Grundig DTR 1524 User manual

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DIGITAL
TERRESTRIAL
RECEIVER
DTR 1524
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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
6-8 Overview
6 The front of the digital receiver
7 The back of the digital receiver
8 The remote control
9-10 Connection and preparation
9 Connecting the antenna
9 Connecting the television
9 Connecting a video recorder
10 Connecting an AV receiver or hi-fi system
10 Connecting a digital multi-channel amplifier
10 Connecting the power cord
10 Inserting batteries in the remote control
11-19 Settings
11 The menu
12 Searching for stations
13 Editing the station list
14 Creating a list of favourite stations
15 Setting the local time
16-17 Adjusting the digital receiver to the television set
18-19 Audio settings
20-22 Basic functions
20 Switching on and off
20 Mode selection
20 Selecting preset channels
20 Adjusting the volume
21 Muting the sound
21 Selecting stations from lists
21 Switching from the current station to the previous one
22 TV Guide
22 Subtitles
23-24 Teletext mode
23 Teletext
23-24 Additional functions

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CONTENTS _________________________________________________
25-29 Additional functions
25 Setting the menu language
25 Switching the DC voltage for an active indoor antenna on and off
25 Raster/country
26 Automatic station search
27 Manual station search
27 Deleting stations automatically
28-29 Timer functions
30-31 Special settings
30 Resetting the digital receiver to its original state
30 Updating the digital receiver software
31 Selecting the remote control level
32-34 Information
32 Displaying station reception properties
32 Displaying device information
32 Connecting the digital receiver to a PC
33 Technical data
34 Rectifying minor problems
35 Additional Information for units sold in the UK.

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Packing contents
1DTR 1524 digital receiver
2Tele Pilot 766 S remote control
32 batteries for the remote control (2 x 1,5 V, Mignon, e.g.
UM-3 or AA)
4Euro/AV (Scart) cable
5AV cable (cinch)
6Power cord
7Operating manual
Receiving digital stations
To use your new DTR 1524 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 DTR 1524 digital receiver can receive and process all unen-
crypted 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 is designed to receive, record and play back
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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The front of the digital receiver
ǼSwitches the digital receiver to standby mode and off again.
•(red) Lights up: The digital receiver is in standby mode.
Flashes: No input signal.
OVERVIEW____________________________________________
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OVERVIEW_________________________________________________
The back of the digital receiver
TERRESTRIAL IN Socket for the indoor or outdoor antenna.
TERRESTRIAL OUT HF output for connecting an HF cable to the anten-
na socket on the television or video recorder.
AUDIO OUT Left/right stereo sockets (cinch) for hi-fi system.
L R
VIDEO OUT Video signal output socket (FBAS) for television
or AV receiver.
DIGITAL Audio output sockets for digital audio signal (cinch)
AUDIO OUT for digital multi-channel amplifier.
EURO AV 2 ɮVCR Euro AV socket (input and output) for the video
recorder.
EURO AV 1 ɮTV Euro-AV (output) socket for the television.
RS 232 Serial interface for connecting to a PC.
220-240V
~ Connection socket for the power cord supplied.
50/60 Hz 12 W
Note:
The model designation can be found on the back
of the digital receiver.

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OVERVIEW ________________________________________________
The remote control
ǼSwitches the digital receiver to standby, and from
standby to the channel last selected.
ECalls up the device connections menu.
?Displays programme information.
1 ... 0 Select stations.
dSwitches the sound to mute and on again.
iOpens the main menu.
zSwitches between the two most recently selected
channels.
ǸAdjust the volume.
Ƿ
P+ Switch channels up and down
P- one by one.
OK Opens the station list.
TXT Switches between teletext and TV modes.
TV-G Calls up the TV guide.
TV Switches to TV mode.
RADIO Switches to radio mode.
ȄOpens the »Record timer« menu.
ǷǷOpens the »Subtitles« menu.
FOpens the »Sound« menu.
DR, TV Switches to operating a second GRUNDIG
DVD digital receiver, GRUNDIG television or
GRUNDIG DVD player.
Keep the appropriate button (»DR«, »TV«, »DVD«)
pressed down. Then press the required button.
Note:
The functions available depend on the model of the
device you are using.
Just try it out.
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Connecting the antenna
1Connect the cable of the indoor or outdoor antenna to the »TERRESTRI-
AL IN« socket on the digital receiver.
Note:
When connecting an indoor antenna you may have to try it out at
different positions until you get the best reception.
2Connect the »TERRESTRIAL OUT« socket on the digital receiver via
an
HF cable to the antenna socket on the television (loop-through function
for analogue stations).
Connecting the television
1Plug the Euro-AV (Scart) cable supplied into the »EURO AV1 ɮTV«
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 »EURO AV2 ɮVCR«
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 »EURO AV1 ɮTV« socket on the digital receiver.
It may not be switched off by the power switch.
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Connecting an AV receiver or hi-fi system
1Plug a standard cinch cable into the »VIDEO OUT« and
»AUDIO OUT L R« sockets (left/right) on the digital receiver and the
corresponding input sockets on the AV receiver or hi-fi system.
Connecting a digital multi-channel amplifier
1Plug a standard cinch cable into the »DIGITAL AUDIO OUT« socket
on the digital receiver and the corresponding socket on the digital multi-
channel amplifier.
Connecting the power cord
1Plug the power cord supplied into the »220-240V~ 50/60Hz«
socket on the digital receiver.
2Plug the power cord into the wall socket.
Note:
Only plug the device into the mains socket after you have
connected the external devices and the antenna.
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 tele-
vision screen.
It enables you to select many different settings and contains infor-
mation on using your digital receiver.
The buttons on the remote control for using the menu are explained
on the screen.
The main 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
the menu and select items. The selected item 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.
SETTINGS ______________________________________________
Main Menu
Select Back Exit
and open
Settings
Channel lists
Program information
Timer
Installation
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Searching for stations
The automatic search looks for receivable stations among the avail-
able bouquets of digital stations.
1Switch on the digital receiver by pressing »Ǽ« on the receiver.
– The »Language« menu appears when the device is first
switched on.
2Select your language using »P-« or »P+« and press »OK« to
confirm.
– The »Country« menu appears.
3Press »P-« or »P+« to select the country and press »OK« to
confirm.
– The »Antenna supply« menu appears.
Caution!
Only switch on the antenna voltage if the antenna is an active
indoor antenna with a signal amplifier with no power supply
of its own from a mains adapter or similar source. Otherwise
you may cause a short circuit and irreversibly damage your
antenna.
4Press »P-« or »P+« to switch the antenna voltage on or off and
then press »OK« to confirm.
Caution!
If the message »Short circuit or overload at the antenna input«
appears, switch off the digital receiver immediately using the
power switch and rectify the problem. The antenna has an
excessive current consumption (max. 30 mA) or a short circuit.
– The »Search result« page appears and the station search
begins.
– The search is complete when the »Status« line contains the
message »Finished«.
5Press »i« and then »OK« to save the settings.
6Press »Ǹ« or »Ƿ« to select »Yes« (the stations are sorted before
being transferred to the station list) or »No« (the stations are
transferred unsorted to the station list) and press »OK« to
confirm.
– After sorting, the receiver switches to preset channel 1.
– You can change the order of preset stations as required and
delete stations you do not need (see page 13 “Editing the
station list”).
SETTINGS _________________________________________________
Country
Select Back
and confirm
Germany Spain
Austria Finland
Australia
Sweden
France
Italy
Antenna supply
Select Back
and confirm
Off
On
Language
Select
and confirm
Deutsch Español
English Suomi
Svenska
Polski
Français
Italiano
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SETTINGS _________________________________________________
Editing the station list
You can change the order of preset stations as required and delete
stations you do not need.
1In the main menu, select »Channel lists« with »P+« or »P-«
and press »OK« to confirm.
2Select »Channel list« by pressing »OK«.
– The station list appears.
Deleting stations
1Press »P-« or »P+« to select the station to delete and press
»OK« to confirm.
– The station is highlighted in orange.
2Select the next station with »P-« or »P+« and press »OK« to
confirm.
3Press »z« to delete the stations.
– The highlighted stations are deleted.
Moving stations
1Press »P-« or »P+« to select the station to move and press
»OK« to confirm.
– The station is highlighted in orange.
2Select the next station with »P-« or »P+« and press »OK« to
confirm.
3Press »P-« or »P+« to select the channel in front of which the
station is to be inserted.
4Press »ǷǷ« to move the stations.
Ending the settings
1Press »i« and then »OK« to save the settings.
Edit Channel Lists
Channel 21
1 Sat 1
2 ProSieben
3 KABEL1
4 NEUN LIVE Telev
5 DSF
6 HSE24
7SAT.1
8 N24
9 TELE 5
10 Das Erste
Select Back Exit
and mark Delete Move
Edit Channel Lists
Select Back Exit
and open
Channel list
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Creating a list of favourite stations
You can select your favourite stations and save them in up to four
lists.
1In the main menu, select »Channel lists« with »P+« or »P-«
and press »OK« to confirm.
2Select »Favorites« with »P+« or »P-« and press »OK« to con-
firm.
– The »Edit Favorites« page appears.
3Press »P-« or »P+« to select the station to move and press
»OK« to confirm.
– The station is highlighted in orange.
4Select the next station with »P-« or »P+« and press »OK« to
confirm.
5To move the stations, press »A/B« and then press »OK« or
»ǷǷ« to confirm.
– You can switch between the station list and your favourites by
pressing »A/B«.
– You can store up to 100 stations in the favourites list.
– You can change the order of the stations or delete ones you
do not need (see the section on editing the station list).
Note:
If you delete a station from the station list, it is also deleted from
your favourites.
6Press »i« and then »OK« to save the settings.
SETTINGS _________________________________________________
Edit Favorites
Select Back Exit
and mark A<->B Add
Delete
A: Channel lists
1 Sat 1
2 ProSieben
3 KABEL1
4 NEUN LIVE Telev
5 DSF
6 HSE24
7SAT.1
8 N24
9 TELE 5
B: Favorites 1
1 Sat 1
A/B
Edit Channel Lists
Select Back Exit
and open
Channel list
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Setting the local time
To ensure that the TV guide always shows the current programmes
at the right time, you must enter the difference between your local
time and GMT (Greenwich Mean Time at longitude “0”).
All times given by the TV guide are then converted to your local
time.
With clock changes (e.g. daylight saving time), you need to correct
the time difference.
1In the main menu, select »Installation« with »P-« or »P+« and
press »OK« to confirm.
2Select »Time« with »P-« or »P+« and press »OK« to confirm.
3Select »Time Zone« with »OK« and then use »P-« or »P+« to
enter the time difference in 30 minute increments.
Note:
The »Current time« item is for information only and cannot be
selected.
4Select »Daylight saving time« with »P-« or »P+« and press
»OK« to confirm.
5Press »P-« or »P+« to select »Off« (winter time) or »On«
(summer time).
6Press »OK« to confirm the setting.
7Press »i« and then »OK« to save the settings.
SETTINGS _________________________________________________
Installation
Select Back Exit
and open
Menu language
Channel search
Video output
Time
Special functions
Info
Time
Select Back Exit
and open
Current time 08:05 h
+10.00 h
On
Time Zone
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Adjusting the digital receiver to the television set
Specifying the video signal at the Euro AV (TV)
output
You can choose between the settings »CVBS« (normal picture
quality), »RGB« (high picture quality) »Y/C« (S-Video signal) and
»YUV« (component signal). The default setting is »RGB«.
1In the main menu, select »Installation« with »P-« or »P+« and
press »OK« to confirm.
2Select »Video output« with »P-« or »P+« and press »OK« to
confirm.
3Select »Signal type« by pressing »OK«.
4Press »P-« or »P+« to select the setting and press »OK« to
confirm.
5Press »i« and then »OK« to save the settings.
Selecting the television picture format
If you have a 4:3 format television or flat screen, select the »4:3«
setting.
If you have a 16:9 format television or flat screen, select the »16:9«
setting.
1In the main menu, select »Installation« with »P-« or »P+« and
press »OK« to confirm.
2Select »Video output« with »P-« or »P+« and press »OK« to
confirm.
3Select »TV format« by pressing »P-« or »P+« and press »OK«
to confirm.
4Press »P-« or »P+« to select the picture format and press
»OK« to confirm.
Note:
If picture format 4:3 is selected, you can also select picture
conversion.
5Press »i« and then »OK« to save the settings.
SETTINGS _________________________________________________
Installation
Select Back Exit
and open
Menu language
Channel search
Video output
Time
Special functions
Info
Video output
Select Back
and confirm
RGB
16:9
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■■
■■❙
■■■■■■ ❙
Signal type 4:3
16:9
TV format
OSD Transparency
Video output
Select Back Exit
and open
TV format
Signal type RGB
4:3
Letterbox
❙
■■
■■❙
■■■■■■ ❙
Picture conversion
OSD Transparency

Selecting the television picture conversion
If you have a 4:3 format television or flat screen, the following
settings are available:
»Pan&Scan« for wide-screen playback without black bars on the
top and bottom edges of the screen.
»Letterbox« for wide-screen playback with black bars on the top
and bottom edges of the screen.
1In the main menu, select »Installation« with »P-« or »P+« and
press »OK« to confirm.
2Select »Video output« with »P-« or »P+« and press »OK« to
confirm.
3Select »Picture conversion« with »P-« or »P+« and then press
»OK«.
4Press »P-« or »P+« to select the conversion and press »OK« to
confirm.
5Press »i« and then »OK« to save the settings.
Selecting the transparency of the OSD
You can adjust the transparency of the OSD menu.
1In the main menu, select »Installation« with »P-« or »P+« and
press »OK« to confirm.
2Select »Video output« with »P-« or »P+« and press »OK« to
confirm.
3Select »OSD Transparency« with »P-« or »P+« and then press
»OK«.
4Press »P-« or »P+« to select the transparency and press »OK«
to confirm.
5Press »i« and then »OK« to save the settings.
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SETTINGS _________________________________________________
Video output
Select Back
and confirm
RGB
4:3
❙
■■
■■❙
■■■■■■ ❙
Signal type
Letterbox
Pan&Scan
TV format
Picture conversion
OSD Transparency
Video output
Modify Back
and confirm
TV format
Signal type RGB
16:9
❙
■■
■■❙
■■■■■■ ❙
OSD Transparency

Audio settings
1In the main menu, select »Settings« with »P-« or »P+« and
press »OK« to confirm.
2Select »Audio« by pressing »OK«.
– The »Audio settings« menu appears.
Note:
Further operation is explained in the following sections.
Changing the audio channel of the television
With stations broadcasting in several languages you can select a
different language and digital sound (AC-3). The choice of audio
depends on the station and the current programme.
In radio mode, you can switch to other programmes.
1Select »Audio channel« with »P-« or »P+« and then press
»OK«.
2Press »P-« or »P+« to select the setting and press »OK« to
confirm.
Notes:
If you select digital sound (AC-3) for the audio channel, you
can no longer select »Audio output« and »Volume adjustment«.
Digital sound (AC-3) can only be played through an external
receiver or amplifier.
»Digital output« shows you the selected audio format at the
digital output, and cannot be selected.
Sound settings
Here you can select the audio mode, such as stereo, mono (left) and
mono (right).
1Select »Audio output« by pressing »P-« or »P+« and press
»OK« to confirm.
2Press »P-« or »P+« to select the setting and press »OK« to
confirm.
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DOLBY and the Double-D symbol ijare registered trademarks of the
Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
SETTINGS _________________________________________________
Audio settings
Select Back Exit
and open
Audio channel
Audio output
Volume adjustment
Digital output
English
Stereo
❙
■■❙ ■■■■■■ ❙
PCM Format
Audio settings
Select Back
and confirm
Volume adjustment
English
Deutsch
❙
■■❙ ■■■■■■ ❙
PCM Format
Stereo
Mono (left)
Mono (right)
Audio output
Digital output
Audio channel
Audio settings
Select Back Exit
and open
Audio channel
Audio output
Volume adjustment
Digital output
English
Stereo
❙
■■❙ ■■■■■■ ❙
PCM Format

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Volume adjustment
You can set the standard volume here. This is the volume of the
device after switching on.
1Select »Volume adjustment« by pressing »P-« or »P+« and
press »OK« to confirm.
2Press »Ǹ« or »Ƿ« to set the level and press »OK« to confirm.
Ending the settings
1Press »i« and then »OK« to end the settings.
SETTINGS _________________________________________________
Audio settings
Modify Back
and confirm
Audio channel
Audio output
English
Stereo
❙
■■
■■❙
■■■■■■ ❙
PCM Format
Digital output
Volume adjustment

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Switching on and off
1Press »Ǽ« to switch on the digital receiver from standby mode.
2Press »Ǽ« to switch the digital receiver to standby mode.
– The mode indicator lights up red.
Mode selection
You can choose between TV and radio modes.
1Press » « or » « to select the mode.
Note:
You can also change modes by selecting »Info« in the main
menu.
Selecting preset channels
1Move up and down the channels by pressing »P+« or »P-« as
required.
2To run through the channels, press and hold down »P+« or
»P-«.
3Enter 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, and the titles, start and finish
times of the current and following programmes are shown on
the screen If there is another language or digital audio effects
for the current programme, you will also see this information. In
the »Sound« menu, you can choose the language or the
digital audio effects. Open the »Sound« menu by pressing »F«.
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.
Note:
Volume changes adjust the audio signals at the »TV«, »VCR«
and »AUDIO OUT« sockets on the digital receiver.
RadioTV
BASIC FUNCTIONS______________________________