Grundig DCR 1784 CO User manual

DIGITAL CABLE
RECEIVER
DCR 1784 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 digital satellite receiver
6 The infrared receiver
7 The remote control
8-9 Connection and preparation
8 Connecting the antenna
8 Connecting the television
8 Connecting the infrared receiver
9 Connecting the digital multi-channel amplifier
9 Connecting the power supply unit
9 Inserting batteries in the remote control
10-14 Basic settings
10 The menu
11-12 Searching for stations
12-13 Creating and editing favourite lists
14 Filtering stations in the station list
15-17 Basic functions
15 Switching on and off
15 Mode selection
15 Selecting presets
15 Selecting stations from lists
16 Switching from the current station to the previous one
16 Adjusting the volume
16 Muting the sound
16 Displaying the time
16 Using options
17 Electronic TV Guide
18 Teletext mode
18 Teletext
18 Additional functions
19-25 Settings
19-20 Picture settings
20-21 Language settings
22-23 Menu settings
24-25 Miscellaneous settings
26 The recording timer

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CONTENTS____________________________________________
27 Additional functions
27 Security functions
28-31 Special settings
28 Automatic station search
29 Manual station search
30 Resetting the digital receiver to its original state
30 Updating the digital receiver software
31 Changing remote control levels
32 Pay TV mode
32 Inserting a Smart card
32 Using a Smart card
33-35 Information
33 Displaying station reception properties
33 Displaying device information
34 Technical data
34 Environmental note
35 Troubleshooting

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Packing contents
1Digital Satellite Receiver DCR 1784 CO
2Tele Pilot 765 S remote control
32 batteries for the remote control (2 x 1.5 V, AA type batteries)
4SCART extension cable
5Power supply unit
6Operating manual
Receiving digital stations
To use your new DCR 1784 CO digital receiver you need a digital
outdoor 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 1784 CO digital receiver can receive and process all
unencrypted digital stations. This digital receiver has a built-in digi-
tal 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.
Detailed information on the individual stations can be displayed at
the touch of a button, if this is provided by the broadcaster.
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 this high-quality and user-friendly digital receiver
provides you with many years of entertainment, please observe the
following instructions:
This digital receiver set is designed to receive video and audio
signals. Any other use is expressly prohibited.
When setting up the device, make sure the mains plug is easily
accessible.
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 moisture of any kind.
The digital receiver is designed for use in dry rooms. If you do use it
outdoors, make sure it is protected from moisture such as rain or
splashing water.
Thunderstorms are a danger to all electrical devices. Even if the digital
receiver 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.
Notes:
Do not connect any other equipment while the device is switched
on. Switch off the other equipment as well before connecting it.
Do not plug in the power supply of your device until you have
connected the external equipment and the antenna.
Make sure the power supply is freely accessible.

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OVERVIEW____________________________________________
The digital satellite receiver
IR remote Connection socket for infrared
receiver.
RF IN Input socket for the indoor
antenna.
RF OUT Antenna output socket for
connecting an HF cable to the
antenna socket of the television
or DVD recorder.
Smart card reader.
EURO AV SCART connector (output) for
connecting to TV.
SP DIF Audio outputs (optical) for PCM/
Dolby digital/DTS signals.
For connecting to a digital multi-
channel audio/video amplifier or
AV receiver.
12 VDC Connection socket for the
18 W max. power supply unit supplied.
The infrared receiver
The infrared receiver receives the infrared
signals for the remote control and forwards the
commands by wire to the digital receiver. Position
the infrared receiver so that it can receive the
remote control commands.
When you switch on from standby, the receiver
switches to the last selected station (Last Station
Memory).
•(red) The digital receiver is in standby
mode.
•(green) The digital receiver is switched on.
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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.
ZSwitches the current menu level off.
ǸǷ Adjust the volume.
P+ P- Switch channels up and down one by one.
OK Opens the channel list.
Press
A/B to switch from the channel lists to favourite
lists.
TXT Switches from TV mode to teletext mode, mix mode
and back to TV mode.
TV-G Opens the electronic 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.
FOpens the options (not available for all stations).
DR, TV Switches to operating a GRUNDIG
DVD AV receiver, GRUNDIG television or GRUNDIG
DVD player.
Keep the appropriate button (»DR«, »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
TV

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CONNECTION/PREPARATION __________
Connecting the antenna
1Connect the cable of the indoor antenna (cable system) to the
»RF IN« socket on the digital receiver.
2Connect the »RF OUT« socket of the digital receiver to the
antenna socket of the television using an HF cable (loop through
function for analogue broadcasts).
Connecting the television
1Plug the digital receiver into the corresponding SCART socket
on the television.
If this is not possible for reasons of space, use the SCART
extension supplied.
Connecting the infrared receiver
1Insert the plug of the infrared receiver into the »IR remote«
socket of the digital receiver.

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CONNECTION/PREPARATION __________
Connecting the digital multi-channel amplifier
1Plug a standard RCA cable into the »SPDIF« socket on the
digital receiver and the corresponding socket on the digital
multi-channel amplifier.
Connecting the power supply unit
1Insert the plug of the power supply unit supplied into the
»12 VDC« socket of the digital receiver.
2Insert the power supply unit into the wall socket.
Notes:
Do not insert the power supply unit of your device into the
socket until you have connected the television and the antenna.
The only way to fully disconnect the digital receiver from the
mains supply is to pull out the power supply.
Inserting batteries in the remote control
1Open the battery compartment by removing the lid.
2Put in the batteries (AA, 2 x 1.5 V). Make sure the polarity is
correct (as shown on the base of the battery compartment).
3Close the battery compartment.
Note:
If the digital receiver no longer reacts properly to remote control
commands, the batteries may be flat. Always remove used
batteries.
The manufacturer accepts no liability for damage caused by
leaking batteries.
Environmental note
Batteries, including those which contain no heavy metal, should
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 tele-
vision 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. You can navigate in the menu by
pressing »P-« or »P+« and select the symbol. The selected symbol
is highlighted.
When you press »OK« to confirm your selection, a sub-menu
appears. You can also navigate here by pressing »P-« or »P+«
and select the item you want. The selected item is highlighted.
Press »OK« to confirm. Another menu usually 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.
BASIC SETTINGS __________________________________