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PROPER INSERT OF Hard Disk 4

Basic
Information
Getting
Start
Basic
Operations
Menu
Operations Others
- PVR Function 33
噝 Record Browser (Video Program Browser) 33
噝 Storage Device Info 35
噝 Playlist Manager 36
噝 Digital Photo 37
噝 Safe Remove 38
噝 Password Setup 38
- Software Upgrade 39
12. Trouble Shooting 40
41
14. Glossary 43

1
Basic
Information
1. SAFETY REMARK
噝 Be sure to use the machine correctly, please read and understand this User Manual
before starting the operation of the receiver.
噝 DO NOT open the cover. It is dangerous to touch the inner part of the receiver due
to electric shock hazard.
噝 DO NOT
personnel.
噝 Disconnect the receiver from the wall outlet before cleaning. Us only a soft dry cloth
to clean the case of the receiver.
噝 Please unplug the power adaptor from the wall outlet when the receiver is unused
for a long time.
噝 DO NOT connect or modify cables when the receiver is plugged-in. Unplug the
power adaptor of the receiver at the wall outlet before connecting or disconnecting
any cables.
噝 DO NOT
Electric Shock.
噝 DO NOT touch a power cord with wet hands. It may cause Electric Shock.
噝 NEVER cover the receiver with soft furnishing or carpets.
噝 For indoor Use Only.
噝 DO NOT use or store the receiver where it is exposed to sunlight or near a heater.
噝 NEVER put other electronic equipment on top of the receiver.
噝 DO NOT use any attachments that are not recommended by the manufacturer as
this could cause damage to, or impair the operation of the equipment.
噝 DO NOT expose the receiver to dripping or splashing.
噝 DO NOT .
噝 The ventilation would be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items,
such as newspapers, tablecloths, curtains etc.
噝
ventilation.
噝
apparatus.
噝 Dispose of remote control batteries properly in accordance with local, state or
federal regulations.
Remark: This manual provides complete instructions for installing and using the
receiver. All functions of the receiver can be carried out from the buttons on the
remote control.
If you have any problems with the operation of your receiver, please refer to the
relevant section of this manual.
As hard disk drive inside might be damaged and/or lost all the video data. In such
event, the manufacturer is not liable for such lost of data or pre-recorded video
contents. Factors such as shaking or mishandling the receiver with hard disk
drive inside will cause lost of all data.
use a damaged power cord. Damaged power cords may Cause Fire or

2
Basic
Information
2. Accessories Supplied
User Manual
Remote Control Unit
Batteries:2xAAA
A/V Cable
RF Loop Cable
12V 2A AC-DC Adaptor

3
Basic
Information
3. Features of function
噝 Support the decoding system in MPEG-4 AVC H.264, MPEG 2
and fully DVB-T compliant.
噝 Support MPEG-4 AVC H.264, MPEG 2(MP@HL) HD channel format
and MPEG1 audio Layer 1,2
噝 Double conversion DVB-T tunner with Loop Throught output
噝 Frequency input from 177.5MHz to 816.5MHz (Centre Frequency)
噝 Automatic parameter discovery & update
噝 User-friendly OSD Menu with full function
噝 256 Colours Graphic User interface
噝 Variable aspect ratio 4:3or 16:9 with Pan, Scan or Letter Box
噝 Advanced 7 days 24 hours EPG (Digital Program Guide)
噝 Current or Next Event Guide
噝 Auto update (PMT/ PAT)
噝 Customized channel data saving
噝 Carriers & Frequency Table Editing with add, delete, rename and modify.
噝 Small Screen Picture on EPG and TV Channel list
噝 Support TELETEXT decoding or Re-insert into VBI
噝 Support Subtitle
噝 Support PAL
噝 Advanced Automation Tuning
噝 9 Favorite Channel Preset
噝 30 Events timer
噝 Channel Editing, Delete, Move, Rename, Lock and Skip
噝 Channel Sorting
噝 Support software upgrade via USB interface and OTA
噝 Program Recording and Play by internal harddisk & USB2.0 external harddisk
噝 Signal LED indicator
噝 SPDIF for digital audio, RCA & Optical Option
噝 2 HDMI channel input and HDMI output
噝 YPbPr Comonent Output
噝 Video, Audio L, Audio R Output (RCA)
噝 S-Video output
噝 Support output formats: 1080i, 720p, 576p and 480p
噝 Support dual tuner
噝 Support 2 channels recording at the same time
噝 Large capability inside, more recording can be saved
噝 MEPS function, power is less than 1 Watt when stand by
噝 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

4
Basic
Information
4.Front Panel
A. Power Button
B. Channel Up / Channel Down Button
C. Volume Up / Volume Down Button
D. Remote Control IR sensor
E. LED Display
F. Standby LED
G. Hard Disk Drive Swappable Slot
AC
B
DEFG
PROPER INSERT of HARD DISK DRIVE
into Opening Slot (SATA Connector)
Carefully unpack & insert the Hard Disk Drive
into the Open Slot (Fig 4.1.1)
Using both your thumbs with equal pressure on
both edges, ( Fig 4.1.2), push all the way in to
connect Hard Disk Drive securely into the SATA
connector inside the Open Slot. Fig 4.1.1
Fig 4.1.2
IMPORTANT: Make sure that the Hard Disk Drive
is properly connected into the SATA connector
inside – this can be achieved by applying further
push after the Clicking Sound from the Locking
Mechanism inside.
TV screen will show “SATA Device Initializing” upon
switching-ON the machine (refer to page 8).
After initializing, your can start using the recording
function.

5
Basic
Information
5. Rear Panel
ANT IN 1 & 2
Connect to external and indoor antenna.
ANT OUT 1 & 2
Connect to TV and VCR RF input.
POWER INLET
Connect this to the an adaptor (12V 2A)
AUDIO OUT (L/R)
Left, Right audio output
S/PDIF Out / OPT OUT
Sony/ Philips Digital interface output for digital audio, optical option out
VOUT VIDEO
Composite video output.
S-VIDEO OUTPUT
S-VIDEO output connector.
YPbPr OUTPUT
Progressive Component output connector.
USB PORT
USB interface output
Ethernet PORT
ETHERNET connector
HDMI INPUT1
HDMI input 1 connector
HDMI INPUT2
HDMI input 2 connector
HDMI OUTPUT
HDMI output connector
(ANT OUT 1 Loop Through with the use of a RF cable connect to ANT IN 2
to attain Dual Tuner PVR Function)

6
Basic
Information
6. Remote Control Unit
The following details the remote control buttons and their functions.
1. POWER
2. TV/R
3. MUTE
4. VOL+/VOL-
5. CH+/ CH-
6. Numeric Keys( 0-9)
7. FAV
8. MENU
9. EPG
10. Capture Still Image
11. HDMI S
12. INFO
13. TIMER
14. EXIT
15. ǂǂCH UP/DOWN
16. ǂǂVOL-/VOL+
17. OK
18. Function key
(RED),(GREEN),(YELLOW),(BLUE)
19. PAUSE
20. AUDIO
21. FORMAT
22. ARC
23. FILE
24. SUBT
25. LANG
26. TEXT
27. REC
28. STOP
29. PLAY
30. JUMPTO
31. ǂǂFB(Fast Backward)
32. ǂǂFF(Fast Forward)
33. ǂǂǂǂC SKIP

7
Basic
Information
7. Setup
There are few ways to inter-connect your TV , VCR, Blu Ray / DVD Player, Hi Fi System
and other devices. Shown above are the most common inter-connections that you can
normally apply. If you've experienced difficulties with the connections, please contact your
retailer as soon as possible.
Connecting to the TV via HDMI/ YPbPr for Optimum Quality to enjoy HDTV.
Note : HDMI & YPbPr cables are not provided. Please purchase your HDMI cable from your
local retailers.
1. Connect Aerial / Antenna to ANT IN 1
2. Using the RF cable ( provided ), connect ANT OUT 1 with ANT IN 2 to attain Dual TUNER
PVR function.
3. Use a second RF cable ( not provided ), connect ANT OUT 2 to RF IN of TV
4. Use AV cable ( provided with Yellow, White, Red cable also called Composite ) to connect
For HDTV Quality Viewing :
1. Connect HDMI OUT to TV HDMI IN using HDMI cable ( not provided)Optional Connection;
if HDMI is not availabe on your TV set:
a. connect Y PR PB ( cable not provided ) OUT to Y PR PB of TV Set.
2. Turn On TV and Select HDMI or Component input mode from TV Select.
For Additional Devices using the Extra HDMI INPUT :
1. Using HDMI cable ( not provided ), connect to Blu Ray Player HDMI OUT or
2. Connect to Game Console HDMI OUT
Use of built-in HDMI switching together with other devices such as BLU-Ray
Player & Game Console :
1. From HDMI S ( S means Select ) button of remote control, press accordingly each time to
select either the following :
Composite OUT to TV's Composite Input.
a . IN 1 ( for input Device 1 ), b. IN 2 ( for input Device 2 ), c. TV Program
AERIAL
TV SET
AV AMP

8
Getting
Start
8. Quick Start Guide
Fig. 8.1.1
Fig. 8.1.2
Fig. 8.1.3
Step 1: Power Up
When Set Top Box starts up, internal
Hard Disk Drive(HDD) will be
initializing.
Refer to : Fig.8.1.1
Step 2: Auto channel Detect
Initialization completed, select
the appropriate country, Aspect
ratio, width height ratio, Region
name, or use defualt. Figure
as: Fig.8.1.2
Press [OK] button to confirm
and enter the [Auto Detect]
window, Carriers will be detected.
Carriers scan completed,
programs will be detected in the
[Auto Detect] window,then, the “
Scan Completed!” will be
displayed, refer to : Fig.8.1.3
1. Tuning Local Digital TV /Radio Station
Note: Note: The Hard Disk Drive
(HDD) will initialize every time
the receiver is switched “on”.

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Fig. 8.2.3
Fig. 8.2.1
Fig. 8.2.2
Getting
Start
Step 1: TV Setup
噝 Press [MENU] button to pop up Main Menu
噝 Press [CH +/-, ] button to move cursor
to {Setup} , press [OK].
噝 Press [OK] to go to next menu.
Step 2: Choose TV Screen Resolution
噝 Press [CH +/-, ] button to move cursor
to {HD Resolution} as shown in Figure
8.2.2.
噝 Press [VOL+/-, ] button to select
{1080i}or {720p} or {576p} or {480p} or
{Native}.
(When changing the TV resolution, status will appear on the
front panel and TV screen.)
Step 3a: Choose TV Aspect Ratio
噝 Press [CH +/-, ] button to move cursor to
{Aspect Ratio} as shown in Figure 8.2.3.
噝 Press [VOL +/-, ] button to select {Auto},
{Horz Stretch}, {Centered}, {Half Zoom},
{Full Zoom}.
(Width Height Ratio with16:9)
噝 Press [OK] button to save setting {Full
Screen}, {Letter box3}, {Auto}
(Width Height Ratio with 4:3)
2. TV Screen Setup
The default TV resolution is {1080i} and the
screen ratio is {Auto}. Change the TV resolution or
screen ratio, if your TV does not match.
噝 Press [CH +/-, ] button to move cursor
to {TV Setup} as shown in Figure 8.2.1

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Fig. 8.2.4
Fig. 8.2.5
Getting
Start
Fig. 8.2.6
Step3c: Choose TV Full Screen Ratio,
Brightness and Contrast
Press [CH +/-, ] button to move cursor to
{Sataration,Brightness,Contast} as shown
in Figure 8.2.5
Press [VOL +/-, ] button to select 1%-
100%
Press [OK] button to save setting
Refer to above operations to set up
brightness and contrast
Step3b: Choose TV Width Height Ratio
Press [CH +/-, ] button to move cursor
to {Width Height Ratio} as shown in Figure
8.2.4.
Press [VOL +/-, ] button to select {4:3}
or {16:9}
Press [OK] button to save setting.
Step 4: Set the Digital Video Output
Press [CH +/-, ] button to move cursor
to {Digital Video}as shown in Figure 8.2.6.
Press [VOL +/-, ] button to select
between {Auto} or {HDMI Output}or {DVI
Output}.
Press [OK] button to save setting.
Note: You can select {Auto} to optimize the hand-shaking and compatibility between
your TV setting, Display Panel and the Set Top Box digital output {HDMI socket}. In the
event
of incompatibility in Auto mode, or if an adaptor is being used, manually select {HDMI
Output} or your viewing device does not support HDMI digital audio, you may have to
( Note : DVI OUTPUT option is not included
in this particular model )

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Fig. 8.3.1
Fig. 8.3.2
Getting
Start
Step1: Main Menu
噝 Press [MENU] button to pop up top
menu as shown in Figure 8.3.1.
噝 Press [CH +/-, ] button to move
cursor to {Setup}
噝 Press [OK] button
Step 2:Select Time /OSD
噝 Press [CH +/-, ] button to move
cursor to {Time /OSD}as shown
in Figure 8.3.2.
噝 Press [OK] button
3. Location & Time Offset Set Up
There are 30-event timers. To ensure they work properly. The default timer mode is
pre-set at “auto”
. If your region is different, please select your own region.

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Fig. 9.6.1
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Basic
Operations
6. Electronic Program Guide (EPG)
Θ!User may access the 24 hours / 7days
electronic program guide (EPG) if
available
Θ!Press [EPG] button to pop up the TV
Guide or Radio Guide depend on TV or
Radio mode as shown in Figure 9.6.1
Θ!Press [CH +/-, ] buttons to move
cursor to desire TV channel
Θ!Press[VOL+/-, ] button to select
program
Θ!Press [OK] button to select channel.
Θ!Press [Exit] button to exit.
Θ!Press [CH+/-, ]button to select
channel.
Θ!Information will be displayed at the
lower half information of the screen.
Θ!Press navigation button to move the
cursor to the program you desire.
Θ!Press ‘Info’ button to display current
EPG information if available; press the
button again to return. As shown in the
Fig 9.6.1
Θ!Press ‘green’ button to invoke the
timer if there is event information.
Figure as:Fig. 9.6.2
Θ!Press the button again to cancel the
timer.
5. Audio Selection
Θ!While watching TV or listening to radio,
user may change the audio to left/
right channels and different language if
available.
Θ!Press [Audio] button on the remote
control to pop up Audio selection menu
as shown in Figure 9.5.1.
Θ!Press [VOL +/-, &CH+/-, ]to
cycle mono-left, mono-right and stereo
channel and other audio track if available.
Θ!Press [OK] to saving the setting.

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