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WELCOME TO DIGITAL TELEVISION
Congratulations on choosing the Philips'DTR 6610 digital terrestrial receiver.This receiver will allow you to access free-to-view
digital terrestrial television,radio interactive and dedicated scrambled channels.The embedded MHP feature makes your
receiver compatible with the MHP interactive television applications that are carried on some of the channels.
Note:"Decoder"is used in all the menu screens.The term "decoder"also stands for "STB (Set Top Box)","Receiver"or "Digital receiver".In the
user manual all descriptions refer to "receiver".
BENVENUTI NEL MONDO DELLA TELEVISIONE DIGITALE
Congratulazioni per avere acquistato un ricevitore digitale terrestre Philips DTR 6610, che vi consentirà di accedere
gratuitamente a una vasta gamma di programmazioni su emittenti digitali terrestri, radio, canali interattivi e canali criptati
dedicati. La funzione MHP integrata rende il ricevitore compatibile con le applicazioni televisive interattive MHP presenti su
alcuni canali.
Nota: in tutte le schermate dei menu è utilizzato il termine "decoder". "Decoder" è anche sinonimo di "STB (Set Top Box)", "Ricevitore"o
"Ricevitore digitale". Nel manuale di istruzioni tutte le descrizioni utilizzano invece la parola "ricevitore".
TERVETULOA DIGITAALISEN TELEVISION MAAILMAAN
Kiitos, että olet valinnut Philipsin digitaalisen ETR 6610 -vastaanottimen. Laitteella voit vastaanottaa maanpäällisen verkon
maksuttomia digitaalisia tv- ja radiokanavia sekä interaktiivisia ja salattuja erikoiskanavia. Vastaanottimen MHP-toiminta
mahdollistaa tiettyjen tv-kanavien lähettämien vuorovaikutteisten MHP-sovellusten käytön.
Huomautus: Kaikissa valikkoteksteissä esiintyy termi "dekooderi". Dekooderi tarkoittaa samaa kuin "STB (Set Top Box)","vastaanotin" tai
"digivastaanotin". Tässä käyttöohjeessa laitteesta käytetään nimitystä "vastaanotin".
VÄLKOMMEN TILL DEN DIGITALA TELEVISIONEN
Grattis till ditt köp av den digitala markmottagaren DTR 6610 från Philips. Denna mottagare ger dig tillgång till gratis digital
markbunden television, radio, interaktiva och utvalda kodade kanaler. Den inbyggda MHP-funktionen gör din mottagare
kompatibel med de interaktiva MHP-applikationer som finns i vissa kanaler.
Observera: "Dekoder" används i alla menybilder. Termen "dekoder" är liktydig med "STB" ("Set Top Box" - "digitaldekoder"),"Mottagare" eller
"Digital mottagare". I bruksanvisningen står i alla beskrivningar "digitalmottagare".
BIENVENIDO A LA TELEVISIÓN DIGITAL
Enhorabuena por su elección del receptor digital terrestre DTR 6610 de Philips, con el que podrá acceder en abierto a
programas de televisión y radio interactiva, así como a canales codificados especializados. Al incluir la característica MHP, el
receptor es compatible con las aplicaciones MHP de televisión interactiva que ofrecen algunos canales.
Nota: El término "decodificador" aparece en todas las pantallas de menú. Este término también hace referencia al "STB (Dispositivo
convertidor-decodificador)", "Receptor" o "Receptor digital". En el manual de usuario todas las descripciones harán referencia al "receptor".
WILLKOMMEN IN DER WELT DES DIGITALEN FERNSEHENS
Herzlichen Glückwunsch zum Kauf digitalen terrestrischen Receivers DTR 6610 von Philips. Mit dem Receiver können Sie frei
zugängliche digitale Fernseh- und Radioprogramme sowie interaktive und spezielle verschlüsselte Sender empfangen. Dank der
eingebauten MHP-Funktion ist Ihr Receiver kompatibel mit den interaktiven MHP-Fernsehanwendungen, die über bestimmte
Kanäle übertragen werden.
Hinweis: In den Menüfenstern wird jeweils der Begriff "Decoder" benutzt. Darunter fallen auch die Bezeichnungen "STB" (Set Top Box),
"Receiver" und "Digital Receiver". In der Bedienungsanleitung wird für diese Begriffe durchgängig die Bezeichnung "Receiver" verwendet.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1
Safety Instructions
All the safety and operating Instructions
should be read and understood before the
receiver is operated.
For best results, position your receiver
away from radiators or other heat sources.
Leave a space of at least 3 cm around the
receiver for ventilation making sure that the
ventilation holes are not obstructed.
This receiver is intended for use in a
domestic environment only and should
never be operated or stored in excessively
hot, humid or damp conditions.
Make sure no objects or fluids enter the
housing through the ventilation slots. Should
this happen, disconnect your receiver from
the mains and consult your retailer.
For cleaning, use damp chamois leather.
Never use any abrasive cloth, sponge or
cleaner.
When connecting or disconnecting cables to
the receiver always ensure the receiver is
disconnected from the mains.
Do not disassemble the equipment. There
are no user serviceable parts.
Mains connection
Before connecting the receiver to the
mains, check that the mains supply voltage
corresponds to the voltage printed on the
rear of the receiver. If the mains voltage is
different, consult your dealer.
Please wait before connecting your
receiver - read on.
Unpacking
As you unpack your digital receiver, please
make sure the following accessories are
included:
- Remote control with separately packed
Philips alkaline batteries
- Mains cord
- One SCART cable
- One Phone cord (adapter not supplied)
- One RF coaxial cable
- User Manual
- Philips guarantee card
- Stand for using the receiver in the upright
position.
Warning: Plastic bags can be dangerous. To
avoid suffocation keep the bag away from babies
and children.
The symbol on the packaging and
user manual means that the materials are
recyclable.
Receiver in upright
position
Your receiver can be integrated in different
ways within your existing Audio-Video
setup. The receiver can be used in the
horizontal or vertical position. If you decide
to use your receiver in the upright position,
follow the instructions below:
- Unpack the stand, place it on a horizontal
surface with click fit side on the left and
lug side on the right.
- Position the receiver as shown below
(rear panel on the left side / coaxial
connectors on the bottom side).
- Insert the stand lug in the slot located on
the front of the receiver, close to the
Philips badge.
- Rock the receiver to insert the stand lug
fully in the slot until it is locked by the
click fit.
Then your receiver can be used in the
upright position, rotating the rotary display
for use in this position.
Note: to remove the stand, unlock the click fit at
the rear side of the stand, rocking and pulling
back the receiver to extract it from the stand
lug.
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2QUICK INSTALLATION GUIDE
Quick installation guide
Please refer to the safety section before connecting your receiver.
1Integrate your receiver in your existing installation as
shown below.
2Insert the two batteries supplied in your remote control.
3Switch on the TV set and select a channel.
4Plug the receiver's power supply cord to the mains. The
receiver front panel LED gets on, then the display.
5Now you should see the Welcome screen on your TV
screen. After a few seconds, the Welcome screen
disappears.
TV set
Video recorder
Terrestrial
receiver
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QUICK INSTALLATION GUIDE 3
6Then, a screen appears that allows you to select the
language. Highlight the desired language by pressing
V/Wand then press OK.
You are prompted to confirm your choice by pressing
OK again.
7Next, highlight the country where you operate the
receiver by pressing V/Wand then press OK.
You are prompted to confirm your choice by pressing
OK again.
8A screen appears that allows you to select the TV screen
format corresponding to your TV set. Highlight the
appropriate format by pressing V/W. Press OK to
initiate the channel search.
Search operation is indicated by segments moving around
the display.
9Once it has been completed, follow the prompts
displayed on the screen.
Press OK to store any found channels and tune the box
to the first found TV channel.
Now you are ready to enjoy viewing your terrestrial
receiver. Refer to chapter 4 Day to Day operation to
learn more about using your receiver.
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4CONTENTS
Contents
Safety Instructions ___________________1
Unpacking ___________________________1
Receiver in upright position ___________1
Quick installation guide _______________2
Contents ____________________________4
1 Product description ______________6
1.1 Front view _____________________6
1.2 Rear view ______________________8
1.3 Smart card reader _______________9
2 Preparing, setting and using your
Remote Control _________________9
2.1 Installation of batteries ____________9
2.2 Setting of your remote control _____9
2.2.1 Mode setting ____________________9
2.2.2 Volume and mute control setting _____10
2.2.3 Changing the brand setting of your
remote control for TV, VCR, DVD or
Amplifier-Tuner __________________10
2.3 Using the remote to control your
digital receiver –The remote control
is set to STB mode ______________11
3 Connection and Installation ______12
3.1 Connections ___________________12
3.1.1 Connect the receiver to your TV and
VCR __________________________12
3.1.2 Connect your HiFi appliance ________13
3.1.3 Connect your receiver to the telephone
line ___________________________13
3.2 Receiver installation _____________13
3.3 Installation error ________________14
4 Day to Day operation ___________14
4.1 Connecting your receiver to the
mains ________________________14
4.2 Turn ON your receiver or switch to
low power ____________________14
4.3 Wake up your receiver or Switch to
standby _______________________15
4.4 Select TV or Radio mode _________15
4.5 How to switch between channels
in the list ______________________15
4.6 How to use the channel Banner ___16
4.6.1 Channel Banner Icons _____________16
4.6.2 How to Select Current /
Next Programs __________________17
4.6.3 How to Select Channels ____________17
4.7 How to Change momentarily the
current Program Options ________17
4.8 How to Display More Program
Info __________________________18
4.9 MHP Interactive Applications _____18
4.9.1 How to run MHP Applications _______18
4.9.2 Country specifics _________________19
4.10 Reminders and Timers ___________20
4.10.1 Difference Between Reminder and
Timer _________________________20
4.10.2 Viewing and Recording Reminders/
Timers ________________________20
4.10.3 Reminder/Timer Conflicts ___________21
4.10.4 Timer Manager __________________21
4.11 Program Guide _________________22
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CONTENTS 5
5 Main Menu _____________________23
6 Change the setting of your
receiver _______________________24
6.1 Channel Manager _______________24
6.1.1 How to skip a channel _____________24
6.1.2 How to move a channel ___________24
6.1.3 How to rename a channel __________25
6.1.4 How to lock a channel _____________25
6.2 Specially for parents _____________25
6.2.1 Decoder Lock ___________________25
6.2.2 Parental Control _________________26
6.2.3 Change PIN code ________________26
6.3 Your Preferences _______________26
6.3.1 Display Options __________________26
6.3.2 Language Options ________________27
6.4 Installation ____________________28
6.4.1 Local Time _____________________28
6.4.2 Settings _______________________28
6.4.3 Installation / Signal Meter __________31
6.4.4 Installation / Channel Search ________32
6.4.5 Installation / Decoder Status ________32
6.4.6 Installation / Factory Reset __________32
7 Advanced Settings ______________33
7.1 Easy Recording _________________33
7.2 Change the Remote Control and
receiver "Device" Settings ________34
8 Programming the Remote Control for
your STB, TV, Video Recorder, DVD
and Tuner - Amplifier. ___________35
8.1 Setting up your remote control ____35
8.2 Using your remote control for your
TV ___________________________36
8.3 Using your remote control for your
VCR _________________________37
8.4 Using Remote Control For Your
DVD Player ___________________38
8.5 Using Remote Control For Your
Tuner / Amplifier _______________39
9 Troubleshooting guide __________40
10 Technical Specifications __________41
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6PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
1 Product description
1.1 Front view
1Slot for stand positionning:
See Receiver in upright position on page 1.
2Smart Card slot: See section 1.3.
3LOW POWER button with red indicator:
Switch the receiver ON or to low power. Indicate low power
when lit.
4Rotating display, including the following buttons:
PROG-/PROG+ In standby, wake up the receiver.
In normal viewing, Channel Banner, or Program Guide, switch
channels up/down.
From the Menu system, exit to normal viewing, and then switch
channels.
TV/RADIO In standby, wake up the receiver.
In normal viewing, Channel Banner, or Program Guide, switch
between digital TV and Radio.
From the Menu system, exit to normal viewing, and then switch
between digital TV and Radio.
INFO Display the channel banner, then program details, and then return
to normal viewing.
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 7
Front Panel Display
The front panel LED display gives you information about the current state of your receiver. Refer
to the table below.
Status indicator table
First installation setting.
Channel installation is in progress.
Current time displayed in 24-hour format when the box is in the
standby mode.
Receiver is tuned to one of the TV channels.
Receiver is tuned to one of the radio channels.
Recording is in progress.
The VCR connected to the VCR SCART of your receiver is
playing back a tape. Stop VCR play back to return to the viewing
mode.
Your decoder is switched into the TV mode. Press the TV/STB
remote control key to return to he STB mode.
Your decoder is switched into the STB mode.
Dot on the right-hand side blinks when you press remote control
keys.
Receiver update is in progress.
On the currently tuned channel, there is an interactive application
available. This icon blinks during mhp applications loading.
"c" letter on the left part of display indicates a modem
connection. It blinks during initialization of connection.
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8PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
1.2 Rear view
1Telephone Line*** To connect the supplied telephone cord to be connected to
your telephone line using the appropriate adapter (adapter
not supplied).
2VCR SCART* (1) To connect a SCART lead to be connected to the SCART
socket input (EXT1) of your VCR or DVD Recorder.
3Digital Audio* To connect to one of the digital audio input of your HiFi /audio
receiver system.
4Serial* Data interface used during servicing.
5Aerial In* To connect the plug of your aerial cable.
6230V~50Hz 15W max.** To connect the supplied mains cord to be connected to the
power socket.
7TV SCART* (1)(2) To connect the supplied SCART lead to be connected to the
SCART socket input of your TV set.
8L/R Audio Output* To connect to the Left/Right audio Cinch inputs of your
HIFI/audio receiver system.
9RF Out* To connect the supplied RF coaxial cable to be connected to
the aerial input socket of your TV or VCR.
* SELV: Safety Extra Low Voltage.
** HV: Hazardous Voltage.
*** TNV 3: Telecommunication Network Voltage 3.
(1) SCART is also called Euroconnector or Peritel.
(2) The supply SCART lead is suited for RGB format which allows the best picture quality. Consult the
user manual of your TV set to select its RGB capable SCART socket input.
Note: The label showing the type and the serial number is underneath your receiver.
6789
12345
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 9
1.3 Smart card reader
Your receiver is fitted with a smart card reader.
The smart card is intended for Pay TV channels or for
future applications.
Inserting your smart card shall be done on the front panel
left side.
Note: the smart card golden or Silver contacts shall be facing
up at card insertion.
2 Preparing, setting and using your Remote
Control
2.1 Installation of batteries
• Remove the remote control back cover.
• Insert the two batteries (type R06 /AA –1.5 V) supplied.
• Position them as shown in the diagram in the battery
compartment.
• Replace the cover.
The Philips batteries supplied with your receiver's remote
control do not contain heavy metals such as Mercury or
Nickel Cadmium.
Nevertheless in many countries exhausted batteries may
not be disposed of with your household waste. Please
ensure you dispose of exhausted batteries according to
local regulations.
2.2 Setting of your remote control
2.2.1 Mode setting
Your 5 in 1 Remote control allows the control of most of
your Audio /Video equipment through various modes,
which are: Terrestrial receiver mode so called STB (Set
Top Box), TV, VCR, DVD and Amplifier-Tuner.
Pressing the MODE button once will remind you the
mode you are in through blinking lights: left for STB,
middle for TV, right for VCR, left-middle for DVD and
middle-right for Amplifier-Tuner.
To set a given mode press the MODE button several
times until the desired mode is signalled by the light(s).
The setting sequence is STB ➔ TV ➔VCR ➔DVD
➔Amplifier-Tuner.
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10 USING YOUR REMOTE CONTROL
2.2.2 Volume and mute control setting
When the remote control is set to STB mode the
Volume +/Volume -/Mute buttons can either control the
corresponding functions of your TV sets or the
corresponding function of your digital receiver. Refer to
chapters 2.2.2.1 or 2.2.2.2.
Note: we recommend Volume and mute control via your digital
receiver. Refer to chapter 2.2.2.1 for setting.
2.2.2.1 You want the remote to control the volume
and mute via your digital receiver
(recommanded).
To set the volume/mute control to STB.
1Select the STB mode.
2Press simultaneously 1 and 9 buttons until the LED blinks
twice then release the buttons.
3Enter code 993, the LED is blinking once after each digit
entry.
4Press the "green" button, the LED shall blink twice to
acknowledge the new setting.
2.2.2.2 You want the remote to control the volume
and mute of your TV set /Set volume control
to TV.
The factory setting of your remote is set to allow the
control of the volume /mute of a Philips TV set. If your TV
set has a different brand check in the TV brand list what
code(s) might apply then change the setting of your
remote control according to the method described in
chapter 9.1.
Note: to set or reset the volume/mute control to TV follow
procedure below:
1- Select the STB mode.
2- Press simultaneously 1 and 9 buttons until the LED blinks
twice then release the buttons.
3- Enter code 993, the LED is blinking once after each entry.
4- Press the "yellow" button, the LED shall blink twice to
acknowledge the new setting.
2.2.3 Changing the brand setting of your
remote control for TV, VCR, DVD or
Amplifier-Tuner
Refer to chapter 9 for brand setting procedure.
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2.3 Using the remote to control your digital receiver –The remote
control is set to STB mode
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USING YOUR REMOTE CONTROL 11
FAV
Open / close the current channel
list.
GUIDE
Open / close the Program Guide
RADIO
Toggle between TV and Radio
modes. Wake up from standby.
Standby BB
Switches your receiver into the
standby mode.
EXIT
Returns to normal viewing mode.
If [EXIT] is pressed and held for
at least 2 seconds, the currently
launched application is killed and
normal viewing is resumed. After
that the "autostart" status is
switched off temporarily as long as
the box is tuned to this channel.
P+ / P-
- In viewing mode: Tunes to the
higher/lower channel within the
same channel list.
- scrolls one page up or down in
channel list
- In standby Wakes up the Digital
Receiver.
44
Open the Options menu to
change momentarily soundtrack /
subtitles / teletext / display format
setting.
VW
- Switches the Channel Banner
in the browsing mode.
- Scrolls selection up/down in a
menu or channel list.
CB
- In Channel Banner, switch
between the current and next
program.
OK key
Confirms your choices.
REC
Open the Setting a Timer
screen.
MODE
Selects the remote control mode
(STB, TV, VCR, DVD, AMP-
TUNER).
AA+/-
Change the volume level on your
TV or Digital Receiver (refer to
2.2.2.2 for setting).
TV/STB aa
Toggles between watching
terrestrial digital programs
via your receiver and
standard analogue
programs via your TV set.
MENU
Opens / Closes the Menu.
mm
Switches between viewing mode,
Channel Banner, and Channel
Banner with Extended Info.
MUTE c
Mutes the sound on your TV or
Digital Receiver (refer to 2.2.2.2
for setting).
BACK
- In viewing mode: Returns to the
previously tuned channel
- In menu mode returns to the
previous screen.
WHITE/TEXT
TXT button used in MHP
applications.
0-9
- In viewing mode: Selects
channels
- In menu; Selects directly menu
item or Sets new parameter
value
- In standby Wakes up the Digital
Receiver.
RED, GREEN, YELLOW, BLUE
Contextual buttons used in MHP
applications.
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3 Connection and Installation
3.1 Connections
3.1.1 Connect the receiver to your TV and VCR
Incorporate the receiver in your existing installation as shown below / decoder receiver.
1Plug your aerial lead plug into the "AERIAL IN" socket of your digital receiver.
2Connect the "RF OUT" socket of your digital receiver to the "Aerial input" socket of your VCR by
means of the RF coaxial lead supplied with your digital receiver.
3Connect the "RF OUT" socket of your VCR to the "Aerial input" socket of your TV set by means
of a RF coaxial lead.
4Connect the "TV" SCART socket of your digital receiver to the RGB capable SCART socket of
your TV set by means of the SCART lead supplied with your digital receiver.
5Connect the "VCR" SCART socket of your digital receiver to the "EXT1" SCART socket of your
VCR (so called OUT) by means of a SCART lead.
6Plug all your equipment, excluding your digital receiver, into the mains.
7Go to chapter 3.2 to proceed with the channel scan of your digital receiver.
Notes:
1- This connection also applies if your VCR has one SCART socket.
2- With this connection set up you can:
- Watch digital TV while you record analogue TV.
- Watch analogue TV while you record digital TV.
- Record the digital TV channel you are watching.
- Watch Play Back from your VCR.
TV set
Video recorder
Terrestrial
receiver
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3.1.2 Connect your HiFi appliance
Depending on your HiFi /Audio receiver
equipment, you might have several options
to connect your digital receiver.
• Analogue connection
Connect the L/R audio output sockets to
the relevant L/R audio input sockets of your
audio equipment by means of a double
CINCH cable (not supplied). Consult the
user manual of your HiFi/Audio receiver
equipment to choose the proper analogue
audio inputs.
Note: With this connection set up you can
control the audio volume up/down and mute
with the remote control of your digital receiver
and alternatively with your HiFi's remote control.
• Digital connection
Connect the audio "DIGITAL OUTPUT"
socket to the relevant digital audio input
socket of your audio equipment by means
of an appropriate connection (not supplied).
Consult the user manual of your HiFi/Audio
receiver equipment to choose the proper
digital audio input.
Note: With this connection set up you can only
control the audio volume Up/Down and mute
with your Hifi /audio receiver remote control,
refer to its User Manual.
3.1.3 Connect your receiver to the
telephone line
Connect the Telephone Line socket to the
wall telephone outlet by means of the
supplied telephone cord and appropriate
adapter (adapter not supplied).
Note: The equipment has been approved
pursuant to Commission Decision 99/303/EC for
pan-European connection to the public switched
telephone network (PSTN). However, due to
differences between the individual PSTNs
provided for in different countries, the approval
does not, of itself, give an unconditional
assurance of successful operation on every PSTN
network termination point.
In the event of problems, you should contact
your equipment supplier in the first instance.
3.2 Receiver installation
1Switch on the TV set and select a channel.
2Plug the Receiver's power supply cord to
the mains. The receiver front panel LED
gets on, then the display.
3Now you should see the Welcome screen
on your TV screen. After a few seconds,
the Welcome screen disappears.
4Then, a screen appears that allows you to
select the language. Highlight the desired
language by pressing W/Vand then press
OK.
You are prompted to confirm your choice
by pressing OK again.
5Next, highlight the country where you
operate the receiver by pressing W/Vand
then press OK.
You are prompted to confirm your choice
by pressing OK again.
6A screen appears that allows you to select
the TV screen format corresponding to
your TV set. Highlight the appropriate
format by pressing W/V. Press OK to
initiate the channel search.
Search operation is indicated by segments
moving around the display.
7Once it has been completed, follow the
prompts displayed on the screen.
Press OK to store any found channels and
tune the box to the first found TV channel.
Now you are ready to enjoy viewing your
terrestrial receiver. Refer to chapter 4 Day
to Day operation to learn more about using
your receiver.
Note : If any of the WELCOME, Language
selection or Country selection screen is not
displayed, press two times the TV/STB button to
get the screen displayed.
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14 CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION
3.3 Installation error
Scanning failed. Before starting a new scanning, check:
•the aerial cable;
•the aerial cable connection to your digital receiver. Refer to the connection diagrams in chapter
3.1.1;
•channel(s) availability in the region corresponding to your area;
•signal quality, from the Signal Meter screen:
- press Menu from the First Time Installation screen to access the Main Menu;
- select the Installation submenu, and then the Signal Meter item. The Signal Meter;
- select the appropriate channel number (tuner Locked) using the Cor Bbuttons and check
the corresponding signal strength and quality levels. If the signal is good enough, press BACK
three times to return to the First Time Installation screen, and then OK to launch a new
scanning. When scanning ends successfully, press OK.
Note: if you could still not install the channels after checking the quality of the signal delivered by your
aerial, either your aerial is not pointing properly at the digital TV transmitter or your aerial installation needs
to be upgraded, or you are not in the coverage area to correctly receive digital television.
For a proper diagnosis, call your electrical retailer.
4 Day to Day operation
4.1 Connecting your receiver to the
mains
When you connect your receiver to the mains, the
receiver front panel indicator gets on, after a few seconds
the Welcome screen is shortly shown then after few
tenth of seconds the receiver is either in standby or in
viewing mode.
4.2 Turn ON your receiver or switch to
low power
You watch TV or listen to the radio; press the LOW
POWER button on the front panel to switch your
receiver to low power.
Your receiver is in low power. The only way to turn it on
is to press the LOW POWER button on the front panel.
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4.3 Wake up your receiver or Switch to
standby
• You watch TV or listen to radio, press the standby button
to switch your receiver to standby.
• Your receiver is in standby, to wake it up:
- Either press the P+,P-, RADIO or any digit button on
the remote control.
- Or press one digit button.
- Alternatively, press the PROG-/PROG+ or
TV/RADIO button on the front panel.
4.4 Select TV or Radio mode
Your receiver may work in two modes: TV or radio. To
switch between these two modes, press the RADIO key.
If you are watching one of the TV channels, pressing
RADIO tunes to the last tuned radio channel belonging
to the previously selected channel list. Pressing RADIO
again returns to the TV mode -to the last tuned TV
channel. Alternatively, use the TV/RADIO front panel
button.
On switching the mode, the Channel Banner appears
for its timeout. In the radio mode, the radio label
appears/disappears at random positions on the screen to
avoid damaging your TV screen.
Radio Label
4.5 How to switch between channels in
the list
Your receiver gives you access to TV Channel List and to
Radio Channel List.
To display the currently selected channel list, press the
FAV key. To change the channel list press Cor Bkeys.
Then select the channel by pressing Vor W, or number
keys. Each time you highlight a non-current channel, the
icon appears in the Channel Banner. To tune to
this channel, press OK.
TV Channel List
Note: Channels lists allow you to work in so-called browsing
mode. In this mode, the box remains tuned to the same
channel, while you browse through channels and programs.
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4.6 How to use the channel Banner
Channel Banner appears at the bottom of the screen when you tune your receiver to a new
channel or when you press the mmkey. It offers you basic information about individual programs
and facilitates surfing through channels and programs. When you are in the Channel Banner, you
can only browse through channels belonging to the currently selected channel list. The Channel
Banner disappears automatically after a few seconds, or when you press EXIT.
4.6.1 Channel Banner Icons
This icon informs that some program information is available for the program
displayed in Channel Banner.
This icon informs that the current channel is locked.
This icon informs that a viewing reminder has been set for a particular program.
This icon informs that a recording reminder has been set for a particular program.
This icon informs that a program with more than one soundtrack is broadcast.
This icon informs you that pressing OK tunes to the channel that the Channel
Banner refers to, or sets/cancels a reminder.
This icon informs you that the program is broadcast with AC3/Dolby Digital sound.
This icon informs you that the particular program is parentally locked.
This symbol informs that you may launch external applications by pressing OK.
This icon informs you that an mhp application is loading.
This icon informs that teletext is broadcast on the currently tuned channel.
This icon informs that you may select subtitles for the current program.
This icon informs that you may select subtitles intended for deaf or hard-of-hearing
viewers for the current program.
This icon informs you that the current channel is scrambled.
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Channel Number
Program Name
Channel Name
Channel Number
Current Time & Date
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4.6.2 How to Select Current /Next Programs
The Channel Banner allows you to display information
concerning the current program and the next program
broadcast on the selected channel. Press C/Bto see
what is broadcast next on the currently selected channel.
If you select one of the future programs, pressing OK
allows you to set/cancel a reminder. For more
information on setting reminders, see the Reminders and
Timers section later in this manual.
Current Program Info
4.6.3 How to Select Channels
There are three different ways of changing channels:
- When the banner is activated, press Vor Wto scroll
through the current channel list. Please note that your
receiver remains tuned to the current channel. Press
OK to confirm.
Note: In case of a list containing only one channel, Wand
Vdo not appear.
- When you press P+/P-, your receiver tunes to the
next higher/lower channel from the currently selected
channel list. Alternatively, use the PROG-/PROG+
button on the front panel.
Channel Number Entry Box
- You can also select channels by entering their numbers
directly. Once you press a number key, the channel
number entry box appears in the upper right corner of
the screen.
• Please note that pressing BACK allows you to switch
between two channels: the current channel and the
previously tuned channel within the selected channel list.
Note:
1- Skipped channel cannot be watched using PP++or PP-button
channel selection.
2- Skipped channels can only be selected either using the digit
buttons or from the channel list.
4.7 How to Change momentarily the
current Program Options
Press the 44key to gain access to the Options menu.
This menu allows you to change the Audio Language,
Subtitle Language, or the Display Format for the currently
broadcast program, and the Teletext Language for the
currently tuned channel.
Audio Language
If available, you can select among different audio
languages.
Option Menu
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Subtitle Language
If available, you can select among different subtitle
languages.
Teletext Language
If available, you can select among different teletext
languages.
Display Format
For information on available formats, refer to
chapter 6.4.2.1.
4.8 How to Display More Program Info
The icon displayed in the Channel Banner informs
that pressing the mmkey displays some additional
information about the currently selected program. If
there are more pages of program info, pressing mm
displays consecutive pages of program info. To remove
the Program Info window from the screen, press either
EXIT or mmwhen the last page of program info is
displayed, or change channel.
Program Info Window
4.9 MHP Interactive Applications
4.9.1 How to run MHP Applications
Your receiver supports downloading and running MHP
interactive applications. Some applications are run
automatically on tuning to a respective channel. Other
applications need to be launched manually.
If you tune to a channel on which interactive applications
are broadcast, you will see the icon on the
Channel Banner. This icon is displayed alternately with
the icon if applications are run automatically
or with the OK icon otherwise. Simultaneously the front
panel will display the MHP indication.
Interactive Applications Icon In case of manual applications pressing OK brings up the
Applications window allowing you to select the
application you want to run. Once you select the
application, press OK again. However, if you are not
interested in running interactive applications, press EXIT
to remove the Applications window from the screen.
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