Bush BV21R050W User manual

User Manual
Smart Digital TV Recorder
More than a digital TV recorder
BV21R050W
BV21R100W

2 Welcome
Welcome
We think simplicity and focus are the hallmarks of remarkable
technology. Our View21®products are designed in the UK and
Australia, for Australia – providing relevant smart features in an
attractive package that’s easy to use and brilliantly capable.
More than a digital TV recorder
This product is capable of receiving
and decoding Dolby Digital Plus.
Manufactured under license from
Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the
double-D symbol are trademarks
of Dolby Laboratories.
Note: Use of any electrical
equipment should be undertaken
with care. Please read the warnings
on page 48 before using your
digital box. This digital box is
for household use only.

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Getting set up
Getting started
Advanced box features
Settings menu
Software updates
Troubleshooting
Specifications
Safety information

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Warranty
Bush Australia Pty Ltd guarantees this product for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase. To claim warranty on this product the consumer must
provide proof of purchase.
Bush Australia goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a
major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the
goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF WARRANTY
Subject to the under mentioned conditions and exemptions Bush Australia Pty Ltd. warrants all products to be free from defects in material or workmanship for
the specified warranty period as stated below from the date of its original purchase. The benefits given in this warranty are in addition to all other rights and
remedies, which the purchaser has under the Trade Practices Act and similar State and Territory laws.
Bush Australia Pty Ltd. will, at its option either repair or replace free of charge any part which is at its sole absolute discretion determined to be defective as a
result only of faulty material or workmanship in manufacture.
Warranty does not cover:
Any damage, malfunction or failure which in the opinion of Bush Australia Pty Ltd. may have resulted from accident, misuse, neglect, abuse, improper
installation, maladjustment, use on incorrect voltage, fluctuations in electric current, outside interference, thunderstorm activity, failure to observe or failure to
carry out manufacturer’s recommendations or tampering by unauthorized persons.
The product must be correctly installed and operated in accordance with the instructions contained in the instruction manual.
The product must be used solely for domestic purpose.
The warranty will be rendered invalid if the product is resold or has been damaged by an unauthorised repair person.
Customer Service Ph 1300 055 518
Bush Australia Pty Ltd
9/4 Avenue of Americas
Newington, NSW, 2127 Australia
Ph 1300 055 518
www.bushaustralia.com.au

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6 Full contents
Full contents
01 Getting set up
What’s in the box 8
Your View21 box 9
Your remote 10
Setting up 11
Easy install 12
Connecting to the Internet via WiFi 13
Advanced install 14
02 Getting started
Using your View21 box 16
Selecting channels 16
Changing the volume 16
Mute 17
Pausing live TV 17
Recording 17
Using the Guide 18
Using the Library 18
Other remote control buttons 18
Using online apps 20
Select and run an application 20
Flickr 20
YouTube 20
Twitter 21
View21 companion apps 22
Use of the app requires 22
Using the View21 Play app (iPad/iPhone) 22
Watch live TV 22
View a recording 22
Make a recording before you view it 23
Browse the programme guide 23
Set a reminder 23
View21 Photo app 23
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Main Menu 24
Opening a function 24
Programme guide 24
Guide 24
Guide structure 25
Guide format options 25
Programme information 25
Set the default Guide format 26
Change the Guide format 26
Set the time window 26
Navigate to and watch a programme 26
Navigate to a Genre list 26
Record the programme you are watching 26
Cancel a recording 27
Record a future programme 27
Cancel a future recording 27
Resolving recording conflicts 28
Setting a reminder 28
Cancel a reminder 28
Library 29
Access the Library 29
Playing a recording 30
Pausing and resuming play 30
Play a recording ‘Resume play’
and ‘Play from start’ options 30
Play a recording using the
‘Play from time’ option 30
Protecting a recording 30
Stopping play 31
Deleting a recording 31
Playback (or rewind) at higher speeds 31
Sorting Library contacts 31
Invert the sort order 31
Preview a recording 31
Library quick key buttons 32

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04 Settings menu
Display and audio settings 34
Navigate and edit the System menu 34
HDMI video output 34
Audio output 34
Screen size 34
Default programme guide view 34
Default Library view 34
Menu transparency 34
Menu timeout 35
Lip-sync 35
12/24 hour clock 35
Parental settings 36
Set system PIN 36
Allow First Time Installation 36
Allow hard drive format 36
PIN required for recordings
with guidance 36
Recording settings 37
Default recording mode 37
Series link mode 37
Timeshift amount 37
Add to end of recording 37
Skip forwards time 37
Skip backwards time 37
Automatic hard drive space management 37
Format hard disk drive 38
System settings 38
First Time Installation 38
Channel retune 38
Internet connection setup 39
WiFi setup 39
Auto standby 39
Network change notification 39
System information 39
Revert to default settings 39
Manual retune 39
05 Software updates
Manual software update 42
06 Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting help 44
07 Specifications
View21 box specifications 46
08 Safety information
Warnings 48
Safety Tips 48
Note 48
View21 disclaimer 49

8 Getting set up
Getting set up
What’s in the box
2 x AAA batteries
HDMI cable
Power supplyView21 box
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Remote control
RF cable
Ethernet cable
Router
You will also need
• Rooftop aerial: It is recommended that you use a wideband rooftop
aerial for your Veiw21 box to work properly.
• TV: A TV equipped with an HDMI socket.
• Quick Start Guide • User Guide
To access online smart services
You will also need
Broadband connected router: Connecting to the internet enables you
to use smart services. To use online apps and features like the View21 Play
app, you will need to connect your View21 box to an internet connected
router, either via WiFi or using an Ethernet cable.
If you want to use View21 companion apps your router must be WiFi
enabled.
Ethernet cable: If you are not using WiFi, you will need an Ethernet
cable to connect your View21 box to a router.
Not included with this product

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Your View21 box
Power/Standby
RF IN
(Aerial Input)
RF OUT
(Aerial Output)
NETWORK
USB
HDMI
S/PDIF
DC IN

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Your remote
0 – 9: Numerical keys
Navigation:
Navigate up/down/left/right in
menus/on screen displays
OK: Press to confirm
current selection
Mute: Turns
your TV sound
on/off
Guide: Display the TV
programme guide
Play/Pause: Toggle action for
recordings and Live Pause TV
Fast Forward: (1) Fast
Forward at variable speeds
(2) Step through menu bars
Back: Return to previous
menu
Record: (1) Record a programme
(2) Set a future recording
Information: Display information
about programmes and recordings
Menu: Display the Main Menu
Exit: Exit the menu
and return to live TV
Power: Switch the View21
box to standby
Swap: (1) Swap between previous and
currently watched TV channels (2) Toggle
Show/Hide of quick key buttons in menus
Library: Display a library of
previously recorded programming
Rewind: (1) Fast Rewind at
variable speeds (2) Step through
menu bars
Stop: Stops recording or live
paused TV
These buttons are not used with
this version of the product.
Channels: Changes your TV channels
Volume: Changes your TV volume
Coloured Buttons:
Navigation quick keys
Online: Display the
online menu

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Connect an Ethernet cable (not included) to the NETWORK connection
on your View21 box.
Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to a free Ethernet socket
on the back of your router.
If you are unable to connect the View21 box to your router using either WiFi
or an Ethernet cable, alternative methods are available such as Home Plugs/
Ethernet over power adaptors.
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Setting up
Connecting via HDMI Internet connection via Ethernet cable
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Connect the aerial cable between the RF IN socket on
your View21 box and your external aerial wall socket.
Connect the HDMI cable between the HDMI socket
on the back of your View21 box and an HDMI socket
on your HD Ready TV.
Connect the power supply to the DC IN connection
on the back of your View21 box and connect the
3 Pin Plug to a power socket.
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If you plan to connect to the internet via WiFi, skip this step and continue with
setting up your View21 box.
To connect to an internet router using an Ethernet cable:

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Easy install (recommended)
1If ‘Easy’ is not already selected, press button
on your remote control to select it.
2Press the button to begin. The ‘Easy
Setup’ screen will be displayed with the ‘TV
Setup’ function selected. How your View21
box is connected to your TV will also
be shown.
3Press the button. The ‘Set PIN’ function
will be selected.
4You can choose a new PIN using the number
keys, press OK to confirm your selection.
Alternatively press the button to skip
this stage, the PIN can be set later.
5The ‘Tuning’ function will be selected,
showing the number of TV and Radio
channels currently stored in the View21 box.
On your first setup, these will both be 0.
6Press the button. The system scans 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 minutes.
7When scanning has finished, the screen
displays ‘Installation complete’.
8Press the button to begin watching
the first TV channel stored.
When you first connect your View21 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 find the optimal settings
for your TV and View21 box.
‘First Time Installation’ will scan for TV
and Radio channels and store the results
on the View21 box. This process will take
approximately 8-10 minutes to complete.
You can press at any time to return
to the previous step.
If multiple TV regions are available in your
area, you will be prompted to choose a region
during the installation process.
Tip: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.
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.

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Once you have finished setting up your View21 box, you can connect to the
internet via WiFi if required.
To connect to an internet router using WiFi, make sure your router, View21 box
and TV are switched on.
To connect via WiFi:
1Press the button to display the Main Menu.
2Repeatedly press the button or button to select ‘Settings’ in the
bar.
3Press the button.
4Repeatedly press the button or button to select ‘System’ in the
Settings bar.
5Press the button.
6Use the and buttons to select
‘WiFi setup’.
Connecting to the Internet via WiFi
7Press the button.
8Use the and buttons to select your WiFi router
from the displayed list of WiFi connections.
9Press the button.
10 If your WiFi is password-protected, enter the password.
11 To accept the WiFi connection details, press the
button. Or press the button to exit the function
without applying any changes.
You are now connected to the internet via your WiFi router.
You will only need to re-enter your password if it changes,
or if you re-run the install process for your View21 box.
Note: If ‘WiFi setup’ is not displayed on your screen, the
network adaptor may not be functioning correctly. Please
consult a technician.

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5Press the button to select the resolution
of your TV.
6Repeatedly press the button until the
resolution of your TV appears in the
highlighted panel.
Advanced install
The Easy install is the recommended
installation option.
However you may want to choose the
‘Advanced’ option to manually select the
specific aspect ratio or display resolution
of your screen.
To perform an ‘Advanced’ installation
1If ‘Advanced’ is not already selected, press .
4Repeatedly press the button until the screen
size (aspect ratio) of your TV appears in the
highlighted panel.
2Press the button. The ‘Advanced Setup’
screen will be displayed with the ‘TV Setup’
function selected. How your View21 box is
connected to your TV will also be shown.
3Press the button.
Tip: You can re-run the install process at any
time, see page 38.

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7Press the button. The ‘Set PIN’ function
will be selected.
8Press the button. The PIN can be set later.
9The ‘Tuning’ function will be selected,
showing the number of TV and Radio channels
currently stored in the View21 box. On your
first setup, these will both be 0.
10 Press the button. The system scans 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 minutes.
11 When scanning has finished, the screen
displays ‘Installation complete’.
12 Press the button to set up your WiFi
connection, or the button to begin
watching the first TV channel stored.

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Getting started
Using your View21 box
Your View21 box has some functions you
will use every day, and others that you only
use occasionally.
You can find 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.
Selecting channels
This can be done in several ways:
• Directly from the numerical keypad
on the remote control
• Using the and buttons on
the remote control.
• Using the Guide
Using the numerical keypad:
1Enter the channel number using the numerical
keys on the remote control. As they are entered
they are displayed in the top right of the screen.
2To enter ‘13’ for example, enter 1 and then
soon after, enter 3.
3The TV will switch to channel 13.
If the delay between pressing 1 and 3 is too
long, then the digits will not be read as 13.
Using the channel change buttons:
Press the button to change to
the next channel.
Press the button to change to
the previous channel.
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Changing the volume
You can change the volume using the V+ and
V- buttons on the remote control.
1Press the button to increase the volume.
2Press the button to decrease the volume.
A symbol will be displayed in the top right of the
screen to indicate the volume level is being changed.

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Pausing live TV
You can pause the TV channel you are watching
and resume watching it from the paused position
(provided you have not changed to another
channel during this time). You can Fast Forward
(up to the current time) and Rewind to any time
from the time you started viewing the channel.
The amount you can Rewind can be set with
the ‘Timeshift Amount’ option in the ‘View21’
menu, see page 37.
To pause a live TV programme:
• Press the button. The TV picture will
freeze.
To resume play of the TV programme:
• Press the button to resume playback
from the paused time.
To Rewind a paused TV programme:
1Repeatedly press the button until
the desired Rewind speed is displayed
in the bottom left of screen.
2Press the button to resume playback at
normal speed. The Rewind time relative to live
TV will be shown in the bottom left corner.
Each press of the or button steps
through the preset speeds: x2, x4, x8, x16, x32,
x64.
Mute
To turn off the sound:
1Press the button on the remote control.
The mute symbol will be displayed in the top
right of the screen and the sound will be
turned off.
2To restore the sound at its previous level,
press the button again.
To Fast Forward a paused TV programme:
1Repeatedly press the button until the
desired forward speed is displayed in the
bottom left of screen. Each press of the
or button steps through the preset
speeds: x2, x4, x8, x16, x32, x64.
2Press the button to resume playback at
normal speed.
Recording
The button is used to record programmes
while watching Live TV or from the Guide.
To record a programme:
1While watching live TV, press the button.
2If the programme you are watching is not part
of a series, the programme will start to record.
3If the programme you are watching is an episode
of a series, then a message box will be displayed:
• Record once
• Record series
4Use the or buttons to select an option.
5Press to start recording.
Future programmes can be scheduled for recording
in the Guide. For more information see page 27.
Conflict Management, see page 28.

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Other remote control buttons
Exit
Press the button at any time to exit a menu
and return to live TV.
Using the Library
The Library lists the recordings you have made and
stored on the View21 box. The recordings can be
selected and played from here.
Playing a recording:
1Press the button on the remote
control to open the Library.
2Use the and buttons to select
the recording you wish to play.
3Press the or button on the
remote control.
The recording will start to play from the beginning.
Using the Guide
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.
1Press the button to display the Guide.
2Use the and buttons to select a channel
to browse.
3Use 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.
Pressing the button multiple times expands
or minimises the guide.

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Back
Press the button at any time to return
to the previous menu.
Info button
Displays information about the programme
you are watching.
To display programme information:
1Press the button while watching a
programme. Information about the channel,
programme name, and broadcast times for
the next two programmes is displayed along
the bottom of the screen.
2Press the button again to display a
programme descriptor panel. The descriptor
panel contains:
• A synopsis of the programme
• Programme start and finish times
• Genre
• Output features such as HD
This information stays on the screen for about
60 seconds. To remove the information before
this time has elapsed:
• Press the button a third time. The
information will be removed immediately.
Press the button while you are in the Guide
or the Library, to display a descriptor panel in
the Guide or Library containing similar information
to the above. Press the button again to hide
this information.
Swap
The button has two functions:
Swap and Hide/Show.
This button can be used as a toggle to swap
between channels.
1Press this button to change to the previously
watched channel.
2Press again to return to the last channel you
were watching.
In the menus, the button is used to toggle
the quick key buttons along the bottom of the
screen On or Off. This is known as Hide and Show.
1Press the button to hide the quick
key buttons if displayed.
2Press the button again to show
the quick key buttons.

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Using online apps
Your View21 box is supplied with three
applications built-in: Flickr, YouTube and
Twitter. This section of the User Guide will
show you how to access each website via the
online apps.
You’ll need your Flickr and Twitter login
details, like your username and password,
to fully access those services.
Make sure your View21 box is connected
to a broadband router via WiFi or an Ethernet
cable to access online apps, see page 11.
Applications can be accessed by:
• Pressing the button on the remote control
• Using the Quick Access Bar in the Guide
Select and run an application
To access an application using the button:
1Press the button to display the App Bar.
2Use the and or navigation buttons
to step along the App Bar and select
the application.
3Press the button.
To access an application using the Quick
Access Bar:
1Press the button, or the button
or the button
2Use the and or navigation buttons
(, , or ) to step along the Quick Access
Bar and select the application.
3Press the button.
Flickr
This is an image hosting website allowing you to
upload and view photos.
YouTube
This is a video sharing website which lets users
share and view videos.
Once you access the YouTube application, the
Home page is displayed. A menu bar is shown in the
middle of the screen and a slideshow bar below it.
There are three buttons along the bottom of the
screen, button (Sign In), button (Search)
and (Select).