Freeview T1 User manual

DTVS-T1 User Guide
Digital Terrestrial Receiver

Contents
Safety Instructions ....................................................................................................................4
Warning ................................................................................................................................................................. 4
Copyright Statement ........................................................................................................................................ 4
Disclaimer ............................................................................................................................................................. 4
About the Set Top Box...............................................................................................................5
Main Features ...................................................................................................................................................... 5
Package Contents............................................................................................................................................... 5
Product Overview......................................................................................................................6
Front Panel............................................................................................................................................................ 6
Rear Panel.............................................................................................................................................................. 6
Remote Control..........................................................................................................................7
Installing the Batteries..............................................................................................................9
Caution................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Using the Remote Control...............................................................................................................................9
Connecting to Equipment.......................................................................................................10
How to get good reception..........................................................................................................................10
Connections to a TV ........................................................................................................................................10
First Time Installation..............................................................................................................13
Switch Program........................................................................................................................13
Volume Control........................................................................................................................13
Text ...........................................................................................................................................13
Info ...........................................................................................................................................14
Information Banner.................................................................................................................14
Sleep .........................................................................................................................................15
Quick Select .............................................................................................................................15
Audio Selection........................................................................................................................15
TV/Radio...................................................................................................................................16
Subtitles ...................................................................................................................................16
Teletext Selection ....................................................................................................................16
Recording .................................................................................................................................17
Start Recording .................................................................................................................................................17
Stop Recording..................................................................................................................................................17
Time shift Recording.......................................................................................................................................18
PlayBack & Trick Mode....................................................................................................................................19
Button Functions in Playback ......................................................................................................................19

Main Menu ...............................................................................................................................20
Customising the Channel Manager........................................................................................20
Channel Organizer...........................................................................................................................................20
ESG.........................................................................................................................................................................21
Favourite List......................................................................................................................................................22
Customising the System Installation .....................................................................................23
Auto Scan............................................................................................................................................................23
Manual Scan.......................................................................................................................................................23
Factory Default..................................................................................................................................................24
S/W Upgrade via OTA......................................................................................................................................24
Version..................................................................................................................................................................25
Customising the User Settings ...............................................................................................26
Language ...........................................................................................................................................................26
OSD........................................................................................................................................................................26
TV...........................................................................................................................................................................27
Time.......................................................................................................................................................................28
Wakeup Timer....................................................................................................................................................28
Parental Lock......................................................................................................................................................29
User Preference.................................................................................................................................................30
Customising the Media Manager ...........................................................................................31
Thumbnail Browser .........................................................................................................................................31
– Bookmark ..............................................................................................................................................32
– Record Editing ......................................................................................................................................33
– Rename ...................................................................................................................................................34
– Lock ..........................................................................................................................................................34
Recording Booked List ...................................................................................................................................34
Media Information...........................................................................................................................................36
Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................................37
Specications...........................................................................................................................38
Warranty ..................................................................................................................................39

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Safety Instructions
• Always read the safety instructions carefully.
• Keep this User's Manual for future reference.
• Keep this equipment away from humidity.
• Lay this equipment on a reliable at surface before setting it up.
• Do not stand it on soft furnishings.
• If any of the following situation arises, get the equipment checked by a service Technician:
- The equipment has been exposed to moisture.
- The equipment has been dropped and damaged.
- The equipment has obvious sign of breakage.
- The equipment has not been working well or you cannot get it work according to User's
Manual.
Warning
• To prevent the risk of electric shock, do not open the cover or the back of the receiver.
• Do not block the ventilation holes of the device. Leave an appropriate gap above and around it to
allow for adequate ventilation.
• Do not place the device in an unventilated cabinet or on top of a unit which emits heat.
Copyright Statement
No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form by any means without the prior written
permission. Other trademarks or brand names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective companies.
Disclaimer
Information in this document is subject to change without notice. The manufacturer does not make
any representations or warranties (implied or otherwise) regarding the accuracy and completeness
of this document and shall in no event be liable for any loss of prot or any commercial damage,
including but not limited to special, incidental, consequential or other damage.
This symbol indicates that this product incorporates double insulation between hazardous
mains voltage and user accessible parts. When servicing use only identical replacement
parts.
To reduce the risk of re or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to water or colds.

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About the Set Top Box
This DVB-T Terrestrial Receiver is a Free-To-Air digital terrestrial receiver, allowing you to access free-
to-air digital terrestrial TV channels and radio broadcasts on your TV set. Compared with analog TV
programs, digital TV programs eliminate the noise and interference by oering high quality video
and audio. An on-screen initial installation guide is provided so that you can easily start to enjoy
watching the programs. In addition, a fully featured remote control is included that oers you access
to every feature with a simple press of a button.
Main Features
• Fully compliant with New Zealand DVB-T standards
• Full MPEG2 ISO/IEC 13818 and MPEG-4 H.264 transport stream compliant audio/video decoding
• COFDM demodulator
• Automatic channel search
• Channel edit and deletion
• Parental lock control
• Teletext function (where available)
• HDMI / YPbPr / Scart / Digital Audio via coaxial
• Digital Audio and Video via HDMI output
• Recording via USB, Time shift recording
• Full function remote control
Package Contents
Before installation, please check the items of the package. The package should contain the following
items:
1. DVB-T Terrestrial Receiver x 1
2. Remote Control x 1
3. AAA size Battery x 2
4. Instruction Manual x 1
5. Warranty Card x 1
6. Quick Start Guide x 1
7. SCART to AV Adapter x 1
8. AV Cable x 1
9. HDMI Cable x1

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Product Overview
Front Panel
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1 2 4 65
3 87
4 65
2 3
1. button
To switch the receiver to Stanby mode and On
mode.
2. CH +/- button
- To switch between channels.
- Press to navigate up and down within the
menu setup.
3. VOL +/- button
- To increase and decrease the volume.
- Press to navigate left and right within the menu
setup.
4. LED indicator light 1
Will appear in red when in standby mode.
Will show in green while watching Live TV.
5. IR receiver
6. LED Display
To display the status of the receiver, in playing
menu it shows "MENU"; in watching TV channel it
shows the channel No.; in standby mode it shows
the time; in searching channels it shows "TUNE".
Rear Panel
1. ANT
Connect to your UHF Antenna.
2. TV/VCR
Connect to your TV if supported or your another
receiver.
3. USB
Upgrade for your recevier and Recording via USB
Device.
4. HDMI
Output the high quality video and audio to your
TV via HDMI cable.
5. AUDIO L/R
Connect to your TV or other equipment.
6. SPDIF
Output the digital audio.
7. YPbPr
Output the high quality video to your TV via RCA
cable.
8. SCART
Connect to your TV if supported.

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TV/RADIO
TXT
GUIDE
TEXT
INFO
PLAY LIST REC LIST
JUMP AUDIO SUB AD
V P
BACK
EXIT
MENU
WIDE SLEEP FAV CH.LIST
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Remote Control
1. button
To switch the receiver between on and o(standby) mode.
2. TV/RADIO button
Switch between TV and Radio mode.
3. 0-9 buttons
Enter values and select the channel directly
by entering its number.
0 button
To capture images function.
4. TXT button
To open teletext function.
5. Back button
To return to the previous progamme.
6. Coloured buttons
For interactive functions.
7. button
To mute and restore the sound output.
8. V+/- buttons
To increase and decrease the volume.
9. INFO button
Display the service information.
10. P+/- buttons
To switch up and down in channels.
11. MENU button
To open the main menu.
12. GUIDE button
Electronic progamme guide.
13. TEXT button
To access to digitaltext service.
14. EXIT button
Enter the menu to normal TV view.
15. buttons
To navigate the menu setup.
OK button
Conrm selection in OSD menu/display
TV channel list.
16. REC LIST button
To open the recorded list menu.

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17. PLAY LIST button
To open the playback list menu.
18. button
To stop the playback or recording.
19. button
To record the current programme.
20. button
Press once to start playback in the Thumbail
Browse menu when you selected the recorded
progamme.
21. button
To pause playback,
To start timeshifting.
22. button
23. button
To fast rewind playback.
24. button
To fast forward playback.
25. button
26. JUMP button
27. AUDIO button
To select Audio model.
28. SUBT button
Change subtitle for current broadast.
29. AD Button
To switch On/O audio description
when available.
30. WIDE Button
To switch aspect ratio.
31. SLEEP button
To sleep timer of your receiver.
32. FAV button
To display the favourite menu.
33. CH.LIST button
To display the TV channel list.
TV/RADIO
TXT
GUIDE
TEXT
INFO
PLAY LIST REC LIST
JUMP AUDIO SUB AD
V P
BACK
EXIT
MENU
WIDE SLEEP FAV CH.LIST
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Installing the Batteries
Remove the battery cover from the remote control
and put two AAA size batteries inside the
compartment. The diagram inside the battery
compartment shows the correct way to install the
batteries.
Caution
• Keep batteries out of childrens’ reach.
• Don’t attempt to recharge, short-circuit, disassemble, heat or throw the batteries into re.
• Always replace both batteries at the same time. Never mix new and old batteries or batteries of a
dierent type.
• If you don’t intend on using the remote control for an extended period, remove the batteries to
prevent possible leakage and corrosion.
• Don’t drop, apply shock or step on the remote control.
• Don’t spill water on the remote control.
Using the Remote Control
• Point the remote control towards the front of your receiver.
• The remote control has a range of up to 7 metres from the receiver at an angle of up to 60 degrees.
• The remote control will not operate if its path is blocked.
If the receiver does not operate when operating the remote control from a close range, you may
need to replace the batteries.
Sunlight or very bright light will decrease the sensitivity of the remote control.

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Connecting to Equipment
How to get good reception
There are many ways to connect the receiver to your home entertainment system, depending on the
equipment and connection types you have. However, for the best video/audio quality, use the higher
quality HDMI, YPbPr, Scart and S/PDIF connections if available.
Please always remember to disconnect the terrestrial decoder from the power source prior to
connecting or disconnecting the antenna cable to the ANT. This is necessary as the ANT installed on
your Terrestrial may be powered via the antenna cable that connects to the antenna in on the rear
panel of the receiver.
Connections to a TV
There are several ways of connecting you receiver to the TV and Hi-Fi System. Connection between
the receiver and TV is possible via YPbPr component, Scart or HDMI.
Connect the receiver via Video L/R, YPbPr, HDMI, SPDIF, Scart and Audio system.
Connect mains plug last, ensure your receiver is connected to the TV and Antenna before
plugging in to mains power.
Mains cable
To Mains
socket
SS
UHF Antenna
Connecting to UHF Antenna

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Connecting via HDMI
Connecting via Scart
Connecting via Component
Mains cable
HDMI cable
To Mains
socket
SS
TV
UHF Antenna
Mains cable
YPbPr input
To Mains
socket
SS
TV Audio input
UHF Antenna
Mains cable
To Mains
socket
SS
TV
Scart input
UHF Antenna

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Component to Composite
Connecting to Audio Amplier
Mains cable
To Mains
socket
SS
TV
UHF Antenna
Audio System
HDMI cable
Mains cable
To Mains
socket
SS
TV AV input
UHF Antenna

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First Time Installation
After all the connections have been made
properly, switch on your TV, make sure the
receiver is connected to the mains.
If you are using the receiver for the rst time
or restored to factory default, the Welcome
Screen will be displayed.
The Welcome Page will allow you to enter the
Aspect ratio, Antenna Power and LPM standby
values as described below:
Aspect Ratio: Set the ratio of the picture. 16:9 is normally used for wide screen televisions and 4:3 for
square televisions.
Antenna Power: When set to on, the set top box will send 5V DC to the antenna.
LPM in stand-by: When set to on, the receiver will operate in low power mode when placed in
standby.
Press the OK button to begin the scanning of channels.
Switch Program
1. Press the numeric buttons (0~9) on the remote control to select the channel you want.
2. Press the P+/- buttons on the remote control or the front panel to change the available channels
up and down.
3. Press the BACK button to view the previous channel selected.
Volume Control
• Press the V+/- button on the remote control
or front panel to adjust the volume and the
volume bar will be displayed.
• Press the button to switch the sound o. If you want to cancel this function, you can press the
button again or press the V+/–.
Text
• Press the TEXT button to enter MHEG if MHEG is transmitted.
• Press the TEXT button again or press the EXIT button to exit the MHEG (TV mode).

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Info
• Press the INFO button and then the
progamme banner will be displayed.
• Press the INFO button again the Service
Information will be displayed.
• Press the EXIT button to exit the menu.
Information Banner
When you selected the channel the Information Banner will be displayed.
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6
8
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10 10
2 3 7 4 5
1. Navigate buttons
2. Current Channel No.
3. Current Channel Name
4. Audio Mode
5. TV / RADIO
6. Current Date and Time
7. Parental Rating
8. Programme progress bar
9. Current event
10. Next event

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Sleep
• Press the Sleep button and then the menu
will be displayed.
• Press the buttons to select O / 10 / 20
/ 30 / 40 / 50 / 60 /70 / 80 / 90 / 100 / 110 /
120 min(s) and then press the OK button to
conrm.
• Press the EXIT button to exit the menu.
Quick Select
• Press the OK or CH. LIST button the Service
list menu will be displayed.
• Press the buttons to select the channel
and press OK to conrm.
• Press the OK button again or EXIT button to
exit the menu.
Audio Selection
• Press the AUDIO button the Audio Selection menu will be
displayed and then press the buttons to select audio
languge.
• Press the buttons to select the audio mode L (Left) / S
(Stereo) / R (Right), Stereo is default in the menu.
• When displayed the selection menu, the stereo audio type
icon is not displayed then it is of AC3 audio type (Dolby
digital). When toggling the audio, corresponding "Audio Type"
will be displayed.
• Press the OK button to conrm and then the "Successfully
saved" message will be displayed.

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TV/Radio
Press the TV/RADIO button to switch between TV and Radio.
Subtitles
Press the SUB button to switch subtitles ON(English)/OFF.
Teletext Selection
• Press the TXT button and then the teletext
menu will be dispalyed if Teletext is
transmitted.
• Press the buttons to up and down the
pages and you can press the Color buttons to
select the progamme.
• Press the EXIT button to exit the menu.

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Recording
Use this function to record the programme when you are watching the progamme and save them for
future viewing. The DTVS-T1 allows two recordings at a time from the same multiplexer.
Start Recording
• Press the button while watching a live
programme a default Recording name with time
stamp & Record until option will be displayed.
• Press the buttons to select the record time or
enter 1 to 480 minutes.
• Press OK button to conrm and the record information
banner will be displayed.
Stop Recording
• Press the button to stop the recording and then
a conrmation will be displayed when single
recording.
When dual recording, press the button to stop the
recording the Stop Recording and Playback menu
will be displayed
Press the OK button to stop the recording when you
selected progamme.
• Press the button select Yes and press the OK
button to save the recorded progamme in your Hard
Drive and then the "Successfully Saved" message will
be displayed.
Press the button select No to discard the record
and the "Recording Discarded" will be displayed.
Press the button select Rename,the Keypad menu
will be displayed then you can use the keypad to
modify the record name.
When use the hard disk drive for the rst time, you will be required to format the drive. This unit
only records on to a hard disk drive in its own proprietary format. (refer to Media information
menu instructions how to format)

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Time shift Recording
This function allows the receiver to virtually record the live viewing broadcast programme.
During normal TV Viewing, you may press the
button to pause the live broadcast. The Pause
information banner will be displayed which will
show the last stopped and current time.
When press the INFO button the menu will
display the event as TimeShifting is in progress.
Press the button the "Recording Discarded"
message will be displayed.
•Timeshiftandrecordingfunctionsmaynotworkifthesignalstrengthisweak.
•Recordingwillstopautomaticallywhenthediskisfull.
•Duringtimeshift,changingchannelswillcausetimeshifttoterminate.

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PlayBack & Trick Mode
Press the PLAY LIST button to enter the Playback
List - Video Records menu. Select the recording you
want to play back using the buttons and then
press the OK button to begin playback.
The info banner will display the current play
time and the total time.
During playback, pressing the INFO button will
display detailed information on the recording.
Details shown include, Name, Duration, Date
and Time Created and Size.
Press the OK button to exit the INFO menu.
Button Functions in Playback
Remote Control
Button Function
• During playback, press the button to pause the progame and the
banner will be always display.
or
When playing
• Press the buttons repeatedly to fast forward 1x / 2x / 3x / 4x / 5x.
• Press the button repeatedly to fast rewind 1x / 2x / 3x / 4x / 5x.
• Press the button to resume playback.
• During fast forward / fast backward state, press the button to return to
normal playback.
Press the button to exit the time shift and return to the Recording List
menu when timed recording.
If have not time recording the progamme the "No event booked for
recording" conrmation will be displayed.

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Customising the Channel Manager
Channel Organizer
1. Press the MENU button and then press the
buttons to select Channel Manager.
Press the button or the OK button to
conrm.
2. Press the buttons to select Channel
Organizer and then press the OK button to
display the menu.
3. Press the buttons to select the channel
and then press the 1 - 4 button to select the
options.
Press the OK button to conrm.
Lock: press the 1 button.
Skip: press the 2 button.
Delete: press the 3 button.
Rename: press the 4 button and then use the 0-9 buttons to rename the channel name.
4. Press the OK button to return to the previous menu.
5. Press the EXIT button to exit the menu.
Main Menu
1. Press the MENU button and then the Main
Menu will be displayed.
2. Press the buttons to up / down to the
desired menu.
3. Press the buttons to move to the sub
menu and press to choose the one you
want.
4. Press the OK button to conrm.
5. Press the EXIT button to exit the menu.