Sunstech DTB-3500 User manual

User Manual
Of DigitalSet Top Box
DTB-3500
Please read this UserManual carefully to ensureproper use of this
product and keep thismanual for future reference.

Tableof Contents
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Safety Information------------------------------------------------------------------------ 3
Introduction------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2
Remote Control--------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4
Front and Rear panel illustration------------------------------------------------------- 6
Connecting to a Television and Video-------------------------------------------------- 8
Connecting to a Television ----------- --------------------------------------------------- 7
Connecting to a Surround Sound System------------------------------------------- 9
The setup menu system----------------------------------------------------------------- 10
USB----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 21
Troubleshooting-------------------------------------------------------------------------- 22
Specifications---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 23
Table of Contents ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1

Introduction
Thank you for purchasing this product which has been designed and
manufactured to give you many years of trouble-free service.
About This User Guide
This user guide contains all the information you need to know about how to
setup and watch available free view Channels using your set top box.
What is DVB-T?
It works like traditional TV, but because the signals are Digital you need a
set top box to convert them. This means more channels can be transmitted
with extra features such as interactivity and wide screen pictures.
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Look out for this symbol. It indicates useful and important tips.
Trade Mark of the DVB Digital Video Broadcasting
Project(1991 to 1996)
Digital Video
Broadcasting
Accessories In the Box
Remove your Digital set top box carefully from the box ,and remove the
packaging from each part.
You will find the following items:
Digital set top box with fitted mains plug
Remote Control with 2XAAAbatteries
User Manual

Safety Information
Position the cablesso that theycannot be walkedon or pinchedby items
placed on oragainst them.
Do not usethe set topbox in humidor damp conditions.
Do not allowthe set topbox to getwet.
Do not placewater filled objectssuch as vaseson top ofthe set topbox.
Do not exposethe set topbox to drippingor splashing.
Do not placenaked flame sources,such as candles,on the topof the set
top box.
Cleaning
ALWAYS unplug theset top boxbefore you cleanit.
Do not useliquid or aerosolcleaners.
Clean the settop box witha soft, damp(not wet) cloth.
Ventilation
The slots andopenings on the set top boxare for ventilation. Do not cover
or block themas it may cause overheating.
NEVER let childrenpush anything intothe holes orslots on thecase.
Servicing
There are nouser serviceable partsin this settop box.
When servicing, referto qualified servicepersonnel.
Consult your dealerif you areever in doubtabout the installation,operation
or safety ofthis unit.
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Battery Disposal
Please ensure batteriesare disposed ofsafely.
Never dispose ofbatteries in thefire or withhousehold waste.
Check with yourlocal authority fordisposal regulations.
Safety is Important
Toensure your safety and the safetyof others, pleaseensure you read
the Safety Instructionsbefore you operate this product.
Keep this informationin a safeplace for futurereference. Please readall
the safety informationbefore using theproduct.
Safety Considerations.

Remote Control
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Remote Key Function:
1. TEXT: Used to openteletext osd displayif
teletext available in thebroadcasted stream.
2. MUTE: Usedto turn thesound on oroff.
3. INFO Used to displayinformation about the
channel being viewed
4. PLAY/PAUSE: Used to playbackor pause the
program being viewed.
5. EPG Used to displayinformation about the
program being viewed andwhat's next.
6. STOP:Used to stopthe program beingviewed.
7. EXIT Used to returnto the previousscreen or
menu.
8. ENTER:Used to confirma selection ina menu.
9. FAV+ Used to movearound the menuscreens or
select the favouritechannels in non-menustate.
10. TV/RADIO:Used to switchbetween TV channels
and Radio channels.
11. RECALL Used to switchbetween the last two
viewed channels.
12. GOTO:During playback, pressGOTO show the
current time counterposition.
13. PREV:Used to skip toprevious chapter or track.
14. NEXT:Used to skip tonext chapter or track.
15. AUDIO Used to setthe sound output,the
available settings areSTEREO, LEFT, RIGHT.
16. LANGUAGE Used to switchbetween different
audio languages thatare broadcasted.
17. STANDBY Used to switchthe set topbox to on
and off.
18. DTV/VCR:Used to switchbetween the VCR
SCART input and the DTV mode.
19. VOL+: Used toincrease the volumein non-menu
state..
20. VOL- Used to decreasethe volume innon-menu
state.
21. CH+ Used to movearound the menuscreens or
select the channelsin non-menu state.
22. SETUP: Used to openor close themain menu.
23. FAV-: Used to movearound the menuscreens or select the favourite channelsin non-
menu state.
24. CH-:Used to movearound the menuscreens or select the channels innon-menu state.
25. SOURCE: Used to switch betweenDTV and USB.
26. NUMBER KEYS Used to select channelnumbers or input numbersin menus.
27. FWD: Used to scanforward. The unitwill review thedisc at 2,4,8and 20 timesnormal
speed during USB mode.Press PLAYbutton to resume normalplayback.
28. REV: Used to scanin reverse. Theunit will reviewthe disc at 2,4,8 and 20times normal
speed during USB mode.Press PLAYbutton to resume normalplayback.
29. MODE:Used to change thevideo format output.
30. FAVORITE Used to access yourfavourite channelslist.
31. SUBTITLE:Used to repeatedlyto select subtitlelanguage.
32. REPEAT: Used to select repeatsingle, repeat all orrepeat off.
33. A-B:During playback, pressA-B button to selectpoint A, againpress A-B buttonto select
point B. Theunit will repeat thesection from Ato B automatically. Press A-B button third
time to cancelA-B repeat and clearpoints Aand B.
34: ZOOM:Used to magnifythe image.
COLOR KEYS(RED/GREEN/YELLOW/BLUE):Used to operate different functions inTEXT
screen or other menus.
Note: SUBTITLE/TEXT/LANGUAGE may not be available for allchannels
ENTER
MUTE
STOP
PLAY/PAUSE
123
456
7890
INFO
FWD
EPG
FAV+
CH+
CH-
FAVORITE
GOTO
REV
STANDBY
RECALL
PREV NEXT
TV/RADIO
DTV/VCR
TEXT
SETUP EXIT
SOURCE
MODE LANGUAGEAUDIO
REPEAT A-B ZOOM SUBTITLE
VOL-
VOL+
FAV-
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Installing the Batteries
Remove the batterycover from theremote control andput 2XAAAsize batteries
inside the compartment.
The diagram insidethe battery compartmentshows the correctway to installthe
batteries.
OPEN
OPEN
1.Open the cover 2.Install batteries 3.Close the cover
Using the RemoteControl
Touse the remotecontrol, point ittowards the frontof the digitalset top box
The remote controlhas a rangeof up to7 metres fromthe set topbox at anangle
of up to60 degrees.
The remote controlwill not operateif its pathis blocked.
Sunlight or verybright light willdecrease the sensitivityof the remote
control.

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2 USB: USB Jack, Support USB1.1.
3 REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR: Used to receive thesignal from the remotecontrol.
4 STANDBYINDICATOR: Used to visually showpower state of theset top box, thegreen
LED will be lightif turned on theset top box andthe red LED willbe light if theset top box
entered standby mode.
5 CHANNEL UP/DOWN: Used to change channelswithout using the remotecontrol.
POWER BUTTON: Used to turn on/offthe main power supply.
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Front Panel andRear Panel Illustration
1. Front panel
1 RF IN : This socket connects to your external aerial.
2 RF LOOPTHROUGH: This socket willbypass the RF signalto either yourTV or another
video system.
3 COAXIAL: This socket connectsto a coaxial socketon your surround soundsystem.
4 VCR SCART: This socket connectsto either a VCRor other video system.
5 TV SCART: This socket connectsto TV.
6 MAINS CABLE: This is usedto connect to mainpower supply.
CHANNEL
AC100-240V~
50/60Hz
Serial No.:Serial No.:
DIGITAL TERRESTRIAL RECEIVER
POWER SUPPLY: AC100-240V~ 50/60Hz
MAX POWER CONSUMPTION: 10WATTS
MODEL:DTB-3500
Made in China
CoaxialCoaxial
Digital
Audio
Digital
Audio
VCR O OVCR O O TVTV
ININRRFFLOOPLOOPRRFF
THROUGHTHROUGH

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Connecting to aTelevision
TV
Set top box
(Option)
AC100-240V~
50/60Hz

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Connecting to aTelevisionand Video
VCR or Video system
TV
Set top box
(Option) (Option)
AC100-240V~
50/60Hz

Connecting to aSurround Sound System
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Audio system
Set top box
TV
(Option)
AC100-240V~
50/60Hz

The setup menusystem AdvancedFeatures
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1 Switch onfor the firsttime
Ensure all connectionshave been madefollowing the diagramson the
previous pages for reference. To switch on the set top box, press
POWER button onthe set topbox.
When you firststart to usethis unit, theunit enters autoscanning menu
2 TheMain menu
Press SETUP button to enter the main menu, which is shown in
figure(2)
Press SETUPbutton again orEXIT buttonto exit themain menu.
The main menu has four setting items which includes DTV channel,
Configuration, Game andUSB. The four setting itemsare displayed on
the left side of the screen. The right side is the submenu of the left
selected item.
Figure(2) Figure(3)
Figure(5)Figure(4)
Figure(1)
Scanning...
0
0
Quality
Strength
RADIO : 0000
Stop scan
Press SETUP to stop and exit
Channel
4/57
198500KHz
8
Frequency
Progress
TV :0000
DTV Channel
Use UP/Down to move cursor or ENTER toselect
Press SETUP to cancel or return
DTV Channel
Configuration
GAME
USB
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TV Channel
>
Radio Channel
Program Guide
DVB Booking
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Configuration
Use UP/Down to move cursor or ENTER toselect
Press SETUP to cancel or return
DTV Channel
Configuration
GAME
USB
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System Setting
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Area Scan
Manual Scan
Receiver Info
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GAME
Use UP/Down to move cursor or ENTER toselect
Press SETUP to cancel or return
DTV Channel
Configuration
GAME
USB
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BoxMan
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Burning Tetris
Hit Rat
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USB
Use UP/Down to move cursor or ENTER toselect
Press SETUP to cancel or return
DTV Channel
Configuration
GAME
USB
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Install menu
Spain
English
OSD Language
Set ScanArea
Auto scan
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Press OK
Press ENTER button toArea Scan!
Press EXIT button to exit install-menu!
Figure(0)

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3. DTV Channel
This includes TV channel, Radio channel , Program Guide and DVB
booking
3.1TV CHANNEL
The TVchannel menu isshown in Figure(6).
ToSet Favorite channel,Press BLUE buttonto select FAVORITEmenu,
press UP or DOWN button to select TV channel, then press ENTER
button to setor cancel favoritesetting. Shown inFigure(7)
Todelete TVchannel, press REDbutton to selectDELECT menu,press
UP orDOWN button toselect TVchannel, then pressENTER button to
confirm. Shown inFigure(8).
Figure(6)
Figure(7)
Figure(8)
TV CHANNELS
Press ENTER to select
DEL FAV MOVE LOCK
001
002
003
004
Ideal ..
UKTV B
IMF
The HI..
FAVORITE
TV CHANNELS
Press ENTER to select
DEL FAV MOVE LOCK
001
002
003
004
Ideal ..
UKTV B
IMF
The HI..
FAVORITE
TV CHANNELS
Press ENTER to select
DEL FAV MOVE LOCK
001
X
003
004
Ideal ..
UKTV B
IMF
The HI..
DELETE
X

TV CHANNELS
Press ENTER to select
DEL FAV MOVE LOCK
001
004
Ideal ..
IMF
UKTV B
The HI..
MOVE
002
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To move TV channel, press YELLOW button to enter MOVE menu,
press UP or DOWN button to select TV channel, then press ENTER
button to confirm,again press UPor DOWN buttonto moveTV channel.
Shown in Figure(9).
To lock TV channel, press GREEN button to enter LOCK menu, press
UP orDOWN button toselect TVchannel, Thenpress ENTER buttonto
Confirm. Shown inFigure(10).
3.2 Radio channel
The Radio channelmenu is shownin Figure 11.
Figure(9)
Figure(10)
Figure(11)
TV CHANNELS
Press ENTER to select
DEL FAV MOVE LOCK
001
004
Ideal ..
IMF
UKTV B
The HI..
LOCK
002
003
RADIO CHANNELS
Press ENTER to select
DEL FAV MOVE LOCK
001
004
Q
Magic
The HI..
BBC NO..
onewor...
FAVORITE
002
003
005

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ToSet Favourite radiochannel, Press BLUEbutton to select favourite
menu, press UPor DOWN buttonto select Radiochannel, then press
ENTER button toset or cancelfavourite setting. Shownin Figure(12).
To delete radio channel, press RED button to select DELECT menu,
press UP or DOWN button to select radio channel, then pressENTER
button to confirm.Shown in Figure(13).
To move radio channel, press YELLOW button to enter move menu,
press UP or DOWN buttonto select radiochannel, then pressENTER
button to confirm, again press UP or DOWN button to move radio
channel. Shown inFigure(14).
Figure(12)
Figure(13)
Figure(14)
RADIO CHANNELS
Press ENTER to select
DEL FAV MOVE LOCK
001
004
Q
Magic
The Hi..
BBC No..
onewor...
FAVORITE
002
003
005
RADIO CHANNELS
Press ENTER to select
DEL FAV MOVE LOCK
001
004
Q
Magic
The Hi..
BBC No..
onewor...
DELETE
002
005
X
X
RADIO CHANNELS
Press ENTER to select
DEL FAV MOVE LOCK
001
004
Q
Magic
The Hi..
BBC No..
onewor...
MOVE
002
005

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To lock radio channel, press GREEN buttonto enter lock menu, press
UP or DOWN button to select radio channel, press ENTER button to
confirm. Shown inFigure(15).
3.3 Program guide
This is DTVEPG (Electronic ProgrammeGuide), shown inFigure 16.
The EPG menu is used to look at what is being broadcast on a TV or
Radio channel laterin the day.
Toaccess the EPGmenu, press theEPG button.
The following menu(Figure16) will display. A preview of your current
channel will be displayed in the left area. The detailed program
information of yourcurrent viewed channelwill be displayedin the right
area. To see whatis going tobe broadcast afterthis programme, press
RIGHT button to change the time and press LEFT button to move the
time back.
Toview a different channel, press UP or DOWN button. Eachchannel
selected will bepreviewed in theleft side.
Tobook a wantedchannel for laterwatching, press ENTERbutton.
Toexit EPG menuand watched theselected channel, pressthe EPG or
EXIT button.
Figure(15)
Figure(16)
RADIO CHANNELS
Press ENTER to select
DEL FAV MOVE LOCK
001
004
Q
Magic
The Hi..
BBC No..
onewor...
LOCK
002
003
005
Electronic Program Guide
TMF Top 10
2006/10/10 16:00~17:00
Join TMF for a daily
Top 10 countdown ofthe
latest videos.
Page[1/1] Page Down
UK Bright Id
Classic Hits
Water Garden
17:00 18:00
10/10/2006 16:00
UKTV Br t Ide
The HITS
Good F Garden
StarDate
Matchmaker
TMF TMF Top 10

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3.4 DVB Booking
The DVB bookingmenu is shownin Figure(17).
The booking listis used todisplay all thebooking events youlooked in
the EPG menuor added byuser manually.
Tochange the bookingsetting, press ENTERbutton to edit,press LEFT
button to deletebooking list, andpress RIGHTbutton to addnew list.
Other, you may add the booking list in the EPG menu. Shown in
Figure(18).
4. Configuration
This includes System setting, Area scan, Manual scan and Receiver
info
4.1 System setting
This includes OSDlanguage, SleepAfter, ScreenFormat, TVType,Set
Brightness, GMT Setting, Set Scan Area, Change Password and
Factory Default. PressUP or DOWN button to select one of the items.
Tochange the setting,press LEFTor Right buttonto cycle betweenthe
different settings, or press ENTER button, then press UP or DOWN
button to selectitem from alist of settings.Shown in figure(19).
Figure(17) Figure(18)
Figure(19)
Service
TMF
TMF
TMF
Channel Guide -> Book List
Event
Matchmaker
Then & Now
No Repeat Z.
Start Time
17:00
18:00
19:00
End Time
18:00
19:00
00:00
ENTER key to edit
LEFT key to delete, and RIGHT keyto add
No.
01
02
03
Book List -> Book Setting
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>
Service ID
Date
Time
End time
Attribute
Service Type
Confirm
0002
2006/10/10
16:01
00:00
None
TV
Press OK
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System setting -> OSD Language
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> >
> >
English
OFF
4:3PS
PAL
2
GMT+1
Spain
Press OK
Press OK
OSD Language
Active antenna
Screen Format
TV Type
Set Brightness
GMT Setting
Set ScanArea
Change Password
Factory Default
Press Up/Down to move cursor
Press ENTER to pop List

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4.1.1 OSD Language
The OSD Languagemenu is shownin Figure(20).
Press UPor DOWN buttonto move andpress ENTER buttonto select.
4.1.2 Activeantenna
The Activeantenna menu isshown in Figure(21)
Press UPor DOWN buttonto move andpress ENTER buttonto select.
4.1.3 Screen Format
The screen formatmenu is shownin Figure(22)
Press UPor DOWN buttonto move andpress ENTER buttonto select.
You can select either 4:3 or 16:9. 4:3 should be used for standard
square shaped television screens, and 16:9 should be used for wide
screen rectangular shapedtelevision screens.
Figure(20)
Figure(21)
Figure(22)
System setting -> OSD Language
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> >
English
OFF
4:3PS
PAL
2
GMT+1
Spain
Press OK
Press OK
OSD Language
Active antenna
Screen Format
TV Type
Set Brightness
GMT Setting
Set ScanArea
Change Password
Factory Default
Press Up/Down to move cursor
Press ENTER to pop List
English
Espanol
~
System setting -> Sleep After
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> >
> >
English
OFF
4:3PS
PAL
2
GMT+1
Spain
Press OK
Press OK
OSD Language
Active antenna
Screen Format
TV Type
Set Brightness
GMT Setting
Set ScanArea
Change Password
Factory Default
Press Up/Down to move cursor
Press ENTER to pop List
ON
OFF
System setting -> Screen Format
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> >
> >
English
OFF
4:3PS
PAL
2
GMT+1
Spain
Press OK
Press OK
OSD Language
Active antenna
Screen Format
TV Type
Set Brightness
GMT Setting
Set ScanArea
Change Password
Factory Default
Press Up/Down to move cursor
Press ENTER to pop List
4:3PS
4:3 LB
16:9

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4.1.4TV Type
The TVTypemenu is shownin figure(23).
Press UP or DOWN button to move and press ENTER button to
confirm your selection.
The standard setting is used to set the signal input to your TV. There
are two different standards(PAL andNTSC) available on set top box.
If you areunsure which settingto use, consultthe manufacturesr¡¯user
manual for yourtelevision.
4.1.5 Set Brightness
The Brightness menuis shown infigure(24).
Press UPor DOWN buttonto move andpress ENTER buttonto confirm
your selection.
4.1.6 GMTsetting
The GMTsetting menu isshown in figure(25).
Press UPor DOWN buttonto move andpress ENTER buttonto confirm
your selection.
Figure(23)
Figure(24)
Figure(25)
System setting -> TV Type
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> >
> >
English
OFF
4:3PS
PAL
2
GMT+1
Spain
Press OK
Press OK
OSD Language
Active antenna
Screen Format
TV Type
Set Brightness
GMT Setting
Set ScanArea
Change Password
Factory Default
Press Up/Down to move cursor
Press ENTER to pop List
NTSC
PAL
AUTO
System setting -> Set Brightness
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> >
English
OFF
4:3PS
PAL
2
GMT+1
Spain
Press OK
Press OK
OSD Language
Active antenna
Screen Format
TV Type
Set Brightness
GMT Setting
Set ScanArea
Change Password
Factory Default
Press Up/Down to move cursor
Press ENTER to pop List
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
System setting -> GMT setting
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English
OFF
4:3PS
PAL
2
GMT+1
Spain
Press OK
Press OK
OSD Language
Active antenna
Screen Format
TV Type
Set Brightness
GMT Setting
Set ScanArea
Change Password
Factory Default
Press Up/Down to move cursor
Press ENTER to pop List
GMT-5
GMT-4
GMT-3
GMT-2
GMT-1
GMT
GMT+1

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4.1.7 Set ScanArea
The Set ScanArea menuis shown infigure(26).
Press UPor DOWN buttonto move andpress ENTER buttonto confirm
your selection.
4.1.8 Change password
The Change Passwordmenu is shownin figure(27).
Press UPor DOWN buttonto move andpress ENTER buttonto confirm
your selection.
The Change Password menu allows you to change the default
password, the defaultvalue is 6666.
Input you new password using the numerical buttons on the remote
control.
Please note thatyour new passwordmust contain 4digits.
4.1.9 FactoryDefault
The Factory Defaultmenu is shownin figure(28).
Press UP or DOWN button to move and press ENTER button to
confirm.
The Factory Defaultmenu allows youto reset thesettings
Figure(26)
Figure(27)
Figure(28)
System setting -> Factory Default
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English
OFF
4:3PS
PAL
2
GMT+1
Spain
Press OK
Press OK
OSD Language
Active antenna
Screen Format
TV Type
Set Brightness
GMT Setting
Set ScanArea
Change Password
Factory Default
Press Up/Down to move cursor
Press ENTER to pop List
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Message Box
Reset to default!
OK
Cancel
System setting -> Change Password
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English
OFF
4:3PS
PAL
2
GMT+1
Spain
Press OK
Press OK
OSD Language
Active antenna
Screen Format
TV Type
Set Brightness
GMT Setting
Set ScanArea
Change Password
Factory Default
Press Up/Down to move cursor
Press ENTER to pop List
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Old Password:
System setting -> Set ScanArea
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English
OFF
4:3PS
PAL
2
GMT+1
Spain
Press OK
Press OK
OSD Language
Active antenna
Screen Format
TV Type
Set Brightness
GMT Setting
Set ScanArea
Change Password
Factory Default
Press Up/Down to move cursor
Press ENTER to pop List
Germany
England
Italy
France
Portugal
Australia
Spain

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4.2 Area Scan
The auto scanmenu is shownin Figure(29).
4.3 Manual Scan
The manual scan menu is shown in figure(30), Before scanning , the
following item areset: ScanType, StartFreq, End Freq,Band Width. If
the scan typeis range scan,the start frequencyand end frequencycan
be set.
Use UP or DOWN button to select item and LEFT or RIGHT button to
change the setting.
Once done, PressENTER button tostart scan.
Figure(29)
Figure(30)
Scanning...
Stop scan
Press MENU to stop and exit
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191500KHz
2/57
Channel
Frequency
Progress
TV :0000
Strength 36
Quality
RADIO :0000
100
ManuaL Scan --> Scan Type
Use FAV-+ to selector Press ENTER to view List
Press RETURN TO Return
Channel
Freguency
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21
474000KHz
Sigral
Strength
50%
50%
Start Scan
> >
Press OK