”
button to switch to back to Schedule
mode.
Press the “GOTO”
button to view or modify the option of
“Auto discard”.
Press the ▲/▼buttons to highlight the required service.
Press the ►/◄ buttons to select the required
programme.
Press “YELLOW”
to view the events of the previous day
and the “BLUE”
button to view “next day”
events.
Press “OK”
to book the selected programme to play, and
to “Un book”
press “OK again.
To Record, press the “RECORD”
button. To un select
the Record mode, press the “RECORD”
button again.
Press “EXIT”
or EPG to quit the Timeline.
Fig 19
Fig 20
Changing Channels.
There are four ways of Channel Selection –
stepping through the channel list –
selection by number –
from the Channel schedule and using the on screen channel list.
Stepping through the channel list.
Press the P+ or P-
to browse the channels available.
Selection by number.
Enter the channel number directly using the numeric buttons 0 –
9.
Selection by Channel schedule.
Press the “EPG”
button on the remote control to display the current days programme schedule.
Press the P+ or P-
buttons to select the desired channel. The Tv will display that
programme in the
window on the right side.
Press “EXIT”
to quit the EPG and view the programme full screen.
Selection by “on – screen” Channel list. (Fig 21).
Press the “MENU”
button on the remote control.
Use the ▲/▼buttons to select “CHANNEL LIST”
and press “OK”.
Use the ▲/▼buttons to move up and down the list.
Press “OK”
to select the required channel.
Press “EXIT”
to quit and view the selected channel.
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Fig 21
Recall.
You may switch between the last selected and previously selected
channels by pressing the RECALL button on the remote Control
(see page 5).
Volume Control.
The Volume level may be set by the Vol+ / Vol
-
buttons on the
remote control.
You may silence the sound using the “MUTE”
button on the remote
control. Sound may be restored by pressing the Vol+ or Mute
button again.
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