Siemens Gigaset M451 T CI User manual

EN Dear Customer,
Gigaset Communications GmbH is the legal successor to
Siemens Home and Office Communication Devices GmbH &
Co. KG (SHC), which in turn continued the Gigaset business
of Siemens AG. Any statements made by Siemens AG or
SHC that are found in the user guides should therefore be
understood as statements of Gigaset Communications
GmbH.
We hope you enjoy your Gigaset.
DE Sehr geehrte Kundin, sehr geehrter Kunde,
die Gigaset Communications GmbH ist Rechtsnachfolgerin
der Siemens Home and Office Communication Devices
GmbH & Co. KG (SHC), die ihrerseits das Gigaset-Geschäft
der Siemens AG fortführte. Etwaige Erklärungen der
Siemens AG oder der SHC in den Bedienungsanleitungen
sind daher als Erklärungen der Gigaset Communications
GmbH zu verstehen.
Wir wünschen Ihnen viel Freude mit Ihrem Gigaset.
FR Chère Cliente, Cher Client,
la société Gigaset Communications GmbH succède en droit
à Siemens Home and Office Communication Devices GmbH
& Co. KG (SHC) qui poursuivait elle-même les activités Giga-
set de Siemens AG. Donc les éventuelles explications de Sie-
mens AG ou de SHC figurant dans les modes d’emploi
doivent être comprises comme des explications de Gigaset
Communications GmbH.
Nous vous souhaitons beaucoup d’agrément avec votre
Gigaset.
IT Gentile cliente,
la Gigaset Communications GmbH è successore della Sie-
mens Home and Office Communication Devices GmbH &
Co. KG (SHC) che a sua volta ha proseguito l’attività della
Siemens AG. Eventuali dichiarazioni della Siemens AG o
della SHC nei manuali d’istruzione, vanno pertanto intese
come dichiarazioni della Gigaset Communications GmbH.
Le auguriamo tanta soddisfazione con il vostro Gigaset.
NL Geachte klant,
Gigaset Communications GmbH is de rechtsopvolger van
Siemens Home and Office Communication Devices GmbH &
Co. KG (SHC), de onderneming die de Gigaset-activiteiten
van Siemens AG heeft overgenomen. Eventuele uitspraken
of mededelingen van Siemens AG of SHC in de gebruiksaan-
wijzingen dienen daarom als mededelingen van Gigaset
Communications GmbH te worden gezien.
Wij wensen u veel plezier met uw Gigaset.
ES Estimado cliente,
la Gigaset Communications GmbH es derechohabiente de la
Siemens Home and Office Communication Devices GmbH &
Co. KG (SHC) que por su parte continuó el negocio Gigaset
de la Siemens AG. Las posibles declaraciones de la
Siemens AG o de la SHC en las instrucciones de uso se
deben entender por lo tanto como declaraciones de la Giga-
set Communications GmbH.
Le deseamos que disfrute con su Gigaset.
PT SCaros clientes,
Gigaset Communications GmbH é a sucessora legal da Sie-
mens Home and Office Communication Devices GmbH &
Co. KG (SHC), que, por sua vez, deu continuidade ao sector
de negócios Gigaset, da Siemens AG. Quaisquer declara-
ções por parte da Siemens AG ou da SHC encontradas nos
manuais de utilização deverão, portanto, ser consideradas
como declarações da Gigaset Communications GmbH.
Desejamos que tenham bons momentos com o seu Gigaset.
DA Kære Kunde,
Gigaset Communications GmbH er retlig efterfølger til Sie-
mens Home and Office Communication Devices GmbH &
Co. KG (SHC), som fra deres side videreførte Siemens AGs
Gigaset-forretninger. Siemens AGs eller SHCs eventuelle
forklaringer i betjeningsvejledningerne skal derfor forstås
som Gigaset Communications GmbHs forklaringer.
Vi håber, du får meget glæde af din Gigaset.
FI Arvoisa asiakkaamme,
Gigaset Communications GmbH on Siemens Home and
Office Communication Devices GmbH & Co. KG (SHC)-yri-
tyksen oikeudenomistaja, joka jatkoi puolestaan Siemens
AG:n Gigaset-liiketoimintaa. Käyttöoppaissa mahdollisesti
esiintyvät Siemens AG:n tai SHC:n selosteet on tämän
vuoksi ymmärrettävä Gigaset Communications GmbH:n
selosteina.
Toivotamme Teille paljon iloa Gigaset-laitteestanne.
SV Kära kund,
Gigaset Communications GmbH övertar rättigheterna från
Siemens Home and Office Communication Devices GmbH &
Co. KG (SHC), som bedrev Gigaset-verksamheten efter Sie-
mens AG. Alla förklaringar från Siemens AG eller SHC i
användarhandboken gäller därför som förklaringar från
Gigaset Communications GmbH.
Vi önskar dig mycket nöje med din Gigaset.
NO Kjære kunde,
Gigaset Communications GmbH er rettslig etterfølger etter
Siemens Home and Office Communication Devices GmbH &
Co. KG (SHC), som i sin tur videreførte Gigaset-geskjeften i
Siemens AG. Eventuelle meddelelser fra Siemens AG eller
SHC i bruksanvisningene er derfor å forstå som meddelelser
fra Gigaset Communications GmbH.
Vi håper du får stor glede av din Gigaset-enhet.
EL Αγαπητή πελάτισσα, αγαπητέ πελάτη,
ηGigaset Communications GmbH είναι ηνομική διάδοχος της
Siemens Home and Office Communication Devices GmbH &
Co. KG (SHC), ηοποία έχει αναλάβει την εμπορική
δραστηριότητα Gigaset της Siemens AG. Οι δηλώσεις της
Siemens AG ήτης SHC στις οδηγίες χρήσης αποτελούν
επομένως δηλώσεις της Gigaset Communications GmbH.
Σας ευχόμαστε καλή διασκέδαση με τη συσκευή σας Gigaset.
HR Poštovani korisnici,
Gigaset Communications GmbH pravni je sljednik tvrtke
Siemens Home and Office Communication Devices GmbH &
Co. KG (SHC), koji je nastavio Gigaset poslovanje tvrtke
Siemens AG. Zato sve izjave tvrtke Siemens AG ili SHC koje
se nalaze u uputama za upotrebu treba tumačiti kao izjave
tvrtke Gigaset Communications GmbH.
Nadamo se da sa zadovoljstvom koristite svoj Gigaset
uređaj.
SL Spoštovani kupec!
Podjetje Gigaset Communications GmbH je pravni naslednik
podjetja Siemens Home and Office Communication Devices
GmbH & Co. KG (SHC), ki nadaljuje dejavnost znamke
Gigaset podjetja Siemens AG. Vse izjave podjetja Siemens
AG ali SHC v priročnikih za uporabnike torej veljajo kot izjave
podjetja Gigaset Communications GmbH.
Želimo vam veliko užitkov ob uporabi naprave Gigaset.
Issued by
Gigaset Communications GmbH
Schlavenhorst 66, D-46395 Bocholt
Gigaset Communications GmbH is a trademark
licensee of Siemens AG
© Gigaset Communications GmbH 2008
All rights reserved.
Subject to availability. Rights of modifications
reserved.
www.gigaset.com

CS Vážení zákazníci,
společnost Gigaset Communications GmbH je právním
nástupcem společnosti Siemens Home and Office
Communication Devices GmbH & Co. KG (SHC), která dále
přejala segment produktůGigaset společnosti Siemens AG.
Jakékoli prohlášení společnosti Siemens AG nebo SHC, které
naleznete v uživatelských příručkách, je třeba považovat za
prohlášení společnosti Gigaset Communications GmbH.
Doufáme, že jste s produkty Gigaset spokojeni.
SK Vážený zákazník,
SpoločnosťGigaset Communications GmbH je právnym
nástupcom spoločnosti Siemens Home and Office
Communication Devices GmbH & Co. KG (SHC), ktorá zasa
pokračovala v činnosti divízie Gigaset spoločnosti Siemens
AG. Z tohto dôvodu je potrebné všetky vyhlásenia
spoločnosti Siemens AG alebo SHC, ktoré sa nachádzajú v
používateľských príručkách, chápaťako vyhlásenia
spoločnosti Gigaset Communications GmbH.
Veríme, že budete so zariadením Gigaset spokojní.
RO Stimate client,
Gigaset Communications GmbH este succesorul legal al
companiei Siemens Home and Office Communication
Devices GmbH & Co. KG (SHC), care, la rândul său, a
continuat activitatea companiei Gigaset a Siemens AG.
Orice afirmaţii efectuate de Siemens AG sau SHC şi incluse
în ghidurile de utilizare vor fi, prin urmare, considerate a
aparţine Gigaset Communications GmbH.
Sperăm ca produsele Gigaset săfie la înălţimea dorinţelor
dvs.
SR Poštovani potrošaču,
Gigaset Communications GmbH je pravni naslednik
kompanije Siemens Home and Office Communication
Devices GmbH & Co. KG (SHC), kroz koju je nastavljeno
poslovanje kompanije Gigaset kao dela Siemens AG. Stoga
sve izjave od strane Siemens AG ili SHC koje se mogu naći u
korisničkim uputstvima treba tumačiti kao izjave kompanije
Gigaset Communications GmbH.
Nadamo se da ćete uživati u korišćenju svog Gigaset
uređaja.
BG Уважаеми потребители,
Gigaset Communications GmbH еправоприемникът на
Siemens Home and Office Communication Devices GmbH
& Co. KG (SHC), която на свой ред продължи бизнеса на
подразделението Siemens AG. По тази причина
всякакви изложения, направени от Siemens AG или
SHC, които се намират връководствата за
потребителя, следва да се разбират като изложения на
Gigaset Communications GmbH.
Надяваме се да ползвате судоволствие вашия Gigaset.
HU Tisztelt Vásárló!
A Siemens Home and Communication Devices GmbH & Co.
KG (SHC) törvényes jogutódja a Gigaset Communications
GmbH, amely a Siemens AG Gigaset üzletágának utódja.
Ebből következően a Siemens AG vagy az SHC felhasználói
kézikönyveiben található bármely kijelentést a Gigaset
Communications GmbH kijelentésének kell tekinteni.
Reméljük, megelégedéssel használja Gigaset készülékét.
PL Szanowny Kliencie,
Firma Gigaset Communications GmbH jest spadkobiercą
prawnym firmy Siemens Home and Office Communication
Devices GmbH & Co. KG (SHC), która z kolei przejęła
segment produktów Gigaset odfirmy Siemens AG. Wszelkie
oświadczenia firm Siemens AG i SHC, które można znaleźć
w instrukcjach obsługi, należy traktowaćjako oświadczenia
firmy Gigaset Communications GmbH.
Życzymy wiele przyjemności z korzystania z produktów
Gigaset.
TR Sayın Müşterimiz,
Gigaset Communications GmbH, Siemens AG'nin Gigaset
işletmesini yürüten Siemens Home and Office
Communication Devices GmbH & Co. KG (SHC)'nin yasal
halefidir. Kullanma kılavuzlarında bulunan ve Siemens AG
veya SHC tarafından yapılan bildiriler Gigaset
Communications GmbH tarafından yapılmışbildiriler olarak
algılanmalıdır.
Gigaset'ten memnun kalmanızıümit ediyoruz.
RU Уважаемыи покупатель!
Компания Gigaset Communications GmbH является
правопреемником компании Siemens Home and Office
Communication Devices GmbH & Co. KG (SHC), которая,
всвою очередь, приняла подразделение Gigaset всвое
управление от компании Siemens AG. Поэтому любые
заявления, сделанные от имени компании Siemens AG
или SHC ивстречающиеся вруководствах
пользователя, должны восприниматься как заявления
компании Gigaset Communications GmbH.
Мы надеемся, что продукты Gigaset удовлетворяют
вашим требованиям.
Issued by
Gigaset Communications GmbH
Schlavenhorst 66, D-46395 Bocholt
Gigaset Communications GmbH is a trademark
licensee of Siemens AG
© Gigaset Communications GmbH 2008
All rights reserved.
Subject to availability. Rights of modifications
reserved.
www.gigaset.com

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Contents
Contents
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Information on Installation Location and Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Your Set-Top Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Using Your Set-Top Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Display and Device Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Supplied Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
User Guides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Quick Reference Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Installation Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Information on the Television Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Guides on the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Notation in User Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Starting Up the Set-Top Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Installation Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Preparing the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Connecting up Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Switching On/Off Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Running the Installation Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Initial Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Common Interface (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
USB Connection to a PC (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Notes on Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
The Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Menu Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Overview of the Menu Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Navigation in the Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Entering Text and Digits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Icons in the Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Watching Television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Choosing a Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Setting the Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Selecting Picture and Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Displaying Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Timeshift – Delayed Viewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Setting the Sleep Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Checking Input Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

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Contents
Listening to the Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Using the Device Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Recording Radio Programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Recording Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Prerequisites for Starting a Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Recording Programmes Spontaneously . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Programming a Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Changing Recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Administering Recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Playing Back a Stored Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Using Trickmode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Operating a DVD Device and Video Recorder . . . . 59
Viewing a DVD or Video Cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Recording to DVD or Video Cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Administering the Channel and Favourite Lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Picture & Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Channel Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Parental Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Hard Disk Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Common Interface (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Authorisation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
License Note . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Service (Customer Care) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Guarantee Certificate
United Kingdom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

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Safety
Safety
This set-top box is used exclusively for receiving, recording and replaying DVB signals.
Please read the following information carefully to ensure safe usage.
Safety Precautions
uOnly use the cables supplied or authorised accessories, as indicated in this manual,
for connecting the device.
uDo not connect the device during a storm to avoid the risk of electric shock.
uIf you are using an external antenna, this must be installed professionally and pro-
tected from lightning.
uProtect the device from moisture, aggressive liquids and vapours in order to avoid
the danger of fire and electric shock. Do not use the device in damp places (e.g.
bathrooms) or in explosive areas.
uThe device and remote control may only be repaired by authorised service staff.
Never open the device.
uKeep these instructions in a safe place and make sure the device is accompanied by
these instructions and the supplied accessories when you give it to others to use.
All electrical and electronic products should be disposed of separately from
the municipal waste stream via designated collection facilities appointed by
the government or the local authorities.
This crossed-out wheeled bin symbol on the product means the product is
covered by the European Directive 2002/96/EC.
The correct disposal and separate collection of your old appliance will help
prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human
health. It is a precondition for reuse and recycling of used electrical and elec-
tronic equipment.
For more detailed information about disposal of your old appliance, please
contact your city office, waste disposal service or the shop where you pur-
chased the product.

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Safety
Information on Installation Location and Operation
uInstall the device on a level, non-slip surface. Do not place the device on a heat-sen-
sitive surface. Protect particularly sensitive surfaces.
uPlace the device away from heat sources and avoid direct sunlight.
uDo not place objects on the device. Ensure that the air openings for air circulation
are not blocked.
uDisconnect the device from the mains before cleaning it.
Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the device and remote control.

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Your Set-Top Box
Your Set-Top Box
Using Your Set-Top Box
You can use your set-top box to receive radio and television programmes in digital qual-
ity, which you can then view directly on a television or other device or also record for
later use.
uYour set-top box supports you in all operations on the basis of a multi-language
menu and an innovative help system: You can read information on operation
directly on the television screen or view introductory demo films (depends on vari-
ant).
uWith the support of a convenient search function, your set-top box receives and
stores all channels broadcast in your region via DVB-T. With up to four favourite lists,
which you can create in line with your requirements, you have constant access to
your preferred channels.
uThe Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) offers you detailed information on current
and upcoming programmes.
uInformation on the current programme can be displayed simply using the info bar at
the bottom of the screen.
uThe integrated hard disk allows you to use the PVR function (Personal Video
Recorder) of your set-top box: You can record programmes in digital without loss of
quality and view your recordings at any time. You can set the recording of individual
programmes or an entire series using the EPG or the timer.
uThe Timeshift function (delayed viewing) allows you to choose when you would like
to view a current programme. You can pause the delayed playback a number of
times and then continue again or also forward or rewind.
uConvenient editing functions (Trickmode) allow you to prepare your recordings
directly on the screen, for example by suppressing advertising breaks or integrating
repeats for individual scenes. If a playback is terminated prematurely, the last posi-
tion viewed will be marked so that you can continue this playback at a later time
directly from this position.
uYou can use the teletext offers of the individual channels to read the latest news and
other information.
uConnect the digital audio output of your set-top box to an AV receiver or surround
decoder, for example, in order to enjoy digital sound quality.
uYou can connect your DVD device or your video recorder directly to your set-top box
and operate it as usual.
uThe device software for your set-top box can be updated with the Gigaset M45x PC
Manager software via a connected PC.
uEncrypted channels to which you have subscribed can be activated by inserting your
smart card with the associated CA module into the Common Interface (optional).
uA USB connection (USB 2.0) is available for transferring your preferred recordings to
a PC in order to archive these for later use (optional).
You will find all the latest information for your set-top box on the Internet at:
http://www.siemens.com/gigaset

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Your Set-Top Box
Display and Device Buttons
1Standby button
Switches the set-top box on or off (standby mode).
y
2Menu button
Opens the main menu or closes the menu.
z
3Multifunction button
Allows the set-top box to be operated directly from the device. The mapping
of the buttons depends on the current operating state:
In live mode In the menu
Pr Choose channel (back/forward). Navigate.
Scroll through lists line by line. T
Vol Change the volume (louder/qui-
eter).
Navigate. s
Select Toggle between television and
radio (if radio is available).
Confirm selected option,
e. g. open submenu. q
4Display
Shows the current operating state of the set-top box with the following
elements.
uSegment display (8-position)
– You are shown the name of the current channel in live mode.
– You see the text Menu in the menu.
uTimer LED (red)
– Off: Timers are not programmed or active.
– On: At least one timer is programmed.
– Flashing: Timer is being executed.
uPower LED (green)
– Off: Device is in operation or disconnected from the mains.
– On: Device is in standby mode.
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Your Set-Top Box
Ports
*Available optionally, depends on device variant
Supplied Items
u1 Gigaset M451 T / M451 T CI
u1 remote control
u2 batteries, AAA, Micro, 1.5 V
u1 mains cable
u1 SCART cable
u1 installation manual
u1 quick reference card
1IF-INPUT DIGITAL: Port for coaxial antenna cable for connection with the antenna
2* USB: USB port for the connection to a PC (USB Standard 2.0, Slave) for archiving
recordings on a PC using a USB cable
3* COMMON INTERFACE (CI): CI slot for a CA module with smart card, which is used
for decrypting subscribed Pay-TV channels
4DIGITAL OUT: Digital audio output (S/P DIF optical, Toslink)
5AUDIO R: Analogue audio output, right stereo channel (Cinch, red)
6AUDIO L: Analogue audio output, left stereo channel (Cinch, white)
7TV: SCART port, optimised for connection of a television
8VCR: Second SCART port, for example for video recorder or DVD device
9DATA: RS232 port for the connection to a PC (V.24 extension cable) for updating
the device software from the PC
10 Device switch: On/off switch; disconnects the device from the mains
11 230V~50Hz: Port for supplied mains cable
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User Guides
User Guides
The following help information and guides provide you with information on how to
operate the set-top box:
uQuick reference card
uInstallation manual
uInformation that you can read directly on the television screen or view as demo films
(depends on variant)
uGuides on the Internet
Quick Reference Card
The quick reference card is included with your packaging. The most important operating
steps for everyday operation of your set-top box are summarised on the quick reference
card.
Installation Manual
The installation manual is included with your packaging. You can use this manual for
starting up your set-top box. In addition to the descriptions of all connection options,
this manual also contains safety notes and technical data.
Information on the Television Screen
This information is stored on the hard disk of your set-top box. You can call up the fol-
lowing information with the remote control (button mapping, see quick reference card)
after the initial startup of your set-top box.
Reading Instructions on Operation
Instructions for operating the set-top box can be read directly on the television screen.
You can either open the help for the current menu directly or you can choose the desired
topic from the list of contents:
Displaying information for the current menu
Information on how to use the menu you are currently in is shown directly without hav-
ing to search for it.
?Open the first page of the help for the current menu.
xScroll through the help pages.

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User Guides
Selecting information on operation in the list of contents
The list of contents shows all topics that you can read on the television screen with
respect to operating the set-top box. You choose the desired topic from this list and
open the associated help pages:
Viewing Demo Films (depends on variant)
You can play introductory demo films that show you the most important functions of
the set-top box clearly and in an easily comprehensible manner:
Guides on the Internet
All guides for your set-top box can be found in print-friendly format at the following
address on the Internet:
http://www.siemens.com/gigaset
You can download the guides free of charge and read them directly on the monitor or
also print them out. The Adobe Reader programme is required to read and print these
guides. This free programme can be found on the Internet at the following address:
http://www.adobe.com
HOpen the Guides & Demos menu.
wo Choose and confirm the User Guide entry in order to open the list of con-
tents.
wo Choose the desired topic and confirm your selection.
The first help page for the selected topic is displayed.
xScroll through the help pages.
oYou can call up the list of contents again at any time.
HOpen the Guides & Demos menu.
wo Choose and confirm the desired demo film.

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User Guides
Notation in User Guide
Colour Buttons
The colour buttons on the remote control can be used flexibly: While you are viewing
television, the colour buttons each have the meaning that appears on the button. The
current meaning of the colour buttons can be seen in the menu in the option bar at the
bottom of the screen.
The colour buttons are represented differently in this user guide:
uIf the current function of a colour button corresponds to its labelling, you will see
the button in the user guide with the inscription:
uIf the colour buttons are used according to the display in the option bar, you will see
the button in the user guide with its assignment within the colour buttons:
Path Representation
A shortened path notation is used for individual command sequences in the user
guides. The path notation describes the key sequence that you have to enter to open
the respective submenu on your remote control. It is assumed that you press the first
button of the respective path notation if your set-top box is in live mode.
Example: M> Settings > General > Menu Language
This path notation is the shortened notation for the following operating steps:
Red: Green: Yellow: Blue:
tIKL
Red: Green: Yellow: Blue:
ingb
Your set-top box is in live mode, for example you are currently watching television.
MOpen the main menu.
wo Choose and open the Settings menu.
wo Choose and open the General menu.
wo Open the Menu Language menu.

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Starting Up the Set-Top Box
Starting Up the Set-Top Box
Over the next pages, you will discover how to connect and start up your set-top box.
1. For remote operation, see "Preparing the Remote Control" on page 14.
2. For connecting your antenna and positioning it, see "Connecting an Antenna" on
page 14.
3. For connecting the set-top box to your existing devices, see "Connecting up Devices"
on page 14.
4. For starting up the set-top box, see "Switching On/Off Devices" on page 19.
5. For performing the basic settings valid for your region at initial startup, see "Running
the Installation Wizard" on page 21.
6. Optional:
For subsequently installing your CA module for activating Pay-TV channels you have
subscribed to (see "Common Interface (Optional)" on page 22).
Installation Requirements
uDVB-T signals are broadcast in your region.
uYou have an antenna, which is suitable for receiving DVB-T signals (e. g. internal
antenna, external antenna).
uThe antenna cable (coaxial cable) is as short as possible and the connectors are
attached permanently to the cable.
uYou are using a SCART cable for the connection between your set-top box and the
television or between your set-top box and a video recorder or DVD device.
uThe colour transmission technology of your television is based on the PAL television
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Starting Up the Set-Top Box
Preparing the Remote Control
In order to be able to operate the set-top box after switching it on, you first have to
insert the batteries into the remote control.
Note: If you cannot replace used batteries or discharged accumulators immediately,
use the buttons at the front of the device housing of your set-top box. The most impor-
tant functions can continue to be used with these buttons, see "Display and Device But-
tons" on page 8.
Connecting up Devices
Caution: To eliminate the risk of electric shock, always disconnect all devices from the
mains before connecting the cables.
Connecting an Antenna
Selecting the antenna
uInternal or external antenna
If you have been receiving your television programmes to date in analogue using an
internal or external antenna, you can generally continue to use this antenna.
As with an analogue television signal, the digital signal can be impeded by buildings,
etc.. The reception quality may vary depending on the impediments and on the geo-
graphical distance to the next transmitting station. This can be compensated for by
using an appropriate antenna. If the transmission quality is not adequate using an
internal antenna, use an external antenna. You may also be able to improve the
quality of reception by adjusting the position of the antenna.
1. Press the recess at the top of the battery com-
partment cover.
2. Push the battery cover downward to open
the battery compartment.
3. Insert the batteries in the remote control as
indicated on the base of the battery compart-
ment.
Push the battery compartment cover over the
battery compartment until it clicks audibly
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Starting Up the Set-Top Box
uDVB-T antenna
If you do not have an internal or external antenna or cannot achieve the desired
quality of reception with such an antenna, it is recommended to purchase a DVB-T
antenna. DVB-T antennae are tailored to the special requirements of digital televi-
sion and do not have to be positioned specially.
You will find additional information on the required antenna in specialist retail
stores for radio and television technology.
Connecting an antenna
You use a coaxial cable to connect your set-top box to your antenna. Suitable antenna
cables in different lengths and designs can be found in specialist retail stores for radio
and television technology.
Note: Some internal antennae must be supplied with electric current to ensure proper
operation.
1. If appropriate, disconnect your antenna and your set-top box from the mains before
connecting the coaxial cable.
2. Connect the connector at one end of the coaxial cable to your antenna.
3. Insert the connector at the other end of the coaxial cable into the IF-INPUT DIGITAL
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Starting Up the Set-Top Box
Transmitting Picture and Sound
Your set-top box transmits video signals and analogue audio signals via the SCART ports.
It is therefore perfectly adequate for simple transmission of picture and sound if you
connect the set-top box to the television using the SCART cable supplied. Your set-top
box offers various ports for other connection variants for transmitting analogue and
digital sound. The particular connection you choose is solely dependent on your availa-
ble terminals and ports for these.
Possible connections
No. Cable Transmitted signal Set-top box port
11x SCART Video and audio (ana-
logue) TV
21x Cinch (with SCART
adapter for Cinch) Video TV
32x Cinch Audio (analogue) AUDIO R and AUDIO L
41 x optical fibre Audio (digital) DIGITAL OUT
51x Cinch
(device-dependent) Video –
TV TV TV Stereo System
(analogue)
TV Surround
Decoder
Beamer Beamer Stereo System
(analogue)
AV Receiver

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Starting Up the Set-Top Box
Connecting a TV (SCART)
ìUse the SCART cable supplied to connect a SCART port on your television to the TV
port on your set-top box.
If your television does not have a free SCART port, check if you can disconnect
another connected device from your television. You can also connect a video
recorder, for example, to the VCR port on the set-top box, see "Connecting a Video
Recorder / DVD Device (SCART)" on page 18.
Connecting a beamer or television (Cinch)
Beamers and some TVs are equipped with signal inputs in Cinch format. If you want to
use these signal inputs, you need a Cinch adapter (SCART to Cinch) in order to transmit
the video signal using a Cinch cable. When a beamer is connected, you transmit the
sound for example to a stereo system or an AV receiver.
Connecting a stereo system (audio analogue)
If your stereo system does not have any digital audio inputs, you can transmit the audio
signals of your set-top box in analogue in order to make use of the better sound quality
of your stereo system.
ìUse a Cinch cable to set up the following connections:
– Connect the right audio input of your stereo system to the AUDIO R port on your
set-top box (red).
– Connect the left audio input of your stereo system to the AUDIO L port on your
set-top box (white).
Connecting a surround decoder (audio digital)
You can receive digital sound with optimum quality by connecting your set-top box to a
terminal (e.g. surround decoder or AV receiver), which is equipped with a digital audio
input. You require a fibre optic cable for optical transmission of the digital audio signals
from your set-top box.
ìInsert the connector at one end of the fibre optic cable
into an optical audio input on your terminal.
ìRemove the protective cover from the DIGITAL OUT
port on your set-top box and keep it safe for later use.
ìInsert the connector at the other end of the fibre optic
cable into the DIGITAL OUT port on your set-top box.

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Starting Up the Set-Top Box
Connecting a Video Recorder / DVD Device (SCART)
ìConnect your video recorder or DVD device to the VCR port on your set-top box using
a SCART cable.
Depending on the respective operating state of your set-top box, you can play or record
films as usual using the DVD/VCR device:
Note: The video signals from the DVD/VCR device are forwarded to the television from
your set-top box with the signal type FBAS.
With some devices, this can result in only b/w playback in the case of the sample con-
nection shown here. In this case you should connect the DVD/VCR device directly to the
television.
uSet-top box is switched off (device switch):
No signal on television; playback from DVD/VCR device is not for-
warded.
uSet-top box is in standby mode:
Playback from DVD/VCR is forwarded.
If the TV has an AV control, this is switched on and off automati-
cally with the DVD/VCR device (see "Switching On Devices" on
page 19).
uSet-top box is in operation:
– Listening to TV or radio:
As usual, provided the DVD/VCR device is not in playback mode.
You can record the current programme here to DVD or video.
– Playing a DVD or video cassette:
As soon as you start playback on the DVD/VCR device (PLAY),
the set-top box switches over and transmits its signals to the
television.
– Executing a timer recording to DVD or video cassette:
Timer recordings are started automatically if the timer is set to
the storage location External (e.g. DVD recorder). The DVD/
VCR device must be set such that automatic recording can be
started from a connected device.