Akura AMTDT-2010 User manual

User Manual
Digital Set Top Box
Please read this UserManual carefully to ensure proper use of this
product and keep thismanual for future reference.
AMTDT-2010
Customer Help Line01422 263313

Table of Contents
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Table ofContents ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 1
Introduction----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2
Safety Information--------------------------------------------------------------------- 3
Remote Control-------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5
Front and Rearpanel illustration--------------------------------------------------- 6
Connecting to aTelevision ----------- ----------------------------------------------- 7
Connecting to aTelevision andVideo--------------------------------------------- 8
Connecting to a Surround Sound System--------------------------------------- 9
Getting Started ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 10
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Basic Operations---------------------------------------------------------------------- 15
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Channel List----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 19
Favourite List--------------------------------------------------------------------------- 20
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Help and Advice------------------------------------------------------------------------- 21
Technical Specifications-------------------------------------------------------------22
Switching on forthe first time------------------------------------------------------ 10
Automatic channelscan------------------------------------------------------------ 11
Manual channel scan----------------------------------------------------------------11
System Setting
A/V Setting---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12
Antenna Power----------------------------------------------------------------------- 13
First TimeInstallation--------------------------------------------------------------- 13
System Info---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13
Change Pin Code---------------------------------------------------------------------14
Software Update--------------------------------------------------------------------- 14
Changing Channels----------------------------------------------------------------- 15
Volume Control---------------------------------------------------------------------- 17
Teletext/Subtitle----------------------------------------------------------------------17
TV Format------------------------------------------------------------------------------17
Pausing the currentpicture---------------------------------------------------------17
Channel Schedule
Delete a channel----------------------------------------------------------------------19
Lock/Unlock a channel---------------------------------------------------------------19
Adding channels tofavourite list
Remove favourite channelsfrom favourite list---------------------------------- 20
Accessing thefavourite channels

Introduction
Thank you for purchasing this product which has been designed and
manufactured to give you many years of trouble-free service.
About This User Guide
This user guide contains all the information you need to know about how to
setup and watch available free view Channels using your set top box.
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Trade Mark of the DVB Digital Video Broadcasting
Project(1991 to 1996)
Digital Video
Broadcasting
Accessories In the Box
Remove your Digital set top box carefully from the box ,and remove the
packaging from each part.
You will find the following items:
Digital set top box with fitted mains plug
Remote Control with 2XAAA batteries (not installed)
User Manual
What is Freeview?
It is thenew, free digital service currently providing up to thirty digital channels,
over twenty digitalradio stations plus a whole new world of interactiveservices. It
is broadcast fromtransmitters and is received via a rooftop aerial.Freeview works
like traditional TV, but becausethe signals are digital you need a set topbox or
interactive digital TVto convert them. This means more channels can be
transmitted with extrafeatures such as interactivity and widescreen pictures.

CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
Safety Information
Position the cables so that they cannot be walked on or pinched by items
placed on or against them.
Do not usethe set top box in humidor damp conditions.
Do not allowthe set top box to getwet.
Do not placewater filled objects such as vaseson top of the set topbox.
Do not exposethe set top box to drippingor splashing.
Do not place naked flame sources, such as candles, on the top of the set
top box.
Cleaning
ALWAYS unplug theset top box before you cleanit.
Do not useliquid or aerosol cleaners.
Clean the settop box with a soft, damp(not wet) cloth.
Ventilation
The slots and openings on the set top box are for ventilation. Do not cover
or block them as it may cause overheating.
NEVER let childrenpush anything into the holes orslots on the case.
Servicing
There are nouser serviceable parts in this settop box.
When servicing, referto qualified service personnel.
Consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation, operation
or safety of this unit.
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Battery Care
Do not breakopen or throw on a fireexhausted batteries.
If batteries leak remove immediately,clean out anyresidue with warm soapy water,
do NOT allowwater to enterthe main body of the RemoteControl, dry thoroughly
before fitting newbatteries.
Do not throwold batteries in the domestic waste.Contact your local waste authority for
disposal instructions.
Safety is Important
To ensure your safety and the safety of others, please ensure you read
the Safety Instructions before you operate this product.
Keep this informationin a safe place for futurereference. Please read all
the safety informationbefore using the product.
Safety Considerations.

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Installing the Batteries
Remove the battery cover from the remote control and put 2XAAA size batteries
inside the compartment.
The diagram inside the battery compartment shows the correct way to install the
batteries.
OPEN
OPEN
1.Open the cover 2.Install batteries 3.Close the cover
Using the RemoteControl
Touse the remote control, point ittowards the front of the digital set top box
The remote controlhas a range of up to7 metres from the set top box at an angle
of up to60 degrees.
The remote controlwill not operate if its path is blocked.
DTV/VCR
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FAVORITE
WIDE
P+
P-
RECALL
EXIT
INFO
OK
MUTE
PAUSE
123
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789
TEXT
STANDBY
LANGUAGESUBTITLE
VOL+
VOL-
MENU
EPG
Remote Key Function:
1. DTV/VCR Used to switch betweenthe VCR SCARTinput
and the DTV outputmode.
2. MUTE Used to turn the sound on or off.
3. P+: Used to changing thechannels.
4. PAUSE Used to pause orplayback the program being
viewed .
5. P-: Used changing the channels.
6. EXIT Used to return tothe previous screen ormenu.
7. OK Used to confirm aselection within a menu.
8. CURSORS(Up/Down/Left/Right): Used to move around
the menu screens.
9. INFO Used to display informationabout the channel being
viewed or further informationabout the program whenin
small EPG screen.
10 FAVORITE Used to access yourfavourite channels.
11. RECALL Used to switch betweenthe last two viewed
channels.
12. LANGUAGE Used to switch betweendifferent audio
languages that are broadcasted.
13. WIDE: Used to change theTV picture aspect.
14. STANDBY Used to switch the set top box toon and off.
15. VOL+ Used to changing thevolume.
16. VOL- Used to changing thevolume.
17. MENU Used to open themain menu window.
18. EPG Used to display informationabout the program being
viewed and what's onnext.
19. NUMBER KEYS Used to select channelnumbers or input
numbers in menus.
20. TEXT:Used to open interactivedigital teletext display if
teletext available in thebroadcasted stream.
21. SUBTITLE: Used to switch almongdifferent subtitles that
are broadcasted.
22. COLOR KEYS(Red/Green/Yellow/Blue):Used to operate
different functions inTEXT screen or othermenus.
Note: SUBTITLE/TEXT/LANGUAGE may not be available
for all channels.
Remote Control

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Front Panel and Rear Panel Illustration
1. Front panel
ININRRFFLOOPLOOPRRFF
THROUGHTHROUGH
CoaxialCoaxial
Digital
Audio
Digital
Audio
VCR O OVCR O O TVTV
Serial No.:
DIGITAL TERRESTRIAL RECEIVER
POWER SUPPLY: 100-240V~ 50/60Hz
MAX POWER CONSUMPTION: 10WATTS
100-240V~
50/60Hz
SERVICE
AMTDT-2010
1 RF IN : This socket connects to your external aerial.
2 RF LOOPTHROUGH: This socket willbypass the RF signalto either yourTV or another
video system.
3 COAXIAL: This socket connectsto a coaxial socketon your surround soundsystem.
4 VCR SCART: This socket connectsto either a DVDor other video system.
5 TV SCART: This socket connectsto your TV.
6 RS-232 PORT: This socket isonly used for softwareupgrade.
7 MAINS CABLE: This is usedto connect to yourmain power supply.
1 POWER BUTTON: Used to switch theset top box onand off.
2STANDBY INDICATOR: Used to visually showpower state of theset top box, thegreen
LED will be lightif turned on theset top box andthe red LED willbe light if theset top box
entered standby mode.
3 REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR: Used to receive thesignal from the remotecontrol.
4 CHANNEL UP/DOWN: Used to change channelswithout using the remotecontrol.
AMTDT-2010
STANDBY
CHANNEL
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Connecting to aTelevision
TV
Set top box
100-240V~
50/60Hz

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Connecting to aTelevision and Video
VCRor Video system
TV
Set top box
100-240V~
50/60Hz

Connecting to aSurround Sound System
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Audio system
100-240V~
50/60Hz
Set top box
TV