Evolution DMS-2042-HD-PVR User manual

User Guide
Evolution - Ideas to Solutions for a Digital World
Advanced High-Denition Personal Video Recorder
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© 2009 Evolution Digital, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Information to the user
NOTE:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reason-
able protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
CAUTION :
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
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Read this manual thoroughly
and retain it for future refer-
ence to optimizeyour view-
ing pleasure. The Evolution
Advanced HD PVR is full of
features to expand your HDTV
capabilities. Enjoy awall
mounted install with your
flatscreen or the standard
tabletop install.
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Chapter 1 - Introduction
Introduction
Thank you for choosing the Evolution DMS-2042-HD-PVR
Advanced High-Denition Personal Video Recorder (PVR).The
Evolution DMS-2042-HD-PVR will allow you to enjoy viewing
HDTVwith easy-to-use on-screen menus and navigation. The
PVR functionality makes sure you never miss your favorite
shows with record, pause and rewind functionality.
This User Guide includes the following sections to get you
started using Evolution’sAdvanced HD PVR:
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION 2
GETTING TO KNOW YOURREMOTECONTROL4
QUICK TIPS 6
PROGRAM GUIDE 12
PARENTAL CONTROL13
FAVORITES 14
ADDITIONAL CHANNEL EDITING FEATURES 15
PERSONAL VIDEO RECORDER 16
SYSTEM SETTINGS 20
CABLE CONNECTIONS 22
GETTING TO KNOW YOURHD PVR 25
FAQs28
GLOSSARY OFTERMS 30
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Read this manual carefully
before using the product.
Use onlyas instructed. The
cautions described contain
important information about
safety, and are categorized
into: Danger,Warning and
Notice.The company will
not takeany responsibility for
accidents or damage result-
ing from careless handling by
the user.
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Danger
If the user mishandles the product, there is arisk of loss of life
or critical injury.
tConnect the power cord onlyto A/C outlets as specied by
the user manual or product specication. If the power cord
is connected to anon-specied A/C outlet, it couldresultin
re or electric shock.
tThe product must not be exposed to water or liquid of any
sort, or be exposed to drips or splashes. It couldresultin re
or electric shock.
tDo not place heavy objects, including the product itself, on
top of the power cord. If it is damaged, it couldresultin re
or electric shock.
tDo not place metal objects on top of the apparatus. If metal
objects fall into the apparatus, it couldresultin re or
electric shock.
tDo not repair, disassembleor modify this apparatus your
self. It might cause re or electric shock.If internal checking
or maintenance is needed, please contact your service
center or agency.
tDo not block or cover any ventilation opening. Are might
resultfrom overheating.
tTurn o and unplug the power as quicklyas possibleduring
electric storms. Failure to do so couldresultin re or electric
shock.
tRemove the antenna’spower plug from the outlet as quickly
as possibleduring electric storms. Failure to do so could
resultin re or electric shock.
tDo not drop the apparatus (for exampleby putting it in a
place where it may fall) or subject it to impact. The product
might be damaged. If it is damaged, please turn o the
power and remove the plug from the power outlet, or re or
electric shock may result.
tNever touch the power cord with wet hands. It couldresult
in an electric shock.
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Warning
If the product is mishandled, the user might receive aserious
or minor injury. Damage or loss to the user’sproperty might
also result.
tThe product must not be exposed to water or liquid. If the
apparatus is exposed to drips or splashes, it might cause a
problem that cannot be repaired.
tDo not repair, disassembleor modify this apparatus
yourself. It might be seriouslydamaged, possiblybeyond
repair.
tTurn o the power and unplug the power cord as quickly
as possibleduring electric storms. They might damage the
apparatus.
tRemove the antenna’spower plug from the outlet as quickly
as possibleduring electric storms, or the apparatus might be
damaged.
Notice
If the product is mishandled, it might cause minor damage.
tIf the apparatus becomes marked, clean it gentlywith asoft
cloth or towel.Never use chemical solvents such as
benzene, thinner, acetone or other solvents. The surface of
the apparatus might become discolored and the paint
might peel.
tDo not place or keep the apparatus in the following
situations. Doing so might cause problems.
-where it is too hot or cold.
-where there is high humidity.
-where there are excessive temperatures, for examplein
front of airconditioners or heating vents.
-where there is dust or soot.
-in conned areas where the heat cannot be released.
-where it is exposed to direct sunlight.
tTurn the apparatus o or unplug the power cord if it is
to remain unused for along period of time.
tDo not place heavy objects on top of this apparatus. It
might cause malfunction or damage.
tIf the apparatus is so seriouslydamaged that it cannot be
repaired, or has stopped working altogether, dispose of it
properlyin accordance with the local laws or regulations in
your area.
The DMS-2042-HD-PVR is
provided with aDC 14VIN
AC Power Supply. It has been
designed to meet the require-
ments of the DMS-2042-HD-
PVR. Noother power supply
shouldbe used with this set-
top box unless provided by
your cableprovider.
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1.Press and holdOK + MENU
buttons for 3 seconds until
red LED button on remote
turns on.
2. Enter 3 digit code using
number pad.*
3.Press OK.Remote LED
blinksindicating code
accepted.
Note: If the code is not ac-
cepted return to step 2and
enter the next 3 digit code
listed for the TV.
*Refer to separate Code Sheet
supplied with the remote control.
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Chapter 3 - Getting to Know Your Remote Control
Power
Turn on or o the HD Set-Top Box
TV Standby
Turn your TV on or off
C.C.
Closed Captioning
TV/STB
Press to switch between TV and Set-Top Box mode
P-Rate
To set or view Parental Rating Locks
TV/Radio
Toggle between TV & Audio channels
Note:Audio channels may not be available in all areas
Guide
Press to enter or exit the electronic program guide
Arrows
Navigation through various menus and screens
Menu
Enter or exit the main menu
Red Button
Multifunction Key
Green “Sort” Button
To sort the channel listings
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Jump forward and
skip commercials.
Record Pause Stop
Rewind Play
Fast-
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Chapter 3 - Getting to Know Your Remote Control
t When inserting batteries,
makesure that the polarity
(+/-) is correct.
t The Red LED on the top
right of the remote is avisual
Indicator that conrms the re-
mote has power when abut-
ton is pressed.
t Your remote may vary
slightlyfrom the one pictured
here. However, basic functions
shouldremain the same.
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LED Indicator
TV Input
This selects available inputs
Audio
Press to select the sound mode (Mono, Left, Right, Stereo)
Last
Return to the previous channel or screen
Sleep
Select a time interval (10 Min., 30 Min. etc.) for automatic shut off
Mute
To turn sound on/off
OK
Press to quickly view the Channel Listing by channel number.To confirm your choice of
channel selection through the guide or direct entry.
Exit
Press at any time to return to watching TV
Blue Button
Multifunction Keys
• Info Button -View the description of the current or highlighted Program while
watching TV, if available.
• Scroll while in Program Guide
• Rename Favorite List while editing Channel List.
Yellow Button
Multifunction Keys
Rename Channels while browsing Channel Listings
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Use the arrow keys to
navigate through the menu,
program guide and channel
listings.
Press to select
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tPress the OK button to view aquick list of channelsin numerical
order with the ability to sort the channel line-up.
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EDIT CHANNEL LIST
Create Favorites, Parental Lock,
Skip and Delete channels
SYSTEM SETTINGS
Language, AV Settings (HDTV),
On-screen display (OSD) and more.
INSTALLATION
For authorized technicians only.
CA SYSTEM
For authorized technicians only.
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Press TV/Standby to turn
on your TV.
Press Power to turn
on the HD Set-Top Box.
PROGRAM GUIDE
View current program listings
PVR
Personal Video Recorder
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You can also use the info bar
to browse what’son other
channelswithout missing any
of your current program.
tArrow to view
dierent channels.
tArrow to see what
programs are on next.
tPress OK to select anew
browsed programs.
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tPress the INFO button to view on-screen program information.
tThe Info bar will display the channel,title, rating, brief
description and aprogress bar, if available.
tPress the INFO button asecond time to view the full program
description.
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tPress the GUIDE button to view the current program listings.
tUse your arrow buttons to navigate throughout the Guide.
tSelect the highlighted program of your choice by pressing OK.
The selected program will display in the viewing box within the
program guide.
tPress EXIT to watch the selected TVprogram.
INFO
GUIDE
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Makesure to confirm the
Parental Control option is
enabled:
tPress the MENU button on
your remote. Select System
Settings, Enter your PIN
code (default0000)*.
tLock Control:Press OK,
Select Channel Lock “ON”
and press OK.
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Torestrict viewing based on the TVProgram Rating
tPress the P-RATEbutton on your remote.
tEnter the PIN code (default0000)*.
tChoose the minimum parental rating you wouldlikeviewing restrictions
on. For instance, if you choose TV-14,that rating and anything above will
be locked. Parental Rating Lock will takeeect immediately.
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Tolock individual channels
tPress the MENU button, select the Edit Channel List icon.
tEnter your PIN code (default0000)*.
tSelect LOCK.
tArrow to the right to identify which channel you wouldliketo lock
select OK to add that channel to the lock list.
tPress EXIT and conrm your settings.
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