Altech DT7101 User manual

Category
TV set-top boxes
Type
User manual

Altech DT7101 is a high definition digital TV receiver that offers a wide range of features to enhance your TV viewing experience. With its ability to receive both digital and analog channels, you'll have access to a variety of programming options. The receiver also features an electronic program guide (EPG) that allows you to easily browse and select your favorite shows. Additionally, the Altech DT7101 supports teletext and subtitles, giving you even more flexibility in your viewing options.

Altech DT7101 is a high definition digital TV receiver that offers a wide range of features to enhance your TV viewing experience. With its ability to receive both digital and analog channels, you'll have access to a variety of programming options. The receiver also features an electronic program guide (EPG) that allows you to easily browse and select your favorite shows. Additionally, the Altech DT7101 supports teletext and subtitles, giving you even more flexibility in your viewing options.

High Denition Digital TV Receiver
DT7101
Instruction Manual
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Contents
Important Information......................................................................................................................................................................3-4
Quick Start Guide......................................................................................................................................................................................................5
Quick start guide for installation to 16:9 TV set.......................................................................................................................................6
Quick start guide for installation to 4:3 TV set.......................................................................................................................................7
Remote Control Description.............................................................................................................................................................................8
Receiver Description...............................................................................................................................................................................................9
Using the Set Top Box.........................................................................................................................................................................................10
Add New Channels...............................................................................................................................................................................................10
Reboot the Receiver............................................................................................................................................................................................10
Main Menu................................................................................................................................................................................................................11
Information Bar.......................................................................................................................................................................................................11
EPG ( Electronic Program Guide )................................................................................................................................................................12
Channel Manager..................................................................................................................................................................................................13
System Installation................................................................................................................................................................................................14
System Conguration.........................................................................................................................................................................................14
System Set Up..........................................................................................................................................................................................................15
Language & OSD....................................................................................................................................................................................................15
TV System...................................................................................................................................................................................................................16
Wake Up Timer........................................................................................................................................................................................................17
Time Setting & Parental Lock...........................................................................................................................................................................18
Factory default.........................................................................................................................................................................................................18
Accessories................................................................................................................................................................................................................19
Teletext and Audio Selection.........................................................................................................................................................................20
Subtitles......................................................................................................................................................................................................................20
Radio Service & Aspect Ratio...........................................................................................................................................................................21
Software Upgrade via broadcast stream ................................................................................................................................................22
Software Upgrade via USB................................................................................................................................................................................23
Channel Organizer................................................................................................................................................................................................24
Parental Control......................................................................................................................................................................................................25
Trouble Shooting....................................................................................................................................................................................................26
Warranty Certicate.............................................................................................................................................................................................27
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Important Information
1. Components inside your appliance are subject to high Voltage. Do not ever open it, even
after having removed the power cable. Generally speaking, audio & video appliances are
not connected to the earth, you may then feel electric shocks (not dangerous) when
touching both appliances simultaneously (or one appliance and the antenna cable). We
advise to plug the appliances on the mains after having connected everything.
2. Do not use solvent nor detergent to clean up your receiver or remote control. A dry or
slightly wet cloth will perfectly remove dust.
3. Do not put the receiver close to other appliances. Choose a well ventilated place and do
not put anything on the ventilation grid. Do not ever put the receiver on another appliance;
the overheating would prematurely damage the components.
4. When there is a storm, unplug all your audio-video appliances from the mains: they could
suer damage not covered by manufacturers warranty.
5. According to the obligations pursuant to EN 60065 standard, we draw your attention onto
the safety elements below:
• Do not block the ventilation holes with paper, tablecloths, curtains, etc. A minimum
distance of 5 cm is required around the appliance to ensure enough ventilation.
• Do not put naked re sources on or close to the appliance, such as lit candles.
The appliance shall not be exposed to water dripping or splash. Do not put things lled
with water such as vases onto the appliance.
6. The remote control requires two AAA 1.5V batteries. Please follow the polarity instructions
written inside it. To respect environment and law, please never throw out used batteries
with household refuse.
8. In order to work properly, the appliance needs to be used according to the instructions in
this manual.
For further information you can email
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The STB has functions which are possible, but are not described in the manual. We do not
guarantee these function and thus are not described.
As a matter of fact, functions considered not essential have been deliberately removed from
the document.
Follow the menus to program the terminal. In order to ease the reading of the
instructions below, the access to a particular menu shall be given as follows:
MENU / menu / sub-menu.
• Go to MENU / Search / man. search
This means :
• Press MENU key to access the main menu.
• Press key to choose the Search menu and press OK.
• Select man. search and press OK to conrm.
You will notice that the words written in bold in the manual correspond to the ones
appearing in the menus on the TV screen.
This symbol indicates that the product must not be
treated as household waste. The harmful substances
possibly contained in the equipment may have
negative consequences on the environment and /or the
human health. At the end of its life, bring any electronic
equipment to a collection point that your city or town
puts at your disposal.
Licenced by Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D
symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Important Information
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Quick Start Guide
Insert supplied batteries in the remote
control.
1. With the receiver unplugged, connect the
antenna directly to the ANT input (page 8).
2. Connect the receiver and the TV using
a antenna cable. This cable allows you to
receive local analogue channels on your TV .
3. Connect your TV to the receiver with
an HDMI cable, switch the TV to HDMI
mode. (check your TV instruction manual if
necessary ).
4. Connect the power supply to the mains.
Turn the set top on at the rear panel and a
small green light will appear on the front
panel when the unit is ON..
At initial boot the set top will prompt “Do
you want to scan.
Select Yes and press OK to start auto scan.
Select No should you wish to change
parameters in the set top.
The automatic channels search will start.
The rst channel will show on the TV screen
once installation is completed.
If some channels are missing (or none have
been found), you will probably need to
rescan or improve signal.
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CVBS
Set up 16:9 TV
Connect the STB receiver via HDMI or
Component video
Menu / Conguration / System / TV /
Screen –change Screen size to16:9HDMI.
You can also use the aspect ratio hot key
on the remote to set the picture to your TV
screen
Go to System conguration of the menu
and select TV. This section allows you to
congure you own TV settings. Here you
also allowed to control your brightness
and contrast video levels.
Quick start guide for installation to 16:9 TV set
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Set up for recording to a VCR or DVD
recorder ( SCART adaptors or SCART to RCA
cables are readily available from electronics
stores.
Installation recording
Set up for 4:3 TV, please use the SCART
adaptor supplied to connect via composite
video ( CVBS ) i.e Yellow, Red and White.
Quick start guide for installation to 4:3 TV set
CVBS
CVBS connection
DVD or VCR Recorder DVD or VCR Recorder
Scart Adaptor Scart Adaptor
HDMI connection
Scart Adapter
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Remote Control Description
1. In standard mode, the numbered keys
allow to enter the channel number you wish
to view. In programming mode, they will
allow you to enter digits.
2. Switches the receiver on and o (standby).
3. Press for main menu or to return to the
previous menu.
4. Volume key to adjust sound level.
5. Press once to change channel.
6. To conrm selection.
7. To return to the current channel.
8. Displays the Electronic Program
Guide (EPG).
9. Press to mute the sound. Press the key
again for sound.
10. Short-cut to Favourites.
11. Arrows to navigate menus and change
parameters. Also allows you to switch channels
and adjust volume.
12. Display the channel list.
13. To switch the Teletext service ON/OFF.
14. To display the current program information. It can also could be an instruction as " help "
to tell you the function of the available keys on the bottom of the menu.
15. To select audio language.
16. To select closed caption.
17. To change aspect ratio.
18. To switch the program between TV and radio.
19. Used to operate dierent functions in TEXT, EPG and other menus.
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1. ON/OFF
2. To enter the main menu
3. To conrm selections with in the highlighted menu item
4. To display the status of the receiver: When playing Menu it shows NENU.
5. To change the channel upward/downward
6. To decrease/increase volume
1. Terrestrial aerial input
2. Looped aerial output ( does not contain decoded digital signal )
3. USB connectors for Customer Service Upgrades only
4. HDMI output (High Denition Multimedia Interface)
5. TV SCART outlet to connect the receiver to the TV , VCR or DVD recorder. Please use the
SCART adaptor supplied if you want to connect via composite video ( CVBS ) i.e Yellow ,
Red and White
6. Carries Composite Video ( CVBS ) i.e Yellow , Red and White
7. Component Video ,YUV outputs (analogue high denition)
8. Analogue audio outputs
9. Digital audio output ( carries Dolby Digital Audio )
10. Power lead.
11. ON / OFF switch
Receiver Description
Front Panel
Rear Panel
MENU OK
CH VOL
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AN T AN T
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USB2.0
HDMI
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HD V ID EO
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Using the Set Top Box
Add New Channels
Reboot the Receiver
You will mostly only use the followings keys (the function of these keys is explained in the
previous paragraph) :
• Key ◄ ►/ ▲▼ to navigate in the menu.
• Key VOL+/- to change volume.
• Key CH / to change channels.
• Key Mute to cut o the sound.
• Numbered keys or OK for quick access to a channel.
TTX key to switch the Teletext service ON/OFF.
• Key EPG to access the program guide.
If new channels are broadcasted, you can add them as follows: Menu / Search / Automatic
Search.
A factory reset MENU / Conguration / Reinitialize may be a better option as it will also
remove channels which have stopped broadcasting, leaving only the channels currently
available in your area.
Resetting to factory default can be useful if you have change some settings and lost some
functions. Resetting takes the receiver back to its original conguration and you will lose
all personalized functions (favorites, parental lock, etc…). To avoid resetting the receiver
accidentally, you are required to enter a PIN CODE to authorize reset as follows :
Menu/Conguration/Reset or reinitializing.
• Press and OK to conrm.
• Enter your PIN CODE (4 digits – factory code is 0000).
Wait a few seconds
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Main Menu
The Main menu allows you access to
customise your DT7101 to you personal
requirement. Please follow instructions
carefully and at any time you have lot
settings , perform a factory rest and start
again. Use the ▼▲ and ◄ ► arrow keys to
navigate through the menu.
Information Bar
The Information Bar or I-plate will display
information that is available on that channel.
There are extra items such as subtitles,
Teletext, now / next and time.
Current program time
Next program time
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EPG ( Electronic Program Guide )
The DT7101 displays broadcaster 8 day
program guide as shown below.
• It is updated once you have tuned and
displayed audio and video from each
channel.
• It will continue to update information as
days go on and while you watch your
channels.
The EPG also allows you to change
Channels for recording onto an external
device.
• Press the Yellow button on your remote
and this will activate timer set up and you can schedule for recording your favourite channels.
• Ensure to save all data as you exit weekly events.
The timer recording function is described more in the details on page 19.
DON’T FORGET TO SET YOUR VCR or DVD RECORDER ACCORDINGLY.
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Channel Organiser
Press number 1 and the OK button to lock
the channel, 2 and OK to skip, 3 and OK to
delete, 4 and ▲▼to move the channel to
the place you want, 5 to rename the channel
name.
Favourite List
Press ▲▼ to select the channel and 0-9
to select the group, then press the OK
button, then the channel will be in the list
of the group you set. There are the following
groups: None, News, Science, Sports, Movies,
Kids, Music, Fashion, Family and Drama.
New Channel
Press ▲▼to select the items and press ◄ ►to do the change according to the menu
showed on the below menu bar.
Edit Channel
Press ▲▼and ◄ ► to select the item and press numerical 0-9 to set as you want, then press
OK.
Delete All
There are three items you can choose: All TV Service, All Radio Service and All Carriers. Press
▲▼to choose the item you want to delete. Then a menu will be showed to conrm with
you if you want to do that, press ◄ ► to choose yes or no, then press OK to conrm. If you
choose yes, there will be a window to ask you to enter the password. The default password is
0000.
Press EXIT to exit the menu.
Channel Manager
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Auto Scan
Press OK to start scanning.
Manual Scan
Press ▲▼ to choose the Channel No. or
Frequency or Scan, press ◄ ► and OK to set
what you want.
Delete Carrier
Press ▲▼ to select one you want to delete
and press OK. There will be an info show up
to remind you of conrming deleting YES or NO, Press ◄ ►to choose and OK to conrm.
Press EXIT to exit the menu.
System Installation
System Conguration
System Conguration
In this menu, there are two submenus:
System Setup and Factory Default
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System Set Up
There will be the following items, such as:
Language, OSD, TV, Time, Wakeup Timer
and Parental Lock. Please see details in next
pages.
Press ▲▼to choose the item you want to
set. Press ◄ ► to select what you would
like. There are nine languages for OSD item:
Cesky, English, Russian, Spanish, French,
Italy, Portuguese, Magya, Polish. Default
language for OSD item: English
Press EXIT to exit the menu.
The following functions in the menu are
disabled
• Hearing impaired
Visual impaired
• SubAudio mix level
Press ▲▼to choose the item you want to
set. Press ◄ ►and OK to select what you
would like.
Press EXIT to exit the menu.
Language & OSD
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The menu Conguration / System / TV
allows you to choose dierent screen
formats.
• Set the output resolution for the set top.
• Change the aspect ratio.
• Change the audio output for HDMI
connection.
• Control the video brightness.
• Control the video contrast.
• Power Antenna: allows the use of 5 volt
TV System
supply for an indoor antenna.
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Wake Up Timer
Your receiver has an internal timer that allows you to program specic start and nish times.
Programming a recording:
Select the channel you wish to record. Go
to Menu / System Conguration / System
Setup / Wakeup Timer
Timer No. : select a timer number (1
for rst recording, then 2 etc).
• Mode, select Once for a one o recording.
You can also program daily or weekly events.
Timer mode, leave on Channel.
• Channel Timer, leave on the channel
displayed, although you can still change
channels if you want to.
• Date, press key to display the calendar; you can select the year, month and day, using the
arrows.
• Hour, enter the time at which the program starts.
• Duration, enter the duration of the program.
• Press OK, a message “please wait” is displayed.
• Press EXIT to leave the menu.
DON’T FORGET TO SET YOUR VCR ACCORDINGLY
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Time setting & Parental Lock
Press ▲▼to choose the item and press
◄ ► to choose the timer mode. If yo select
Manual, you can set the date and time with
the numeric keys 0-9.
Press EXIT to exit the menu.
Go to Menu / System Conguration /
System Setup / Parental Lock.
• Go down to the former code line and type
the current code (pre-selected 0000).
• On the new code line, type your new
secret code.
• On the conrm the code line, type it again.
• If the second capture conrms the rst
one, the new code is automatically saved.
Press EXIT to exit the menu.
Factory default
THIS FUNCTION WILL DELETE ALL SETTINGS
IN THE SET TOP AND REVERT TO FACTORY
SETTING.
Go to the Menu/System Conguration /
Factory Default.
Press OK, there will be a window displayed
to conrm with you if you want to default
all of the settings. Press ◄ ► to choose YES
or NO, and then press OK. If you choose YES,
there will be a window asking you to enter
the password. If you have not set a new
password, press 0000; if you have, enter the
password that you have set.
Press EXIT to exit the menu.
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Go to Menu / Accessories
In this menu, there are two submenus:
Game and Version.
Game
• Press ▲▼ to choose the game you want.
Then press OK to enter. There are two
games: Snake and Tetris.
• Press EXIT to exit the menu.
Version
• Select version and press OK.
You can nd the version information of
your receiver.
• Press OK or EXIT to exit.
Accessories
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• Press TTX button on the remote control
to open a Teletext page. (if Teletext is
transmitted).
• Press TTX button again or press EXIT to
close the Teletext.
• Press AUDIO button on the remote control.
You can select audio type.
• Dolby Digital and Mpeg audio are
available.
• Press EXIT to exit the menu.
• Press CC button on the remote control to
switch subtitles on/o.
You can select dierent languages
TRANSMISSION OF SUBTITLES
DEPEND ON THE PROGRAM PROVIDERS.
Subtitles
Teletext and Audio Selection
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Altech DT7101 User manual

Category
TV set-top boxes
Type
User manual

Altech DT7101 is a high definition digital TV receiver that offers a wide range of features to enhance your TV viewing experience. With its ability to receive both digital and analog channels, you'll have access to a variety of programming options. The receiver also features an electronic program guide (EPG) that allows you to easily browse and select your favorite shows. Additionally, the Altech DT7101 supports teletext and subtitles, giving you even more flexibility in your viewing options.

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