Storex TwinBox 230 Owner's manual

Brand: Storex

Model: TwinBox 230

Category: TV set-top boxes

Type: Owner's manual

Storex TwinBox 230 is a device which enables its user to receive, record and watch DVB-T (FREEVIEW™) digital channels. Using the USB Host Connection, the user can connect USB devices (external hard drive or USB key) to record the programs. Moreover, the TwinBox 230 works as a multimedia player allowing the user to view photos and videos on High Definition TV or to listen to music.

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TwinBox 230

QUICK INSTALLATION

GUIDE

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................................... 5

FUNCTIONS ................................................................................................................................. 5

PRINCIPAL FEATURES ............................................................................................................... 5

DESCRIPTION OF REMOTE CONTROL

........................................................................................... 6

FRONT VIEW ............................................................................................................................... 8

BACK VIEW .................................................................................................................................. 8

CONNECT TWINBOX 230 TO YOUR TV ..................................................................................... 9

VIEWING AND RECORDING DVB-T (FREEVIEW™) CHANNELS

...................................................... 12

VIEWING DVB-T (FREEVIEW™) CHANNELS ........................................................................... 12

LIVE RECORDING ..................................................................................................................... 12

SCHEDULED RECORDING ....................................................................................................... 14

TIMESHIFT ................................................................................................................................. 15

USE OF STORAGE DEVICES ................................................................................................... 16

SETTING YOUR TWINBOX 230 ................................................................................................ 18

DISPLAY AND LANGUAGE ........................................................................................................ 18

STOREX WEBSITE .................................................................................................................... 19

TECHNICAL SUPPORT ............................................................................................................. 19

WARRANTY REGISTRATION .................................................................................................... 19

CONDITIONS OF YOUR GUARANTEE ..................................................................................... 20

SECURITY INFORMATION ........................................................................................................ 20

GENERAL ................................................................................................................................... 21

SAFETY ...................................................................................................................................... 21

PRODUCT’S POWER SUPPLY ................................................................................................. 21

PLACING THE PRODUCT ......................................................................................................... 21

CLEANING .................................................................................................................................. 21

TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................................................ 22

IMPORTANT NOTE .................................................................................................................... 22

SAFETY-ENVIRONMENT .......................................................................................................... 22

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INTRODUCTION

The TwinBox 230 allows you to receive and record DVB-T (FREEVIEW™) digital channels. DVB-T

(FREEVIEW™) channel recordings (live or scheduled) are stored on the USB storage device

(hard drive or USB key).

The "TwinBox 230" also works as a multimedia player allowing you to view photos and videos on a

High Definition TV or to listen to music.

FUNCTIONS

- Aerial connection: View the DVB-T (FREEVIEW™) channels..

- USB device (external hard drive or USB key): Record DVB-T (FREEVIEW™) programmes.

PRINCIPAL FEATURES

- Dual Tuner DVB-T (FREEVIEW™).

- USB Host Connection.

- Video Connections: Composite and HDMI.

- Power supply: 100V - 240V~

50-60Hz 0.35A

OUTPUT : 5.0V

2000mA

- Supported formats - Video: Avi, MPEG HD, Ts, Vob, Mkv, Xvid HD

- Audio: MP3, WMA, AC3

- Photo: BMP, JPEG, TIF et PNG

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ESCRIPTION OF REMOTE CONTROL

Remote control 1: Outlines the numeric label of the remote control keys.

Remote control 2: Outlines the actual label of the remote control keys.

1 2

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No. KEY FUNCTION

1 STANDBY Power on / off (standby) of the TwinBox 230.

2 ASPECT Allows toggling between 4:3 PS, 4:3 LB and 16:9.

3 V-FORMAT Allows toggling between video display modes.

4 MUTE Enable / disable the sound (mute).

5 RED

Option key.

Allows direct access to the "Music" page.

6 GREEN

Option key.

Allows direct access to the "Photo" page.

7 YELLOW

Option key.

Allows direct access to the "Video" page.

8 BLUE

Option key.

To directly access the "Record" page.

9 FAV Displays the list of favorite options in the browser

10 TV/RADIO

Allows toggling between the DVB-T (FREEVIEW™) and the radio mode (if

available).

11 REPEAT

1. Video and Music: Repeats the current file or repeats all files in the directory

or cancel the repeat function.

2. Photo: Repeats the background music.

12 NUMERIC KEYS 0-9.

13 BACK Allows to go back / to previous page.

14 SLEEP Allows putting the TwinBox 230 in “sleep” mode.

15 EXIT Exit / return to the previous page.

16 MENU Allows direct access to the main page.

DIRECTIONAL

KEYS

CONFIRM

SWAPes between the various files and folders.

The " / " keys allows to change channels, = CH +, = CH –

Play or pause playback of multimedia files.

Allows you to validate your choice and to see the list of DVB-T (FREEVIEW™)

channels.

18 VOL+/VOL- Increase / decrease the volume.

19 PAGE +/- Allows to pass the pages in the browser.

20 REC Record the program being viewed.

21 STOP Stop playback of media.

22 PLAY/ PAUSE

Playback of a file.

Pause of a file.

23 TIMER Allows direct access to the programming page.

24 USB Allows direct access to the USB drive.

25 FR/FR

Rewind the media file with a read speed of 2x, 4x, 8x ...

Fast forward the media file with a read speed of 2x, 4x, 8x ...

26 SWAP Allows toggling between files in the explorer (video, music, photo or recordings).

27 INFO Displays information from the selected file.

28 PREV/ NEXT

1. Return to previous page when you browse media files.

2. Returns to the previous file when playing media files.

1. Go to the next page when browsing media files.

2. Go to the next file during when playing media files.

29 AUDIO Select the audio track.

30 TTX Enable / disable Teletext function

31 SUBTITLE Enable / disable the display of subtitles.

32 EPG Display the EPG screen (Electronic Program Guide).

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BEFORE STARTING

FRONT VIEW

1. INFRARED RECEIVER: Remote control sensor.

2. POWER: Puts the TwinBox 230 into standby mode (standby/on/off).

4. USB HOST: Input for USB devices (USB keys, external hard drives ...).

BACK VIEW

1. ANTENNA IN: Connect an antenna/aerial cable to the TwinBox 230.

ANTENNA OUT: Connect an antenna/aerial cable from the TwinBox 230 to the TV.

2. HDMI: Connect the HDMI cable to your TV.

3. AV OUT: Connection for the AV cable (from the TwinBox 230 to your TV).

4. COAXIAL: Connection for a S-PDIF coaxial cable.

5. DC: Power connection for the TwinBox 230.

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CONNECT TWINBOX 230 TO YOUR TV

1. Connect your TwinBox 230 to the wall antenna outlet to enjoy the DVB-T (FREEVIEW™)

channels.

2. Connect TwinBox 230 to the TV using the HDMI or AV cable (depending on your

configuration).

3. Connect the power cord into your wall power outlet.

Wall outlet

Map of the back of a TV

Antenna cable

AV cable

HDMI cable

3 1

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INSTALL THE DVB-T (FREEVIEW™) CHANNELS

1. Press "HOME" on the remote control and select "Setup" by using the directional keys and then

press "ENTER".

2. Select "Auto Scan" and then press ENTER.

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1. Select the option "Search" and then press ENTER.

2. This screen should appear.

3. Once the channels scan is complete, press ENTER.

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VIEWING AND RECORDING DVB-T (FREEVIEW™) CHANNELS

VIEWING DVB-T (FREEVIEW™) CHANNELS

1. Once the TwinBox 230 is on, it automatically starts the DVB-T (FREEVIEW™) channels.

 Use / to change channels.

 Press "INFO" to display the signal strength.

 Press "SUBTITLE" to change the subtitles.

 Press "EPG" to display the Electronic Program Guide.

LIVE RECORDING

To be able to record DVB-T (FREEVIEW™) channels, you have to previously connect a USB

device to the TwinBox 230.

1. Select the desired channel for recording, using the

/ keys or press "ENTER" to display the

channel list.

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2. Press " " on your remote control to start recording.

3. Press "

" and the press "YES" to stop recording the current program.

Note: Recordings are stored directly in one of the connected peripheral devices (USB key or

external hard drive) in the "ALIDVRS2" folder in the root directory of the device, then in the

folder attributed to the recording.

You can also record one channel and watch another simultaneously by simply selecting a

different channel once recording has begun.

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SCHEDULED RECORDING

To schedule a recording, you must first press "TIMER" on the remote control. The scheduled

recording screen will appear.

1. Press the "OK" key on your remote control to enter the screen below.

1.1. Select the recording repeat frequency (once, daily, weekly, open days)

1.2. Select the visualization mode. CHANNEL to view the channel and the RECORD to

record the channel.

1.3. Select the recording source.

1.4. Select the recording date.

1.5. Select the start time of the recording.

1.6. Select the end time of the recording.

1.7. To record in .PS format instead of .TS

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2. Select “SAVE” and then press “ENTER” to confirm the list of scheduled recordings.

NOTE : You can record one channel and watch another at the same time by simply selecting a

different channel.

TIMESHIFT

1. Press the " " key and then the “PAUSE” key to activate the TIMESHIFT function.

2. To resume playback press “PLAY”.

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USE OF STORAGE DEVICES

The TwinBox 230 is equipped with a “USB HOST” port that allows you to connect a USB key or an

external hard drive and view the stored multimedia contents.

1. Press the “MENU” key, then select “Tools” and then press “ENTER”.

2. Select "MediaPlayer" and then press “ENTER”.

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3. Select the type of file you wish to view (video, music, photo or recording) by pressing the

“SWAP” key.

4. Press the “ENTER” key; select your peripheral device with the help of the / keys of

your remote control and then press “ENTER”.

5. Select a file and then press “ENTER” to view it.

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SETTING YOUR TWINBOX 230

DISPLAY AND LANGUAGE

1. Turn on your TwinBox 230.

2. After startup, select the “MENU” key and then select the “System Settings” icon to setup your

TwinBox 230.

3. Select "TV System" and then select "Video Resolution" to select the display resolution.

4. Select "LANGUAGE" and then select "LANGUAGE” once again to change the language.

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STOREX WEBSITE

Visit the STOREX website http://www.storex.eu, select “DVB-T (FREEVIEW™) Recorder”, then

TwinBox 230. You will be able to download the latest full version of the user´s manual and the

software updates.

TECHNICAL SUPPORT

For any technical support or repair requests, please fill out the Technical Support contact form on

the Premier Digital Media website at the following address:

http://www.pdmedia.co.uk/support.html

alternatively send an email with the serial number of the product, the date of purchase, where the

product was purchased together with a detailed description of the problem via email at the

following address:

[email protected]

For further information, please read the latest full version of the manual available on the Premier

Digital Media website at the following address:

http://www.pdmedia.co.uk/Storex_TwinBox_230.html

WARRANTY REGISTRATION

Warranty registration can be carried out on the Premier Digital Media website at the following

address:

http://www.pdmedia.co.uk/product_registration.html

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CONDITIONS OF YOUR GUARANTEE

The guarantee from STOREX is valid for 1 year for the TwinBox 230 device, and 3 months for any

accessories (remote control, AV cables, power supply, etc. ...).

STOREX guarantees your TwinBox 230 against any manufacturing or assembly faults. This

guarantee only applies to the first purchase of the TwinBox 230 by an end user and it is not

transferable if the device is resold. This warranty does not cover any incompatibilities found by the

end user apart from the recommendations specified on the packaging, or any other incompatibility

generated by other hardware or software of the computer connected to the TwinBox 230.

Proof of purchase must be presented in order to apply the STOREX guarantee.

The guarantee does not cover failures or defects induced by non-compliance to this manual’s

instructions, including but not limited to neglect, alteration, improper installation or maintenance,

reparation or alteration not authorized by STOREX, inadequate tests, accident or external factor

such as – and not limited to - excessive heat or humidity, power failures or improper installation /

uninstalling of the TwinBox 230.

The only contractual obligation endorsed by STOREX pertains to the reparation or replacement of

a defective product. In no circumstance will STOREX be held responsible for any loss of data, or

its consequences induced by operational fault or a product failure. In no circumstance will

STOREX be bound to any financial responsibility for any amount exceeding the value of the

product purchased by the end user.

This guarantee of your TwinBox 230 is clearly defined and cannot be modified, decreased or

increased without written consent from STOREX. Furthermore, STOREX cannot be held

responsible for any technical advice or service provided pertaining to TwinBox 230.

You are not the grantee of this current warranty.

This warranty covers only your TwinBox 230 and is governed by French law.

For any request not covered by this guarantee, please contact STOREX support, or access the

website www.pdmediashop.com to order any replacement accessories.

Note: STOREX™ reserves the right to modify the user manual without prior notice according to

the product's development and any updates. You can find the latest version of the manual on the

Premier Digital Media website at the following address:

http://www.pdmedia.co.uk/Storex_TwinBox_230.html

SECURITY INFORMATION

This device was designed and manufactured in line with manufacturing regulations to ensure your

safety. The security mechanisms built into the product will protect you if you observe the following

procedures for installing, operating and troubleshooting:

- Read and follow the instructions below before handling and before installing your

equipment;

- Keep these instructions safe for future reference.

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Storex TwinBox 230 Owner's manual

Brand: Storex

Model: TwinBox 230

Category: TV set-top boxes

Type: Owner's manual

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