Argos Bush Freeview+ BU102ZRH50 Manual

Freeview+ HD Digital TV Recorder
These instructions contain important information which will help you get the best from your
digital TV recorder and ensure safe and correct installation and operation.
For any help concerning set up and use of your digital TV recorder please
call the Customer Helpline: 0845 604 0105
Lines open: 9am - 8pm Monday to Saturday and 10am - 4pm Sunday
Installation & Operating Instructions
Important - Please read these instructions fully before installing or operating
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Contents
Getting Started 4-9
Product Features 4
Accessories included 4
Recording and Playback - Features 4
Your remote control 5
Connecting your digital box to your TV 6
Connecting your digital box to your
broadband router 6
Power connection 7
Remote control - inserting batteries 7
Initial set up 8
Basic Features 10-14
Using your digital box 10
Selecting channels 10
Using the number buttons 10
Using the change channel buttons 10
Using the guide 10
Using the channel list 10
Changing the volume 11
Using mute 11
Pausing live TV 11
Recording a programme 12
Using the library 12
Other remote control buttons 13
Advanced Features 15-22
Main menu 15
Guide 15
Recording 16
Setting a reminder 18
Library 19
BBC iPlayer 21
Channel list 21
Settings Menu 23-28
Using settings 23
Display and audio 23
Language 24
Parental 24
Recording 25
System 27
Safety Information 29
Product Support 31-34
Argos technical helpline 31
Trouble shooting 32
Disposal information 34
Guarantee 36
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The Argos Technical Helpline is here to help
Technical experts are available 7 days a week
• Simple help and advice on setting up your digital
TV recorder.
• Guidance on connecting other devices to your
digital TV recorder such as a DVD player.
• Order spare parts, including that lost remote
control.
• Any other technical issues you may need
assistance with.
Call us today: 0845 604 0105
Local call rates applies*
Lines open 9am-8pm Monday to Saturday and 10am-4pm Sunday.
* Calls to Argos enquiry lines may attract a charge and set up fee from residential
lines depending on your call plan/tariff. Mobile and other providers costs may vary,
see www.bt.com/pricing for details.
For security and training purposes, telephone calls to and from customer service
centres may be recorded and monitored. Calls from Republic of Ireland will attract
international call charges.
Getting Started
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• Twin tuners.
• Play, pause, record and rewind live TV.
• 8 day Electronic Programme Guide
(EPG).
• Watch High Denition (HD) programmes.
• Catch up TV service (BBC iPlayer).
• First time install wizard.
• High denition user interface.
• Less than 0.5 Watt standby power
consumption.
• Subtiltles.
• Audio description.
Product Features
Getting Started
• Hard Disk Drive information.
• Record over 300 hours of your favourite
programmes:
312 hours standard denition.
125 hours high denition.
• Simultaneously watch one channel and
record another.
Recording and Playback - Features
Remote control
RF cable
Batteries: 2 x AAA
Instruction Book
Power Adapter
HDMI cable
FAV
ONLINE
Accessories included
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Your remote control
Getting Started
FA V
ONLINE
SWAP: Switches between
previous and currently
watched TV channels
0 – 9: Numerical keys
AD: Set Audio Description on/off AUD: Select audio
language (if available)
BACK: Return to previous menu
CH LIST (Channel List): Display
the list of stored channels
P+, P- (Change Channel):
Changes your TV channels
RED, GREEN, YELLOW, BLUE
Coloured Buttons: quick keys
EXIT: Exit the menu and
return to live TV
FAST FWD: (1) Fast
Forward at variable speeds
(2) Step through menu bars
GUIDE: Display the TV
programme guide
i (Information):
Displays information about
programmes and recordings
LIBRARY: Displays a library of
previously recorded programming
MENU: Display the Main Menu
MUTE: Turns your TV
sound on/off
Navigation:
Navigate up/down/left/right
in menus/on screen displays
OK: Press to confirm
current selection
ONLINE: Display the online menu
PLAY/PAUSE : Toggle action
for recordings and Live Pause TV
R(RECORD)
(1) Record a programme
(2) Set a future recording
REWIND:
(1) Fast Rewind at variable speeds
(2) Step through menu bars
STOP:
Stops recording or live paused TV
SUB: Set subtitles on/off
Volume (V+ V-):
Changes your TV volume
TEXT: Load text services
available on some channels
FAV (Favourites List):
Displays the list of your
favourite channels
POWER: Switches the main
unit to standby
HOME: Press
to return to BBC1 at any time
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Your digital box connects to your TV via an
HDMI connection.
There are three cables to be connected as
shown below.
1. Cable 1. Connect the aerial cable between
the RF IN socket on your digital box and your
external aerial wall socket.
2. Cable 2. (HDMI). Connect the HDMI cable
between the HDMI socket on the back of your
digital box and an HDMI socket on your HD
Ready TV.
3. Cable 3. Connect the power socket on the
cable from the power adaptor to the 12V DC
IN connection on the back of your digital box.
If you are not ready to complete this stage of
the setup at this time, you can skip this step
and continue with setting up your digital box.
Connecting to the internet enables you to use
catch up TV services such as BBC iPlayer.
4. Cables 1, 2 and 3. First follow the set up
instructions as shown above.
5. Cable 4. Connect an Ethernet cable (not
included) to the NETWORK connection on
your digital box. Connect the other end of the
Ethernet cable to a free Ethernet socket on
the back of your router.
Connecting your digital box to your TV
Getting Started
4
ROUTER
Connecting your digital box to your
broadband router
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Before connecting the power to the digital
box, check that the mains voltage on the
rating plate is the same as the voltage in your
area. Plug the power connector on the power
supply into the 12V DC IN connector on the
rear panel of the digital box. Plug the power
adapter into the wall socket and switch on the
mains power.
Remove the battery cover on the back of the
remote control, gently push down and pull
backwards at the same time.
Insert two AAA/R3 or equivalent type batteries.
Ensure the batteries are inserted the correct
way and replace the battery cover.
Note: When the remote control is not going
to be used for long periods of time, the
batteries should be removed. Otherwise the
remote control may be damaged, caused by
battery leakage and corrosion.
Power Connection
Remote control - inserting batteries
Getting Started
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CONNECT TO THE DC IN CONNECTOR
ON THE DIGITAL BOX REAR PANEL
SWITCHED MAINS OUTLET SOCKET
PLUG IN YOUR MAINS
TO 12 V DC ADAPTOR
CLIP
BATTERIES
TYPE AAA
BATTERY
COMPARTMENT
BATTERY
COMPARTMENT
LID
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1. (0 to 9) on the remote control. Press OK to conrm
your selection, or
2. Press the OK button to skip this stage. The PIN
can be set later.
3. The ‘Tuning’ function will be selected, showing
the number of TV and Radio channels currently
stored in the digital box. For a rst time install,
these will both be 0.
4. Press the OK Button. The system will scan for TV
and Radio channels and updates the number of
channels found. During this time a progress bar
advances until complete (100%). This step takes
about 8 min.
5. When scanning has nished, press the OK button.
The screen displays ‘Installation complete’.
6. Press the OK Button to begin watching the rst
TV channel stored. If there has not been a
button press for 15 seconds, the channel will be
displayed automatically.
If multiple TV regions are available in your area,
you will be prompted to choose a region during the
installation process.
Easy install (recommended)
When you rst connect your digital box to a
TV and turn it on, the ‘First Time Installation’
screen will be displayed.
Easy install is the recommended option as it
will attempt to nd the optimal settings for your
TV and digital box.
‘First Time Installation’ will scan for TV
and Radio channels and store the results
on the digital box. This process will take
approximately 8-10 minutes to complete.
You can press the BACK Button at any time to
return to the previous step.
Easy install may not always provide the
optimum setting level for your TV. If you know
the screen size (aspect ratio) of your display
you can set this manually by following the
Advanced install set-up process.
1. The Installer screen will be displayed. If
‘Easy’ is not already selected, press the 
Button on your remote control to select it.
2. Press the OK Button to begin.
3. The ‘Easy Setup’ screen will be displayed
with the ‘TV Setup’ function selected.
4. Press the OK Button.
5. The ‘Set PIN’ function will run. You can
choose a new PIN using the number keys
Getting Started
DON’T FORGET! Remember to make a note
of your PIN for later use. The default PIN
setting is 0000, if you choose to skip the
‘Set PIN’ stage, this will remain the Parental
PIN number until changed.
If you change your PIN, write it here:
.......................
Initial set up
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Advanced install
The Easy install is the recommended
installation option.
However you may want to choose the
‘Advanced’ option to manually select the
specic aspect ratio or display resolution of
your screen.
DON’T FORGET!
You can re-run the install process again at
any time.
To carry out an ‘Advanced’ installation:
1. If ‘Advanced’ is not selected, press the
Button to select it.
2. Press the OK Button. The ‘Advanced Setup’
screen will be displayed with the ‘TV Setup’
function selected. How your digital box is
connected to your TV will also be shown.
3. Press the OK Button.
4. Repeatedly press theButton until the
screen size (aspect ratio) of your TV appears
in the highlighted panel.
5. Press the theButton to highlight the screen
resolution panel.
6. Repeatedly press theButton until the
resolution of your TV appears in the
highlighted panel.
7. Press the OK Button. The ‘Set PIN’ function
Initial set up
Getting Started
will be selected.
8. Press the OK Button. The PIN can be set later
(see ‘Easy’ install in box 5).
9. The ‘Tuning’ function will be selected, showing
the number of TV and Radio channels currently
stored in the digital box. For a rst time install,
these will both be 0.
10. Press the OK Button. The system will scan for TV
and Radio channels and updates the number of
channels found. During this time a progress bar
advances until complete (100%).
11. Press the GREEN Button if you want to view the
TV and Radio channels found. Press the GREEN
Button again to hide the lists.
12. When scanning has nished, press the OK
button. The screen displays ‘Installation
complete’.
13. Press the OK button to begin watching the rst
TV channel stored.
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Your digital box has some functions you will
use everyday, and others that you only use
occasionally.
You can nd commonly used functions in this
section so you can get your digital box up and
running as quickly as possible.
We suggest you read this section carefully,
then use other sections when you need extra
information or guidance for settings.
This can be done in several ways:
• Directly from the numerical buttons (0-9) on
the remote control
• Using the channel change buttons (P+ and
P-) on the remote control.
• Using the Guide
• Using the Channel List
1. Enter the channel number using the
numerical buttons on the remote control. As
they are entered they are displayed in the top
right of the screen.
2. To enter ‘51’ for example, enter 5 and then
soon after, enter 1.
3. The TV will switch to channel 51.
1. Press the P+ button to change to the next
channel.
2. Press the P- Button to change to the previous
channel.
Using your digital box
Basic Features
Using the guide
Selecting channels
Using the number buttons
Using the channel change buttons
The Guide lets you view information about current
and scheduled TV and Radio programmes. Here
you can select a programme to watch or listen to.
When you open the Guide, the current channel is
displayed at the top of the list with the programme
being watched highlighted.
1. Press the GUIDE Button to display the Guide.
2. Use the and Buttons to select a channel to
browse.
3. Use the and Buttons to move along the
channel row to select the desired programme.
Available options for the programme selected will
be displayed as well as a brief description.
The Channel List contains all the channels found
during installation and is displayed in a single
column format in numerical order. A total of 16
channels are displayed at a time.
The and Buttons are used to scroll down or
up the list respectively to show all channels in the
list.
1. Press the CH LIST Button to open the Channel
List.
2. Press the and Buttons to select the channel
required.
3. Press the OK Button to watch the channel.
4. The Channel List will be removed from the
screen and you will be returned to live TV with
Using the channel list
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