Bush DTC8021 User manual

Instruction manual
ShowDrive Digital TV Recorder
(DTC8021)

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Contents
You’ll soon be enjoying your new ShowDrive Digtial TV Recoder (DTC8021)
It all begins here, with your instructions. Don’t worry, there’s nothing too
technical coming up. Just simple, step-by-step guidance to get you up and
running quickly. Sound good? Then let’s get started.
Technical Specification
Library 25
Record Schedule 26
Apps 26
Search 27
Settings 28
ShowDrive 32
Product support
Troubleshooting 38
Help and assistance 40
Disposal 40
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Safety information
Safety information 6
Getting to know your
ShowDrive Recorder
Accessories 10
Your DTC8021 box 11
Your DTC8021 remote 12
Connect your aerial antenna 13
Connect your network 13
Connect your TV 14
Connect the power 14
First time set-up 15
Using your ShowDrive
Recorder
Getting around 20
Display Overlays on Live TV 20
Channel Change 20
Info 20
Trick Play 21
List View – Now and Next 22
Main Menu 23
Guide 24
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Help and Guidance
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Video/Audio Decoding Hardware
MPEG2 SD & HD Processor Mstar K3 Core ARM9
H.263 (MPEG4) SD & HD 5000 DMIPS
MPEG Audio 3D graphic support
AAC Permanent Storage
AAC-HD v2 High performance 16GB SD card
Dolby Digital Resolutions
Dolby Digital Plus 720p
Tuner 1080i/p
Dual DVB-T2 tuner 1080p/25
Memory Configuration 1080p/50
512MB DDR3 Interfaces
4MB NOR Flash 5 x buttons
256MB NAND Flash Bi-colour LED
Connectors 4 x 7 segment display (green)
IEC RF Input Power
RF loopthrough External power supply 100-240V AC
HDMI Bi-colour LED
RJ45 4 x 7 segment display (green)
1x USB slot <1W standby
UK plug

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Safety information
Important - Please read these instructions fully before
installing or operating
Safety information
Important - Please read these instructions fully before
installing or operating
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Warning: REMOVING THE
COVER OF THE DTC8021
MAY LEAD TO SEVERE
AND POTENTIALLY FATAL
ELECTRIC SHOCK.
This device has been manufactured
to meet international safety
standards. However, safety
precautions must be followed
to ensure the safe and reliable
operation of the device. Please take
note of the following guidelines to
avoid the risk of an electric shock.
Electrical Connections
• This device operates with an
external power supply in the range
of 100 to 240V AC, 50/60 Hz. Use
a standard AC wall outlet, a DC
power source cannot be used.
Remember that contact with a
110-240 Volt AC power supply can
be lethal.
Ensure that all electrical connections
are properly made before
connecting the device to the power
supply (the mains). Always unplug
the device before connecting or
disconnecting any cables.
• Whenever you connect the
device to the power supply,
always connect the power lead to
the power input connector on the
back panel of the device before
you connect the power socket to
the wall outlet.
• Whenever you disconnect the
device from the power supply,
always remove the power socket
from the wall outlet before
you remove the other end of
the lead from the power input
connector on the back panel of
the device.
Keep it cool
• Allow adequate air circulation to
prevent internal heat build-up.
• Keep the device away from
other sources of heat, whenever
possible.
• Don’t expose the device to
extreme temperatures, direct
sun light or high humidity.
• Don’t place the device on fabric
furnishings, carpets or other
flammable materials.
Don’t Open It
• Never attempt to repair or
reconstruct this device yourself.
A serious electric shock may
occur if this device is repaired,
disassembled or reconstructed by
an unauthorized person.
• Unplug the device and have it
checked by a qualified technician
if anything falls into the casing.
Don’t Get It Wet
• Be extremely careful if this device
comes into contact with water.
Immediately disconnect the
power socket if possible.
• Don’t place the device anywhere
where it might be exposed to
dripping or splashing liquids.

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Please read these instructions
carefully. They contain important
information which will help you get
the best from your ShowDrive Digital
TV Recorder (DTC8021) and ensure
safe and correct installation and
operation.
If you require any further assistance,
our technical experts are happy
to help. For full details, refer to the
product support section at the end
of these instructions.
Accessories
1. Power supply
2. HDMI cable – useful for
connecting your DTC8021 to
your TV
3. USB Wi-Fi dongle – this is
provided for your use if you have
a Wi-Fi network that you’d like to
connect your DTC8021 to. It is
not required if you are using an
Ethernet connection
4. Remote control
5. Batteries for the remote control
Your DTC8021 Box

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Your DTC8021 Remote Connections
First things first - Let’s connect the
DTC8021! You can refer to the quick
start guide, or follow the instructions
below.
Connect your aerial
antenna to the RF input
Your DTC8021 needs an aerial
connection to watch TV. Unplug the
aerial cable from your TV or existing
set-top box, and plug it into the RF In
on the back of the box. The number
and visual quality of the free-to-air
TV channels you get will depend on
your location, aerial and cable.
Connect the RF output to
another receiver
If you have an additional digital TV
receiver, such as a TV or a set-top
box, you can optionally use the RF
Out on the DTC821 to connect to
its input.
Connect ethernet cable or
WiFi USB stick
An internet connection is required
for streaming online content as
well as for operating the optional
ShowDrive cloud storage service.
Connect your DTC8021 to the
internet using the Ethernet jack
on the back of the box (cable not
provided).
Optionally, if you have a strong Wi-
Fi network in your home, you may
use the included Wi-Fi USB stick.
Connect it to the USB port on the
side of the box.
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Exit
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Apps
Jump to the App menu
Volume up/down
Adjust sound level
Guide
Jump to the
programme guide
Back
Go back one menu level
Audio
Turn on audio
descriptions
Search
Find programmes
to record
Info
Get more information
about the show you are
watching or have
selected
D-Pad
Move your selection up,
down, left and right. Hit
OK to select
Mute
Toggle volume
on/o
Colour Buttons
Action keys that change
based on the menu
where they are displayed
Exit
Leave your current menu
Text
Turn on captions
Subtitles
Turn on subtitles
Settings
Open settings
Power
Turn your box on/o
Input
(TVs only)
Channel up/down
Change channels
Library
Jump to your recorded
TV library
Menu
open the main menu
Playback Control
Use to control play,
pause, stop, fast forward,
rewind, skip forward, skip
back, and Record

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Connect to your TV
Use the included HDMI cable to
connect your box to your TV’s HDMI
input, or if you are using a Surround
Sound AV Reciever, to an HDMI
input on your AV Receiver.
Connect the power supply
Using the included Power Supply,
connect your box to a power
socket. Turn on your TV and select
the appropriate HDMI input (or AV
Receiver settings if you are using
one).
Put the included batteries
in the remote control
Be sure to follow the polarity
indicators in the battery
compartment.
That’s it! All your hardware
connection should be set. Next,
follow the on-screen instructions to
complete your set-up.
First time set-up
Your box will now lead you through
a series of on-screen menus as you
complete your set up.
Welcome
If you see this screen, then you
know for sure that your box is
powered up, connected to your TV,
and your TV is on the right input.
Press “OK” button on the remote to
start the set-up process.
Scanning for channels
The first step in getting you up
and running is to scan your aerial
antenna for a signal. This will take
10-15 minutes, and will continue in
the background while you continue
through the setup.

Getting Online
Some of the best features of your
box, like Apps and ShowDrive cloud
storage, are only available with an
internet connection.
If you connected your Wi-Fi USB
adapter, you’ll see a list of available
networks from which you can
choose. If you are using a wired
connection, select that one.
Software Updates
Once your DTC8021 is connected
to the internet, it will check to see
if there is a new version of the
software available. If there is, the
box will automatically download
and install it, restarting itself in
the process. This usually takes a
few minutes. Once the update is
complete, you’ll be back into the
setup process where you left off.
Activating ShowDrive Cloud
Recording
Your DTC8021 is ShowDrive-
enabled. With an optional
subscription to ShowDrive, you can
store your favourite programmes in
your own personal cloud locker. This
can be set-up now, or at any time
down the line.
Follow the on-screen instructions,
or go to: www.showdrive.co.uk for
more details.
Note: Your DTC8021 has very
limited on-board storage, so you’ll
only have a few hours of recording
time without ShowDrive.
Turning on Eco-Mode
You can turn on eco-mode to save
energy, or use fast-start-up mode.
Set your PIN
PINs are handy for ensuring that only
you can set-up and manage the
parental and system-level controls of
your box. Be sure to pick a number
you remember!
Go Watch TV!
That’s it! Your ready to watch TV.
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Getting Around
Navigating around your ShowDrive Digital TV Recorder is straightforward.
You can get just about anywhere using the D-Pad (the circular Up/Down,
Left/Right & OK pad).
• Use Up/Down and Left/Right to move around.
• Use the “OK” button to activate your selection.
• Use the “Back” button to go back to the last menu you were looking at.
Display Overlays on Live TV
When watching live TV, there are four different types of screen overlays that
you might see: Channel Change, Info, Trick Play, and List View.
Channel Change
Firstly, when changing channels, we’ll automatically pop up an overlay at
the bottom of the screen that will display the date/time, the channel you are
watching, and details about the programme and episode.
Info
If you would like to get more information about the programme you are
watching, or want to see what else is on, you can use the “Info” button on
the remote to bring up the Info overlay.
By using the D-pad Up/Down you can see what is one other channels. By
using the D-Pad Left/Right, you can see which programmes are coming up
next, or which were just on.
Trick Play
When using the pause/play button or using the fast forward/rewind and skip
buttons, you’ll see an overlay which displays the programme name, where
you are within the programme, and programmes both before and after the
one you are watching.

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List View – Now and Next
One nice way to browse through programmes that are on now, or coming
up next, while you are watching live TV is to use the “List” mode. This mode
will display programmes that are currently airing, as well as upcoming
programs. Click “OK” on the remote during live TV viewing to bring this up.
Press down on the D-Pad to see what shows are coming up Next:
Main Menu
The main menu for your PVR pops out from the left side of your screen.
It’s where you’ll find the main sections of the system: Guide, Library, Apps,
Search, and Settings (gear icon).
When watching a program, hitting the “Left” button on the D-Pad will
bring up the Menu. Use the up and down arrows to select a section, then
click “OK”.
Clicking the right button, exit button, or back button will dismiss the
menu.

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Guide
The Guide is the place to go to see all of the live and upcoming programs
on your ShowDrive Digital TV Recorder. The left side of the menu displays
the channels you receive while the grid displays programmes and their start
and end times. Use the D-pad to navigate around the grid.
• To jump to a programme that is on now, highlight the program in the
Guide and click “OK” on the remote.
• To be reminded about an upcoming programme, navigate to the
programme and click “OK” on the remote.
• To record a programme, or schedule a series recording, select the
programme to record and press the Record button on your remote.
• To exit to Guide, click on the “Exit” button or the “Back” button on the
remote.
Library (ShowDrive)
The Library is where all of your recorded programmes are displayed.
Programmes are organized by series, and then episodes within a series.
You can browse the list using the Up/Down buttons on the D-pad. If there
is more than one episode of a particular series, highlighting the series name
and clicking OK will take you to a page which displays all of the episodes.
If there is only one episode of a given series, clicking OK will play the
programme.
Icons:
You can change the sorting order of the display (Title, Date recorded, or
Watched/Un-watched) by using the Left/Right D-Pad buttons.
Segmented Recording (multiple parts)
Partially viewed programme Watched programme
Unwatched programme

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Record Schedule
Once you’ve set up several recordings, you might want to manage them. To
do so, enter the “Recording Schedule” screen. Do this by pressing the Red
colour button on the remote.
From this screen, you can cancel recordings or change your recording
preferences.
The DTC8021 has two tuners, so you can record two programmes at the
same time. You can also watch a programme you are recording, or one
from your Library (ShowDrive activated) while two other programmes are
recorded.
Apps
The Apps menu allows you to choose from a range of online video services.
When you launch an app from the Apps menu, you’ll be taken to a new
screen which is optimized for that particular online video service.
Note that some online video Apps will require that you register for the
service using your computer.
Search
The easiest way to find a specific TV program that you’d like to record is to
use the Search menu. Access the Search menu from the Main menu and use
the on-screen keyboard display to type in the the name of the programme
you’d like to find.
Once you’ve found the programme you’re looking for, you can schedule a
reminder or a recording.

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Section Setting Options Why this matters:
General Subtitles On/O
Sound Audio Language English, Welsh, Gaelic, Irish
Vision
Subtitle language English, Welsh, Gaelic, Irish
Subtitle Type Hard of Hearing, Normal
Audio Description On/O
Audio Description
Volume
0-100
HDMI Output 1080p, 1080i, 720p If you have a TV that supports
it, we recommend leaving
this set to 1080p, the highest
quality output.
HDMI Audio PCM, Bitstream Select PCM (default) to send
a PCM processed video signal
to your TV. If your TV supports
unprocessed Bitstream audio
(for example, surround sound
formats), you can select
Bitstream.
Eco Mode On/O
Auto Standby O, 1 hour, 2 hours, 4 hours,
8 hours.
Display Mode Full Frame, Pillar Box We recommend Full Frame.
Settings
You can access the Settings of your box via the icon on the main
menu. Settings are divided into eight sections. Use your D-pad Left/Right to
move between sections and D-pad Up/Down to select an item from the list
within a section. Once you’ve selected a list item, use Left/Right or the OK
button to change the setting.
The available sections in the Settings screen are outlined below:

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Section Setting Options Why this matters:
Recording Show Drive Details
Parental Parental Guidance On/ O Parental Guidance "On" will
prompt for a pin on any live or
recorded TV content showing
Adult rated material.
Hide Adult Channels On/O
Change PIN
Default Record Mode High Definition, Standard
Definition, Always Ask
Skip Forward Time 10 seconds, 20 seconds,
30 seconds, 60 seconds
Skip Forward Time 10 seconds, 20 seconds,
30 seconds, 60 seconds
Accesses the ShowDrive
menu – see below.
Network Setup Menu This information may be
helpful in troubleshooting
your system.
IP Address This information may be
helpful in troubleshooting
your system.
Subnet Mask This information may be
helpful in troubleshooting
your system.
DNS Address This information may be
helpful in troubleshooting
your system.
MAC Address This information may be
helpful in troubleshooting
your system.
Section Setting Options Why this matters:
System Check for Updates
Information Version Details
Reset to Factory We only recommend doing
this when directed to by a
technical support
representative.
Region Select
Signal Select to display detailed
information about the
incoming TV signal on
the tuner that is in use.
It is OK if Tuner 2 isn’t
locked when viewing
Tuner 1 and vice versa.
This information may be
helpful in troubleshooting
your system.
Full Scan
Manual Scan
Select to display information
about the software,
hardware, and model
This information may be
helpful in troubleshooting
your system.

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ShowDrive
ShowDrive is an internet storage service that enables you to store your
TV recordings in your own private digital locker. With an active ShowDrive
account, you can store hundreds of hours of your favourite programmes
To find out more about ShowDrive, visit www.showdrive.co.uk
Activating ShowDrive
During the standard set-up process, you’ll be given the opportunity to set up
a ShowDrive account and then pair your PVR with your ShowDrive account.
If you choose to skip ShowDrive activation during the setup process, you
can always do it later by going to the ShowDrive details menu in the Settings
area of your box.
Main Menu -> Settings Icon -> Recording -> ShowDrive
ShowDrive Settings
If you haven’t activated ShowDrive, select “Link” in the ShowDrive details
menu in Settings. You will be instructed how to setup a ShowDrive account
and pair it with your PVR.

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With an active ShowDrive account, the ShowDrive Details menu displays the
following:
• Storage: how many hours of storage you have and how many have
been used
• Name: [the name you have associated with your ShowDrive account]
• Email: [the email address you have associated with your ShowDrive
account]
• Upload Rate Limit: Auto, 10 Kbps, 50 Kbps, 100 Kbps, 500 Kbps, 1 Mbps
• Use Upload Limit to reduce the possible impact on other real-time
services on your home network
• Streaming Rate Limit
• Use this setting to reduce bandwidth usage when lower quality is
acceptable.
• Account: Un-link
A Note About Recording Behavior
When you record, programmes are temporarily stored in local memory
and then they are uploaded to the cloud to become playable back to your
box and other devices. If you record more programmes than your box is
able to upload (due to internet problems or bandwidth constrains) you will
eventually run out of local storage space. When this happens, scheduled
recordings and oldest complete (but not uploaded) recordings will be
removed. They should be visible in the “Library - Scheduled recordings”
view with a icon. This is correct behavior.

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Q: How many programmes can I record at once?
A: The DTC8021 PVR has two tuners, so you can record two programmes at
the same time. You can also watch a show you are recording, or one from
your Library (ShowDrive activated) while two other shows record.
Sometimes, a recording conflict can happen when you try to do something
that requires 3 tuners. This is normally identified when you try and schedule
a recording when both tuners are already booked. In this case you are asked
to resolve the conflict and decide which programme you want to record. A
conflict can also happen at record time because a programme has overrun
its expected time or moved in the broadcast time window. In this case, the
PVR will automatically try to find an alternative viewing to record and if it
can’t find one, it will cancel the recording.
Q: My PVR seems frozen and isn’t responding to any remote control input.
A: First, is the video frozen, or just the navigation? If you have a navigation
problem, double check that your remote control has a fresh battery. If the
battery is fresh and your video is frozen, the best approach is to reboot the
system. Press and hold on the box’s power button for 3 seconds. If this
doesn’t reboot the box, you will need to unplug it and plug it back in.
Q: I can’t seem to get an internet connection. What should I do?
A: There are many reasons for not having a network connection. Contact
our technical support team for assistance.
Q: Is my internet speed fast enough to record with ShowDrive?
A: During setup, ShowDrive will test your connection speed. Speed test can
also be re-run any time by going to Settings- >Recording->ShowDrive. If
Speed test passes on your computer but fails on the box please contact our
technical support team for assistance.
Troubleshooting
Q: I’m not seeing any video.
A: Firstly, check all of your cable connections to ensure a good fit. Next,
double check that your PVR is connected to an HDMI input on your TV and
that your TV is set to that input. Finally, double check to see that you are
getting power to the PVR. You should see a green light on the front.
Q: I’m not hearing any sound.
A: Double check the volume on your TV set or amplifier. Do you get sound
from other devices or other TV inputs?
Q: The remote control doesn’t seem to do anything.
A: Double check the remote to see that it has fresh batteries installed. Next,
make sure you have a clear “line of sight” view to the PVR.
Q: I’m not getting any TV reception.
A: Firstly, check that your antenna has a good signal by connecting it
directly to your TV. If you have a good signal and can see lots of stations,
re-attach your antenna to the INPUT connector on the PVR and perform
a channel scan by going to Settings->System->Channel Scan. Remember,
your PVR will only get channels that you receive on your antenna. For more
information about TV reception, check www.freeview.co.uk
Q: The picture quality for recorded video looks poor.
A: Check that you have a solid internet connection. You can re-run the
speed test by going to Settings->Recording->ShowDrive. If you are using
Wi-Fi, consider using a fixed line Ethernet connection.