DOTEC DG-HD0211 User manual


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HELP PROVIDED
NEED HELP?
If you are experiencing difficulty operating this product or require set up
assistance please contact the DGTEC Service Centre. The call is free from
anywhere in Australia. Our operators will assist you in plain English without the
technical jargon:
(Australia)
8:OOam-6:OOpm Australian EST
* Subject to change without notice.

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INDEX
HELP PROVIDED...................................................................................................... 1
INDEX........................................................................................................................ 2
SAFETYAND INSTRUCTIONS.................................................................................. 4
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ........................................................................................ 5
1.1 Package Content............................................................................................. 5
1.2 Front Panel ..................................................................................................... 6
1.3 Rear Panel...................................................................................................... 7
1.4 Remote Control Unit........................................................................................ 8
1.5 Installing the batteries in the remote control..................................................... 9
GETTING STARTED.................................................................................................10
2.1 Connecting to Equipment...............................................................................10
2.2 First time installation.......................................................................................12
2.3 Switching programs........................................................................................12
2.4 Volume control ...............................................................................................12
2.5 Mute...............................................................................................................12
2.6 Freezing picture .............................................................................................12
2.7 Change screen aspect (Aspect Ratio)............................................................13
2.8 Switch between TV and RADIO......................................................................13
2.9 View program info ..........................................................................................13
2.10 Subtitle (Closed Captions)............................................................................13
2.11 Teletext service.............................................................................................13
2.12 Electronic Program Guide (EPG)..................................................................13
OPERATING THE DG-HD0211 .................................................................................14
3.1 Main Menu.....................................................................................................14
3.2 Menu Instructions...........................................................................................15
3.2.1 Timer setting..........................................................................................15

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INDEX
3.2.2 System Settings.....................................................................................16
3.2.3 Channel Manager ..................................................................................18
3.2.4 Parental Control.....................................................................................19
3.2.5 File Manager..........................................................................................20
3.2.6 Installation..............................................................................................21
3.2.7 USB.......................................................................................................22
3.3 Electronic Programming Guide (EPG)............................................................23
3.4 TV/Radio and Favorite List in Simple Mode....................................................24
3.5 TeleText..........................................................................................................24
RECORDING GUIDE................................................................................................25
4.1 Instant Recording...........................................................................................25
4.2 Scheduling Recordings ..................................................................................25
4.3 Schedule Recordings With The Electronic Program Guide (EPG) ..................27
4.4 Pause And Catch-Up Live TV (TIME SHIFT)..................................................27
4.5 Record One ChannelAnd Watch A Second Channel At The Same Time........28
4.6 Playback Recorded Programs........................................................................28
4.7 Delete Recorded Programs............................................................................29
FAQ...........................................................................................................................30
TROUBLE SHOOTING .............................................................................................31
SPECIFICATION.......................................................................................................32

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SAFETY AND INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER.
THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER
SERVICING TO A QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
SAFETY
.Never place the unit in hot, humid or excessively dusty places.
.Do not install the unit where it may be exposed to mechanical vibrations.
.This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the
rear of the unit.
.Do not touch the power cord with a wet hand or continue to use a damaged power
cord. It may cause an electric shock.
.Never open the cover. High voltage in the unit may result in electrocution.
.Disconnect the power cord to the unit before connecting any cables.
CAUTION
.To prevent fire or electrical shock do not expose the appliance to water.
.Ensure that objects filled with liquids, such as vases, are not placed on the
set top box.
.If an object or liquid gets into the unit, disconnect the plug and ask an approved
technician to check the unit.
.Never place the unit in a confined space such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet
unless proper ventilation is provided. Leave a 10cm gap around the unit.
.The recommended operating temperature is from 0oC ~ 40oC and humidity should
be under 95%.
.For your own safety, do not touch any part of the unit, power lead or aerial lead
during a lightning storm.
.Use a damp cloth to clean the unit.
.Do not use liquid cleaners, solvent or abrasive products, etc.
This symbol indicates that high voltage is present inside. It is dangerous to
make contact with any part inside the case.
This symbol alerts you of important information concerning operation and
maintenance of this product.

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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
1.1 Package Content
Please make sure the following accessories are supplied with the STB.
①High Definition Digital Set Top Box
②Remote Control
③RCA Composite Video/Audio Cable
④Batteries (AAA Size)
⑤User Manual

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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
1.2 Front Panel
1. Volume +/- Button (◄/►)
Moves the cursor left/right when in the menu or adjusts the volume level.
2. STANDBY Button
Press to switch between operation and standby mode.
3. CH +/- Button (▲/▼)
Moves the cursor up/down when in the menu or changes the current program to the
previous/next channel.
4. Front Panel Display
Front panel window displays information concerning current operation such as
Channel number.
5. Port for USB
Pull the right edge of the front panel to open the cover. USB port is used for viewing
external files (MP3 audio files and JPEG or BMP images), recording contents to an
external USB memory device, playback of contents recorded by this device and for
software upgrades. (Only when advised by service technician. )

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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
1.3 Rear Panel
1. ANT OUT
Used to loop to an extra analogue or digital device.
2. ANT IN
Used to connect the antenna.
3. DIGITAL AUDIO (S/PDIF / Optical)
Connects to an External Audio Amplifier with S/PDIF / Optical Digital Audio
(optional).
4. HDMI Connector
Connects High-Definition Multimedia output to HD Monitors (HDMI Type).
5. VIDEO (Yellow RCA)
Connects to a TV with yellow video input to obtain picture.
6. AUDIO L/R (White / Red RCA)
Connects to a TV audio input, HD Monitors audio input or an External Audio
Amplifier to obtain audio.
7. YPbPr
Connects component video to HD Monitors (YPbPr Type).

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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
1.4 Remote Control Unit
All features of the STB can be controlled with the remote control.
1. POWER: Press to switch between
operation and standby mode.
2. USB: Press to enter the USB menu.
3. NUMERIC KEYS: Press to input Channel
Numbers, Passwords or Letters.
4. TV/RADIO: Switch between TV or RADIO
mode.
5. MUTE: Press to mute the sound.
6. EPG: Displays the Electronic Program
Guide.
7. EXIT: Press to return to the previous menu
or to exit from the current mode.
8. ASPECT RATIO: Press to select 4:3 or
16:9 aspect ratio mode. (Play Settings in the
Menu must be set to PAN & SCAN)
9. FAV: Press to display Favorite Channel
List.
10. Up▲/ Down▼:Changes the channel or
moves the cursor in the menu.
11. Left◄/ Right►:Adjusts volume or
moves the cursor in the menu.
12. MENU: Press to display the Main Menu.
13. PAGE +/ PAGE–:Press to page up/down
in the channel list.
14. OK: Press to select the item in the menu
or to list the TV/Radio channels.
15. INFO: Displays the information of the
current program.
16. LANG: Not Applicable.
17. AUDIO: Selects the audio mode.
18. RECALL: Press to return the previous channel.
19. FREEZE: Freezes the video output of the STB.
20. SCAN: Press to search program automatically.
21. TEXT: Displays the Teletext information. (Only available if network is
transmitting this data)
22. SUBTITLE: Press to view subtitles (Close captioning). Availability depends on
broadcasters’services.
23. REW / FF / PLAY / PAUSE / STOP / REC: Special keys designated for playing
MP3s on a USB drive, or for recording/playing programs to a USB drive.

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1.5 Installing the batteries in the remote control
1. Press and Push (outwards) the retaining catch on the lid of the battery recess on
the rear of the remote control to remove the lid.
2. Insert two AAA batteries into the recess.
3. Replace the lid over the recess and gently push the lid back into place until it
snaps firmly into place.
Caution
1. Keep batteries out of children’s reach.
2. Don’t attempt to recharge, short-circuit, disassemble, heat or throw the batteries
into the fire.
3. Always replace both batteries at the same time. Never mix new and old batteries
or batteries of different types.
4. If you don’t intend to use the remote controller for an extended period, remove the
batteries to prevent possible leakage and corrosion.
5. Do not drop, apply shock or step on the remote control.
6. Do not spill water on the remote control.
Note: If the receiver does not respond when operating the remote control from a
close range, you will need to replace the batteries.
Using the Remote Control
1. To use the remote control, point it towards the front of the STB.
2. The remote control has a range of up to 7 meters from the set top box at an angle
of up to 60 degrees.
3. The remote control will not operate if its path is blocked.
Note: Sunlight or very bright light will decrease the sensitivity of the remote
control.

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GETTING STARTED
2.1 Connecting to Equipment
i. Connect your TV antenna cable to the “ANT IN”jack on the back of the STB using
coaxial RF cable.
CONNECTING TO A HIGH DEFINITION TELEVISION (HDTV)
OPTION 1- HDMI connection
ii. Connect the HDMI Out on the STB to HDMI In on the HDTV using a HDMI cable
(not provided).
OPTION 2- High Definition connection using YPbPr cables (not supplied )
iii. Connect the YPbPr connectors and AUDIO L/R connectors on the back of the
STB to the COMPONENT IN on your television using RCA-type YPbPr cables.

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CONNECTING TO A STANDARD DEFINITION TELEVISION
iv. Using the provided Composite cables connect the yellow plug to the
corresponding yellow sockets on the STB and TV. Connect the AUDIO L/R
(white and red) lead to the corresponding white and red sockets on the STB and
the AV in sockets at the rear of the TV. Optional: Connect Optical S/PDIF out
connector on the STB to the Audio-Amplifier using optical cable.
Note: Please ensure that your TV is set to the correct input channel depending
on your connection type e.g. AV1, AV2, Component , Scart1 ,HDMI etc.
Use the TV remote control to select the TV input channel connected to the Set
Top Box. Refer to your TV user guide or technical helpline if unable to select
the input channel.

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2.2 First time installation
Note: Be sure to have the power cord connected to the mains.
After all the connections have been established, switch on your TV. If you are using
the STB for the first time or restored the STB to factory default, a First Time
Installation menu will be displayed to guide you through the scanning of channels.
When scanning is complete, all active channels found will be stored automatically.
(In case you want to stop the scanning, press the EXIT key. The channels already
found will be stored).
Now you are ready to watch digital TV channels and radio broadcasts.
In case you skip the First Time Installation screen, you can press MENU key to bring
up the main menu.
2.3 Switching programs
i. Press the NUMERIC keys (0~9) on the remote control to select the channel
number you want.
ii. Alternatively press the ▲ /▼ key on the remote control or the front panel to change
the available channels upward/downward.
iii. Press the RECALL key to view the previous channel selected.
2.4 Volume control
Press the ◄ /► key on the remote control or front panel to adjust the volume.
2.5 Mute
i. Press the MUTE key to temporarily stop the sound.
ii. To cancel mute, press the MUTE key again.
2.6 Freezing picture
i. Press the FREEZE key to freeze the current picture. The FREEZE icon will appear
on the TV screen. Note that this function does not pause live TV, i.e. its not the
Pause function.
ii. To cancel Freeze and continue to watching, press the FREEZE key again and the
FREEZE icon will disappear.

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2.7 Change screen aspect (Aspect Ratio)
Press the ASPECT RATIO key to switch screen aspect mode between 16:9
(widescreen TV) and 4:3. You can also adjust the aspect ratio by changing the Play
Settings in the Menu. Refer to System Settings on page 15.
Note: The “Aspect ratio”key on the remote control is inactive until the user
changes the AR setting in the Play Setting submenu of System Settings
2.8 Switch between TV and RADIO
Press the TV/RADIO key on the remote control unit.
2.9 View program info
i. Press the INFO key to view detailed information of the current program.
ii. Press the INFO key again to view detailed information of the next scheduled
program.
iii. Press the EXIT key to exit.
2.10 Subtitle (Closed Captions)
Press the SUBTITLE key to switch Closed Captions (subtitle) On or Off.
NOTE: Closed Captions are present only if the broadcaster provides the
service.
2.11 Teletext service
i. Press the TEXT key to open a teletext page (if teletext is transmitted).
ii. Press the TEXT key to exit.
2.12 Electronic Program Guide (EPG)
i. Press the EPG key to view TV Program Guide provided by the broadcasters.
ii. Press the ▲ /▼ keys to view programming guide of other channels.
iii. Press the ◄ /► key to view the next 8 days’programming guide (where available
from the broadcaster).
iv. Press the Blue key to access each program on the list and schedule recordings:
a) Press the ▲ /▼ keys to scroll through the scheduled programs.
b) Press the Yellow key to view the detailed Program Information of the highlighted
program.
c) Press the Green key to schedule recordings (Book Rec). A clock symbol will
appear next to the selected program.
v. Press EXIT key to exit the menu.

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MENU
System Settings
Channel Manager
Parental Control
File Manager
Installation
USB
Timer Settings
Menu Settings
Video Settings
Play Settings
Time Settings
Manual Search
Auto Search
Factory Default
Version Info.
USB File
USB Upgrade
USB Format
USB Disconnect
USB Test
Timer List
OPERATING THE DG-HD0211
3.1 Main Menu
1. Press MENU key to bring up the main menu.
2. Press ◄ /► key to move left/right to the desired sub menu.
3. Press OK key to enter into the sub menu you desire.
4. Press EXIT key to exit the main menu.
The main menu is divided into 7 sections please refer to the menu tree below.
Menu Tree

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3.2 Menu Instructions
< Starting up for the First Time >
1. Turn on your TV and STB.
2. If it is the first time using the STB, below is an explanation of the menu settings.
Press the MENU button to bring up the following screen.
< Menu Information >
3.2.1 Timer setting
You can program the STB to perform a certain event at a specified time using the
Timer Settings. Entering Timer Settings will show the following screen below.
Use the ▲/▼button to select the item, and change the parameters using ◄/►
button.
Schedule NO.
You can select up to 25 timer entries.
Date / Start Time
You can set the date and start time of the program you intend to switch to.
Mode
Select “Once / Daily / Weekly”to activate the timer.

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Event
Live Play / Record will switch to play / record the channel specified at the requested
time. Power Off will turn off the unit at the time set.
Channel
Channel selected will be viewed at the time set. You will need to press the OK button
on the remote control in order to select the channel.
REC Duration
Set the recording duration, press the numerical buttons to change the settings.
3.2.2 System Settings
Return to the main Menu page. Scroll down to select the System Settings icon, and
press OK. The following screen will appear.
< Menu Settings >
In this menu, you can use the ▲ /▼ keys to select the item and the ◄ /► keys to
change the settings. Press EXIT to save your changes and exit the menu.
Transparency
This setting controls the On Screen Display (Menu) transparency level.
Info Timeout
Sets the duration the Program Information banner is displayed.

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< Video Settings >
Resolution
Resolution can be changed depending on the television used. (1080i/720p/576p)
Ratio
You can switch aspect ratio between 4:3 and 16:9 Widescreen.
Color Format
The default value is “AUTO”. The STB will automatically convert and output the color
mode regardless of the current program’s color system. The available options are
PAL and NTSC. “AUTO”should always be selected.
Note: To adjust the screen size, you must select Play Settings and change the
ARconversion to PAN&SCAN or Combined depending on TV Screen type.
Otherwise, the picture will look elongated or in a Letter box format.
< Play Settings >
In this menu, you can use the ▲/▼keys to select the item and the ◄ /► keys to
change the settings. Press EXIT to save your changes and exit the menu.
CHChange
Use ◄ /► button to select the mode of screen display during a channel change.
Freeze will freeze the screen during the channel change interval. Blank will display a
blank screen during the channel change interval.
ARConversion
Use ◄ /► button to select between lgnore, Pan&Scan, LetterBox and Combined.
This changes the screen picture size.
SPDIF Type
Use ◄ /► button to select the SPDIF type (PCM/AC3). This only applies if unit is
connected to a surround sound amplifier.

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< Time Settings >
In this menu, you can use the ▲ /▼ keys to select the item and the ◄ /► keys to
change the Local Time settings. Press EXIT to save your changes and exit the
menu.
Time Zone: Use ◄ /► button to set the time using GMT in Time Zone setting.
Daylight Saving: Use ◄ /► button to select the Daylight Saving mode to (ON/OFF).
This function is used to adjust the time during daylight saving period.
3.2.3 Channel Manager
Enter the default password (Password: 0000) unless you have created a new
password.
Channel Manager allows you to manage the channels scanned by the STB. You can
create personalized (Favorite) channel lists and delete and/or lock channels.
Lock: To lock and unlock a channel. This means a particular channel will require
a password to access.
Delete:You can delete selected channels. Be aware that this function will
completely delete the saved channels. When you delete a channel in the
menu, the channel is also deleted from the Favorite List.

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Move: You can move a channel position. First press the OK button to pick up the
channel. A check mark will be shown next to the selected channel. Use the
cursor to move to the position you want and press the OK button to drop the
channel.
Alter: Use Alter button to switch between TV and FAV channel lists.
You can create up to 3 lists of your favorite channels. The default favorite list names
are “Fav1 ”,“Fav2 ”,“Fav3 ”.
Move cursor to the required channel with ▲ /▼ buttons, and then press OK button
on the remote control to add the channel to the current favorites list. One channel
can be selected for more than one favorite list. You can change between favorite
lists by pressing the FAV button.
You may access the favorite list at anytime by pressing the FAV button while you are
watching TV.
3.2.4 Parental Control
In this menu, you can use the ▲ /▼ keys to select the item and the ◄ /► keys to
change the settings. Press EXIT to save your changes and exit the menu (The
default password is 0000).
< Lock Setting >
Menu Lock
Setting “Menu Lock”to ON will require you to input a correct PIN code to enter the
main Menu page at all times.
STB Start-Up Lock
Setting “STB Start-Up Lock”to ON will require you to input a correct PIN code to
turn ON the STB.
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