Grundig DCR 1744 CO User manual

DIGITAL CABLE
RECEIVER
DCR 1744 CO

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CONTENTS____________________________________________
4 General information
4 Packing contents
4 Receiving digital stations
4 Special features of your digital receiver
5 Set-up and safety
6-7 Overview
6 The front of the digital receiver
6 The back of the digital receiver
7 The remote control
8-9 Connection and preparation
8 Connecting the antenna
8 Connecting the television
8 Connecting a video recorder
9 Connecting a hi-fi system
9 Connecting a digital multi-channel amplifier
9 Connecting the mains adapter
9 Inserting batteries in the remote control
10-13 Basic settings
10 The menu
11 Searching for stations
12-13 Creating and editing favourite lists
13 Filtering stations in the channel list
14-16 Basic functions
14 Switching on and off
14 Mode selection
14 Selecting preset channels
14 Selecting stations from lists
15 Switching from the current station to the previous one
15 Adjusting the volume
15 Muting the sound
15 Displaying time
15 Using the options
16 TV guide
17 Teletext mode
17 Teletext
17 Additional functions
18-23 Settings
18-19 Picture settings
19-20 Language Settings
21 Menu settings
22-23 General settings

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CONTENTS____________________________________________
24-26 Additional functions
24 Automatic station search
25 Manual station search (expert search)
26 Safety
27 Timer functions
28-29 Special settings
28 Resetting the receiver to its original state
28 Updating the digital receiver software
29 Changing remote control levels
30 Pay TV mode
30 Inserting a Smart card
30 Using a Smart card
31-34 Information
31 Displaying station reception properties
31 Displaying device information
32 Technical data
32 Environmental note
33 Troubleshooting
34 Additional Information for units sold in the UK.

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Packing contents
1DCR 1744 CO Digital Satellite Receiver
2Tele Pilot 765 S remote control
3Two batteries for the remote control (2 x 1.5 V, Mignon, e.g.
UM-3 or AA)
4Euro/AV (Scart) extension
5Mains adapter
6Instruction Manual
Receiving digital stations
To use your new DCR 1744 CO digital receiver you need a
digital outdoor or indoor antenna.
Unlike analogue broadcasting, not every station has its own trans-
mission frequency. Instead, several stations are grouped into what
are known as bouquets on a regional or national level.
You can find the current transmission information on teletext from
various broadcasters, or look in a TV guide or on the Internet.
Special features of your digital receiver
The DCR 1744 CO digital receiver can receive and process all
unencrypted digital stations. This digital receiver has a built-in
digital receiver unit. The receiver unit converts the signals from
digital stations to provide outstanding audio and picture quality.
The TV guide tells you of any schedule changes at short notice, and
provides an overview of all the stations’ schedules for the next few
hours.
If the broadcaster provides it, you can call up detailed information
on each programme at the touch of a button.
This digital receiver has a very comprehensive, user-friendly menu
system.
The menu is displayed on the television screen, and the functions of
the remote control buttons are explained.
GENERAL INFORMATION__________________

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SET-UP AND SAFETY___________________________
To ensure that that this high quality, easy-to-use digital receiver
gives you lasting entertainment and enjoyment, please note the
following information.
This digital receiver set is designed to receive and display video and
audio signals. Any other use is expressly prohibited.
When setting up the digital receiver, make sure it is in a horizontal
position and that the mains socket is easily accessible.
Please note when setting up the digital receiver that furniture sur-
faces are coated with various types of paint and plastic, which often
contain chemical additives. These additives may cause corrosion to
the feet of the unit. This may leave stains on the surface of the
furniture which can be difficult or impossible to remove.
If the digital receiver is subject to a sudden change in temperature,
for example when brought in from the cold to a warm room, let
it stand for at least two hours before you connect it to the mains
supply.
Do not expose the digital receiver to any moisture.
The digital receiver is designed for use in dry rooms. If you do use it
outdoors, please ensure that it is protected from moisture, such as
rain or splashing water. Do not place any vessels such as vases on
the digital receiver. These may be knocked over and spill fluid on
the electrical components, thus presenting a safety risk.
Do not place the digital receiver close to heating units or in direct
sunlight, as this will impair cooling. Place the digital receiver on a
hard, level surface. Do not lay any objects such as magazines on
the digital receiver. When placed in a cabinet, make sure there is a
minimum space of 10 cm around it.
Thunderstorms are a danger to all electrical devices. Even if the
digital receiver player is switched off, it can be damaged by a
lightning strike to the mains or the antenna.
Always disconnect the mains and antenna plugs during a storm.
Never open the digital receiver casing under any circumstances.
Warranty claims are excluded for damage resulting from improper
handling.
Note:
Do not connect any other equipment while the device is switched
on. Switch off the other equipment as well before connecting it.
Only plug the device into the mains socket after you have connected
the external devices and the antenna.

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OVERVIEW____________________________________________
The front of the digital receiver
•(red) The digital receiver is in standby mode.
•(green) The digital receiver is switched on.
Slot for Smart card.
The back of the digital receiver
TV Out Euro AV (output) socket for the television.
VCR/DVD Euro AV socket (input and output) for the video
recorder.
Audio Out Audio outputs for digital audio signal
SPDIF for digital multi-channel amplifier.
Audio Out Stereo output sockets (left/right)(RCA) for the
R L hi-fi system.
Out HF output for connecting an HF cable to the
antenna socket of the television or video recorder.
In Socket for the indoor or outdoor antenna.
Ó 12 V Connection socket supplied for the power supply.

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OVERVIEW____________________________________________
The remote control
ǼSwitches the digital receiver to standby, and from
standby to the channel last selected.
?Displays programme information.
1 … 0 Select stations.
dSwitches the sound to mute and on again.
iOpens the main menu.
ZExits the current menu level.
ǸAdjust the volume.
Ƿ
P+ Switch channels up and down one by one.
P-
OK Calls up the station list.
Press
A/B to switch between the station list and the
favourites list.
TXT Switches from television mode to teletext mode.
TV-G Calls up the TV guide.
TV Switches to TV mode.
A/B Switches between the two most recently selected
channels.
RADIO Switches to radio mode.
ȄDisplays the time.
ǷǷSwitches between audio channels.
FCalls up options (not available for all stations).
AVR, TV Switches to operating a GRUNDIG AV receiver,
DVD GRUNDIG television or GRUNDIG DVD player.
Keep the appropriate button (»AVR«, »TV«, »DVD«)
pressed down. Then press the appropriate button.
Note:
The functions available depend on the model of the
device you are using.
Just try it out.
Tele Pilot 765 S
AVR DVD
TV
z
TXT
PIP
A/B
MHP
d
TV-G
Radio
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CONNECTION AND PREPARATION
Connecting the antenna
1Connect the indoor antenna cable (cable system) to the »In« socket on
the digital receiver.
2Connect the »Out« socket on the digital receiver via an HF cable to the
antenna socket on the television (loop-through function for analogue sta-
tions).
Connecting the television
1Plug the Euro-AV (Scart) cable supplied into the »TV Out« socket on
the digital receiver and the corresponding Euro-AV socket (e.g. EURO-
AV, SCART) on the television.
Connecting a video recorder
1Plug a standard Euro-AV (Scart) cable into the »VCR/DVD« socket on
the digital receiver and the Euro-AV socket (e.g. EURO-AV, LINE
IN/OUT, EXT.1) on the video recorder.
Note:
When playing back a video recording, the video and audio signal from
the video recorder is automatically looped through to the television via
the »TV Out« socket on the digital receiver.
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Connecting a hi-fi system
1Plug a standard cinch cable into the »Audio Out R L« on the digital
receiver and the corresponding input sockets on the hi-fi system.
Connecting a digital multi-channel amplifier
1Plug a standard cinch cable into the »Audio Out SPDIF« socket on
the digital receiver and the corresponding socket on the digital multi-
channel amplifier.
Connecting the mains adapter
1Plug the plug of the mains adapter supplied into the »Ó 12 V«
socket on the digital receiver.
2Plug the mains adapter into the socket.
Notes:
Only plug the device into the mains socket after you have connected the
television and the antenna.
The only way to disconnect the digital receiver from the mains supply is
to pull the plug.
Inserting batteries in the remote control
1Open the battery compartment by removing the lid.
2Insert the batteries (Mignon type, for example UM-3 or AA, 2 x 1.5 V).
Observe the polarity (marked on the base of the battery compartment).
3Close the battery compartment.
Note:
If the digital receiver no longer reacts properly to remote control com-
mands, the batteries may be flat. Be sure to remove used batteries.
The manufacturer accepts no liability for damage resulting from leaking
batteries.
Environmental note
Batteries, including those which contain no heavy metal, may not be
disposed of with household waste. Please dispose of used batteries in an
environmentally sound manner. Find out about the legal regulations
which apply in your area.
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The menu
This digital receiver has a very comprehensive, user-friendly menu
system. The menu is displayed on the television screen.
The digital receiver responds to many functions which you select on
the remote control with informative menus and icons on the televi-
sion screen.
It enables you to select many different settings and contains infor-
mation on using your digital receiver.
The menu contains the most important controls for your digital
receiver. Its menu system controls the dialogue between you and the
digital receiver.
Press »i« to open the main menu. Press »P-« or »P+« to navigate in
the menu and select the desired symbol. The selected symbol is
highlighted.
When you press »OK« to confirm your selection, a sub-menu
appears. Here too, you can navigate by pressing »P-« or »P+«
and select the item you want. The selected item is highlighted.
Press »OK« to confirm. Normally another menu then appears,
where you can use »P-« or »P+« to navigate and make the setting.
Make settings using »P-«, »P+«, »Ǹ« or »Ƿ«.
Press »Z« to quit the current menu level.
Press »i« to quit the menu entirely.
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Searching for stations
The automatic search looks for receivable stations among the
available bouquets of digital stations.
1Press »Ǽ« to switch on the digital receiver.
– The »Ensimmäinen asennus« (Initial installation) page
appears when the device is first switched on.
2Press »OK« to start initial installation.
3Select your language using »Ǹ« or »Ƿ« and press »OK« to
confirm.
– The »Settings« menu appears.
4Select the country with »Ǹ« or »Ƿ«.
5Select »Screen Format« by pressing »P+« or »P-« and then
press »Ǹ« or »Ƿ« to select the format.
6Select the »TV Output Format« line with »P+« or »P-« and
press »Ǹ« or »Ƿ« to select the video signal.
Note:
The data for »symbol rates« is set by default. Changes are only
necessary for special cable providers.
Make enquiries at your cable provider.
7Select the »OK« button with »P+« or »P-« and press »OK« to
confirm.
– The »Automatic Search« menu appears.
– You can retain the values for the start and end frequency.
– Select the »All« option in »Channels to search for« if you
would also like to receive encoded stations.
8Select the »OK« button with »P+« or »P-« and press »OK« to
start the search.
– Display: »Searching«, the progress of the search is shown as
a percentage.
– A message will appear once the search has ended.
9Press »OK« to end initial installation.
– The stations that have been found are stored.
10 Press »OK« to go to the first channel position.
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Creating and editing favourite lists
You can copy the stations you prefer into the favourite list. Delete
stations you do not need.
You can then change the order of presets as required and delete
stations you do not need.
The stations in the channel list cannot be moved or deleted.
Opening the favourite list
1Press »i« to open the main menu.
– The main menu is displayed.
2Select »Sort TV channels« with »P+« or »P-« and press »OK«
to confirm.
– The overview of the channel list and favourites appears.
Note:
Additional operations are explained in the following sections.
Creating a favourite list
1Press »P-« or »P+« in the channel list to select the station you
want.
2Press »OK« to copy the station into the list of favourites.
– The favourite station is marked with a star in the channel list
3Repeat the setting until all the stations have been copied into the
list of favourites.
4Press »i« and then »OK« to save the settings.
Note:
If you do not want to save the setting, press »Ǹ« or »Ƿ« to sel-
ect the »No« button and confirm with »OK«.
5Press »i« to conclude the setting.
Moving stations in the favourite list
1Press »A/B« to switch to the list of favourites.
2Select the station to be moved with »P-« or »P+« and press
»OK« to confirm.
– The name of the station appears.
3Press »P-« or »P+« to select the preset.
4Press »OK« to move the station.
5Press »i« and then »OK« to save the settings.
Note:
If you do not want to save the setting, press »Ǹ« or »Ƿ« to sel-
ect the »No« button and confirm with »OK«.
6Press »i« to conclude the setting.
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Deleting stations in the favourite list
1Press »A/B« to switch to the list of favourites.
2Press »P-« or »P+« to select the station to delete.
3Press »z« to delete the station.
4Press »i« and then »OK« to save the settings.
Note:
If you do not want to save the setting, press »Ǹ« or »Ƿ« to sel-
ect the »No« button and confirm with »OK«.
5Press »i« to conclude the setting.
Deleting all the stations in the favourite list
1Press »A/B« to switch to the list of favourites.
2Press »ǷǷ« to delete all the stations.
3Press »i« and then »OK« to save the settings.
Note:
If you do not want to save the setting, press »Ǹ« or »Ƿ« to sel-
ect the »No« button and confirm with »OK«.
4Press »i« to conclude the setting.
Filtering stations in the channel list
You can select stations in the channel list according to several
criteria:
Stations – all stations which are free to air or encrypted, are
displayed in the channel list.
Filtering – it can filter according to networks or providers.
Sorting – the order can be from A to Z, Z to A or using their
numbers.
1Press »i« to open the main menu.
– The main menu is displayed.
2Select »Sort TV channels« with »P+« or »P-« and press »OK«
to confirm.
– The overview of the channel list and favourite list appears.
3Open the »Filter channels« function by pressing »ǷǷ«.
4Select by pressing »P-« or »P+«.
5Press »Ǹ« or »Ƿ« to select the selection criterion.
6Select the »OK« button with »P+« or »P-« and press »OK« to
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Switching on and off
1Press »Ǽ« to switch on the digital receiver from standby mode.
– The mode indicator lights up green.
2Press »Ǽ« to switch the digital receiver to standby mode.
– The indicator lights up red.
Mode selection
You can choose between TV and radio modes.
1Press » « or » « to select the mode.
Selecting preset channels
1Move up and down the channels by pressing »P+« or »P-« as
required.
2Enter single-digit or multi-digit preset channel numbers by
pressing »1 ... 0« on the remote control.
– Channels with no stations assigned are ignored.
Note:
Every time you switch stations, the current channel number, the
name of the station, the time, the title, and the start time of the
current and following programmes are shown on the screen.
If you press and hold down »?«, you will receive detailed infor-
mation about the current programme. If you press »Ƿ« you will
receive information about the next programme. By pressing
»Ǹ« you return to information about the current programme.
Selecting stations from lists
You can select stations from various lists (e.g. TV stations, TV
favourites).
1Press »OK« to open the station list.
– The most recently activated station list appears.
2Press »A/B« to switch the station list.
3Press »P-« or »P+« to select the station and press »OK« to call
it up.
4Press »Z« to quit the station list.
RadioTV
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Switching from the current station to the previous
one
The digital receiver remembers the station which was last selected,
provided it was selected for at least one second.
1Press »A/B« to switch from the current station to the previous
one.
2Press »A/B« to switch back to the current station.
Note:
You can only switch over when no menu is shown on the screen.
Adjusting the volume
You cannot change the volume in menu mode.
1Adjust the volume by pressing »Ǹ« or »Ƿ«.
– A volume scale is shown on the television screen.
Muting the sound
1Press »d« on the remote control to mute the sound.
2Press »d« on the remote control to switch the sound on again.
– You can hear the sound at the volume previously set.
Displaying time
1You can display the time by pressing the »Ȅ« button.
Using the options
Some stations occasionally offer multiple camera perspectives,
audio tracks and/or teletext.
The symbol appears in the top right corner if one or more of
these options are available.
This means that there is either a picture, audio or teletext option or
that there is a combination of selection options.
1Press »F«.
2Press »P+« or »P-« to select the option and press »OK« to
confirm.
Note:
It is possible that picture and audio options are available. In this
case you must press »F« repeatedly to select the desired option.
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TV guide
The electrical TV guide offers an overview of all programmes that
will be broadcast on the current station in the next week.
1Press »TV-G« to view the station information.
– All today’s programmes are shown.
Notes:
Not all stations supply a detailed TV guide.
Many broadcasters supply the daily programme but no
detailed descriptions.
Some broadcasters do not supply any information.
2Press »P-«, »P+«, »Ǹ« or »Ƿ« to select the programmes.
Notes:
You can use the colour buttons to switch directly to the morning,
afternoon or evening programmes.
3Press »?« to see the information on the selected programme.
Press »Z« to switch off programme information.
Scroll through the programme information with »P-«, »P+«,
»Ǹ« or »Ƿ«.
4Add the selected programme to the recording timer by pressing
»Ȅ« and then »OK«.
(See the section on the recording timer on page 27.)
5Press »Z« to quit the TV guide.
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Teletext
1Select the television station whose teletext pages you want to
see.
2Press »TXT« to call up teletext.
– After a short time, teletext page 100 appears on the television
screen.
Note:
You may have to press »OK« so that teletext appears.
3Select the teletext page with »1 … 0« or one of the coloured
buttons.
4Scrolling text pages:
Press »P-« to go to the previous page, press »P+« to go to the
next page, Press »F« to go forward 100 pages, press »ǷǷ« to
go back 100 pages.
5Press »TXT« to activate mix mode.
– The teletext is superimposed on the television picture.
6To switch off teletext, press »TXT« again.
Additional functions
Selecting a teletext page directly
Most main pages display three digit page numbers that you can
select directly.
1Select the page number with »Ǹ« or »Ƿ«.
– There is a cursor on the first or last page number.
2Press »OK« to call up the teletext page.
Increasing the character height
If you have difficulty reading the text on the screen, you can double
the character height.
1To enlarge the character height of a teletext page, press
»A/B«.
Calling up the station overview
1Open teletext page 300 with »TV-G«.
Opening a sub-page directly
If the selected teletext page contains additional pages, the number
of the current sub-page and the total number of pages are dis-
played.
1Press »MHP« to select the sub-page function.
2Press »z« or »Ȅ« to select the sub-page.
3Quit the function with »MHP«.
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Picture settings
1Press »i« to open the main menu.
– The main menu is displayed.
2Select »Box Settings« by pressing »P+« or »P-« and press
»OK« to confirm.
– The »Box Settings« menu appears.
3Select »Video Settings« with »P-« or »P+« and press »OK« to
confirm.
Note:
Additional operations are explained in the following sections.
Selecting the television picture format
If you have a 16:9 format television or flat screen, select the
»16:9/Widescreen TV« setting.
If you have a 4:3 format television or flat screen, the following set-
tings are available:
»4:3 (Pan&Scan/CCO)« for wide-screen playback without black
bars on the top and bottom edges of the screen. The picture is
cropped on the left and right.
»4:3 (Letterbox 14:9)« and »4:3 (Letterbox 16:9)« for widescreen
playback, with black bars at the top and bottom of the television
screen.
1Select »Screen Format« with »P-« or »P+«.
2Press »Ǹ« or »Ƿ« to select the screen format.
Specifying the video signal at the Euro AV (TV)
output
You can choose »Video (CVBS)« (normal picture quality), »RGB«
(high picture quality) or »S-Video (Y/C)«. The default setting is
»RGB«.
1Select »TV Output Format« with »P-« or »P+«.
2Select the video signal with »Ǹ« or »Ƿ«.
Specifying the video signal at the Euro AV (VCR)
output
You can choose »Video (CVBS)« (normal picture quality) or
»S-Video (Y/C)«.
1Select »VCR Output Format« with »P-« or »P+«.
2Select the video signal with »Ǹ« or »Ƿ«.
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Selecting AFD
The transmitted screen format can differ from the displayed screen
format.
AFD recognises and corrects the display when switched on.
1Select »AFD Automatic« with »P-« or »P+«.
2Press »Ǹ« or »Ƿ« to switch AFD on or off.
Teletext
With this function you can select whether teletext should be dis-
played on the receiver of the television.
1Select »Teletext« with »P-« or »P+«.
2Press »Ǹ« or »Ƿ« to adjust the setting.
Selecting the standard setting
You can reset the screen settings back to the default settings (factory
settings) with this function.
1Select »Restore Default Settings« with »P-« or »P+« and press
»OK« to confirm.
Ending the settings
1Press »i« to finish the setting.
Language settings
1Press »i« to open the main menu.
– The main menu is displayed.
2Select »Box Settings« by pressing »P+« or »P-« and press
»OK« to confirm.
– The »Box Settings« menu appears.
3Select »Language Settings« with »P-« or »P+« and press
»OK« to confirm.
Note:
Additional operations are explained in the following sections.
Setting the menu language
1Select »Menu Language« with »P-« or »P+«.
2Press »Ǹ« or »Ƿ« to select the language.
Selecting the preferred audio language
You can set a preferred language for all programmes.
1Select »Audio Language« with »P-« or »P+«.
2Press »Ǹ« or »Ƿ« to select the language.
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Selecting a second audio language
If the programme is not broadcast in the language selected in
»Audio Language«, the »Audio Language #2« is used.
1Select »Audio Language #2« with »P-« or »P+«.
2Press »Ǹ« or »Ƿ« to select the language.
Selecting the subtitle language
You can select the language for the subtitles.
1Select »Subtitle Language« with »P-« or »P+«.
2Press »Ǹ« or »Ƿ« to select the language.
Selecting the second subtitle language
If the subtitles are not broadcast in the language selected in
»Subtitle Language«, the »Subtitle Language #2« is used.
1Select »Subtitle Language #2« with »P-« or »P+«.
2Press »Ǹ« or »Ƿ« to select the language.
Automatic subtitles
You can set the subtitles so that they automatically appear when
they are transmitted in the selected subtitle language.
1Select »Subtitles Automatic« with »P-« or »P+«.
2Press »Ǹ« or »Ƿ« to switch this function on or off.
Ending the settings
1Press »i« to finish the setting.