TEAC SDB440 User manual

Brand: TEAC

Model: SDB440

Category: LCD TVs

Type: User manual

TEAC SDB440 is a digital television receiver designed to enable users with conventional televisions to enjoy digital programming. The device can search and store up to 1000 TV and radio channels, and provides an on-screen Electronic Program Guide (EPG) for easy navigation. TEAC SDB440 supports various video and audio formats, including MPEG-2, Dolby Digital, and DTS, and is equipped with a range of connectivity options, including HDMI, component video, and optical audio output.

Table of Contents

I. General Information ......................................................................................... 6

1. Preface............................................................................................................ 6

2. Main Features ................................................................................................. 6

3. For Your Safety ............................................................................................... 7

4. General Operation of the Receiver ................................................................. 7

5. Front Panel .....................................................................................................8

6. Rear Panel ...................................................................................................... 9

7. Remote control unit....................................................................................... 10

8. Installation of STB......................................................................................... 12

8.1 Connecting to TV using RCA Support ........................................................ 12

8.2 Connecting to TV using YPbPr Support .....................................................13

II. Menu Structure.............................................................................................. 14

1. Installation..................................................................................................... 15

1.1 Auto search .................................................................................................15

1.2 Manual search (Experienced User Option) ................................................15

1.3 Edit Channel (Advanced Users Option)...................................................... 16

1.4 Search Setting ............................................................................................ 18

1.5 STB Information .......................................................................................... 18

2. Program Organize......................................................................................... 18

3. System Setup................................................................................................20

3.1 Video Setting............................................................................................... 20

3.2 Audio Setting............................................................................................... 20

3.3 OSD Setting ................................................................................................ 20

3.4 Time Setting ................................................................................................ 21

3.5 Restore Default...........................................................................................21

3.6 STB To STB Upgrade ................................................................................. 22

4. Games .......................................................................................................... 22

5. Shortcut Key Functions................................................................................. 22

5.1 Electronic Program GUIDE (EPG).............................................................. 23

5.2 Program List................................................................................................23

5.3 CH CH ............................................................................................ 24

5.4 Favorite List ................................................................................................24

5.5 Audio Select ................................................................................................ 24

5.6 Volume ........................................................................................................ 25

5.7 Information .................................................................................................. 25

5.8 Subtitle ........................................................................................................ 25

5.9 Freeze......................................................................................................... 25

5.10 TeleText ..................................................................................................... 26

III. Technical Specification................................................................................. 27

IV. Trouble Shooting.......................................................................................... 29

I. General Information

TEAC and Digital Broadcast Australia highly recommends

that RG6 QUAD SHIELD CABLING and proper crimp

connectors be used when installing this product. This type

of coax cable should run from the aerial directly to the set-top

box where possible.

1. Preface

This receiver is a digital television receiver that allows users with conventional

analogue televisions to enjoy digital programming. Equipped with the latest technology

and design, the receiver is ensured to offer high reliable performance for your digital life.

2. Main Features

 Fully DVB-T/MPEG-2 compliant

 Digital Reception covers VHF & UHF band

 Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9

 Teletext & Closed Captioning

 8 favorite channel groups

 Channel search in automatic, manual and network search

 Electronic Program Guide and Information

 S/P DIF digital audio output

 Software upgrade via RS-232 serial port

 Signal level & quality indicator

 Standby with low power consumption

3. For Your Safety

 Allow clear space around the receiver for sufficient ventilation.

 Do not cover the receiver or place it on a unit that emits heat.

 Use a soft cloth and a mild solution of washing liquid to clean the casing.

 Do not connect or modify cables when the receiver is plugged into mains

power.

 Do not remove the cover.

 Do not allow the unit to be exposed to extreme heat, cold or humid

conditions.

 Never allow liquids, spray or other materials to come into contact with the

inside of the product.

4. General Operation of the Receiver

Throughout this manual you will find that the everyday operation of your

receiver is based on a series of user friendly on screen display and menus.

These menus will help you get the most from your set-top box, guiding you from

installation, channel management, viewing to many other functions.

All functions can be carried out using the buttons on the remote controller, and

some of the functions can also be carried out using the buttons on the front

panel.

Please be aware that new software may change the functionality of the receiver.

Should you experience any difficulties with the operation of your unit, please

consult the TEAC Australia website for more details.

See http://www.teac.com.au

& http://stb.teac.com.au

NOTE:

Please be aware that new software may change the functionality of the receiver. The

photos and the function explanations involved in this specification is for

reference only. If there are any mistakes, please refer to the websites listed

above.

5. Front Panel

SENSOR: To detect the signal from the remote controller.

ON: The light shows green when the receiver runs normally.

POWER: The light shows red when the receiver is connected to the mains..

ON/OFF: Press to switch between ON and OFF.

6. Rear Panel

RS232 : Connect to a PC for software upgrade

(serial pass-through cable required)

ANT IN: Connect to your outdoor antenna

LOOP OUT: Continues the RF antenna signal to your VCR or TV.

VIDEO: Connect to the TV using RCA jack

L/R-AUDIO: Connect to a TV or other audio device using the RCA cables provided

Y Pb Pr: Connect to a TV or Monitor with Component input..

S/P DIF: Connects to an amplifier or hi-fi system with an optical digital input.

S-VIDEO: Connect to the S-VIDEO jack of the TV or VCR.

ON / OFF: Main power switch

7. Remote control unit

Keys specification

: Toggle between Operation and Standby modes

: Temporarily mutes the sound.

TV/RADIO : Press to switch between TV and Radio channels.

AUDIO : When watching a channel, press for audio languages

(if available)

TEXT : Press to switch to teletext mode

0-9 : Enter required numbers to select a channel to watch.

MENU : Press to display the Main Menu on the screen.

: Go back to the previous channel.

INFO : Display more information on the current channel.

FAV: Cycles the favorite channel lists.

EXIT : Press to return to the previous menu or escape from a menu item.

CH/VOL: Move cursor up/down/left/right, Page up / down, Volume +/-

OK : Press to execute the selected item in the menu, or to confirm the desired

value in input mode.

P- / P+ :

Press to page up or down

SUB.T:

Used to display closed captioning on the screen. Note that

captions are not available for every program.

EPG : Press to display EPG (Electronic Program Guide) menu

ASPECT: Use this key to select your television screen format. Continuously

press this button to toggle through the different screen modes.

FREEZE : Press to toggle between Pause and Play of the channel.

8. Installation of STB

This section explains the installation of the digital television receiver (DTR). Refer to the

manuals supplied with the equipment for the installation of outdoor equipment such as

the antenna. When adding new equipment, be sure to refer to the related parts of the

manual for the installation.

8.1 Connecting to TV using RCA Support

8.2 Connecting to TV using YPbPr Support

II. Menu Structure

Pressing the MENU key will display the Main Menu.

This menu provides five options.

　 Installation

 Auto Search

 Manual Search

 Edit Channel

 Search Setting

 STB Information

　 Program Organize

　 System Setup

 Video Setting

 Audio Setting

 OSD Setting

 Time Setting

 Restore Default

 STB To STB Upgrade

　 Game

 Gobang

Use the

keys to move from one item to another. Press the OK key and

the selected sub menu will display. To escape the menu system at anytime,

press the EXIT or MENU key on the remote controller.

1. Installation

Use keys to select Installation item from Main Menu and press the OK

key. The Installation menu will display on the screen.

1.1 Auto search

While Auto Search window appears on the

screen, system begins to search programs.

During searching, you can see the searched

channels whose relevant parameter and

searching results are shown in the display

window. A bar at the bottom of the screen

reflects the signal strength.

During the searching process, OK key is used to skip the current channel and

EXIT key is used to finish the whole process.

1.2 Manual search (Experienced User Option)

You can set parameters in Manual Search if you

are familiar with relevant parameters. In this

mode, only one channel, whose necessary

parameters are set in Manual Search menu by

hand, can be searched at a time.

MUX: Press

keys to pop up a drop-down

list box where you can select your desired option

by using

keys. Select the desired one and

press OK key, the box disappears and the value

in Freq(kHz) varies your selection.

Freq(KHz): Since the value in this item varies the selection in Mux item, it can

also be modified. You can change this value in this way. Highlight this item,

then press

key to active it. Use keys to select desired location. By

pressing numeric keys or

keys on the RCU, you can change the value of

desired location. After modifying well, press OK key to confirm, or press EXIT

key to cancel.

Mode: By pressing

keys, set this item to

be 2K, 8K or Auto.

Guard: Available options are: 1/4, 1/8, 1/16,

1/32 and Auto. Press

keys to select one of

the available alternatives.

BandWidth: In Australia, this should be set to 7M.

If there are items that you are not familiar with, please set them to default or

AUTO. Once OK key is pressed, corresponding searching window will be

displayed on the screen. During this process, new searched programs will be

listed in two columns labeled with TV or Radio. Two bars reflecting the signal

quality of process will also be displayed.

1.3 Edit Channel (Advanced Users Option)

Select the Edit Channel item in the Install menu and press OK key. Then Edit

Channel menu will be displayed on the screen. From here, new channels can

be added and the existing ones can be changed

or removed. You can use the coloured keys on

the remote:

Add (Red colour key)

Modify (Green colour key)

Delete (Yellow colour key)

Search (Blue colour key)

 Add

After pressing the Red colour key on the remote, the Add Channel menu,

which is for setting necessary parameters of the new channel, that will searched

during the AUTO search function.

Freq: Highlight this item, then press

key to

active it. Select desired location. By pressing

numerical keys or

keys on the remote, you

can change the value of desired location. After

modifying, press the OK key to confirm, or press

EXIT key to cancel.

Mode: Select among 2K, 8K and Auto.

Guard: Available options are: 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32, and Auto.

Bandwidth: Set bandwidth to 7M for Australia.

Having all above parameters set, press the Exit key. A message asking you for

confirmation will appear. Press OK to Save your settings, otherwise press the

EXIT key.

 Delete

This command allows you to delete one or more unwanted channels for the

AUTO search. The selected channel is deleted from the list as soon as the

Yellow key on the remote is pressed.

 Modify

First select the channel you want to edit and then press the Green key to

display the Modify Channel menu. The operating methods are the same as

“Add” as described above.

 Search

First select the channel you want to search and press the Blue key on the

remote. The Manual Search function will be shown on the screen.

1.4 Search Setting

Select the Search Setting item within the

Installation menu and press the OK key.

Scan Type: For Australia, leave this option on

ALL or FTA.

UHF: Use

keys to select 7M or AUTO.

VHF: Use

keys to select 7M or AUTO.

LCN (LOGICAL CHANNEL NUMBER) : By pressing

keys, select the

option to be ON or OFF. If it is ON, then all the channels will be listed according

to their logical channel number. (A logical channel number is the number set by

the broadcaster.)

1.5 STB Information

In this menu, you can view the following receiver information, including Product,

HW version, SW version and Release date. When contacting TEAC for

service or advise please have your serial number and the above details ready.

2. Program Organize

You can move, delete, set as a favourite any program shown in the Program

Organize window. First use the

keys on the remote to select the program

you want to operate, then execute a command by pressing the corresponding

key on the remote.

Move (RED key)

Delete (YELLOW key)

Favorite (OK key)

 Move

After pressing the Red key on the remote, the selected program will be marked

with two parallel arrows. Move the program to where you want to locate by

using

keys and press Red key to set the new location. The mark will

disappear.

 Delete

This command allows you to delete one or more

unwanted programs. The selected program will

be marked with “

” symbol after pressing the

Yellow key on the remote. Press the Yellow key

again to remove the cut symbol.

Note: You cannot view the deleted program

unless you perform a AUTO or MANUAL

SEARCH again.

 FAV

Use this feature if you want to add several TV programs to a FAV

(FAVOURITES) list.

When you enter the Program Organize menu, the default favorite list will be

shown on the screen as FAV1. By pressing FAV key on the remote, you can

cycle through the favorite list (FAV1….FAV8).

Select the program that you want to add to the FAV by pressing the OK key. The

selected program is shown in the right FAV list. In the same way, you can add

more programs to the desired FAV list.

If you want to cancel one program in FAV list: move cursor to the right side

column and select the desired program to remove and press the OK key.

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TEAC SDB440 User manual

Brand: TEAC

Model: SDB440

Category: LCD TVs

Type: User manual

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