Laser STB-8000-026 User manual

Set Top Box HD Media Player
STB-8000-026
User Manual
Please read carefully before use
STB-8000-026
STB 8000
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND PRECAUTIONS .............................................................................................. 1
WHATS IN THE BOX .......................................................................................................................................................... 1
INSTALLING THE BATTERIES ............................................................................................................................................. 1
SET TOP BOX..................................................................................................................................................................... 2
Front Panel.................................................................................................................................................................... 2
Rear Panel ..................................................................................................................................................................... 2
REMOTE CONTROL ........................................................................................................................................................... 3
Key Function.................................................................................................................................................................. 4
CONNECTING TO A TELEVISION ....................................................................................................................................... 5
Power ............................................................................................................................................................................ 5
Video and Audio Connection ........................................................................................................................................ 6
Connection Method 1: Composite............................................................................................................................ 6
Connection Method 2: HDMI.................................................................................................................................... 6
Audio Connection.......................................................................................................................................................... 6
FIRST TIME INSTALLATION ............................................................................................................................................... 6
OSD Language ............................................................................................................................................................... 6
Country.......................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Channel Search ............................................................................................................................................................. 6
BASIC OPERATION ............................................................................................................................................................ 7
Channel Selection.......................................................................................................................................................... 7
Volume Control............................................................................................................................................................. 7
Channel Information ..................................................................................................................................................... 7
MAIN MENU ..................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Program ............................................................................................................................................................................ 8
Program Edit ................................................................................................................................................................. 8
EPG & Scheduling.......................................................................................................................................................... 9
Sort.............................................................................................................................................................................. 10
LCN .............................................................................................................................................................................. 10
Picture............................................................................................................................................................................. 10
Channel Search ............................................................................................................................................................... 11
Auto Search................................................................................................................................................................. 11
Manual Search ............................................................................................................................................................ 11
Country........................................................................................................................................................................ 11
Antenna Power ........................................................................................................................................................... 11
Search Mode ............................................................................................................................................................... 11
Time ................................................................................................................................................................................12
Time Offset..................................................................................................................................................................12

Time Zone....................................................................................................................................................................12
Sleep............................................................................................................................................................................ 12
Option .............................................................................................................................................................................12
OSD Language ............................................................................................................................................................. 12
Subtitle Language........................................................................................................................................................ 12
Audio Language........................................................................................................................................................... 13
Digital Audio................................................................................................................................................................ 13
Audio Description........................................................................................................................................................ 13
System ............................................................................................................................................................................ 13
Parental Guidance....................................................................................................................................................... 13
Set Password............................................................................................................................................................... 13
Restore Factory Defaults............................................................................................................................................. 13
Information ................................................................................................................................................................. 14
Recall List..................................................................................................................................................................... 14
USB.................................................................................................................................................................................. 14
Multimedia.................................................................................................................................................................. 14
Photo Configure .......................................................................................................................................................... 14
Movie Configuration ................................................................................................................................................... 15
PVR Configuration....................................................................................................................................................... 15
Record Device ......................................................................................................................................................... 15
Format..................................................................................................................................................................... 15
MULTIMEDIA PLAYBACK ................................................................................................................................................ 16
Music........................................................................................................................................................................... 16
Photo........................................................................................................................................................................... 16
PVR .............................................................................................................................................................................. 16
GENERAL INFORMATION ............................................................................................................................................... 17
Time Shifting Live TV................................................................................................................................................... 17
GENERAL INFORMATION ............................................................................................................................................17
Connecting a USB Device ............................................................................................................................................17
Connecting a 2.5” (Notebook) Hard Drive .................................................................................................................. 17
TROUBLESHOOTING ......................................................................................................................................................18
SPECIFICATIONS.............................................................................................................................................................. 18
CONTACT INFORMATION...............................................................................................................................................18
WARRANTY.....................................................................................................................................................................19
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1 Antenna In 4 Video Output
2 Antenna Loop Through 5 Audio Right Output
3 HDMI Output 6 Audio LeŌOutput
RECEIVER POWER USB
RF IN RF OUT HDMI
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REMOTE CONTROL
NOTE: To use the Remote Control, point it towards the front of the Digital Set Top Box. The Remote Control has a
range of up to 7 metres from the Set Top Box at an angle of up to 30 degrees.
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MUTE
2
FAVOURITES
3
SUBTITLES
4
NUMERIC KEYS
5
MENU
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OK (BUTTON)
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EPG
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PAGE UP/DOWN
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VOLUME UP/DOWN
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REWIND / FAST FOREWARD
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PREVIOUS/NEXT
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PLAY
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PAUSE
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RECORD
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TIMESHIFT
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ZOOM
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ASPECT
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POWER ON/OFF
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TELETEXT (WHERE AVAILABLE)
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INFORMATION
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RECALL
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LIST
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EXIT
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DIRECTION (FOR CURSER)
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GOTO
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CHANNEL UP/DOWN
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LANGUAGE
28
STOP
29
REPEAT
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TV / RADIO (SWITCH MODE)
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TIMER
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V-FORMAT (RESOLUTION)
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Button
Action
MUTE
Mute or restore Audio
FAVOURITES
Displays Favourite Channel list.
SUBTITLES
Displays Subtitle language information
NUMERIC KEYS
Enter music track or chapters in movies (where supported)
MENU
Displays all the maim menus.
OK (BUTTON)
Displays Channel listing DVB-T mode or confirm selection
EPG
Displays EPG (Electronic Program Guide)
PAGE UP/DOWN
Navigate up and down through menu items
VOLUME UP/DOWN
Increase/ Decrease volume
REWIND / FAST FORWARD
Rewind / Fast Forward through Media playback
PREVIOUS/NEXT
Skips to the Previous/next track/file during media playback
PLAY
Start playback
PAUSE
Pause playback
RECORD
Start recording current program
TIMESHIFT
Pause live TV (records as a file for playback)
ZOOM
Picture Viewing mode Press to Zoom in on Image
ASPECT
In DTV mode, press to change to different Aspect Ratios.
POWER ON/OFF
Places the STB into Standby mode or wakes it up
TELETEXT
Streaming information on your TV (where service is provided)
INFORMATION
Displays additional channel and program information
RECALL
Previous/Last screen or channel.
LIST
Display the PVR list of recordings
EXIT
Exits current screen or returns to the previous channel
DIRECTION (FOR CURSER)
Navigate through menus.
CHANNEL UP/DOWN
Select a Channel up or down
LANGUAGE
Selects an Audio language or mode (if broadcast)
STOP
Stop the current playback
TV / RADIO (SWITCH MODE)
Switches between DVB-T (TV) and DVB-R (Radio)
TIMER
Display recording schedule
V-FORMAT (RESOLUTION)
In DVT mode press to cycle through different Resolutions options.
NOTE: Some features on this remote rely on the feature being available during the
broadcast. Button may not respond if function is not available.
main
CURSOR
resolution options.

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The composite cable (supplied) comprises of 1 x Video Cable (yellow), 1 x Left Channel Audio (White) cable and 1 x
Right Channel Audio (Red) cable.
Best Used for: Older CRT Type televisions or other displays with only a standard AV input.
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HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is the preferred connection method as the HDMI cable (not supplied)
allows full HD Digital signal transmission to the TV.
Best Used For: Any TV that has an HDMI input.
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Audio can be connected to an external amplifier / receiver. Connect the Stereo Left and Right channels (White &
Red) to the back of the Set Top Box and the corresponding inputs on the back the audio device.
FIRST TIME INSTALLATION
Once the STB-7000 has been connected to the power and to the
TV and after all audio connections have been made properly,
switch on TV.
Press Power button to switch the Set Top Box (STB) unit on.
If you are using the unit for the first time or have restored the
unit to Factory Default, the Installation Guide Menu will appear
on your TV screen.
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To set the OSD (On Screen Display) Language press the LEFT/RIGHT buttons on the remote until the desired
Language is displayed and then press the DOWN button.
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To change the Country, press the LEFT/RIGHT buttons on the remote until the desired Country is displayed and then
press the DOWN button.
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Press OK to start the Channel Auto Search.
The System will now scan for the available channel in your area.
Found DVB-T Channels are shown in the left window and radio stations are displayed in the right.
Total progress is displayed in the bar below.
Press the EXIT or Menu Button to stop the scan at any time.
Once the Scan is complete the first Station is shown.
•Set the Channel Search type to "FTA + Scrambled"
Channel Search
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Program
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To edit your program preferences (lock, skip, favourite, move or delete), you will need to enter the Program Edit
Menu. This Menu requires a password for access and it is “000000” (6 zeros)
Press the LEFT/RIGH button to Change to the radio channel List.
Action
Button
Description
MOVE RED
Select the channel to move and press the RED button. Use the UP and
Down Button to move the channel and then press the OK button to
confirm.
SKIP GREEN
Press the GREEN button to select the channel to be skipped. Press GREEN
again to stop the SKIP
LOCK YELLOW
Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the channel to LOCK and then
press the YELLOW button. Press again to unlock LOCKED channels will
require the password to be viewed.
DELETE BLUE
Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the channel to DELETE and then
press the BLUE button. Press OK to confirm or EXIT to cancel.
FAVOURITE FAV
Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the channel to add as a
FAVOURITE and then press the FAV button. Use the UP and Down button to
select the category to save the channel as and press the OK button to
confirm. Multiple categories are possible.
RENAME MENU
Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the channel to rename and then
press the MENU button. Use the UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT button to select
each letter and press the OK button to confirm the letter. Select and
confirm the OK button on the screen to save the changes.
Note: Please see ”System Setting” section later in this manual for more information on
password protection.
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The EPG is an on-screen TV guide that shows scheduled programs up to seven days in advance for every
tuned channel.
Press the EPG button on the Remote Control to access the guide.
Use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to change the channel.
Use the UP and DOWN button to scroll through the EPG and highlight the program you are
interested in. The program information is displayed on the right side of the window. If
more than one page of information is available use the YELLOW or BLUE buttons to display
the different pages.
Once you have found a program that you are interested in you can set a reminder to view
the program or record it if you are not going to be available to watch it.
Press the OK button to Book or Schedule and program.
Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the option to change and the use then the LEFT or RIGHT
button to change it. All fields will default to the details of the program that you have selected.
SELECTION OPTION DESCRIPTION
CHANNEL TYPE TV / RADIO Choose between TV and Radio
CHANNEL NO Available Channels Change the channel to book
CHANNEL NAME Default As per Broadcast or edited.
START DATE Set the date of the booking to
commence (MM/DD/YY)
Use the LEFT/RIGHT Button to select the
field to change and use the numeric pad
to enter the new number.
START TIME Set the Start Time
Use the LEFT/RIGHT Button to select the
field to change and use the numeric pad
to enter the new number.
END TIME Set the End Time
Use the LEFT/RIGHT Button to select the
field to change and use the numeric pad
to enter the new number
REPEAT ONCE / DAILY / WEEKLY
Select whether you wish to have the
booking repeat every day, every week on
the same day or just once.
MODE VIEW / RECORD
Select to View the program or record it.
Recording requires a USB device with
enough available space for the recording.
To accept all details as displayed please use the OK button on the remote. Or change the options as
described below.
Once a Booking has been made the Schedule screen will be shown with all bookings displayed.

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The Status icons:
Green = Booked for Viewing
Orange/RED = Booked for recording
Programs are also marked as booked in the EPG.
Action
Button
Description
ADD
RED
Press the RED button to Add a booking manually.
EDIT
GREEN
Press the GREEN button to edit the selected booking.
DELETE
BLUE
Delete the selected booking.
EXIT
EXIT
Press the EXIT button to return to the EPG screen
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Sort your channels from the following options:
Sort type
Description
LCN (LOGICAL CHANNEL NAME)
Sort the channels in ascending order.
ONID
Sort the channels according to ONID
SERVICE ID
Sort the channels according to the station.
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Set LCN to ON or OFF
Picture
The Picture menu allows you to alter the way the display is shown on you TV from the Aspect Ratio to the
resolution.
SELECTION
OPTIONS
DESCRIPTION
ASPECT RATIO
16:9 Wide Screen
Auto
4:3 Full
4:3 Pan & Scan
Set the best aspect ratio that suits you TV and or
picture being displayed.
RESOLUTION 576i; 576p; 720p; 1080i;
1080p@50Hz
Change the output resolution to suit your TV.
Not for Composite output.
TV FORMAT
PAL
NTSC Set the colour system used by your TV. If in doubt use
the Auto option.

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Time
Set the times zone for your area of residences.
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•AUTO Sets GMT Offset based on Country Region
•MANUAL Requires the GMT offset to be set manually and disables the Country Region option
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Set the GMT offset when Time Offset option is set to manual. Use the LEFT and Right buttons to select the
Offset for your region.
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The Sleep option allows you to set a time that the STB will automatically turn off from the last input from
the remote control. Options are 1 to 12 hours set in 1 hour increments. OFF disables the Sleep feature.
Option
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Sets the language used by the display. Use the LEFT/RIGHT buttons on the remote, until the desired
Language is displayed and then press the DOWN button.
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Sets the language used by the subtitles. Use the LEFT/RIGHT buttons on the remote, until the desired
Language is displayed and then press the DOWN button.
Note: Only available if chosen subtitle language is being transmitted.
residence.
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Set the preferred audio language for watching TV channels. If the language is not available, the default
program language will be used.
Note: Only available if chosen Audio language is being transmitted.
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Set the Digital audio output of the STB-7000.
Options are: PCM, RAW or OFF. Please refer to your Audio equipment documentation for the best setting
for your equipment.
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It is a form of narration used to provide information surrounding key visual elements in a media work (such
as a film or television program, or theatrical performance) for the benefit of blind and visually impaired
consumers.
System
The menu provides options to adjust the system settings.
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Select the parental level you desire for disc with lock-out function or multiple rating levels.
Note: This feature requires a password to access and allows viewing to be restricted via password for
programs that are outside the restrictions.
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Set or change the password for locked programs.
Input Old Password: Use the Numeric keypad to enter the old password.
Input New Password: Use the Numeric keypad to enter the New password.
Confirm Password: Use the Numeric keypad to enter the New password to confirm.
Note: The Default password is “000000”
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*WARNING* Restoring Factory Defaults will remove all saved channel information and settings. All
Scheduled recordings will be deleted. Please use with care.
Most TVs will use the RAW setting.
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•Press the OK button to begin and then enter the password.
•Press the OK button to confirm or press the EXIT button to return to the previous screen without
Restoring Defaults.
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Displays the current information about Model, Hardware and Software reversion numbers.
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Turn On/Off the recall list
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USB
The USB settings menu allows you to change the way the STB displays multimedia from USB
devices as well as managing the device its self.
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When a USB device is attached you can select from the Music, Photo or Movie options in this menu using
the RIGHT/LEFT keys and OK to select. If a USB device is not connected, the warning message "Not Find
Any USB Device" will appear.
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Use the Right button to enter the Photo configuration menu and set the available options as
required.
SELECTION
OPTIONS
DESCRIPTION
SLIDE TIME 1 to 8 seconds
Set the number of seconds to
display each picture.
SLIDE SHOW 1 to 59
Random
Set the Slide Show Effect to a
fixed type or set to Random
effects.
ASPECT RATIO KEEP
DISCARD
Use KEEP to show picture in
original format or DISCARD to
have images Fit the Screen.
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Use the Right button to enter the Movie configuration menu and set the available options as
required.
SUBTITLE SPECIFIC
•Small
•Normal
•Big
Sets the size of the Subtitles for
Movie playback
SUBTITLE BG
•Transparent
•Gray
•Yellow/Green
•White
Sets the background colour
used for subtitles during movie
playback
SUBTITE FONT COLOUR
•White
•Black
•Red
•Blue
•Green
Sets the font colour used to
display subtitles during move
playback.
Note: this option requires the presence of subtitle files to be included in the same directory as the movie files.
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Use the RIGHT button to enter the PVR Configuration Sub menu.
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This screen Display information about the connected USB device including
•Device File System
•Total space on device
•Free Space on Device
This feature is useful for deciding if a device has enough room to record a program.
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The Format feature allows you to format the attached USB device. Use the LEFT or RIGHT button to select
the File System used to format the device.
•FAT32
•NTFS
With the selection made press the OK button to start and then again to confirm the format. Time taken to
complete this action will vary on size and type of attached device.
Note: Great care should be used when formatting attached devices. Once the format process is started it
cannot be stopped and all data on the device will be lost and cannot be recovered.

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In the MUSIC Menu, navigate to the folder on the USB device that contains the music files to play. Select
the file and press the OK button to begin playback. Track and playback information are displayed on the
right.
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In the Photo Menu, navigate to the folder on the USB device that contains the picture files to view. Select
the file and press the OK button to view an individual image or press the PLAY button to begin a Slide Show
of all images in the current folder.
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In the Movie Menu, navigate to the folder on the USB device that contains the Video files to view. Select
the file and press the OK button. Playback of the selected video file will start on the right. Press the RED
button to change the video to full screen.
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In the PVR Menu, navigate to the folder on the USB device that contains the Recorded files to view. By
default, the STB-7000 will create a folder called PVRRECORD on the USB device when the first recording starts. All
subsequent recordings will be saved to this folder automatically
MULTIMEDIA PLAYBACK
To play back record programs or view media from USB drives MENU, go across to the USB MENU and
select MEDIA PLAYER. Use the LEFT or RIGHT buttonsto select the type of media to access then press the
OK button.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
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Press the REC Button on the remote control to record the current program. Recording will start from the
moment the REC button pressed. Press the STOP button to end the recording. Recorded files can be
viewed through the PVR menu.
NOTE: this function requires a USB drive to be connected with enough room to record the program.
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While watch a TV broadcast it is possible to pause the vision and then start the playback a few minute
later. Press the PLAY/PAUSE button to the remote to pause the vision. When you ready press the
PLAY/PAUSE button again to resume viewing.
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The Status bar on the bottom of the screen will indicate how far behind you viewing time is in relation to
the actual broadcast.
•Up to 1 Hour can be reviewed in this feature.
•Use the REV and FWD buttons to fast forward or Rewind the vision.
•Press the YELLOW button to enter a specific time to jump to.
•Press the STOP to end the time shifting and then press the OK button to confirm.
NOTE: this function requires a USB drive to be connected with enough room to allow the Time Shift
Function to work.
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In most cases connecting a USB FLASH drive will be a matter of simply plugging it in to the USB port on the
STB-7000.
Please remember that HD TV requires a large amount of space to record.
Please allow approximately 4GB per hour if recording HD programs. Less space will be required for lower
resolution programs.
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It is recommended that 2.5” drives are connected to the STB-6000 using a powered USB hub. Only single
partition drive should be used.
Due to the power requirements of some USB drives, the USB port on this device may not be able to power
the drive.
Please ensure that the drive is formatted in FAT32 or NTFS before recording.
While watching a TV broadcast it is possible to pause the image and then start the playback a
few minutes later. Press the PLAY/PAUSE button to the remote to pause the image. When you
ready press the PLAY/PAUSE button again to resume viewing.
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image.
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