StarTech.com HD 240 User manual

HD DVB-T
USER MANUAL
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1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
8) Operate this product only from the type of power source indicated on the
label. If you are not sure of the type of power connected to your home,
consult your local power company. Disconnect the unit from the mains before
any maintenance or installation procedure.
9) Protect the mains cord from damage and stress.
10) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
11) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long
periods of time.
12) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required
when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, including damage to the
mains cord or plug, if the unit has been exposed to liquid or moisture,
has been dropped or is not operating correctly.
13) Do not impede the air flow into the unit by blocking the ventilation slots.
14) Attention should be drawn to the environmental aspects of battery disposal.
15) Use the apparatus in moderate climate.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this
apparatus to rain or moisture.
WARNING: The batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as
direct sun light, fire, etc.
Important Safety Instructions
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maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying this unit.
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electric shock are present within this unit.
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between hazardous mains voltage and user accessible parts.
When servicing use only identical replacement parts.
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electrical and electronic equipment should be disposed at the end of
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collection systems for recycling.
For more information, please contact the local authority or your retailer
where you purchased the product.
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Tableof Contents
Front and Rear Panel ............................................................................... 1
Remote Control.... ................................................................................... 2
Connecting to a Television.........................................................................4
Connecting to an Audio System.................................................................5
Connecting to a DVD Recorder or VCR...................................................... 6
First Time Installation............................................................................... 7
Troubleshooting......................................................................................16
Technical Specifications...........................................................................17
Package Contents
Before installation, please check the of the package.
The package should contain the following items:
contents
x1 pc
x1 pc
x1 pc
x1 pc
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DVB-T TV Receiver
Remote Control
User Manual
AV cables (only for RCA connector)
DVB-T TV Receiver Remote Control User Manual
AV cables (only for RCA connector)
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Front and Rear Panel
1. Front panel
1 POWER BUTTON: to turn on/off the main power supply.
2
3
4 REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR: Used to receive the signal from the Remote Control.
5
CHANNEL UP : Used to change cha nnels without usin g the Remote Control.
STANDBY INDICATOR: Used to power state of the Set Top Box,
the LED will turn red standby mode.
Push
indicate the
when the Set Top Box is in
2. Rear panel
1
2
3
4
5 :
6
7
RF IN:
feed
the Coaxial input
: This socket connect to your TV
High definition audio and video output used to connect to a HDMI device
.
This socket connects to your external Aerial.
RF LOOP THROUGH: This socket will the RF signal to either your TV or
another video system.
COAXIAL: This socket connects to on your surround sound system.
This sockets connect to you DVD or other STB.r
HDMI:
: This is used to connect to your main power supply.
1
5
CHANNEL DOWN : Used to change channels without using the Remote Control
AC IN
VCR
TV
8
8
USB: This port connect to your Hard disk or other menory disk
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Remote Control
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1. MUTE:Mute or restore Audio Output.
2. INFO:Displays additional channel information.
3. TTX:Displays Teletext Information.
4. SUBTITLE:Displays subtitle language options.
5. EXIT: Exits the current Menu or returns to the
previous Menu.
6. OK: Confirms an entry or selection. Displays
the list of channels.
7. RIGHT/ LEFT: Navigates through the Menus.
Increases or decreases volume.
8. TV/RADIO: Switches from TV function to Radio
function and from Radio to TV.
9. RECALL:Used to switch between the last
two channels that have been viewed.
10.GOTO:Selects the play time of media.
11.PREV: Skips to the previous track during
media playback.
12. NEXT: Skips to the next track during media
playback.
13. REPEAT: Selects Repeat or turn off Repeat
mode.
14. STOP:Stops media play.
15. STANDBY: Switches the unit in and out of
Standby mode.
16. EPG: (Electronic Program Guide)Displays the EPG.
17. AUDIO:Selects an Audio Language or Audio Mode.
18. UP/ DOWN:Navigates through the Menus.
Selects the next or previous Channel.
19. MENU:Turns on Main Menu.
20. FAVOURITE:Turns on Favourite Menu.
21. 0-9(Numeric Buttons): Selects a channel or setting .
22. FWD:Fast forwards during media play.
23. REV: rewind during media play.
24. PLAY: Starts or resumes media play.
25. PAUSE: Pauses media play.
26. Redbutton: In picture viewing mode, press to zoom in picture.
In Teletext mode, it is the teletext colour button.
27. Greenbutton: In DTV mode, press to toggle through different Resolution
options. In Music playback mode, press to toggle through different repeat
settings. In Teletext mode, it is the teletext colour button.
28. Yellow button: In DTV mode, press to change to different Aspect Ratios.
In Teletext mode, it is the teletext colour button.
29. Bluebutton: In Teletext mode, it is the teletext colour button.
30. REC: Record mode,(optional )
REC
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Using the Remote Control
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 60 degrees.
The Remote Control will not operate if its path is blocked.
Sunlight or very bright light will decrease the sensitivity of the
Remote Control.
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Connecting to a Television
TV Aerial
For a basic connection from your Set Top Box to the television, use the
Composite connection outlined below.
For a higher quality connection, use the Component Video connection
outlined below combined with the Composite Audio Connection.
For the highest quality connection use a direct HDMI connection,
see below.
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HDMI
TV
SCART
Connector
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BASS
TREBLE
ECHO
DOWN UP
VOLUME
INPUT SELECTOR
MUTE KARAOKE CHANNEL TEST MODE 3 STEREO
PRO LOGIC
BYPASS
EXCITE
POWER
MIC
2 1 1
MIC VOL
2
MIC
Connecting to an Audio System
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Coaxial cable
Coaxial
Amplifier
SCART
Connector
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TV Aerial
Connecting to a DVD Recorder or VCR
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R
L
VIDEO
AUDIO/VIDEO IN
AUDIO/VIDEO OUT
DVD RECORDER
OR VCR
R
L
VIDEO
RF IN
ALLOWS THE RECORDERTO
RECORD DIFFERENT CHANNELS
SCART
CONNECTOR
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First Time Installation
(1) [OSD Language] press RIGHT/LEFT key to select a language.
(2) [Country] press RIGHT/LEFT key to select your country of
residence.
(3) [Channel Search] press RIGHT or OK key to begin Automatic
channel search.
(4) Once channel tuning is complete, you can start watching TV programs.
After all connections have been made properly, switch on TV and make sure the
is connected to the Main Power. Press Power button to switch on.
If you are using the for the first time or
the will appear on your TV screen.
unit the unit
unit or have restored the unit to Factory
Default, Installation Guide Menu
Basic Operation
(1). Program Manage Settings
To access the Menu, press the MENU button and select [Program].
The Menu provides options
to adjust the Program Manage Settings. Select an option and press OK or
RIGHT to adjust that setting. Press the EXIT button to exit the Menu.
using the
RIGHT/LEFT keys to navigate through the menu.
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(a) Program Edit
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 to
access. Enter the default password '000000'. The master unlock password
is .'888888'
Set Favourite
You can create a shortlist of favourite programs that you can easily access.
Set Favourite TV or Radio program:
1. Select then press the FAVOURITE button.
A heart-shaped symbol will appear and the is marked as a favourite.
2. Repeat the previous step to select more Favourite .
3. To confirm and exit the Menu, press the EXIT key.
Disable FavouriteTV orRadio :
View Favourite
1. Favourite button and the Favourite
Menu will appear.
2. Press UP/DOWN to
3. Press OK to select your favourite .
TV orRadio Program
1. Select the Program and then press the BLUE button.
A will appear. Press OK to delete the
2. Repeat the previous step to select more to delete.
Skip TVor Radio
1. Select the you would like to skip and press the GREEN button.
A skip symbol is displayed. The is marked as a skip.
2. Repeat the previous step to more .
3. To exit the menu, press EXIT key.
Disable
Channels
your desired channel
channel
channels
Channel
Select the Favorite channel and press Favorite button on the remote control
to cancel.
Channel
While in normal viewing mode, press
browse through your Favourite Channels.
channel
Delete a
warning message channel.
channels
Channel
channel
channel
skip channels
save your settings and
the SkipChannel function:
Select the Skip channel and press the GREEN button on the remote
control to cancel.
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Move a TV or Radio Program
1. Select the preferred then press the RED button. A move symbol
will appear.
2. Press UP/DOWN to move the
3. Press OK to confirm.
4. Repeat the above steps to move more channels.
Lock Program
You can lock selected programs for restricted .
Lock a TV or Radio :
1.Select the then press the YELLOW button. A lock-shaped
symbol is displayed. The is now marked as locked.
2. Repeat the previous step to select more
3. To exit the menu, press the EXIT button.
4. Press the YELLOW button to disable the locked
5. To view the locked , you will be to enter either the default
password '000000' or your last set password. The master unlock password is
'888888'.
(b) EPG (Electronic program guide)
The EPG is an on-screen TV guide that shows scheduled programs seven
days in advance for every tuned channel. Press the EPG button on the Remote
Control to
channel
channel.
viewing
channel
preferred channel
channel
channels.
confirm your settings and
channels function.
channels required
access the guide.
You can use the UP/DOWN key to select the preferred program. If there is
more than one page of information, use the BLUE button for page up and
the YELLOW button for page down.
(c) Sort
Sort your channels from the following options:
[By LCN] - Sort the channels in ascending order.
[By Service Name] - Sort the channels in alphabetical order.
[By Service ID] - Sort the channels according to the station.
[By ONID] - Sort the channels according to ONID.
(d) LCN (Logical channel number)
Set LCN on or off.
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(a) Resolution
You can change this setting if the picture resolution does not appear to be
correct.
TV system
TV system
TV system
TV system
(b) TV Format
If the picture does not appear to be correct you can change this setting.
This setting is to match the most common setting for HDMI.
[480P]: for NTSC .
[576P]: for PAL .
[720P]: for NTSC or PAL .
[1080I]: for NTSC or PAL .
This should match the most common setting for TVs in your country.
[NTSC]: for NTSC system TV.
[PAL]: for PAL system TV.
Setting(2). Picture
To access the Menu, press MENU then select [Picture] using the RIGHT/LEFT
key. The Menu provides options to adjust the video settings. Press UP/DOWN
to select an option and press RIGHT/LEFT to adjust that setting. Press EXIT to
exit the menu.
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(a)Auto Search
This option will automatically search for channels and save them once the
scanning is complete. All previously saved channels and settings will be deleted.
Any channels that have been found
will be saved.
1. Select [Auto Search] and press OK or RIGHT to start channel search.
2. To cancel channel search, press EXIT.
(b) Manual Search
This option allows you to scan for new channels without deleting previously
saved channels and settings.
1. Select [Manual Search] then press OK or RIGHT. The channel search
screen will appear.
(3). Channel Search
and
MSC
s
to exit M
To access the menu, press MENU select [Search Channel] using the
RIGHT/LEFT keys.
This enu provides options to adjust the earch hannel settings.
Press UP/DOWN to select an option and press RIGHT/LEFT to adjust the setting .
Press EXIT the enu
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2. Press the RIGHT/LEFT key to channel frequency.
Enable Antenna Power if an external active antenna is connected.
Time Setting
M then
M
Press UP/DOWN to s
s .
select the
3. Press OK to start searching channels.
If a channel is found, it is saved and added to the channels list. If channels can
not be found during searching, the unit will exit automatically.
(c) Country
Select your country of residence.
(d) AntennaPower
(4).
To access the enu, press MENU select [Time] using the RIGHT/LEFT
keys. The enu provides options to adjust the time settings.
elect an option and press RIGHT/LEFT to adjust the
setting . Press EXIT to exit the menu
(a) Timeoffset
(b) Country Region
Select the Country Region when [Time Offset] is set to Auto.
To access the enu, press MENU select [Option] using the RIGHT/LEFT
keys. The menu provides options to adjust the
Select an option and press to adjust the setting.
Press EXIT the enu
Select auto or manual for GMT offset adjustments.
(c) TimeZone
Select the Time Zone Offset when [Time Offset] is set to Manual.
(5). Option M and
OSD Language,
Subtitle Language and Audio Language.
RIGHT/LEFT
to exit M
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(a) OSD (On Screen Display) Language
(b) Subtitle Language
(c)Audio Language
(d) Digital Audio
To access the enu, press MENU select [System] using the RIGHT/LEFT
keys. The menu provides options to adjust the system settings.
elect an option and press RIGHT/LEFT to adjust
the setting. Press EXIT to exit the enu .
Select an OSD language.
Select the preferred subtitle language.
Select the preferred audio language for watching TV channels.
If the language is not available, the default program language will be used.
Select digital audio output mode.
(6). System Setting
M and
Press the UP/DOWN key to s
M
(a) Set Password
Set or change the password for locked programs. Enter your old password or
the default password '000000'. You will then be asked to enter your new
password. your new password.
Once it is confirmed, press EXIT to exit the Menu. The master unlock password
is .
Press OK button to confirm
'888888'
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(b) Restore FactoryDefault
Reset your Set Top Box to the Default Factory Settings.
In Main Menu select [Restore Factory Default]
and press OK or RIGHT to select. Enter your password or the default password
'000000' and press OK to confirm. This option will delete all preset channels
and settings. The master unlock password is .
(c) Information
View model, hardware and software information.
(d) Softwareupdate
If the status is set 'ON ', it will scan new software from broadcast according to
your preferred time in
using the RIGHT/LEFT keys
'888888'
"Start time".
(e) StartTime
This is the time that the unit will scan for software updates.
(7). USB
To access the Menu, press the MENU button and select [USB] using the
RIGHT/LEFT keys. The menu provides options to playback Music, Photo and
Multimedia files. It can support AVI, MP3, WMA, JPEG and BMP formats.
The unit will only support USB device with FAT32 file system.
It will not support NTFS file system.
(a) Multimedia: 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 "No USB device
is Found" will appear.
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Note:
cannot guarantee compatibility (operation and/or bus power) with all
USB mass storage devices and assume no responsibility for any loss of
data that may occur when connected to this unit.
large amounts of data, it may take longer for the system to read the
contents of a USB device.
USB devices may not be properly
when they are in a supported format, some files may not play or
display depending on the content.
- We
- With
- Some recognised.
- Even
(b) Photo configure:
-Slide Time: adjust slide show interval to 1~8 seconds.
-Slide Mode: adjust slide show effect as mode 0~59 or random.
-Aspect Ratio:
[Keep]: Play picture in its original aspect.
[Discard]: Play picture in full screen mode.
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(c) Movie Configure:
-Aspect Ratio:
[Keep]: Play movie in its original aspect.
[Discard]: Play movie in full screen mode.
- Subtitle Specific:
[Small]: Displays the subtitle as small mode.
[Normal]: Displays the subtitle as normal mode.
[Big]: Displays the subtitle as big mode.
- Subtitle BG:
[White]: Displays the subtitle in white background.
[Transparent]: Displays the subtitle in transparent background.
[Grey]: Displays the subtitle in grey background.
[Yellowgreen]: Displays the subtitle in yellowgreen background.
- Subtitle Font Color:
[Red]: Displays Subtitle in red font.
[Blue]: Displays Subtitle in blue font.
[Green]: Displays Subtitle in green font.
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Troubleshooting
Picture is breaking
up
Problem Potential Reasons What to do
No picture Power isn't connected Connect the power
The power switch is not on Switch on the power
Screen shows
No Signal
DVB-T cable not connected
Plug in the DVB-T cable
Aerial cable is faulty Check aerial cable and
connections
No sound from
speaker
No or incorrect connection
with audio cable
Connect the audio cable
correctly
Sound on mute Turn off mute function
Only sound, no
image on the
screen
No or incorrect connection
with AV cable
Make sure cables are
connected correctly
The program is a radio
program
Press <TV/RADIO> key to
shift into TV mode
Remote Control
is not responding
The battery is exhausted Change battery
Remote Control is not
facing or close enough
to the Set Top Box
Adjust the position of the
Remote Control and move
closer to the unit
The signal is too weak Check aerial cable and
connections
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