DGTEC DG-FV500PVR User manual
- Category
- TV set-top boxes
- Type
- User manual
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INDEX
INDEX ........................................................................................................... 1
HELP PROVIDED......................................................................................... 2
SAFETY AND IN
STRUCTION
S.................................................................... 3
ASSEMBLY AND PARTS LIST .................................................................... 4
1.1 Parts
List................................................................................................. 4
1.2 Front
Panel.............................................................................................. 4
1.3 Rear Panel.............................................................................................. 5
1.4 Remote Co
ntrol Un
it................................................................................ 6
1.5 Installing the batteries in the remote control............................................ 7
1.6 Connecting to
Equipm
ent........................................................................ 8
GETTING STARTED................................................................................... 10
2.1 MENU INFO
RMATION.......................................................................... 12
2.2 FAVORITES .......................................................................................... 13
2.3 STANDBY ............................................................................................. 14
2.4 PARENTAL CONTROL......................................................................... 14
2.5 TIMERS................................................................................................. 15
2.6 EP
G....................................................................................................... 17
2.7 RECORDS............................................................................................ 17
2.8 SET-UP................................................................................................. 18
2.9 USB....................................................................................................... 19
2.10 SETTINGS.......................................................................................... 20
2.11 TELETEXT .......................................................................................... 23
Ps1 FAQ ..................................................................................................... 24
Ps2 Trouble Shooting ............................................................................... 25
Ps3 Specifi
cation ...................................................................................... 26
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HELP PROVIDED
NEED HELP?
If you are experiencing difficulty operating this product or require set up
assistance please contact the DGTEC Service Centre. The call is free from
anywhere in Australia. Our operators will assist you in plain English without
the technical jargon:
(Australia)
8:OOam-6:OOpm Australian EST
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Subject to change without notice.
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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 Personal Video Recorder
②
Remote Control
③
RCA Video/Audio Cable
④ Batteries (AAA Size)
⑤ User Manual
1.2 Front Panel
1. POWER Button
Turns the receiver’s power on or off.
2. Front Panel Display
Front panel window displays information concerning current operation such as CH
number and recording information.
3. Volume Left/Right Button (
◄
/
►
)
Moves the cursor left/right when in the menu or adjusts the volume level.
4. CH Up/Down Button (
▲
/
▼
)
Moves the cursor up/down when in the menu or changes the current program to the
previous/next channel.
5. Menu Button (MENU)
Press to display the Main Menu or to exit from the menu.
6. OK Button (OK)
Press to select the item in the menu or to list the TV/Radio channels.
7. Infrared Remote Sensor (IR)
A hidden sensor senses infrared signal from the remote control.
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ASSEMBLY AND PARTS LIST
1.3 Rear Panel
1. ANT IN
Antenna feed is connected to this Input. Small loop cable is connected
2. ANT OUT
Used to connect an extra analogu
e or digital receiver.
3. RS232 Serial Port
For firmware update, serial communication port (RS-232).
4. LAN
Used to connect to the internet. (Not applicable at present.)
5. DIGITAL AUDIO (S/PDIF / Optical)
Connects to an External Audio Amplifier
with S/PDIF /Optical Digital Audio.
6. USB
USB port is used for viewing external files on a memory stick, and for possible
software upgrades. (to be advised by DGTEC technician)
7. HDMI Connector
Connects
High-Definition Multimedia output to HD Monitors (HDMI Type).
8. YPbPr
Connects component video to HD Monitors (YPbPr Type).
9. VIDEO (Yellow RCA)
Connects to a TV with video input.
10. AUDIO L/R (White / Red RCA)
Connects to a TV audio input, HD Monitors audio input or an External Audio
Amplifier.
from IN2 to OUT 1 (diagonally positioned)
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1.4 Remote Control Unit
All features of the receiver can be controlled with
the remote control.
1.
POWER: Press to switch between
operation and standby mode.
2. MUTE: Press to mute the sound.
3. REC:
Press to make a spontaneous
Recording. To stop recording press the REC
button again.
4. TEXT: Displays the Teletext information.
5. CC: Displays the subtitle information.
6. FAV: Press to display Favorite Channel List.
7. HDD: Enters into the Hard Drive to access
recordings. Press to directly enter the RECORD
menu.
8. RED / GREEN / YELLOW / BLUE: Special
keys in the menu, such as system settings and so
on.
9. EXIT: Press to escape from the current mode.
10. BACK:
Press to return to the previous
channel selected.
11. Up
▲/ Down▼/ Left◄/ Right►: Move
cursor in the menu.
12. MENU: Press to display the Main Menu.
13. GUIDE: Press to display the menu of
Electronic Program Guide.
14. VOL＋/ VOL－: Adjust the volume.
15. OK: Press to select the item in the menu or to
display the Main Menu at the normal state.
16. INFO: Display the information of the current program.
17. CH
▲/ CH▼: Change the channel.
18. NUMERIC KEYS: Press to input Channel Number, Passwords or Parameters.
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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 place.
Caution
1. Keep batteries out of children’s reach.
2. Don’t attempt to recharge, short-circui
t, 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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ASSEMBLY AND PARTS LIST
1.6 Connecting to Equipment
1. Connect your TV antenna cable to the “IN1” jack on the back of the STB using
coaxial RF cable.
Loop the small loop cable diagonally from IN2 to OUT1.
Option 1-YPbPr connection (Cable not supplied)
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.
Option 2-HDMI connection (Cable not supplied)
3. Connect the HDMI out connector on the STB to the HDTV using HDMI cable.
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Option 3- Video connection
4. Connect the yellow video lead and AUDIO L/R (white and red 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 hav
e been established, switch on your TV. If you are using
the STB for the first time or restored to fa
ctory 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 digi
tal 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 CH
▲/ CH▼ key on the remote control or the front panel
to change the available channels upward/downward.
3. Press the BACK
key to view the previous channel selected.
Volume control
Press the VOL
＋/－
key on the remote control to enter the volume menu
Mute
1. Press the
MUTE key to temporarily mute the sound.
2. To cancel mute, press the MUTE key again.
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GETTING STARTED
View program info
1. Press INFO
key to view the information of current program. Press the for Now
and Next information. Please note there are colored prompts on the right for further features.
2. Press
EXIT
to exit view.
Subtitle
Press
CC
key to switch subtitle on/off.
Note: the subtitle depends on the program provider. Some programs might not
contain subtitles in the stream.
Teletext service
1. Press TEXT key to open a teletext page (if teletext is transmitted).
2. Press
BACK / EXIT
key to close the teletext.
Note: That Teletext service is available on the 7 network only.
EPG (Electric Program Guide)
1. Press GUIDE
key to view the EPG information that are provided by the content
providers.
Use arrow keys to navigate to different programs.
2. Press the RED button to tag a program that you would like to record. A red dot will
appear next to the program.
3. Press the
GREEN button for additional information on a selected program.
4. Press the YELLOW button to access program information over the next 8 days.
Press
EXIT
key to exit the menu.
Note: That EPG page does take some time to load due to information overload.
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INSTRUCTIONS
2.1 MENU INFORMATION
< Starting up for the First Time >
1. Turn on your TV and receiver.
2. Channels should already be scanned if you followed the quick start wizard.
3. All fields are already set for you.
Press MENU key the main menu will be displayed.
< Menu Information >
Main-menu consists of 9 major main menus as follow.
♦ FAVORITES
♦ STANDBY
♦ PARENTS
♦ TIMERS
♦ GUIDE
♦ RECORDS
♦ SET-UP
♦ USB
♦ SETTINGS
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INSTRUCTIONS
2.2 FAVORITES
Press the
▲
/
▼
/
◄
/
►
key to choose “FAVORITES” in the main menu, then press
OK
key to enter the
FAVORITES
menu.
You can edit the TV list or radio list in this menu. Choose the sub-menu by
▲
/
▼
keys,
then press
OK
to enter the channel list.
Once you have entered the channel list, you can add or delete channels
by using the color keys on the remote control.
You can press the color key (RED key/GREEN
key/YELLOW key/
BLUE key) to add
or delete your favorite channel in the FAV1 list, FAV2 list, FAV3 list, FAV4 list.
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INSTRUCTIONS
2.3 STANDBY
Press the
▲
/
▼
/
◄
/
►
keys to choose “
STANDBY
” in the main menu, then press
OK key, the STB will enter into the standby mode. You can turn back to the
operation mode by pressing POWER
key.
2.4 PARENTAL
CONTROL
Press the ▲/▼/◄/► key to choose “
PARENTS
” in the main menu, then press
OK
button to enter the
PARENTAL
CONTROL
menu.
You can change the PIN Code, Parental C
ontrol Settings, Parental rating, Lock TV
channels and Lock radio channels in this menu.
PIN Code
(The default password is 0000)
To change the current PIN code, input the new PIN code you want to use then
confirm this new PIN code again.
Parental Control
Set the mode of the Parental Control. (Activated, PIN always required / Activated,
PIN valid or next start / De-activated)
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INSTRUCTIONS
Parental rating
“OFF, P, C, G, PG, M, MA, AV, R” will display when you press the
▲
/
▼
keys. It
represents different locking levels.
Lock TV channels
(The default password is 0000)
You can press the
▲
/
▼
keys to select the TV channel you want to lock, you can
press GREEN key to lock the selected TV channel. You can unlock the
channels by pressing the
GREEN
key again.
It will require you to input a correct PIN code to watch programs that you’ve locked.
Lock radio channels
(The default password is 0000)
Lock the radio channels stored in the receiver. The method of operation is the same
as that mentioned above (locking TV channels).
2.5 TIMERS
You can program the STB to record a certain event at a specified time using the
Timers. Press OK and the following screen will appear.
To add and program a timer press the Green
key. Fill out each field by pressing OK
to enter the field. Once fields are completed press the
Red key to save.
To delete a Timer recording press the RED
key.
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INSTRUCTIONS
<
Creating a recording timer in normal mode>
You can create the recording timer using anot
her method, the process is mentioned
below: Press
▼
key to enter the channel list, and then select the channel which
you want to record using
◄
/
►
keys.
Press
▲
key, the following screen will appear. You can start your recording by
pressing the RED key, and view the additional information about the programme by
pressing the GREEN key.
Press
▲
key to stop recording.
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2.6 EPG
EPG shows the event information on current and all channels.
EPG overview will
provide you 8 days worth of information on all networks. Please note that EPG does
take some time to load due to large amounts of information being processed.
Press the
▲
/
▼
key to select channel. Press the
YELLOW
key to view EPG of a
particular channel for the next 8 days. Press the RED
button to record a program of
your choice.
A red dot will appear next to the program highlighted. Pressing the
GREEN
button will access an information page on the highlighted program. Press
the
BLUE
button to go back to the Main menu.
2.7 RECORDS
Press the
▲
/
▼
/
◄
/
►
key to choose “RECORDS” in the main menu, and then
press
OK
button to enter the
RECORDS
menu.
Records stores all your recorded content. You can access this information by also
pressing the HDlist button which is the shortcut key.
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INSTRUCTIONS
Press the
OK
key on a recorded file to view the content. The SKIP LIST page will
appear.
If you have recorded more then 1 programme in the 1 file, you can access any of the
recordings as listed. Alternatively you can choose start from the beginning to view
content from the start.
By pressing the
RED
key on a highlighted program, you have the option of deleting
the file, renaming the file, locking the file (to restrict viewing) and protecting the file
(will not allow you to remove).
During playback mode, there are cert
ain functions that can be utilised.
To STOP press the
▼
key.
To PAUSE press the
▲ key.
To Fast Forward keep finger down on
►
key.
To increase the speed 4x, 8x etc press
►
key. To stop Fast forwarding press OK
.
These steps also apply to Rewinding.
To skip forward or backwards by 10minutes press the
◄
/
►
keys 1 time.
2.8 SET-UP
In the
SETUP
menu, user can perform channel scans.
To rescan your channels automatically, press the RED key.
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INSTRUCTIONS
For a manual scan, scroll to the desired frequency, and press the GREEN key, the
unit will then detect signals for that particular frequency.
The
YELLOW
button (Tune), is used to inform the user if signal is present on a
particular frequency. If the signal bars top right hand corner are colored when Tune is
pressed, then signal is present on that particular frequency.
2.9 USB
In the USB-menu you can look or play the files in the USB storage device, and for
possible software upgrades.
Insert the USB storage device into the USB port on the machine, choose “USB” on
the main menu by
▲
/
▼
/
◄
/
►
, then press
OK
.
Entering “USB”, the screen will display a listing of files present on the device.
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DGTEC DG-FV500PVR User manual
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- TV set-top boxes
- Type
- User manual
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