Teac HDR2500T User manual

WARRANTY PROCEDURE v1.5.2: DEC 2011
Please read the owner’s manual carefully and ensure that you have followed the correct installation and operating
procedures.
1. Please read this warranty card.
2. Keep your purchase receipt to enable you to proceed quickly in the event of a Warranty Service.
3. If you require Warranty Service, please contact the TEAC Customer Support Hotline at 1300 553 315 for
assistance. Please ensure that you have the model number, serial number and purchase receipt ready when
you call.
Please complete the section below and keep this information for your own records.
Owner’s Name
Owner’s Address
Postcode
Model Name/No. Serial No.
Dealer’s Name
Dealer’s Address
Postcode
Authorised Service Centres in Major Australian Cities
NSW
151 Arthur Street
Homebush West, NSW 2140
Queensland
Unit 1, 320 Curtin Ave West
Eagle Farm, QLD 4009
Western Australia
Unit 2, 50 Pilbara Street
Welshpool, WA 6106
South Australia
11 McInnes Street
Ridleyton, SA 5008
Victoria
282 Normanby Road
South Melbourne, VIC 3205
Thank you for selecting a TEAC product
.
If you should require assistance with your product regarding its setup
or operation, or if any difficulties arise, please call us directly for advice
between Monday to Friday at 8.30AM – 6PM AEST at the
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WARRANTY INFORMATION
v1.5.2: DEC 2011
Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are
entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably
foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail
to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.
Warranty Terms & Conditions
1. TEAC warrants that this product is free from defects in material and workmanship under normal domestic use with
reasonable care and skill. Maintenance and cleaning (i.e. laser head) is not covered by this warranty. The TEAC
warranty only applies to TEAC products purchased, used and serviced in Australia.
2. The benefits to the consumer given by this Warranty are in addition to other rights and remedies of the consumer
under a law in relation to goods or services to which the warranty relates, being the Australian Consumer Law.
3. Refund or replacement via your retailer is available for a period of 14 days after purchase for goods that have been
inspected and determined to have a major failure. Refund and exchange is not applicable for change of mind.
4. Subject to the terms herein, this warranty effectively covers the equipment as specified in the Warranty Periods
Table below from the date of purchase.
TEAC PRODUCT
WARRANTY PERIOD
LED/LCD TV 32” (80 cm) and above
1 Year (In-Home Service/ Pick up Available)*
All other TEAC products
1 Year (Carry-in Service)
5.
This service will only be provided as part of this warranty if all the following conditions are met;
In Home Service/Pick up* Service
a) The product is indicated in the Warranty Period Table.
b) The product is within the warranty period.
c) The product is located within the normal service area of the local TEAC Authorised Service Centre.
If TEAC determines that the product is not repairable on site, TEAC can complete the repair by taking the product to
a TEAC Authorised Service Centre.
Where In-Home service/Pick up* is not available, the purchaser is required to send the product to the nearest TEAC
Authorised Service Centre for repair. In this event, proof of purchase is required to support a warranty claim. After
the repair, the product will be available for collection by or return to the purchaser at a fee upon request. TEAC in-
home service can be made available at a fee upon request.
Carry-in Service
6. A 12-month replacement warranty is applicable to all Accessories such as Remote, Power Adaptors and Cables.
7. TEAC will ensure to the best of its abilities that all required parts are made available for any required service/repair.
8. TEAC Australia Pty Ltd and its Authorised Service Centres will use their best endeavours to complete product
repairs within a reasonable period based on available resources and workload during the time when service is
requested and performed.
9. Refurbished parts may be used to repair the product. In the case of a replacement, the product may be replaced,
with a refurbished unit of the same type or, if one is unavailable, a similar refurbished model with equal or better
features & specifications.
10. Please be advised that if the product presented for repair is capable of retaining user-generated data, the data may
be lost during servicing. Customers are strongly encouraged to back up all important information/data before
sending the product in for service/repair.
11. Service will be provided only during normal business hours and under safety conditions and circumstances. TEAC
and its authorised service agents can refuse any repair if safety, in relation to OH&S, becomes a concern to its staff
or authorised service agents’ personnel.
12. The warranty is void and warranty claims may be refused, subject to the Australian Consumer Law, if:
a) The product was not transported, installed, operated or maintained according to manufacturer instruction, or
b) The product was abused, damaged, tampered, altered or repaired by any unauthorised persons, or
c) Product failure is due to accidents during use, installation or transit, power surges, use of defective or
incompatible external devices, exposure to abnormal conditions such as excessive temperatures or humidity, or
entry of liquids, objects or creatures into the product.
13. No one is authorised to assume any liability on behalf of TEAC or impose any obligation on it, in connection with the
sale of any equipment other than as stated in this warranty and outlined above.
14. TEAC reserves the right to inspect and verify whether the product is exhibiting a major failure as claimed by
customers/retailers.
15. LCD dead pixel policy, please contact TEAC Customer Support Hotline on 1300 553 315 for assistance.

Thank you for purchasing HDR2500T High Definition DigitalTerrestrial Receiver.
This manual will help you to install, use and maintain the receiver. Please read this manual
carefully before operating your unit and keep itfor future reference.
Warning & Note
In this manual, pay special attention to the following marks that indicate hazardous situations.
vWarning:Alert user to the operation which could result in device damage or data loss, and
the presence of a hazardous situation which could result in serious injury.
vNote:Remind user of presence of possible problems and information of any importance to
help understand, use and maintain the installation.
Note: The information in this user’s manual is subject to change without notice. The
photosand function explanations in the manual are for reference. If any discrepancy
exists, please refer to the entity.

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Safety Instruction
Read following items carefully before operating thisunit.
Installation
vPlace the unit on a firm and level surface.
vThe mains socket should be near the equipment. Do not run an extension lead to the unit.
vInstall the unit in a place with:
good ventilation (leave no less than 10cm around thisunit)
no heat source (burning candle, radiator, heater, fireplace, amplifier, etc)
suitable temperature
against humidity (especially bathroom, kitchen, etc)
no direct sunlight
lowvibration
Maintenance
vUnplug this unit from wall outlet before changing connections between this unit and other
related equipment.
vDo not unplug or insert signal, audio and video cables when this unit is turned on.
vTo avoid the risk of lightning strike, unplug power cord of the unit from wall outlet in light-
ning storm.
vUnplug power cord from wall outlet when the unit is not used for a long time or damaged
accidentally.
vIf the unit is moved from a cold environment to a hot environment (and vice versa), leave
the power off from 1to 2hours.
vTo avoid the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this unit to rain, splashing and do
not place objects filled with liquid on this unit.
vDo not cover vents of thisunit with newspaper, table cloth, curtain, etc.
vDo not put heavy objects on this unit.
vUnplug power cord of this unit from wall outlet before cleaning. To reduce damage, clean
this unit with dry cloth. Do not let liquid and spray flow into this device to avoid serious
damage.
vThere is dangerous voltage in product enclosure. Do not remove the cover (or back) to
avoid the risk of fire or electric shock.
Power Socket and Power Cord
vPower socket should be available near the receiver and well grounded.
vDo not insert or pull out power cord with wet hands to avoid electric shock orfire.
vDo not use damaged power cord. If power cord is damaged, contact your local operator for
replacement to avoid risk of fire or electric shock.
vDo not excessively bend power cord, and do not place heavy objects on it, which could
cause damage, electric shock or fire.
RCU Battery
vBatteries should be installed in accordance with the (+/-) markings on battery compartment.
vRemove batteries if RCU is not be used for a long time.
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environmental protection.
Others
vThe all-pole power switch of thisunit is on rear panel. Switch it to “I”, related equipment will
connect with power supply. Switch it to “o”, related equipment will disconnect with power
supplycompletely.
vOnly use accessories specified by the manufacturer, as other unsupported accessories
may cause damage to the unit.
vNever open the digital unit casing under any circumstances, otherwisethe warranty will be
void.
vRefer all servicing to a qualified service technician.
Symbols on the unit
This mark appearson rear panel of this receiver, painted prominently in contrasting color to
background. It consists of two graphical symbols and warning messages. The detailed speci-
fications are as follows:
Warning: To reduce the risk of electric shock, don’t remove the cover (or
back). Equipment service and maintenance should be undertaken by
qualified personnel.
This symbol alerts user to the presence of un-insulated “dangerous volt-
age” in the product enclosure that is of sufficient magnitude and will con-
stitute risk to person.
This symbol reminds user of presence of important operation and mainte-
nance instructions in literature accompanying thisunit.

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Contents
1. Before Using the unit.........................................................................................................3
1.1 Main Feature ...............................................................................................................3
1.2Accessories.................................................................................................................3
1.3 Front Panel..................................................................................................................4
1.4 Remote Control Unit (RCU) .........................................................................................5
1.5 Rear Panel...................................................................................................................8
2. Setup...................................................................................................................................9
2.1 Connecting up your unit...............................................................................................9
2.2 Inserting batteries in RCU..........................................................................................12
2.3 Power on...................................................................................................................12
2.4 Power on and check picture.......................................................................................12
2.5 Active Standby & Passive Standby............................................................................12
3. Basic Operation................................................................................................................13
3.1 Channel Switch..........................................................................................................13
3.2 Volume Control..........................................................................................................13
3.3 Program Information..................................................................................................13
3.4 Channel List...............................................................................................................14
3.5 Audio Selection..........................................................................................................14
3.6 Teletext......................................................................................................................14
3.7 Subtitle.......................................................................................................................15
4. Electronic Program Guide (EPG).....................................................................................15
4.1 View EPG Information ...............................................................................................15
4.2 Schedule Program using EPG ...................................................................................16
4.3 EPG Sort ...................................................................................................................16
5. Personal Video Recording (PVR) ....................................................................................16
5.1 Set Storage Device....................................................................................................17
5.2 Set Recording Parameter..........................................................................................17
5.3 Quick Recording........................................................................................................18
5.4 Schedule Recording..................................................................................................19
5.5 Playback File .............................................................................................................20
5.6 Edit Recorded File.....................................................................................................23
5.7 Time Shift...................................................................................................................24
5.8 Shortcut Key for PVR.................................................................................................25
5.9 Hard Disk (HDD) Management..................................................................................25
6. USB Application................................................................................................................26
6.1 MP3 ...........................................................................................................................26
6.2 Digital Photo ..............................................................................................................26
6.3 Uninstall USB.............................................................................................................26
7. Channel Search................................................................................................................27
7.1 Advance Frequency Edit............................................................................................27
7.2 Search Type..............................................................................................................27
8. Channel Edit......................................................................................................................28
8.1 Delete Channel..........................................................................................................28
8.2 Lock Channel.............................................................................................................28
8.3 Move Channel ...........................................................................................................28
8.4 Set Favorite Channel.................................................................................................29
9. System Setting..................................................................................................................29

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9.1 Display Settings.........................................................................................................29
9.2 AV Settings ................................................................................................................29
9.3 Factory Default..........................................................................................................30
9.4 Modify Password.......................................................................................................31
10. Software Upgrade...........................................................................................................31
11. Information......................................................................................................................32
11.1 Channel Information.................................................................................................32
11.2 System Information..................................................................................................32
12. Appendix.........................................................................................................................33
12.1 Menu Map................................................................................................................33
12.2 Trouble Shooting......................................................................................................34
12.3 Specification............................................................................................................35
12.4Acronym...................................................................................................................36

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1. Before Using the unit
1.1Main Feature
ØPVR functions and twin tunerfunction
ØTime shift supported
ØUpgradeable up to 1TB HDD
ØRecording time: up to 100 hours(depend on HDD)
ØVariableforward play speed: 2, 4, 8, 16, 32，1/2, 1/4, 1/8
ØVariable reverse play speed: 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8
ØDolby 5.1 supported
ØMP3 playing and photo browsing
ØTeletextand closed caption supported
ØEPG supported
ØMemory space up to 5000 channels
ØSupport automatic, manual search
ØPowerful channel edit function
ØFavorite channel groups
ØPAL/ NTSC supported
ØSoftware upgradesupported
ØHDMI output: support 1080i/720p/576p
ØYPbPr output: support 1080i/720p/576p
ØS/P DIF audio supported
ØUSB 2.0 interface supported
1.2Accessories
Check and make sure all the following items are included in the package.
User’smanual(1) Remote control unit (1) Battery(2)

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1.3Front Panel
Name Function
1. STAND BY Switch the unit between operation and standby modes.
2. SENSOR Receiveinfrared remote controlsignal
3. USB Connect USB devices like a memory stick or an external hard disk drive.
4. VOL Decrease or increase the volume, change values for menu options
or
move cursor left/right
5. CH Switchto previous or nextchannel, or move cursor up/down
6. MENU Display main menu
7. OK Display channel list or confirm operation
RCA cable (1) RF male to RF female loop
c
able

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1.4Remote Control Unit (RCU)
Learningkeys
1. TV POWER,,TV/AV,SET：
These
keys (except SET key) can be programmed
to
learn the corresponding TV function. After that,
you can control basic TV functions using
the
unit’s RCU. Refer to page 7 Learning Key
for
more details.
The keys of theSTB
2. STB POWER: Switch the unit betw een op-
eration and standby modes
. In standby mode,
the unit will still record if there is a scheduled
recording.Refer to
2.5 Active Standby and
Passive Standby for more details.
3. AUDIO: Display audio selectionwindow.
4. MUTE: Mute/restore sound.
5. 0-9: Number keys
are used to enter a channel
number for changing channels
or to specify
values for menu options.
6/7. P+/-: Down/up pages.
8. LAST: Switches between the currentchannel
and the previously viewedchannel.
9. INFO: Press once to displ
ay current and
following program. Press twice for detailed in-
formation on current program.
10/14. CH: Switch to previous or next channel
,
or move cursor up/down.
11/12. VOL: Decrease or increase the volume
,
change values for menu options or move cursor
left/right.
13. OK: Display channel list (See 3.4 Chan
nel
List), or confirm operation.
15. MENU: Display main menu.
16. EXIT:
Back to previous menu or exit from
operation.
17. EPG: Display Electronic Program G
uide
(EPG).
18. FAV: Display favorite channel list.
20. TEXT: Display teletextinformation.
22. CC: Switch on/offsubtitle.

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The keys of PVR
11. VOL : Small jump backward when playback.
12. VOL : Small jump forward when playback.
19. LIST: Display recorded file list (see 5.5 Play-
back File).
21. PVR: Display shortcut key window (see
5.8
Shortcut Key of PVR).
23. PREV: Skip backwards while playing back.
24. NEXT: Skip forward while playing back.
25. SET MARK: Set bookmark on playback
process bar.
26. PLAY MARK: Jump to next bookmark on
playbackprocess bar.
27. PLAY: Return to play at normal speed.
28. RECORD: Record current program or dis
play
recording information.
29. PAUSE: Pause live television or play
back of a
recordedfile.
30. STOP: Stop playback or recording and re
turn
to live television.
31. REW:
Start reverse playback in fast motion.
Subsequent presses increase the rewind speed
(x2,x4,x8,x16, x32).
32. TIMER RECORD:
Display schedule window
(see 5.4 Schedule Recording).
33. FF: Start forward playback in fast motion.
Subsequent presses increase the playback
speed
(x2,x4,x8,x16, x32).
34. SLOW: Start slow motion forward
playback.
Subsequent presses change the playback speed
(x1/2,x1/4,x1/8).
The color coded keys are used for t
eletext and
some menu functions with on the screen descrip-
tion.
Notes:
•The keys mentioned in the manual refer to that on RCU except for special explana-
tions.
•Please operate according tokeyinstructionson screen.

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Learning Key
The HDR2500T RCU has some learning keys at the upper leftside. The keys (except SET key)
can be used to memorise corresponding keyvalues of TV RCU. After learning, the HDR2500T
RCU can be used in correspondence with the TV.
The recommended keys for the HDR2500T RCU to learn from your TV RCU are as follows:
POWER, TV/AV,VOL+andVOL-. The TV/AV identifiers vary with different types of TV RCU.
Instructions:
1. Hold down the SET key on the HDR2500T RCU
for about 2seconds, the indicator status changes
from low light to high light, then release the SET
key.
2. Press a learning key on the HDR2500T RCU
(such as TV POWER key), the indicator light be-
gins to flashslowly.
3. Aim the TV RCU at “receiving window” of the
HDR2500T RCU and press the corresponding key
on the TV RCU (such as POWERkey) to be learnt.
The indicator light will begin to flash quickly, then
remain brightly illuminated indicating the learning
process has been successful.
4. Repeat step 2and 3to set other learning keys in
the same way.
5. After setting, press SET key to exit, and indicator
is off.
If the operation fails, please try again according to
abovesteps.
Notes:
•During setting, put the two RCUs on same horizontal surface and the space between
them should be within 5cm.
•If there is no operation in 10 seconds, the unit’s RCU will exit from learning mode
automatically.
•You can operate the learning function many times, but only the last one will be
saved.
•Some TV RCUs maynot support this function.

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1.5Rear Panel
Name Function
1. ANT IN1Terrestrial broadcasting signal input socket for the first tuner.
2. ANT IN2 Terrestrial broadcasting signal input socket for the second tuner.
3. RS-232 Serial port used for software upgrade (authorized for qualified per-
sonnel).
4. YPbPr Component video output socket, output YPbPr video s
ignal to
TV(supporting high definition output).
5. CVBS Composite video signal outputsocketfor TV.
6. 100-240V~Power supply.
7. ON/OFF Power switch.
8. LOOP OUT1Terrestrial broadcasting signal output socket through the first tuner.
9. LOOP OUT2 Terrestrial broadcasting signal output socket through the second
tuner.
10. S/P DIF Optical output socket for Dolby digital, output digital audio signal
to
amplifier.
11. HDMI Output high definition video and audio signal to TV.
12. R/L-AUDIO Output right, left or stereo audio signal to TV or amplifier.

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2. Setup
2.1 Connecting up your unit
There are several ways toconnect upyour unit as following. If you have any problem with your
setup or need help, contact your dealer.
2.1.1Connecting the antenna
vConnect the antenna cable to ANTIN 1 connector on the rear panel.
vIf there are twotwin tunersbuilt-in to your unit, you must ensure that there is a connection
to both LOOP OUT 1and ANT IN 2 connectorwith a loop cable,otherwise the unit will not
work at its full capacity.
vIf you have another unit, connectit from LOOP OUT 2 connector.
vIf you want to receive analogue channels on your TV, connect the antenna cable from the
TV to LOOP OUT 2connector.
2.1.2Connecting to your TV set
Between all the following connectors of the digital unit, we recommend you to use the HDMI
connection to get best picture quality. If your TV does not have the matching connector, then
use the next connection in the following order for better picture quality.
1. To use HDMI connector
Plug one end of the HDMI cable into HDMIsocket on the unit, and plug the other end into the
matching socket on your TV.
Note: You do not have to make audio connection because HDMI connector can output
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2. To use YPbPr (component video) and audio connectors
1. Plug one end of the component video cable into the Y(green), Pb (blue) and Pr (red) sock-
ets on the unit, and plug the other ends into the matching sockets on your TV.
2. Plug one end of the audio cable into the AUDIO L (white) and AUDIO R(red) sockets on the
unit, and plug the other end into the matching sockets on yourTV or audio system.
3. To use CVBS (composite video) and audio connectors
Note: You cannot view high definition video with the composite video connector.
1. Plug one end of the composite video cable into CVBS (yellow) socket on the unit, and plug
the other end into the matching socket on your TV.
2. Plug one end of the audio cable into the AUDIO L (white) and AUDIO R(red) sockets on the
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4. To use S/P DIFconnection
If you want to enjoy Dolby digital audio, your TV or audio system must be able to decode Dolby
digital audio. Plug one end of the optical S/PDIF cable into the S/P DIFsocket on the unit, and
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2.2Inserting batteries in RCU
Remove the battery cover from the remote control. Insert 2 x AAA size batteries inside the
battery compartment. Please take note of the battery’s polarity which is indicated inside the
batterycompartment.
Note: Batteries,including those which contain no heavy metals, may not be disposed of
with household waste. Please dispose of used batteries in an environmentally sound
manner. Find out about the legal regulations which apply in your area.
2.3Power on
1. Connect power cord ofthe unit to wall outlet.
2. Turn on the unit, system initializes and start-up OSD is shown on TV screen.
Note: Please turn on your TV and switch it to AV mode.
2.4Power on and check picture
1. If there are some channels stored in the unit, after initialization, program will be played
automatically, and the channel number is shownonfront panel DISPLAY.
2. If there is no channel stored in the unit, after initialization, system will search channels
automatically. Refer to 7.2 SearchTypefor more search details.
2.5 Active Standby & Passive Standby
The unitsupports two standby modes:
vACTIVE Standby
vPASSIVE Standby
To turn off unit, press STB POWER key on the
remote control or front panel, there will be a win-
dow pop up with 2 selections. You can press
keys to select Active Standby or Passive Standby
and press OK key to confirm. If you don’t make a
selection, then the highlighted option will take
effectand the unit will turn off after 10 seconds.
In Active Standby Mode:
1. Antenna LOOP OUT connector on the rear panel will still output antenna signal.
2. There will be a Red LED shows on the front panel LCD display, as show below.

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In Passive StandbyMode:
1. The unit will cut all power and reduce consumption to minimum.
2. Antenna LOOP OUT connector will not output antenna signal, result in a poor snowy
picture.
3. The Standby LED will light up Red on the front panel far left, as show below.
3. Basic Operation
This part describes operations such as channel switch, volume control and other basic features
whenplaying programs.
3.1 Channel Switch
You can switch channels using the following methods:
vPress keys to switch channel.
vInput channel numberwith number keys.
vPress LAST key to switch to the previously viewed channel.
vSelectchannel in channel list. Refer to 3.4 Channel List for detailed operation,
3.2 Volume Control
vPress keys to adjustvolume level of your unit.
vPressMUTEkey to mute/restoresound.
3.3 Program Information
Press INFO key to display program information bar. Before it disappears, press INFO key again
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1. TV/Radio mode icon 2. Channel name and number
3. Current audio mode 4. Decoding standard
5. Standard definition/High definition mode icon 6. Current time
7. Favorite channel icon 8. Current and next program information
3.4 Channel List
Channel list is available for you to browsechannels easily and quickly. On the channel list, you
can see all the channel number and channel name.
1. Press OK key to display channel list of current
service mode.
2. Press keys to switch among different
channel groups.
3. Press keys to select a channel.
4. Press OK key to play it in full screen.
Note: In normal viewing mode, you can press
FAV key to display favorite channel list.
3.5 Audio Selection
Some programs provide more than one audio track
with one or more languages. In addition, you can
enjoy audio tracks in three sound modes: Stereo,
Left or Right.
1. Press AUDIO key to display audio selection
window.
2. Press keys to select audio language, and
press keys to select audio mode.
3. Press EXIT key to save and exit.
Note: Subject to availability from thebroa dcaster.
3.6 Teletext
On some channels, information such as weather
reports, news or stock quotations are provided by
means of teletext.
1. Press TEXT key to display teletext window, and
the first page shows the index.
2. Input a page number (3digits) to display speci-
fied page.