DIGIFUSION FRT 101T User manual

Digital TV receiver
User Guide

Welcome
© Access Devices Digital Limited 2003/2004. Parts © Eldon Technology Limited 2003/2004. ADL part ref DTT-UG-FW-UK-102-1810004-FUS
Make sure you read the safety notes towards the end
of this guide. Please note:
•Please keep this guide and product packaging in a safe
place.
•Please follow the installation instructions carefully. Before
you begin, make sure you have easy access to the
connectors on your TV and any other connected
equipment.
•This product can be stored in its original packaging in a
cool dry place at a temperature between -5oC and +40oC.
Wait until the product has reached room temperature
before use.
•If any parts are missing, do not attempt to install this
product. Please contact our technical helpline on
0870 240 5005 - lines open Monday to Friday, 9:00am to
5:00pm.
•Cleaning: always disconnect from the mains supply before
cleaning. Wipe with a lint-free cloth or one that has been
slightly dampened with clean water. Never use detergents,
liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
•Maintenance: refer all maintenance and servicing to
qualified personnel. Any attempt to service the product or
use non-recommended parts will invalidate the warranty.
Thank you for buying this Free-to-
view Digital Box. This product allows
you to enjoy free-to-view Digital TV on
any television - with crisp sound, clear
pictures and interactive entertainment
and services.
This product is simple to install -
please follow the installation
instructions carefully.
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Index of contents
Package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Remote control buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Setting up your Digital Box with a SCART cable . . . . . . . . 6
Using your Digital Box for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Changing channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Using the TV Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Now and Next information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Using the Setup menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
TV Setup: Display format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Timer programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Using Favourites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Channel Setup and Channel Organiser . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Parental Control and PIN numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Channel tuning and languages and subtitles . . . . . . . . . . 14
Using your VCR recorder with the Digital Box . . . . . . . . . 15
Using the Interactive TV and Teletext . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Understanding the messages on your Digital Box . . . . . . 16
General problem solving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Where to get more help and Technical information . . . . . 19
Important care and safety advice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
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3
2
1
Power
in
To your
TV
To your
VCR/DVD
To your
TV
From your
aerial
Package contents
Connections at the rear of your Digital Box:
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When you open the packaging you should find
1Digital TV Box.
2Remote control plus two batteries.
3Power supply and cable.
In addition, you will need:
• One or two Scart cables (for TV and VCR connections)
• RF Lead (for loop-through)
Using this guide
We hope you will find this Digital Box very easy to set up
and use. To make this user guide as clear as possible, we
have designed it so that …
•Important information, or an instruction that you need to
follow, is preceded by a bullet point - just like this
sentence.
•Whenever you have to press a specific button on your
remote control, it is written between brackets [Like this].
Useful hints and tips are bounded by a box, like this.
•If you have any problems with this product, you will find
most common solutions towards the back of this guide.

Numbers 0 to 9 Press these to select a TV channel, then press [OK]. For two- or
three-digit channels, press the buttons in succession.
Power Switches the system between standby and power on.
Mute Switches the sound on or off.
Colour buttons The red, green, yellow and blue buttons are used for
interactive and digital text applications.
Guide Shows the TV Guide, also often called the Electronic Programme
Guide (EPG).
Info Provides additional information about the current programme.
^and arrows Moves up/down through the list of channels. Also used in
interactive services.
< and > arrows (when EPG displayed) moves between Now and Next programme
information. Also used to control interactive services.
OK/Select Confirms choices in menus.
Text Displays digital Teletext, where available.
Cancel Clears on-screen information or closes an open menu.
Wide Changes the Digital Box's output to match your TV's display.
Status Displays technical information about your Digital Box and
broadcast reception.
Subtitles Opens Subtitles menu.
Audio Opens Audio menu.
Swap Toggles between the current and previously viewed channels.
Setup Opens the Digital Box Setup menu.
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Remote control buttons
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SCART connections offer the best picture and sound quality.
They can also tell your TV when the Digital Box is switched
on and off and whether widescreen pictures are being
broadcast.
Before you begin, make sure you have easy access to the
connectors on your TV and any other connected equipment.
1Unpack the box
•Unpack the box and check that there are no parts missing.
•Choose a suitable location for the Digital Box. Make sure it
will have sufficient ventilation and is not exposed to direct
sunlight, heat, humidity or water. Make sure you can 'see'
it with the remote control.
2Insert remote control batteries
•Open the remote control battery compartment - on the
under-side of the remote control.
•Insert the AA batteries supplied in the direction indicated
inside the compartment.
3Connect your aerial to the Digital Box
•Make sure your TV is switched off, together with any other
equipment you are connecting to.
•Insert the cable from your aerial into the Digital Box
socket marked 'AERIAL'.
Setting up your Digital Box with a SCART cable
The connector with
a slot in the end
goes to your TV,
the other end goes
into the box
To your TV
To your TV
From your
roof aerial
4Connect the SCART cable
Choose the option below that best suits your TV (and VCR, if
you have one). If you need a SCART cable, you can find one
at most TV or electronics retailers. Insert your TopUpTV
card if you have one.
Option 1: connecting to a TV only
•Connect a SCART cable between the 'TV' socket on your
Digital Box's rear panel and your TV's SCART socket.
•Connect an RF cable between the 'RF OUT' output on the
Digital Box and the RF socket on your TV (where you
normally connect the aerial).
From your
roof aerial
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Option 2: connecting to a TV and VCR
•[Skip this single step if your VCR has just one SCART
socket]: Connect a SCART cable between the VCR socket
on your Digital Box and your VCR's SCART IN socket.
•Connect a SCART cable between the SCART OUT socket
on your VCR and your TV's SCART IN socket.
•Connect an RF cable between the 'RF OUT' socket on the
Digital Box and the RF input socket on your VCR.
•If there isn’t already one in place, connect a second RF
cable between the RF output on your VCR and the RF
input socket on your TV.
Setting up your Digital Box with a SCART cable - continued
5Connect the power cable
•Make sure the mains outlet is switched off.
Connect the power supply into the mains outlet.
•Insert the small power cable plug into the
'5V DC IN' socket on the Digital Box.
6Switch on your TV
•Switch on your TV.
•Switch on the mains outlet for the Digital Box. The Box’s
red light should show.
•Press [POWER] on your Box
remote. The Box’s green
light should show.
•Your TV should switch to the
Digital Box automatically. If
not, select the AV channel
using the button on your TV
remote marked AV, EXT,
TV/AV, O/E or a symbol,
or refer to your TV manual.
•If you cannot see the picture from the Digital Box, please
refer to the problem solving section towards the end of this
guide.
You are now ready to tune in to the digital TV service.
Please go to the section 'Using your Digital Box for the
first time'.
To the mains
power outlet
To your TV
To your
VCR
To your
VCR
From your
roof aerial
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Using Standby
When you are not watching TV, you should set your Digital
Box to 'Standby'. To do this:
•Press [POWER] to switch between ON (green light) and
STANDBY (red light).
If you plan to leave your Digital Box unattended for a long
period, switch it off and unplug it at the mains supply. (Don’t
worry - all of your settings will be saved.)
Changing channels
To ‘hop’ through the channels
•Press [^] or [ ] on your Digital Box remote control.
To choose a particular channel
•Press one of the buttons [0] to [9], then press [OK].
•To select 2 or 3 digit channels (10 to 999), press the
number buttons required in succession, then press [OK].
•If you do not press [OK], the Box will change to the
selected channel after approximately 1 second.
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The first time you use your Digital Box, you will see
a screen like the one below. The Digital Box now needs
to scan for available Digital TV channels.
•Press [OK] on your Digital Box's remote control to begin
searching for digital channels
The search will take between 2 and 5 minutes, depending on
the digital TV service in your area.
•As channels are found, their names are listed on the TV
screen.
•When the scan has finished, the Digital Box will
automatically switch to the first channel in the list.
You can now explore and enjoy the channels
available on your Digital TV service.
Please read on to find out more about the features
offered by your Digital Box.
Using your Digital Box for the first time
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Now and Next gives you information on the current and
next programmes on each channel.
•To open the Now/Next
menu press [INFO]. This
displays information on
the programme showing
Now.
•To see information on the programme showing Next, press
[>].
•To see more detailed
information press [INFO]
again.
•To change the channel you
want information for press
[^] or [ ].
•To watch the highlighted
channel press [OK].
•To exit the Now/Next menu without changing channel
press [CANCEL].
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The TV Guide shows a full list of available channels and
programmes. When you choose the TV Guide, the channel
you are watching appears as a
small inset screen. To view the
Guide:
•Press [GUIDE].
•Press [^] or [ ] to scroll
through the list of channels.
•To scroll through the
programmes press [<] and [>].
•To scroll forwards and
backwards, one day at a time, press the [blue] and the
[yellow] colour buttons.
•To preview the highlighted channel, press [INFO].
To add a reminder to watch a particular programme,
highlight the programme and press the [green] colour
button. The reminder will show for a short period when the
programme starts. To add the selected programme to your
Timer, press the [red] colour button.
•To view the highlighted channel, press [OK].
•To exit the TV Guide without changing channel, press
[CANCEL] or [GUIDE].
The [Swap] button lets you easily keep an eye on two TV
channels. It switches the picture between the current
channel and the last channel you watched for more than 5
seconds - so you can ‘hop’ back and forth between the two
channels. Please note: this feature does not operate when
the TV Guide is displayed.
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Using the TV Guide Now and Next information
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The Setup Menu lets you
choose and change a wide
range of your Digital
Box’s features.
•To access the Setup
Menu, press [SETUP].
The menu options are:
•TV Setup - lets you
change how programmes are
displayed on your TV (widescreen 16:9 or normal 4:3).
•Timer Programming - lets you set a timer so that the
Digital Box changes to a specific channel at a certain time
(such as when you wish to record a programme).
•Favourites - helps you move quickly between your
favourite TV channels.
•Channel Setup - lets you add and delete channels and set
parental control options.
•Languages - when a programme is broadcast in multiple
languages, this lets you choose the language you listen to
and on-screen text or subtitles that are displayed.
•Software revision - is an option that allows your Digital
Box to scan the airwaves for a software update. As
updates are handled automatically by your Digital Box it is
not recommended that you use this option.
Using the Setup Menu
This lets you tell the Digital Box whether you have a
‘normal’ or widescreen TV.
•Press [SETUP] to open the Setup Menu.
•Choose the TV Setup option.
•Use [^] or [ ] to highlight the option you wish to change.
•To change the setting use the [<] or [>] buttons.
•If you have a widescreen TV choose 16:9 widescreen.
•If you have a ‘square’ 4:3 TV choose 4:3.
For 4:3 TVs, choose the widescreen option (illustrated
above) according to your personal preference:
•Letterbox - will show a black border top and bottom when
watching a widescreen broadcast on a 4:3 TV.
•Centre cutout - will trim the left and right edges of the
picture.
•Full frame - will force the programme into the available
screen space.
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TV setup: display format
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4:3 letterbox 4:3 centre cutout 4:3 Full Frame