Hauppauge DEC1100-T User manual

DEC1100-T
Freeview receiver
Digital Terrestrial Receiver
User Manual
English

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Hauppauge Computer Works, Ltd
6 - 10 Borough High Street
Bank Chambers
London, U.K. SE1 9QQ
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Hauppauge Computer Works, Inc.
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M-DEC1100-T-V1.1-UK · 07/28/04

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Content
IMPORTANT NOTICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
1. Operational and functional elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Front view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Rear view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
2. Important Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Power cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Important Notice for placing the Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Placing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Moisture, direct sun light, heat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Grounding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
3. Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Antenna connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Connecting the STB to the TV (SCART) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
4. Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Turning the STB On/Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
First Time Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Switching channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Changing volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Using the Channel List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Deleting/Editing Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Locking Channels / Adding to Favourites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Advanced Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
EPG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Text / MHEG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
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5. Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
6. Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Base specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Input /Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

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1. Operational and functional elements
Front view
Rear view
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Thank you for purchasing the DEC1100-T freeview receiver
Please note that this unit has a special feature which allows you to update the lat-
est software OVER THE AIR.
When you switch on the receiver, the unit will check if there is a new software ver-
sion available. If there is, you will be asked if you wish to download the latest soft-
ware version by following the information on the screen.
To have the best performance of your product we recommend that you update
whenever prompted.
If you have any queries regarding this please call our helpline on:
tel: [phone]
email: [email protected]
web: www.hauppauge.co.uk
Stereo connector
SCART TV
S/PDIF OUT
Aerial IN
Aerial OUT
Power Supply 12V
IR receiver
IR receiver

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Remote Control
Attention! Pressing any button on the remote control con-
tinuously could cause the software in the unit to overload
and the picture to freeze. This is not a fault of the set but a
safety procedure. To reset the machine switch the power off
and then repower.
Operational elements of the remote control
On / Off
Info Key
- displays Infobanner
- displays help in menu
EPG Key - Display EPG
Exit Key
Cursor Keys
Navigation keys
Volume up/down
Volume + / -
Number Keys
Enter channel
directly
Mute
TV/Radio
Open the
channel list
Setup Key
Open the
main menu
Opt Key
Open configura-
tion menu
OK Key
Select setting
Colour Keys
Navigate inside
the MHEG
Channel up/down
Channel + / -
ZAP Key
Switch between
the last two
channels
Text Keys
Open the MHEG
(info guide)

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2. Important Information
Make sure that the following items are included in the box:
●1 DEC1100-T unit
●1 Manual
●1 Remote Control
●2 Batteries for Remote Control
●1 Power supply 230V/50Hz - 12V
●1 Serial to SCART
●1 Coaxial cable (male/female)
Proceed as follows:
●Place batteries in Remote Control. Check polarity!
●Read Safety Instructions carefully!
●Connect Receiver as described in Chapter 3.
●Read Chapter 4 for instructions on how to set up the box correctly. In this
chapter you will find information on how to handle the Electronic-Program-
Guide (EPG) and about Software Updates as well as the advanced configuration.
●Chapter 5 covers error diagnosis.
●Check Chapter 6 for Technical Data.
Attention! Non-use of box for long periods or thunder-
storms: Disconnect the STB from the power supply and
from the antenna if you leave the box unused for a long
period of time or during bad weather. Also turn off all devices
connected to the STB.
Power cord
Make sure that the power cord is not damaged. Never use damaged cables.
Cleaning
Always disconnect the power cord before cleaning the STB. Only use a dry cloth
for cleaning. Clean only the cover. Never open the device.
Make sure that children do not stick anything into the box's air vents.
Service
There are no serviceable parts inside. Never open the box. Doing so may put you
as risk of electric shock. Warranty will become void if box is opened.
Connectors
Only use supplied cable and power supply for operating the STB.
Important Notice for placing the Device
Placing
Every electrical device needs time to warm up. The heat generated by the device
is low but can still cause sensitive furniture to alter over time. The bottom of the
STB can in some cases stain the surface of certain furniture. Please put a pad
underneath the STB when placing it on a sensitive surface.

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Ventilation
Never obstruct the STB's air vents. Always make sure that air can ventilate from
the device. Never place the box inside a closet or cabinet. Do not place anything
on top of the STB and leave at least 30 cm space above it.
Moisture, direct sun light, heat
Keep the box away from moisture and condensing water. Never place the device
next to a heater or into direct sun light.
Power supply
Only operate the device at 230V / 50 Hz by using the delivered power supply unit.
Switch the power on after the antenna and the SCART cable have been connect-
ed.
Grounding
The antenna has to be grounded.

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3. Connections
Antenna connection
Connect the antenna with a Coax cable to the STB. First connect the cable to the
antenna and then to your Box.
Attention! Make sure the receiver is turned off when you
connect the cable to avoid damage to the device.
Connecting the STB to the TV (SCART)
Connect the receiver with the supplied cable to the TV-set. Plug the cable into the
Receiver on one side and to the Video-In connector on your TV or Video recorder
on the other side.
Make sure not to use the Decoder-Connector found on certain TV-sets. Consult
your TV manual for details.
Audio OUT
SCART TV S/PDIFF Aerial IN Aerial OUT
Power Supply 12V

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4. Operating
Turning the STB On/Off
Turn on the Set Top Box by pressing the On/Off Key (1) on your remote control.
Wait until you see the info line on your screen.
The LED will light when the receiver is switched on.
When you switch your receiver on for the first time you will be asked to select
your TV screen format (4:3 or 16:9) and then to confirm hereafter the automatic
channel search.
First Time Installation
1. Press the Setup Key (3) on your remote to bring up the main menu.
2. Use the Cursor Keys (9) and the OK Key (8) to select Installation.

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3. Select First Time Installation from the menu. You will be asked if you are sure
to delete all current channels in your list. Simply answer "Yes" by using the Cursor
Keys (9) and OK Key (8) again.
4. Set up all following steps according to your connected hardware (TV, Cable).
After you are done with this step you are ready to watch all found free-to-air chan-
nels on your STB.
Switching channels
Use the channel Up and Down Keys (13) on your remote to switch between
channels.
Changing volume
Use the volume Up and Down keys (11) on your remote to change volume on
your STB.
Using the Channel List
1. Pressing the TV/Radio Key (2) on your remote will bring up the channel list.
2. Using the Cursor Keys (9) you can navigate through this page.
●The current program will be shown on the right side while your channel list is
shown on the left.
●Use the Cursor Keys (9) to select the desired channel, which can be seen
on the right side.
3. After pressing OK (8) you will switch to the selected channel.
4. Use Exit Key (7) to leave the cannel list.
Deleting/Editing Channels
1. Using the Left / Right (9) and the OK Keys (8) on your remote control, you can
delete a channel or edit a name.

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2. Simply use the Cursor Keys (9) and the Ok Key (8) to select the desired function.
3. When editing a channel name you can use the Number Keys (14-23) on your
remote to change the channel name.
Locking Channels / Adding to Favourites
The Lock button allows you to prevent certain channels from being accessed.
The Favourites button adds the selected channels to your favourite list.
Note: To use Favourites you need to switch on this mode in
the Configuration menu, see "Configuration".

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Advanced Installation
Inside the Installation Menu you can choose between Automatic Search,
Manual Search and First Time Installation. The First Time Installation has
been described previously.
After the first time installation it may be required to rescan for channels or to add
certain channels that are additionally broadcasted.
Automatic Search will replace your current channel list.

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EPG
The Electronic Program Guide can be accessed via the EPG Key (6) on your
remote.
Using Manual Search, you can specify which channel should be scanned and
any found channels will be appended to your current list.
Simply use the Cursor Keys (9) to navigate through the EPG.
●It will always show the picture of the current choice on the top right.
●On the bottom you will see five channels from your channel list with their cur-
rent and upcoming events.
●The top left will show you the time the selected show will run at and a short
summary of the event.

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Configuration
1. Use the Setup Key (3) on your remote to open up the Main menu and select
Configuration.
2. Inside the Configuration Menu you can edit the following:
Audio Language: If a program is broadcasted in more than one language you
can choose the appropriate language.
TV-Type: Choose the type of TV you have 4:3 / 16:9.
WideScreen Mode: Set your preferred mode for movies or shows that are
broadcasted in 16:9.
TV Scart Out: Output can either be RGB, S-Video or CVBS.
VCR Scart Out: The VCR SCART Out can be set to CVBS and S-Video.
Favourite Mode: Turn Favourite Mode on/off.
UHF Out Settings: Choose the UHF out channel on which the STB will send
the signal via the RF-out connector. Press OK Key (8) to enter the sub menu.
Parental Settings: If enabled please note that the default lock code is "0000".
Press OK Key (8) to enter the sub menu.
Your receiver supports the download of the latest available software. With the
menu option Receiver Upgrade you can start the manual update.
●Select Receiver Upgrade with the Curosor Key (9).
●Enter the sub-menu with the OK Key (8).
●Select Search for New Version and press OK Key (8).
3. If you are done with the setup, use the Exit Key (7) to exit the menu.

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Timer
You can use the timer settings to have your STB turn on and off at certain times.
Use the Setup Key (3) on your remote to open up the Main menu and select
Timer.
If you don't want the STB running all the time but you want e.g. to record certain
shows you can use the timer settings.
1. Simply choose one of the five timer settings and press the OK Key (8).
2. Now use the Cursor Key (9) and Number Keys (14-23) to edit the start and
end time as well as the date and the Mode.
The STB will then turn on at start time and turn off at end time for the given date.
Language
The last option from the main menu is Language. This option lets you choose
between broadcasted audio languages or modes. Use the Setup Key (3) on your
remote to open up the Main menu and select Language.
Simply use the Cursor Keys (9) to choose your preferred language and use the
OK Key (8) to set it.
Note: The change is only temporary - a subsequent change
of channel will change the audio language back to the
permanent preference indicated in the Configuration menu.

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Text / MHEG
With the Text Key (12) you can access certain Text and Multimedia contents.
Some services use also the Colour Keys (10).
Your receiver supports the UK text system called MHEG (Multimedia and
Hypermedia Experts Group). MHEG is a standard that offers you information
about various contents like lifestyle, shopping or sports events results.
Pressing the Text Key (12) or the Red Key (10) will bring up a menu similar to the
one shown below.
Note: Some broadcasters show in the top right TV corner
the key which can be used to open the MHEG text or on
the MHEG text the correct key for exit. This can vary from
channel to channel.
As usual you can use the Cursor Keys (9) and the OK Key (8) to navigate through
the content.
Additionally you now have the four Colour Keys (10) to navigate through the con-
tent of the page. Their usage may vary for different stations, so simply read their
meaning from the bottom line (or from the location they appear in) and use them
as shown.

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Use the Text Key (12) or the screen indicated key to leave the MHEG.

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5. Diagnostics
Error Possible cause Solution
No picture, no sound No power supply Check cable and power
connector
None or wrong channel
list
Do an automatic channel
scan
Short circuit in antenna
cable
Turn off receiver, remove
short circuit, turn receiver
back on
Defect or missing cable
connection
Check all cables
Misalligned antenna Adjust antenna
Loose connectors or
cable too long
Check connectors, short-
en cable
No Freeview coverage in
your area
Call 08708809980 or text
your postcode to 8331
(standard network
charges supply)
No or only chunky
picture
Antenna too small Use bigger antenna
SCART connector not
fully plugged in
Check SCART connector
Sound but no picture Antenna misadjusted or
defect
Check antenna
Program is broadcasted
with altered parameters
Do an automatic search
(see "Advanced
Installation")
Can't receive channel you
could receive before
Program is not broad-
casted any more
None
Transport stream defect
> Receiver locked
Remove power plug, plug
in after 10 sec.
Certain channels can't be
received from time to time
Certain services are not transmitted 24 hours a day and
can sometimes be unavailable. This is not a fault.
STB cannot be controlled Obstacle in between
remote control and
receiver
Free sight between
remote control and
receiver
Bad image quality or no
colours
Wrong TV SCART out sig-
nal
Try changing from RGB to
CVBS or vice versa (see
Chapter "Configuration")
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