AL Tech PVR 6609 User manual

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PVR 6609

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CONTENTS
CONTENTS................................................................................................... 2
SAFETY INSTRUCTION............................................................................. 3
FRONT PANEL ............................................................................................. 4
REAR PANEL ............................................................................................... 4
REMOTE ....................................................................................................... 5
PRECAUTIONS ABOUT BATTERIES ....................................................... 5
PREPARATION OF REMOTE CONTROL ................................................. 8
OPERATION DISTANCE AND ANGLE OF THE REMOTE CONTROL 8
RECORDING TIPS AND KEY FEATURES ............................................... 8
SYSTEM CONNECTION........................................................................... 11
1. SET UP- YPbPr ............................................................................... 11
2. SET UP-HDMI ................................................................................ 12
3. SET UP- CVBS................................................................................ 13
4. SET UP- Amplifier .......................................................................... 14
POWER ON................................................................................................. 16
SCANNING CHANNELS .......................................................................... 17
SETTINGS (INSTALLATION SET UP) .................................................... 18
SOFTWARE UPGRADE ............................................................................ 20
PVR FUNCTIONALITY ............................................................................ 22
FILE PLAYBACK ....................................................................................... 26
MEDIA SERVICE ....................................................................................... 27
TV/ RADIO CHANNEL ............................................................................. 28
SPECIFICATION ........................................................................................ 30
WARRANTY CERTIFICATE ..................................................................... 31
PLEASE NOTE ALTECH UEC WILL CONTINUE TO
ENHANCE PERFORMANCE OF THIS PRODUCT AND
PROVIDE SOFTWARE UPDATES. PLEASE VISIT
WWW.UEC.COM.AU FOR MORE INFORMATION.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTION
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. The parameter of the using power source should be accordance with which indicating on the rear
panel; otherwise the machine will work improperly and even be ruined.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12. To prolong the useful life of this machine, the interval of the continuous switch action must be
above one minute.
13. Unplug this device during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the device has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or
objects have fallen into the apparatus, the device has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not
operate normally, or has been dropped.
15. Warning: This unit should only be serviced by an authorized and properly trained technician.
Opening the cover or other attempts by the user to service this unit may result in serious injury or
death from electrical shock.
16. No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus.
Note: All the OSD and illustrations in this manual may be somewhat different from the actual
situation. Please take the actual RECEIVER as the standard.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or
moisture. Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids,
such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus. Refer to the identification/rating label located on the
back panel of your product for its proper operating voltage.

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FRONT PANEL
1. Status indicator/ displaying board/ remote sensor
2. 3. Channel up or down/ cursor movement
4. 5. Volume adjustment
6. MENU. Menu entry
7. OK. Operation confirmation
8. STANDBY button
REAR PANEL
1. Terminal, ANTENNA IN connection with antenna signal
2. Terminal, ANTENNA LOOP OUT. Antenna signal loop through ( TO TV )
3. Interface, USB. Used to insert an external USB device. We do recommend adopting
a memory device that supports interface 2.0 (size limit applies)
4. Interface, HDMI. An interface that carries both the audio and the video signal in
digital format the same time.
5. Interface, SPDIF. Digital optical audio signal output. You can link it with either an
amplifier or a TV set with a SPDIF interface as well
6. Interface, S-VIDEO. An interface provides clearer video signal than VIDEO
7. Terminal, COAXIAL. Digital coaxial audio signal output
8. Terminal, video signal output
9. Terminals, audio signal output L/R. Link with the corresponding terminals on a TV
10.Terminals, audio signal output L/R. Link with the corresponding terminals on a TV
11.Terminals, (YPbPr )component video outputs
12.DC POWER IN

REMOTE
PRECAUTIONS ABOUT BATTERIES
Improper use of batteries may cause corrosion or fluid leakage. Please observe the
following instructions for the safe use of batteries.
1. Be aware of polarities of batteries
2. Never leave dead batteries in the remote control
3. Remove batteries from the remote controller if it is not going to be used for a
prolonged period
4. Do not attempt to disassemble, short-circuit, heat, recharge or throw the
batteries into the fire source
5. Do not use new batteries and old one together, or which is different type
6. Wipe away any electrolyte fluid inside the remote controller, and insert new
batteries

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MUTE. Mutes the audio
STANDBY. Enters Standby mode
FAV. Displays Your Favorites List
TV/RAD. To switch program mode between TV and radio
LEFT/RIGHT. Menu mode: select or adjust settings
(Also controls volume up/down in viewing/playback mode)
UP/DOWN. Menu mode: move the cursor upwards/ downwards
(Also controls channel up/down in viewing mode)
EXIT. Return to the previous menu
MENU. Displays the Main Menu
0-9. Menu: input the parameter value; non-menu : Select Channel
INFO: displays information bar, press the key once more to show next
program information, press the OK key to display extended program
details
EPG. Activates the broadcasters 8 day EPG (electronic program
guide) –Please allow time for information to load.
RECALL. recalls the previous channel
AUDIO. displays the Audio sub-menu
OK. Operation confirmation
VOL+/-. Volume adjustment
CH+/-. Channel changing
LIST. TV or radio channel listing
RECORD. get into program-recording state ( 1 hr preset )
SLOW. In playing recorded program. Press the key to slow down
program [X1/2-X1/4-X1/8-X1/16-X1/32-normal play]
FF. In playing recorded program. Press the key to speed up program
[X2-X4-X8-X16-X32-normal play]
REW. In playing recorded program. Press the key to get back
program [X2-X4-X8-X16-X32]
PAUSE. Used to pause while playing recorded program or
while recording
STOP. Used to stop program playback, recording program: cease
action
PLAY. Used to play recorded program to play normally

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16:9/4:3. Alternate video output format between 16:9, 4:3 pan&scan
and 4:3 letter box
CC. closed caption on/ off
C.Play. Access currently recording programs ( Chase Play )
P.List. lists recorded programs from hard drive
T.Rec. Access Timer Recording Manager
PVR. Displays PVR menu to access recording set up options

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PREPARATION OF REMOTE CONTROL
OPERATION DISTANCE AND ANGLE OF THE REMOTE
CONTROL
RECORDING TIPS AND KEY FEATURES
The PVR6609 allows you to record 2 channels simultaneously while watching a
third from within a recording channel. i.e record SBS and ABC and watch ABC2.
The PVR6609 can also allow you to record 2 channels and watch a prerecorded
program from the hard drive.
Load the batteries into the remote control and then operate the PVR.
1. Open the lid.
2. Load the batteries and attend whether the + terminal and - terminal of
battery are corresponding to the polarity indicated on the remote
controller.
3. Close the lid.
POINT the control toward the window of PVR
and then press the keys
1. Distance: about SIX meters in front of the
window.
2. Angle: about 30 degree right or left. Refer to
image on the right.

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Other keys point
1. Booking a recording –There are 2 methods of booking a recording,
one via the broadcasters EPG (electronic program guide) or the manual
timer
EPG –8 days of program guide is available from each broadcaster and
this information can be used to schedule recording i.e ABC news or
Manual timer –press the T.Rec on the remote and access the recording
list and follows instructions on bottom of page to book event for
recording using time. i.e 7.00 a.m –9.00 a.m
2. Chase Play –A function where you can access a recording program and
watch from the beginning. This function can be accessed via a hot key on
the remote called C.PLAY.
3. Manual recording –By pressing REC (one touch recording) while
watching live you record TV. Here the preset is 1 hour but can be
adjusted in the PVR section of the main menu.
4. INFO button –The most important button on the remote as it
provides feedback on what function the PVR is performing i.e Live
TV, Playback, Recording etc etc
5. Channel lockout - access during 2 channel recording is limited to one
channel only as the PVR is locked onto the last channel that was
activated for recording. Chase play can allow you access to the other
channel for viewing from the beginning.
6. Playback function –During playback the skip function can be used and
this is shown when the info button is pressed during a playback.

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7. Play list –the P.LIST button on the remote launches list of your
recorded files and play them in a window. Use the up/down arrow key to
scroll through recordings and OK to play full screen. Pressing P.LIST
will again launch the list and you can play files from the list by pressing
OK.
8. If the unit locks up with no functions it will require a full power
reset to reboot machine.
9. It is important you set your time according to your time Zone and
also set daylight off/on. This is accessible in the setting menu ( Pg
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SYSTEM CONNECTION
1. SET UP- YPbPr
For this Set Up use an YPbPr lead (Red, Blue and Green coloured) for the
video connection and either the red and white connectors of the RCA leads
that came with this Set Top Box or an optical cable for the audio connection.
All of video output modes are active simultaneously.
1.1 Prepare your equipment
Make sure that your TV has YPbPr input.
Make sure that you have an adaptor.
Ensure that the power leads to both the TV monitor and the Set Top Box are
unplugged before you commence the set up procedure.
1.2. Connecting Video and Audio
Video
Connect the YPbPr terminals colored red, blue and green from
COMPONENT VIDEO on the receiver to the input on the TV monitor.
Audio
a) Connect the red and white connectors of the RCA lead to the
corresponding colored audio output connectors on the rear of the Set Top
Box.
b) Connect the other end of the cable to the corresponding colored

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connectors on your television monitor.
c) Connect the SPDIF/COAXIAL for a better audio quality
1.3. Connect the antenna
Connect the antenna lead to the “ANTENNA IN” connection on the rear of
the Set Top Box.
1.4. Connect the power
a) Plug the connector of the power line of the receiver into the socket.
b) Connect the power to your monitor and turn it on, you are now ready to
get started.
2. SET UP-HDMI
For this Set Up just use a HDMI interface for both the video and audio
connection.
All of video output modes are active simultaneously.
2.1. Prepare your equipment
Make sure that your monitor has HDMI input.
Make sure that you have an adaptor.
Ensure that the power leads to both the TV monitor and the Set Top Box are
unplugged before you commence the set up procedure.
2.2. Connecting Video and Audio
Video and audio signal share one cord

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Connect the HDMI cable from the HDMI interface output of the Set Top
Box to the HDMI interface input of the TV monitor.
2.3. Connect the antenna
Connect the antenna lead to the “ANTENNA IN” connection on the rear of
the Set Top Box.
2.4. Connect the power
a) Plug the connector of the power line of the receiver into the socket.
b) Connect the power to your monitor and turn it on, you are now ready to
get started.
3. SET UP- CVBS
For this Basic Set Up use a CVBS lead for the video connection and either
the red and white of RCA leads that came with this Set Top Box or an
optical cable for the audio connection.
All of video output modes are active simultaneously
3.1. Prepare your equipment
Make sure that your monitor has CVBS (VIDEO, AUDIO R, AUDIO L)
input.

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Make sure that you have an adaptor.
Ensure that the power leads to both the TV monitor and the Set Top Box are
unplugged before you commence the set up procedure.
3.2. Connecting Video and Audio
Video
Connect the yellow RCA cable from the VIDEO output of the Set Top Box
to the VIDEO input of the TV monitor.
Audio
a) Connect the red and white connectors of the RCA lead to the
corresponding colored audio output connectors on the rear of the Set Top
Box.
b) Connect the other end of the cable to the corresponding colored
connectors on your television monitor.
c) Can use SPDIF /COAXIAL audio connection as well if available
3.3. Connect the antenna
Connect the antenna lead to the “ANTENNA IN” connection on the rear of
the Set Top Box.
3.4. Connect the power
a) Plug the connector of the power line of the receiver into the socket.
b) Connect the power to your monitor and turn it on, you are now ready to
get started.
4. SET UP- Amplifier
For this Set Up, use your preferred video connection, the example below
shows video connection via YPbPr (component), you can use other methods
from the previous examples. You will also need an Optical cable for the
audio set up.

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4.1 Prepare your equipment
Make sure that your television monitor has a component input; it may be
labeled “YPbPr”, COMPONENT VIDEO. In any case it will be
characterized by the red, green and blue connectors and grouped together.
Ensure that the power leads to both the TV monitor and the Set Top Box are
unplugged before you commence the set up procedure.
4.2 Connecting Video and Audio
Video
Follow the instructions for one of the previous video set up examples to suit
your system. YPbPr, for example.
Audio
a) Connect the optical cable to the SPDIF/COAXIAL connector on the rear
of the set top box.
b) Connect the other end of the optical cable to the Amplifier.
4.3 Connect the antenna
Connect the antenna lead to the ANTENNA IN connection on the rear of
the Set Top Box.
4.4 Connect the power
a) Plug the connector of the power line of the receiver into the socket.
b) Connect the power to your monitor and turn it on, you are now ready to
get started.

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c) Connect the power to your monitor and amplifier and turn them on, you
are now ready to get started.
POWER ON
1. Connect the power-input connector of your adaptor to your mains power
point
2. Insert the power-output connector of the adaptor to the plughole of DC
IN
3. Connect the power to your monitor and turn it on, you are now ready to
get started.

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SCANNING CHANNELS
Press UP/DOWN the key to highlight the
instruction [Scan], press [OK] to enter.
Auto: highlight [Search Mode], press the
key LEFT/RIGHT to switch type between
Auto and Manual.
Highlight [Start], press [OK] to commence
scanning.
Image of scanning process, right side.
Manual: highlight [Search Mode], press the
key LEFT/RIGHT to switch type between
Auto and Manual.
Highlight [Frequency (KHz)], press the
[digit keys] to input value; press the LEFT
key to remove digits.
Highlight [Start], press [OK] to commence
scanning. Image of scanning process, right
side.
After scanning, press the [EXIT] key to go
into the program.

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SETTINGS (INSTALLATION SET UP)
Press the key MENU to display [MAIN
MENU].
Press the UP/DOWN key to highlight the [Settings], press [OK] then input
code (0000) to enter.
AV SETTING
TV display aspect can be set up here (also available on Hot Key (16:9/4:3).
Three modes are available 16:9, 4:3 full and 4:3 letterbox.
Make your setting selection and press confirm to accept these settings.

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If you have an old CRT or Flat panel you may only be able use component
video (red, blue and green) by setting output to 576p.
In [Output Mode], press the LEFT/RIGHT key to alternate output mode
[1080I@50], [720P@50], [576P@50], and select 576p and confirm to
activate.
In [Digital Audio], press the L/R key to switch between RAW and PCM.
SYSTEM SETTING: to highlight the
instruction [System Setting], press the [OK]
to enter.
I-Plate Time: to set the duration of the
information bar on the screen when
switching channels
Transparency of the menu: after
highlighting it, press the LEFT/RIGHT
key to alternate, larger the value, more
transparent.
Parental Lock. Press the L/R key to
select a block item. Herein,
NO BLOCK: No Block set
BLOCK R: Restricted 18+ age
BLOCK AV: Adult Audience,Strong violence15+
BLOCK MA: Mature Adult Audience 15+
BLOCK M: Audience 15+
BLOCK PG: Parental Guidance Recommended

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BLOCK G: General
BLOCK ALL: BLOCK ALL
Time Zone. Select an item where the receiver is being used.
Daylight Saving. Whether or not use Daylight Saving time by pressing
the L/R key.
Standby Option. Partial standby means incomplete standby, whereas the
full standby complete standby.
Change PIN, input current then new and then verify.
SOFTWARE UPGRADE
PLEASE NOTE ALTECH UEC WILL CONTINUE TO ENHANCE
PERFORMANCE OF THIS PRODUCT AND PROVIDE SOFTWARE
UPDATES. PLEASE VISIT WWW.UEC.COM.AU FOR MORE
INFORMATION.
Software upgrade function is under the setting menu.
Copy updating file directly onto a USB device and insert into USB port of
PVR. Select software upgrade function from the menu and press [ok] to
enter.
During the updating process, the system of receiver will go under the order
of [Checking USB device, Searching update software, Reading & Verifying
update software, Updating and will restart automatically after 5 seconds]
The USB device has to be in non-locked state.