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Important Safety Information
Thank you for choosing this TVonics Digital TV recorder.
Before using the Digital TV recorder, please take a minute to read the following important safety
information.
Only use the supplied AC mains adaptor.•
Do not place any objects on the unit.•
Do not cut o the supplied AC mains adaptor’s plug.•
Leave a space of at least 10cm around the unit to allow for adequate ventilation.•
Place the unit on a stable surface.•
Do not place any magnetic objects (including speakers) on or near the unit.•
Do not allow the unit to get wet.•
Do not use the unit in hot, humid or excessively dusty places.•
Do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.•
Do not obstruct the ventilation on the underside of the unit.•
Do not expose the unit to shocks or vibrations as this could cause disk failure.•
To clean the unit, use a lightly dampened, soft cloth. Do not use any kind of abrasive cloth, •
sponge or cleaner.
To help prevent Screen burn on Plasma and LCD screens. Never leave static pictures on the •
screen for long periods of time.
Do not attempt to open the unit. Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel.•
Environmental Information
This symbol on the product or in the instructions means that your electrical and
electronic equipment should be disposed at the end of its life separately from your
household waste. There are separate collection systems for recycling in the EU.
For more information, please contact the local authority or your retailer where you
purchased the product.
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Table of Contents
Important Safety Information ........................................................................................................................................2
Environmental Information ............................................................................................................................................2
Package Contents ...............................................................................................................................................................4
Getting Started
Overview of the Digital TV Recorder ...........................................................................................................................5
Overview of the Remote Control ..................................................................................................................................6
Inserting the Batteries into the Remote Control .....................................................................................................8
Connecting Equipment to the Rear of the Recorder .............................................................................................9
Switching your Digital TV Recorder On ................................................................................................................... 10
Automatically Tuning ..................................................................................................................................................... 11
Using your Digital TV recorder
Everyday Use ..................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Common Symbols ........................................................................................................................................................... 14
The Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) ................................................................................................................. 15
The Channel List .............................................................................................................................................................. 16
The Info Display ............................................................................................................................................................... 17
Picture In Picture (PIP) ................................................................................................................................................... 18
Recording Programmes ................................................................................................................................................ 19
Timeshifting ...................................................................................................................................................................... 21
The Timers Screen ........................................................................................................................................................... 22
The Library Menu ............................................................................................................................................................ 24
Using the Photo Viewer ................................................................................................................................................. 26
Navigating the Main Menu .......................................................................................................................................... 28
Main Menu Options ........................................................................................................................................................ 29
Additional Information
Programming the Remote Control ........................................................................................................................... 32
Automatically Programming the Remote Control .............................................................................................. 33
Finding the Remote Control’s Current Codes ....................................................................................................... 33
Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................................................................. 34
Specications .................................................................................................................................................................... 36
Remote Control Brand Codes ..................................................................................................................................... 38
End User License .............................................................................................................................................................. 39
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Overview of the Digital TV Recorder
Front Panel
qPower LEDs wFront panel display eUSB socket
Rear Panel
qSCART output socket
(AV1)
wAerial input socket eAerial (loop) output
socket
rHDMI output socket tHDMI input sockets 1/2 yUSB socket
uSPDIF output
(Standard TOS link connector)
iPower socket
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qINPUT - Switches the input mode between DTT, Radio, HDMI1-2 and Photo.
w - Turns the TV’s sound on/o*.
eMODE buttons - Sets the remote control to operate the Digital TV recorder, a TV or DVD*.
rTEXT - Displays digital text (if available).
tMENU - Displays/exits the menu.
yBACK - Returns to the previous level in the menu. Exits EPG, Info and Menu (rst level).
uEPG - Switches the Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) on/o. Refer to page 15 for more
information.
iVOL. +/− - Adjusts the TV’s volume*.
o - Pauses live TV and recordings.
1) STOP - Stops playback when viewing recordings.
1! - Rewinds live TV and recordings. Press repeatedly to increase the rewind speed.
1@ - Plays recording and resumes paused live TV and recordings.
1# TIMER - Displays the Timers screen. Refer to page 22 for more information.
1$ - Skips back 30 seconds when viewing a recording or watching live TV. Press and hold
to skip to the start when viewing a recording or skip to the start of the pause buer when
watching live TV.
1% 0-9 - Selects channels, enter PIN.
1^ SUB/AV - Displays subtitles (if available). In TV mode, changes the Video Input on the TV*.
1& AD/−/−− - Switches Audio Description on or o. Refer to page 12 for more information.
In TV mode, selects double digit channel numbers*.
1* Coloured buttons - Selects options in digital text/EPG/Channel List/menu.
1( - Skips forward 30 seconds when viewing a recording. Press and hold to skip to the
end when viewing a recording.
2) LIB - Displays the Library of recorded programmes. Refer to page 24 for more information.
2! - Fast forwards recordings. Press repeatedly to increase the fast forward speed. When
pausing live TV or recordings, press to watch in slow motion.
2@ REC - Records live TV. Sets highlighted programmes to timer record in the EPG.
2# OK/ / / / - Displays the Channel List/conrms a selection (OK button). Navigate the
EPG/menu/Channel List/Info menu ( / / / buttons).
2$ CH. +/ − - Selects the next/previous channel.
2% INFO - Displays programme and recording information. Refer to page 17 for more
information.
2^ - Returns to the previous channel watched. Switches between 4 and 24 hours advance
in EPG.
2& PIP - Enters Picture In Picture mode. Refer to page 18 for more information.
2* - Switches the Digital TV recorder, TV* or DVD* on/into standby.
*Once the remote control has been programmed to operate your equipment. Refer to page 32.
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Inserting the Batteries into the Remote Control
Always check the positive/negative symbols on the batteries to ensure they are inserted •
correctly.
Don’t forget to get rid of old batteries safely. Check with your local council for how you should •
get rid of batteries. Never put batteries on a re or in the bin with normal household waste.
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Connecting Equipment to the Rear of the Recorder
qPlug your aerial lead into the RF IN socket of the recorder.
wPlug the RF cable between the RF OUT socket of the recorder and your TV, Video or DVD
recorder.
eIf required, plug a HDMI cable between the HDMI OUT socket of the recorder and your TV.
Cable not supplied.
rPlug a SCART cable between the AV1 socket of the recorder and your TV, Video or DVD
recorder.
tIf required, plug a HDMI cable between your DVD player, DVD recorder, Set-top box, Games
console and the HDMI IN 1/2 socket of the recorder. Cable not supplied.
yPlug a USB Flash drive or a cable from a Digital still camera or Card reader in to the Photo
socket. Refer to page 26 for more details.
uIf required, plug an Optical cable (TOS link) between the SPDIF output socket of the
recorder and your Hi-Fi or Surround Sound System. Cable not supplied.
iPlug the supplied AC mains adaptor between the power socket of the recorder and
a standard wall socket. Only switch on the wall socket when all cables have been
attached. (Do not cut o the supplied AC mains adaptor’s plug.)
Refer to page 13 for more information on how to change the input mode to HDMI 1/2 and Photo.
HDMI cable is recommended as it gives higher quality picture and sound.
Note:
Socket names vary according to make and model of your equipment. •
Photo Viewer socket does not support all USB devices or cameras•
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Switching your Digital TV Recorder On
To turn On power to the unit:
Switch On power at the wall socket, If required.1.
Within a few seconds the front panel with show “Starting” and the 2. Green Power LED will light.
After start up is complete, an image is displayed on the screen. 3.
To turn O power to the unit:
1. Press the [ ] button on the remote control. The Power LED changes to Red.
2. Press the switch on the wall socket to completely turn O the power to the unit.
Standby mode
When the Red Power LED is On the unit is in Standby mode. You can go In/Out of Standby mode
by pressing the [ ] button on the remote control.
Note:
It is recommended that the unit be left in Standby mode rather than switching o completely, in order to allow important •
updates to be received via your aerial.
Whenever the unit receives a signal from the remote control, the Power LED blinks Red.•
After turning On, it takes some time before the unit starts up. Please note that buttons on the remote control and the unit •
(such as the Power button) do not work during this period of time.
Do not switch the power On/O repeatedly within a short period of time. It could cause a malfunction.•
If a power cut occurs when using the unit, unplug the power cord to avoid sudden surges of electricity when the power •
comes back on.
Front Panel Display
This will give you information about the DTT/Radio channel that is currently being watched or
listened to. It also displays symbols such when using the Digital TV recorder
functions. When using the Photo Viewer function USB is displayed.
Front panel displayPower LED
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Automatically Tuning
Once you have connected the AC mains adaptor the following menu is displayed. Press 1. [OK] to
continue.
If the remote control does not work, press the [DTR] button and try again.
The Digital TV recorder will now scan and store all available channels. Depending on the 2.
quality of your reception, this may take several minutes. Please be patient and do not press any
buttons.
If no channels are found a message is displayed asking you to check your aerial. Conrm that your aerial is
connected correctly and press [OK] to restart automatically tuning.
Once the automatic tuning is complete, a summary screen is displayed.3.
Press 4. [OK] to exit the automatic tuning process.
Congratulations ! The Digital TV recorder is now ready to use.
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Everyday Use
Changing channels
Type in the channel number using the [0]-[9] buttons. Alternatively, press the [CH+] and [CH-]
buttons to select the next/previous channel.
Channel hopping
Press the [ ] button to return to the previous channel watched.
Adjusting the volume*
Press the [VOL+] and [VOL-] buttons to increase/decrease the volume.
Muting the sound*
Press the [ ] button to mute the sound. Press again to restore.
Displaying Digital Text
Press the [TEXT] button to display digital text (if available). Press again to exit digital text.
Displaying subtitles
Press the [SUB] button to display subtitles (if available). Press again to switch o the subtitles.
Audio Description
Audio Description is a spoken explanation that describes all important information on a
programme, such as body language, facial expressions, scenery, action, costumes or anything that
helps to describe the plot of the story, event or image.
Audio Description is not always available but you can check, in the following way, when it will be
available.
To Press
Switch on Audio Description... [AD] button
You will hear one short beep. If AD is available
you will hear another two short beeps. If AD
is not available, there will be no extra beeps.
When you change channel you will also hear
two short beeps if AD is available.
Switch o Audio Description... [AD] button
You will hear one long beep.
Check if Audio Description is available... [INFO] button
If Audio Description is available, an [AD]
symbol is shown on the information display.
*Once the remote control has been programmed to operate your TV. Refer to page 32.
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Everyday Use
Switching between TV and Radio channels
The Digital TV recorder stores all the Digital TV channels together and all the Digital Radio
channels together. Press the [INPUT] button then use the [ / ]
buttons to highlight Radio/DTT
and nally press [OK] to switch between Digital TV and Digital Radio channels.
When you are listening to a radio channel, the screen saver will automatically start if you do not
press any button for a few minutes. To remove the screen saver, press any button on the remote
control.
Input switching to HDMI 1-2 or Photo
While watching digital TV programmes you can use the [INPUT] button to switch the input source.
To display the image outputting from the external equipment connected to each socket •
(HDMI 1-2, Photo), select the corresponding mode.
* The menu will display Radio if you are in TV mode or DTT if you are in Radio mode.
To Press
Access the Input Selection menu... [INPUT] button.
Switch to the required input... [/ ]
then the
[OK]
buttons to select the
required input. The current mode is highlighted.
Cancel or return to the previous input... [INPUT] or [BACK] button.
Note:
HDMI pass through is only available when the unit is powered out of Standby mode and using HDMI output from this •
unit..
Using standby
When you’re not watching TV, you should set the Digital TV recorder to standby. Press the [ ]
button to switch between On (Green Power LED on the front panel) and Standby (Red power LED
on the front panel). It is safe to put the Digital TV recorder into standby mode when you have set
programmes to record. The Digital TV recorder will automatically wake up from standby mode to
make the recording. If you plan to leave the Digital TV recorder unattended for a long period and
have not set any programmes to record, put the Digital TV recorder into standby and wait for 20
seconds before switching it o at the mains.
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Everyday Use
Automatic standby
To help reduce the amount of electricity it uses, the Digital TV recorder will automatically switch
to standby mode at 3am every day, if there has been a period of inactivity. If you are still watching
TV at this time, a screen will be displayed allowing you to stop the Digital TV recorder entering
standby mode. If no button is pressed while this screen is displayed, the Digital TV recorder will
enter standby mode after a few seconds. It is possible to deactivate this automatic standby mode
by setting the Auto Standby option in the Settings menu to O. Refer to page 30.
Common Symbols
The following symbols may be visible in the Electronic Programme Guide, Channel List, Info
display, Timers screen and Library menu.
Locked channel. Multiple audio languages available.
Encrypted/scrambled channel. Teletext available.
Radio Channel. Timer has been set.
Channel selected for moving. [S] Subtitles available.
Recording has been viewed. Selected channel is hidden.
Timer is set to repeat (daily/weekly). Timer is set to “Series Record”.
Playback of recording has been locked.
Recording has been protected from deletion.
Play. Pause.
Record. Slow motion.
Fast Forward. Rewind.
Fast Forward (x16) Fast Rewind (x16)
Fast Forward (x128) Fast Rewind (x128)
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The Electronic Programme Guide (EPG)
The EPG displays programme information for the next 8 days (when transmitted by broadcasters).
You can also set programmes to be recorded from the EPG.
To Press
Access the EPG... [EPG] button.
Move around the EPG... [/ / / ] buttons or [0]-[9] buttons to
directly enter the channel number.
Display the previous nine channels in the list... [RED] button.
Display the next nine channels in the list... [GREEN] button.
Move forward 4 or 24 hours... [BLUE] button.
(Press to switch between 4 and 24 hours)
Move back 4 or 24 hours... [YELLOW] button.
(Press to switch between 4 and 24 hours)
View information for the highlighted
programme...
[INFO] button. Press again to return to the
EPG.
Set a highlighted programme to record...
[ REC] button. After pressing the [ REC]
button, if ‘Series Record’ is available for the
selected programme you can press the [BLUE]
button to record all programmes in the series.
Preview a current programme (in the
background)... [OK] button.
Exit the EPG and switch to a previewed
programme... [OK] button.
Exit the EPG... [EPG] or [BACK] button.
If you accidentally set a wrong programme to record, press the [ REC] button again to cancel.
Current
channel
Date of
currently
displayed
programmes
List of
channels
Today’s date
and current
time
Time of
currently
displayed
programmes
Programme
information
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The Channel List
The Channel List displays all the available channels.
To Press
Access the Channel List... [OK] button while watching TV.
Select channels... [/ ] buttons.
Display the previous nine channels in the list... [RED] button.
Display the next nine channels in the list... [GREEN] button.
Switch to the selected channel... [OK] button.
Exit the Channel List... [BACK] button.
List of
channels
Highlighted
channel
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The Info Display
When watching TV, the Info display gives brief information on the current and future programmes
(when the programme information is transmitted by broadcasters). You can also set programmes
to be recorded from the Info display. When watching a recording, the Info display gives brief
information on the recorded programme.
To Press
Access Info for the current programme/
recording...
[INFO] button.
View information for future programmes on
the current channel...
[RIGHT] button.
View information for programmes on other
channels...
[/ ] buttons.
Change the Audio setting (if available)... [RED] button.
Change the Subtitle setting (if available)... [GREEN] button.
Switch to another channel (when viewing that
channel’s information...
[OK] button.
Set a future programme to record... [ REC] button (whilst viewing that
programme’s information). After pressing the
[ REC] button, if ‘Series Record’ is available
for the selected programme you can press the
[BLUE] button to record all programmes in the
series.
Exit Info... [INFO] or [BACK] button.
Selected
programme’s
details
Today’s
date and
current
time
Selected programme’s
start and end time
Programme
name
Channel
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Picture In Picture (PIP)
Picture In Picture allows you to watch two channels at the same time. The sound from the main
picture is always played.
To Press
Switch on Picture In Picture... [PIP] button.
Move the PIP screen... [/ / / ] buttons.
Select/highlight the PIP screen.. [PIP] button.
Change the channel displayed in the PIP
screen....
[CH +/-] buttons, when the PIP screen is
selected.
Change the channel displayed in the main
picture....
[0]-[9] buttons. The [CH +/-] buttons can also
be used when the PIP screen is not selected.
Swap the channels on the PIP screen and the
main picture...
[] button.
Exit Picture In Picture... [PIP] button, when the PIP screen is selected/
highlighted.
Picture In Picture is not available when recording programmes.
PIP screen
(highlighted)
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Recording Programmes
This Digital TV recorder has twin tuners, making it possible to record two programmes at the same
time.
When recording two programmes at the same time you can also:
- start to playback one of the recordings, even though it’s still recording !
- playback a previously recorded programme - watch either of the programmes being recorded.
When recording two programmes at the same time you can not:
- timeshift/pause live TV,
- use Picture In Picture,
- watch a third TV channel.
There are 4 dierent ways to record programmes:
1. Instant recording
While watching a programme, press • [ REC] to start recording.
Press • [ STOP] to stop recording.
While the Instant Recording menu is displayed you can press [ REC] to set subsequent programmes on that
channel to record.
2. Recording from the Electronic Programme Guide (EPG)
With the required programme highlighted in the EPG, press • [ REC] to set the recording.
For full details on the EPG, refer to page 15.
3. Recording from the Info display
With the required programme highlighted in the Info display, press • [ REC] to set the recording.
For full details on the Info display, refer to page 17.
4. Manually recording
You can manually set a recording from the Timers screen.
With the Timers screen displayed, press the • [YELLOW] button to manually set a recording.
For full details on the Timers menu, refer to page 22.
Series record
Series Record is a new feature of Freeview + that allows you to record an entire series at the push
of a button (when supported by broadcasters). When setting a programme to record that is part of
a series, you will be prompted to press the [BLUE] button to record the entire series. Alternatively,
if you do not want to record the entire series, press the [OK] button. Programmes set to record as
part of a series are identied in the “Timers” menu with a symbol.
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Recording Programmes
Recording conicts
Your Digital TV recorder can record up to two programmes at the same time.
If you attempt to record three or more programmes which overlap, you will be asked to either
select an alternative time to record the programme (Resolve conict) or cancel the recording
request you have just made (Cancel timer).
You will then be presented with a list of all the programmes which overlap.
If one of the programmes is repeated later in the week then, when it is highlighted, the box will
give you the option to press the Green button (Alternative) to record the repeated programme
instead. If none of the programmes are repeated, simply delete one of the planned recordings by
pressing the [RED] button (Delete).
Note:
The Digital TV recorder will record programmes even if the programme is shown later than advertised e.g. due to a •
previous programme overrunning. Please note, this is not applicable for timers set manually.
It is safe to put the Digital TV recorder into standby mode when you have set programmes to record. The Digital TV •
recorder will automatically wake up from standby mode to make the recording.
The Digital TV recorder will also automatically add 3 minutes to the end of each recording to make sure the entire •
programme is recorded. However, if any subsequent recording starts during those 3 minutes, then the rst recording will
be stopped to allow the new recording to commence.
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