Digital Stream DHR8202U User manual

Twin HD Tuner Digital Terrestrial Recorder
User’s Guide
DHR8202U / DHR8203U / DHR8205U

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Introduction
Copyright (Copyright 2010 Digital STREAM Technology Inc.)
Important care and safety advice
Thank you for purchasing a Digital Stream twin HD tuner digital recorder product. Following the
instructions in this manual will enable you to obtain optimum performance from your new product.
Equipped with the latest technology and design, the product is ideal for digital terrestrial broadcast
reception and recording. The simple installation and operation, user-friendly OSD, digital audio
output with Dolby Digital plus, and advanced video clarity made for TV and VCR are all designed
to enrich the viewer experience.
As a digital set-top box, it can receive free-to-air broadcasts. In addition to delivering more
services with its new highly sensitive tuner, the product boasts the EPG(Electronic Program
Guide) for detailed programme information on all services, and settings to enable subtitles and
teletext for an enriched user experience.
As a twin HD tuner PVR(Personal Video Recorder), you can use the PIP(Picture In Picture)
feature to watch two different programmes on one screen and you can record two different
services while watching another simultaneously. Furthermore, you can even playback a existing
recorded media while recording two different services simultaneously.
As a PVR, the product fully utilises the incorporated hard disk drive using the new preloaded
software functions. This allows various play modes/settings, diverse formats of recording, and
recording playback, all through the time shift recording function.
The preloaded software can be easily updated through USB memory. With the latest updates,
viewers are always sure to enjoy endless hours of extraordinary digital broadcasts and an
abundance of data.
If you have any difficulties concerning the operation of your PVR, please refer to the relevant
sections of this manual. This manual will provide you with useful information on using the product.
Please retain this manual for future reference.
The manual shall not be copied, used or translated in part or what so ever without Digital STREAM
Technology’s prior consent writing of ownership of copyright and copyright law.
The product has been manufactured to meet the international safety standards, but must be
handled with care for safely.
It is important that you read the safety instruction carefully.
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Electrical Warning
Positioning the Product
If you have any problems about the installation, operation or safety of the product,
contact Digital STREAM Technology , as shown in the next page.
- Main Supply: 100-250V AC 50/60Hz
- The product contains high voltage which is sufcient to cause dangerous electric shock.
- The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
- Never remove the product’s cover.
- There are no user-serviceable parts inside the product.
- Switch off the power supply switch on the real panel before connecting or disconnecting
any equipment from the product.
- Never push objects of any kind into the ventilation holes, slots or any other openings.
- The product and the leads should be placed properly so that they are not likely to be walked on
or pinched by items placed upon or against them.
- Do not expose your product to direct sunlight, extreme temperature
(above 40℃or below -5℃), high moisture levels, or dust.
- The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects lled with
liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the product.
- The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items, such as
table-cloths, curtains, etc.
- Do not place the product on an unstable surface such as on a bed, sofa, rug or similar surface
as this may block the air ventilation and would cause it to overheat.
- Never place the product over a radiator or in an unventilated cabinet. No naked ame sources,
such as candles, should be placed upon the product.
- Do not block the ventilation holes of the product. Allow at least 10cm on all sides of the product
(including top but excluding the base) for ventilation.
The lightening flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is
intended to alert the user to the presence of un-insulated “dangerous voltage”
within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufcient magnitude to constitute a
risk of electric shock.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user
to the presence of important operating and servicing instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
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Cleaning the Product
Unplug when not in use
Use only authorized servicing if any of the following occurs
When needing service, carefully unplug the product from
the electrical outlet
Instruction about the ‘WEEE’ Symbol
- Always unplug the product before cleaning.
- Wipe with lint-free cloth or any cloth that has been slightly dampened with clean water.
Never use detergents or liquid cleaners.
When not in use for an extended period, unplug the product. Do not overload the wall outlets and
extensions adapters as this can cause a risk of re or electric shock.
- Any leads or plug is damaged.
- Liquid has spilled onto, or objects have fallen into the product.
- The product has been dropped or the casing has been damaged.
- The product does not operate normally.
- The warranty will not be guaranteed if the warranty void tape is removed.
- Contact the retailer/supplier who sold you the product.
- Call the helpline center on the last page of this manual.
This product should not be disposed with other household wasters
at the end of its working life. Please separate this from other types
of wastes and recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable
reuse of material resources. This will prevent possible harm to the
environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal.
Domestic users: Please contact either the retailer where you purchased this product or their local
government ofce for details of where and how they can take this item for environmentally safe
recycling.
Business users: Contact your supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchase
contract. This product should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal.
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Warning
Notice
End User License
Hard Disk Drive
- Do not move the product or turn the power off when the product is accessing the hard disk drive.
The company shall not be liable for any corruption of data on the hard disk drive caused by the
carelessness or the misuse of users.
- The company shall not be liable for problems caused by changing hard disk drive by user.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
Dolby and the double-D symbol are registered Trademarks of Laboratories.
This product contains propriety software and hardware that are licensed to the user as a single
product that cannot be separated.
It is intended as a domestic product for the purposes of receiving digital television services; any
other use is done so at the user’s risk.
In relation to the software the end user is prohibited from copying, transferring to a 3rd party,
modifying or otherwise attempting to derive the source code of any part or whole of the
propriety software in the product. This software is not sold, but licensed for use in the European
Union to the owner of the hardware. New software maybe transmitted to the box by the
manufacturer in which case the license transfers to the new software.
This product also contains Linux software which is licensed under the terms of the GNU General
Public License as published by the Free Software Foundation; version 3 or later. Copies of the
Linux source code contained within this unit can be obtained by mail order. To order a copy
please contact customer support. There may be a charge for this service.
This environment-friendly product does not contain the EU RoHS restricted substances (Pb, Hg, Cd, Cr6+, PBB
and PBDE).
RoHS(Directive 2002/95/EC) Compliant
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Table of Contents
Installation Wizard
Basic Operation
Using Stand-by
Service List
Information Banner
Detailed Programme Information
Switching Service
Volume Control
Audio Language Selection
Subtitle Control
Interactive Services
Function Plus
PIP (Picture-in-Picture) Screen
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Getting Started
Package contents
Front Panel Overview
Rear Panel Overview
Remote Control Overview
Conditional Access
Inserting a CI Module(with Smartcard)
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Setup
Connecting the Aerial
Connecting the TV
Using HDMI Lead
Using SCART Lead
Using RCA Lead
Connecting the TV and VCR
Using SCART Lead
Using RF Lead
Connecting the Audio System
Powering On
Touch Panel and VFD Display
Touch Panel
VFD Display
PVR
Personal Video Recorder
Time Shifted Recording
Instant Replay
Quick Skip
Direct Jump
Repeat Mode
Repeat A-B
Instant Recording
Recording Two Programmes
Stop Recording(s)
Pause
Slow
Fast Forward and Fast Rewind
Bookmarks

Main Menu
Media
Information on the Media screen
JPEG Viewer
MP3 Player
Guide
Detailed information on Programme Guide
Using the record function in the Programme Guide
Searching Programmes
Schedule
Adding Manual Reservations
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Others
Diagnostics
System Messages
System Information
Signal Information
Disk
Peripheral Devices
Maintenance
Preferences
AV Setup
Language
Time
Parental Control
Playback Settings
Power Management
Installation
Scan Services
Full Rescan
Update Scan
Manual Scan
Edit Services
Edit Service List
Edit Favourite List
Appendix
Specications
Trouble Shooting
Warranty Certicate
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Getting Started
Package contents
Note: If anything is missing from the list above, do not attempt to install this product.
Please contact the careline center on the warranty certicate at the last page of this
manual.
Warning: The company shall not be liable for problems caused by changing
hard disk driver by user.
When you open the packaging, make sure you have the following :
User’s Guide Quick Start Guide Retune Guide
Digital Stream Twin HD Tuner Digital Terrestrial Recorder
Remote Control
HDMI-leadSCART-lead
User’s Guide Quick Start Guide Retune Guide
Batteries(AAA 1.5V Battery x 2)
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Front Panel Overview
Rear Panel Overview
1. Standby Button: Sets the product to On or Standby.
2. Menu up/down Buttons: Works as arrow buttons, moving up and down.
Menu left/right Buttons: Works as arrow buttons, moving left and right.
OK Button: Can be used to select or to conrm menu options.
3. Menu Button: Can be used to access the menu.
4. FUNC+ Button: Allows access to various Menu items or key features easily.
The FUNC+ button can replace all of the colour buttons on the remote control.
5. Front Display: Displays Service Name, Time, Date and etc.
6. Blue LED: Indicates power status of the product.
7. USB: Used to connect USB memory device such as memory stick or HDD.
8. CI Module Slot: Used to connect CI Module.
1. RF IN: Used to connect your aerial.
2. RF OUT: Used to connect RF (ANT) input jack to your TV or VCR.
3. TV SCART: Used to connect to your TV SCART input.
VCR SCART: Used to connect to your VCR or DVD input.
4. Audio L/R: Used to connect audio signal to your TV or VCR.
5. SPDIF: The connector outputs digital audio signal.
6. CVBS: Used to connect composite video signal to your TV or VCR.
7. HDMI: Used to connect HDMI to your TV.
8. ETHERNET: Used for Ethernet port connection(for future use).
USB: Used to connect USB memory device such as memory stick or HDD.
9. FAN: Ventilation hole for FAN.
10. Power Switch: Power switch for your product.
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Remote Control Overview
When you open the packaging, make sure you have the following :
Press to set the product
to On or Standby.
Source selection between
TV mode and Settop box mode
Press to toggle between TV
and Radio services.
Press to adjust HDMI
video output format.
Press to view the media menu.
Numerical number buttons
are used to directly tune
to a particular service.
Press to view
the service/progamme information.
Press to increase and
to decrease volume.
Press to Play media.
Press to Fast Forward media.
Press to Slowly play media.
A-B repeat
Press for Book Marking function.
Press for Repeat function.
Press to Rewind media.
Press to Pause media.
Press to exit to the live screen.
Press to view OSD Menu.
Colour buttons
for various functions.
Subtitle button
Mutes or unmutes the product.
Press to view the Guide Menu.
Arrow and Ok buttons are used to
select and adjust settings.
Press to enter or leave MHEG Text menu.
Audio language selection
Press to enter Schedule Menu.
Wide screen
Press to return to the previous
service or menu.
PR+ and PR-
Press to use Function Plus.
Press to Stop media.
Press to Record media.
Next
Previous
Press to swap PIP screen.
Press to channel up the PIP.
Press to channel down PIP.
Press to enable/disable PIP.
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Conditional Access
Inserting a CI Module(with Smartcard)
The product delivers free to air TV and radio services. However, some are subscription basis so that they can
only be enjoyed via a Conditional Access component. The Conditional Access component is a CI module with a
removable Smartcard.
A CI Module looks like a PCMCIA for laptops. There are various kinds of CI Modules, suitable for various
encryption systems. In addition to the CI Module, Smartcards are needed to decode the programme.
1. Insert the Smartcard into the CI Module.
2. Open the ap and insert the CI Module into the slot.
3. Now you may enjoy encrypted services.
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Setup
This chapter describes various methods on how to connect your product to the TV to gain the
optimum signal quality. The product provides various interfaces connecting to your TV, VCR, and
other devices. Select the most appropriate interface depending on your equipment.
If you have any problems during setting up your product, please contact your local product
distributor.
Connecting the Aerial
Using HDMI Lead
Connecting the TV
Connect your aerial to the RF IN. Use the RF lead to connect the TV and your product to watch digital or
analogue services.
Using the HDMI lead connection is recommended for Digital TVs. In case your TV has HDMI input interface,
connect your product to the TV using an HDMI lead.
There are various methods to connect your product to your TV. Follow one of the most appropriate method
described as below
ANTENNA
ANTENNA
RF LEAD
RF LEAD
HDMI LEAD
HDMI
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SCART LEAD
SCART
Using SCART Lead
TV connection using the SCART lead is as below.
Note:
The audio may not work properly if the receiver does not support compressed
audio through the HDMI interface. In this case change the settings in the Menu >
Preferences > AV Setup > Dolby Digital.
WARNING:
When using HDMI-DVI converter lead for your connection to a monitor, you
may not be able to view any pictures if your DVI monitor does not support
HDCP.
RCA LEAD
RLVIDEO
Using RCA Lead
TV connections using the RCA lead is as below.
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SCART LEAD
SCART LEAD
TV SCART
VCR SCART
Connecting the TV and VCR
This section describes the methods when connecting both your TV and VCR to your product. Follow one of the
most appropriate methods described as below.
TV and VCR connections using the SCART leads are as below.
Using SCART Lead
1. On the RF OUT of the product and the aerial input of the VCR, use the RF lead connector for connection.
2. On the aerial output of the VCR and the aerial input of the TV, use the RF lead connector for connection.
Using RF Lead
ANTENNA OUTANTENNA IN ANTENNA IN
ANTENNA
VCR TV
RF LEAD
RF LEAD
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- Using the RCA lead, connect the product and the audio system.
- Using the S/PDIF lead, connect the product and the audio receiver that functions as a digital audio decoder.
SPDIF LEAD
SPDIF
AUDIO LEAD
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AUDIO
Connecting the Audio System
When connecting the Audio System, choose the most appropriate procedure for your product as below.
Powering On
1. Plug-in the power of the product to a wall outlet.
2. Switch ON the power switch located on the rear panel of the product.
3. Switch the power of the product by pressing the STANDBY button on the remote control or the STANDBY
button at the front of the product.
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Touch Panel and VFD Display
This product can be controlled by using the touch buttons on the front panel. When your product is active and you
touch the LED indicators, the product responds as by changing the whole LEDs’ colour into yellow and turning
back to red.
Touch Panel
When the product is in stand-by mode, you can switch back to active mode by touching the STANDBY icon
on the front. And then when the product is back to active mode, the backlight of the buttons will turn on indicating
full operation on the touch buttons.
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There are two stand-by modes(Normal and Power-saving stand-by) used in this product.
1. Normal stand-by mode: The normal stand-by mode supports current time display on the VFD while on stand-by
mode. And the power supply for the main core is enabled when the product is in stand-by mode.
2. Power saving stand-by mode: The power saving stand-by mode does not support time display on the VFD
while on stand-by mode. The power supply for main core is disabled when the product is in stand-by mode.
Please be aware that the STANDBY icon and the remote control is always operable on both stand-by modes.
You can change the settings for the stand-by modes on Preferences > Power Management > Power Saving
Mode in Standby. For more information on setting your stand-by mode, please refer to Preferences > Power
Management chapter.

VFD Display
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1. Displays when the current service is HD content.
2. Displays that the current channel contains Dolby audio.
3. Displays whether the soruce is from the external VCR SCART input.
4. Displays whether the user is watching TV Service.
5. Displays whether the user is watching RADIO service.
6. Displays that the product is under reservation mode.
7. Displays that the product is under recording mode.
8. Displays that the product is under time shifting mode.
9. Displays on playback mode.
10. Displays on pause mode.
11. Displays on rewind.
12. Displays on fast foward.
13. Displays on slow playback mode.
14. Displays whether the USB port is connected to a memory device.
15. Flickers when the product receives any IR signal.
16. Displays whether the product is connected to the network.
17. Displays text information.
18. Displays the current display resolution.
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Installation Wizard
Installation Wizard will guide you through the initial installation process to automatically search digital
services. When using the product for the rst time, the Installation Wizard will be started automatically.
Step 1. Select your TV screen type and press the OK button.
Note:
- Installation Wizard will also run after the product has been returned to the default
settings.
- This process can take few mintues.
Warning:
If you exit the Installation Wizard without fully completing the service searching
procedure, you may not have all of the services available. In this case, you can use
the Menu > Installation > Scan Services > Full Rescan Menu to search for all of
the services.
Step 2. Move your cursor to the Start and press the OK button. After all of the services are searched,
move your cursor to the Save and press the OK button.
After the installation wizard, you can now explore and enjoy the services available on your Digital TV service.
Please read the User’s Guide to nd out more about the features offered by your Digital TV Recorder.
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Basic Operation
Using Stand-by
Read the descriptions below for the functions such as switching services, volume control, and basic
features for watching programmes on your product.
When you are not using your product, you should set it to Stand-by mode. Please press the STAND-BY button on
the front panel or the On/Standby button on the remote control to switch to Standby mode.
If you plan to leave your product unattended for a long period, turn off the power switch at the rear panel and
unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.
Note:
The product supports two stand-by as Normal mode and Power saving mode.
To know about these features, please refer to Menu > Preferences > Power
Management chapter.
Service List
All of the searched Services on the product can be listed by the Service List. The list comprises TV, Radio and
others such as Favourite groups. Each service is allocated with a service number and is listed in this numerical
order.
You can display the Service List and switch to another by following the method below : .
1. While watching a programme, press the OK button to view the Service List. And then select a service you
want to watch using the ▲/▼ button and press the OK button.
2. Enter a service number directly using the NUMERIC (0~9) buttons to change to the service you want and then
press the OK button.
3. Press the ◀/▶ button while the Service List is displayed to switch to the Radio or the Favourite group list.
Note:
- While viewing the Service List, you can page up/down by pressing the P+/P-
button on the remote control.
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