Teac HDR3500T User manual

WARRANTY PROCEDURE
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 you believe it is faulty, please first call us at the
TEAC Customer Support Hotline
1300 553 315
[e-mail]
www.teac.com.au
In many cases, our Hotline has been able to solve
before returning the product to the store where you purchased it.
suspected faults over the phone.

WARRANTY INFORMATION
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 42” (106 cm) and above
1 Year (In-Home Service/ Pick up Available)*
LED/LCD TV 32” (80 cm) and above
1 Year (Carry-in Service)
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.

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Thank you for purchasing HDR3500T High Definition Digital Video Recorder.
This manual will help you to install, use and maintain the unit. Please read this manual carefully
before operating your unit and keep it for future reference.
Warning & Note
In this manual, pay special attention to the following marks that indicate hazardous situations.
Warning: 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.
Note: 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
photos and 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 this unit.
Installation
Place the unit on a firm and level surface.
The mains socket should be near the equipment. Do not run an extension lead to the unit.
Install the unit in a place with:
good ventilation (leave no less than 10cm around this unit)
no heat source (burning candle, radiator, heater, fireplace, amplifier, etc)
suitable temperature
against humidity (especially bathroom, kitchen, etc)
no direct sunlight
low vibration
Maintenance
Unplug this unit from wall outlet before changing connections between this unit and other
related equipment.
Do not unplug or insert signal, audio and video cables when this unit is turned on.
To avoid the risk of lightning strike, unplug power adapter of the unit from wall outlet in
lightning storm.
Unplug power adapter from wall outlet when the unit is not used for a long time or damaged
accidentally.
If the unit is moved from a cold environment to a hot environment (and vice versa), leave
the power off from 1 to 2hours.
To 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.
Do not cover vents of this unit with newspaper, table cloth, curtain, etc.
Do not put heavy objects on this unit.
Unplug power adapter 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 seri-
ous damage.
There 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 Adapter
Power socket should be available near the unit and well grounded.
Do not insert or pull out power adapter with wet hands to avoid electric shock or fire.
Do not use damaged power adapter. If power adapter is damaged, contact your local op-
erator for replacement to avoid risk of fire or electric shock.
Do not excessively bend power adapter, and do not place heavy objects on it, which could
cause damage, electric shock or fire.
RCU Battery
Batteries should be installed in accordance with the (+/-) markings on battery compartment.
Remove batteries if RCU is not be used for a long time.
Replace batteries if there is not enough power and dispose of battery waste properly for

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environmental protection.
Others
The all-pole power switch of this receiver 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 supply completely.
Only use accessories specified by the manufacturer, as other unsupported accessories
may cause damage to the unit.
Never open the digital unit casing under any circumstances, otherwise the warranty will be
void.
Refer all servicing to a qualified service technician.
Warning Mark
This mark appears on 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 uninsulated “dangerous voltage”
in product enclosure that sufficient magnitude will constitute risk to person.
This symbol reminds user of presence of important operation and mainte-
nance instructions in literature accompanying this receiver.

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Contents
1. Before Using the unit...........................................................................................................3
1.1 Main Feature.................................................................................................................3
1.2 Accessories...................................................................................................................3
1.3 Front Panel ...................................................................................................................4
1.4 Remote Control Unit (RCU) ..........................................................................................5
1.5 Rear Panel....................................................................................................................7
2. Setup .....................................................................................................................................8
2.1 Setting up the unit.........................................................................................................8
2.2 Inserting batteries into the Remote Control Unit (RCU)..............................................10
2.3 Power on.....................................................................................................................10
2.4 Power on and check picture........................................................................................ 11
2.5 Active Standby & Passive Standby ............................................................................. 11
3. Basic Operation..................................................................................................................11
3.1 Channel Switch........................................................................................................... 11
3.2 Volume Control ...........................................................................................................12
3.3 Program Information ...................................................................................................12
3.4 Channel List................................................................................................................12
3.5 Audio Selection ...........................................................................................................13
3.6 Teletext........................................................................................................................13
3.7 Subtitle........................................................................................................................13
3.8 Picture in Picture (PIP)................................................................................................13
4. Electronic Program Guide (EPG)......................................................................................14
4.1 View EPG Information.................................................................................................14
4.2 Schedule Program using EPG....................................................................................15
4.3 View Detailed Program Information ............................................................................15
5. Personal Video Recording (PVR)......................................................................................15
5.1 Set Storage Device .....................................................................................................16
5.2 Set Recording Parameter ...........................................................................................16
5.3 Quick Recording .........................................................................................................17
5.4 Schedule Recording....................................................................................................18
5.5 Playback File...............................................................................................................20
5.6 Edit Recorded File ......................................................................................................22
5.7 Time Shift....................................................................................................................24
5.8 Storage Device Management......................................................................................24
5.9 Shortcut Key of PVR...................................................................................................26
6. Multimedia...........................................................................................................................26
6.1 MP3.............................................................................................................................26
6.2 Digital Photo................................................................................................................26
7. Channel Search..................................................................................................................27
7.1 Advance Frequency Edit.............................................................................................27
7.2 Auto Search ................................................................................................................27
7.3 Manual Search............................................................................................................28
8. Channel Edit .......................................................................................................................28
8.1 Set Favourite Channel ................................................................................................28
8.2 Lock Channel..............................................................................................................28
8.3 Move Channel.............................................................................................................29
8.4 Delete Channel ...........................................................................................................29

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9. System Setting ...................................................................................................................29
9.1 General Settings .........................................................................................................29
9.2 Change Password.......................................................................................................30
9.3 PG (parental guide) Lock............................................................................................30
9.4 Network.......................................................................................................................31
9.5 Factory Reset..............................................................................................................31
10. Software Upgrade.............................................................................................................31
11. Information........................................................................................................................32
11.1 Channel Information..................................................................................................32
11.2 System Information ...................................................................................................32
12. Appendix...........................................................................................................................33
12.1 Trouble Shooting.......................................................................................................33
12.2 Specification..............................................................................................................34
12.3 Acronym....................................................................................................................35

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1. Before Using the unit
1.1 Main Feature
PVR and twin tuner function
Time shift supported
Upgradeable up to 1TB HDD
Recording time up to 100 hours (depend on HDD)
Variable forward playing speed: 2, 4, 8, 16, 32，1/2, 1/4, 1/8
Variable reverse playing speed: 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8
Dolby 5.1 supported
MP3 playing and photo browsing
Teletext and Subtitle supported
EPG supported
Memory space up to 5000 channels
Support automatic and manual search
Powerful channel edit function
Favourite channel group
PAL supported
Software upgrade supported
Timer function supported
Standby with low power consumption
HDMI output: support 1080p/1080i/720p/576p
YPbPr output: support 1080p/1080i/720p/576p
S/P DIF audio supported
USB 2.0 interface supported
Built in 500GB internal memory capacity
1.2 Accessories
Check and make sure all the following items are included in the package.

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1.3 Front Panel
Name Function
1. DISPLAY Display status
2/6. VOL-/+ Decrease or increase the volume, change values for menu options or
move cursor left/right
3/7. CH / Switch to previous/next channel, or move cursor down/up
4. USB Connect to USB devices like a memory stick or an external hard disk
drive.
5. OK Display channel list or confirm operation
User’s manual (1) Remote control unit (1) Battery (2)
RCA cable (1) RF male to RF female loop

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1.4 Remote Control Unit (RCU)
The keys of the STB
1. POWER: Commands unit to be on standby or
operational mode. In standby mode, the unit will still
be able to record a scheduled recording. Refer to
2.5 Active Standby & Passive Standby for more
details.
2. SUBT: Switch on/off Subtitle.
3. FORMAT: Display AV setting window.
4. PIP: Display/hide PIP window.
5. 0-9: Number keys are used to enter a channel
number for changing channels or to specify values
for menu o
p
tions.
6. : Switches between the current channel and
the
p
reviousl
y
viewed channel.
7. EPG: Display Electronic Program Guide (EPG).
8. OK: Display channel list (See 3.4 Channel List),
or confirm o
p
eration.
9/28. VOL-/+: Decrease or increase the volume,
change values for menu options or move cursor
left/ri
g
ht.
10/27. CH-/+: Switch to previous or next channel,
or move cursor down
/
u
p
.
11. MENU: Display main menu.
13. VOL+/-: Increase or decrease the volume.
20. MUTE: Mute/restore sound.
21. TEXT: Display Teletext information.
22. MOVE: Chan
g
e
p
osition of PIP window.
23. SWAP: Swap focus between main screen and
PIP window.
24. INFO: Press once to display current and fol-
lowing program. Press twice for detailed informa-
tion on current
p
ro
g
ram.
25. FAV: Display favourite channel list.
29. EXIT: Back to previous menu or exit from op-
eration.
30. AUDIO: Display audio selection window.

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The keys of PVR
12. PVR: Display shortcut key window (see 5.9
Shortcut Ke
y
of PV
R
)
.
14. : Pause live television or playback of a re-
corded file.
15. : Return to play at normal speed.
16. : Start forward playback in fast motion.
Subsequent presses increase the playback speed
(
x2, x4, x8, x16, x32
)
.
17. : Start reverse playback in fast motion.
Subsequent presses increase the rewind speed
(
x2, x4, x8, x16, x32
)
.
18. FIRST: Skip backwards while playing back.
19. SET MARK: Set bookmark on playback proc-
ess ba
r
.
26. HDD: Display recorded file list (see 5.5 Play-
back File
)
.
32. : Stop playback or recording and return to
live television.
33. : Start slow motion forward playback. Sub-
sequent presses change the playback speed (x1/2,
x1/4, x1/8
)
.
34. REC: Record current program or display re-
cordin
g
information.
35. TIMER: Display schedule window (see 5.4
Schedule Recordin
g
)
.
36. END: Ski
p
forward while
p
la
y
in
g
back.
37. PLAY MARK: Jump to next bookmark on
p
la
y
back
p
rocess ba
r
.
The color coded keys are used for some menu
functions with on the screen description.
Notes:
The keys mentioned in the manual refer to that on RCU except for special explana-
tions.
Please operate according to key instructions on screen.

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1.5 Rear Panel
Name Function
1. LOOP OUT1 Terrestrial broadcasting signal output socket through the first tuner.
2. LOOP OUT2 Terrestrial broadcasting signal output socket through the second
tuner.
3. ETHERNET Connect to Ethernet
4. L/R-AUDIO Output left, right or stereo audio signal to TV or amplifier.
5. USB To attach external memory storage with USB connections.
6. HDMI Output high definition video and audio signal to TV.
7. S/P DIF Optical output socket for Dolby digital, output digital audio signal to
amplifier.
8. DC power supply.
9. ANT IN1 Terrestrial broadcasting signal input socket for the first tuner.
10. ANT IN2 Terrestrial broadcasting signal input socket for the second tuner.
11. YPbPr Component video output socket, output YPbPr video signal to TV
(supporting high definition output).
11. CVBS Composite video signal output socket for TV.
12. RS-232 Serial port used for software upgrade (authorized for qualified per-
sonnel).
13/15. CVBS 1/2 Input CVBS video signal from another receiver
14/16. L/R-AUDIO Input left/right audio signal from another receiver
18. ON/OFF Power switch.

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2. Setup
2.1 Setting up the unit
There are several ways to connect the unit, as follows. If you have any trouble or problems with
your setup or need assistance or advice, please don’t hesitate to contact the dealer.
2.1.1 Connecting an antenna
Connect the antenna cable to the ANT IN 1 (antenna input 1) connector on the rear panel.
Please ensure that there is a connection to both LOOP OUT 1 and ANT IN 2 connector
with the loop cable provided. Not doing so will prevent the unit from working at full capacity.
If another set top box, or television unit is available, a connection can be made from the
LOOP OUT 2 connector. The second set top box would act independently, allowing the
user to browse through different channels.
Analogue channels may still be received on your television set by connecting the antenna
cable from the LOOP OUT 2 connector to the antenna input on the television back panel.
2.1.2 Connecting to your TV set
It is advised to use a HDMI cable connection from your set top box to your television unit to
obtain the best picture quality. If your Television unit does not support a HDMI connection, then
use the component video cables as indicated below.
1. Using a HDMI connector
Plug one end of the HDMI cable into HDMI socket 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. Using 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 Television back
panel.
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 your television or audio system.
3. Using 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
unit, and plug the other end into the matching sockets on your TV or audio system.

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4. Using a S/P DIF connector
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/P DIF cable into the S/P DIF socket on the unit, and
plug the other end into the matching socket on your audio system.
2.2 Inserting batteries into the Remote Control Unit (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
battery compartment.
Note: Batteries, including those which contain no heavy metals, should not be disposed
off together with household waste. Please dispose off used batteries in an environ-
mentally sound manner. Find out about the legal regulations which apply in your area.
2.3 Power on
1. Connect one end of power adaptor to the unit.
2. Connect the other end of the adaptor to the power supply outlet.
3. Switch on the unit, and the system would initialize in a few seconds, displaying the On
Screen Display (OSD).
Note: Please turn on your TV and switch it to AV mode.

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2.4 Power on and check picture
1. If channels have already been stored in the unit beforehand, the programs broadcasted will
be played automatically after the set top box unit and television is switched on. The tele-
vised station number will be shown on the front panel display of the set top box.
2. If the set top box does not contain channels stored in the unit, the system will automatically
search channels after initialization. Please refer to 7.2 Search Type for more details.
2.5 Active Standby & Passive Standby
The unit supports two standby modes:
ACTIVE Standby
PASSIVE Standby
To turn the unit off, press POWER key on the re-
mote control or on the front panel of the set top box,
there will be a pop up window with 2 selections.
Options will be available to select Active Standby or
Passive Standby, then press OK key to confirm a
selection. If no selection has been made, then the
highlighted option will take effect, and 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. The current time will be showed on the front panel display, as show below.
In Passive Standby Mode:
1. The unit will cut all power and reduce consumption to minimum.
2. Antenna LOOP OUT connector will not output antenna signal.
3. The current time will not be showed on the front panel display.
3. Basic Operation
This section describes operations such as, channel switch, volume control and other basic
features when playing programs.
3.1 Channel Switch
You can switch channels using the following methods:
Press keys to switch channel.

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Input channel number with number keys.
Press key to switch to the previously viewed channel.
Select channel in channel list. Refer to 3.4 Channel List for detailed operation.
3.2 Volume Control
Press keys to adjust volume level of your unit.
Press MUTE key to mute/restore sound.
3.3 Program Information
Press INFO key to display program information bar. Before it disappears, press INFO key again
to view detailed information of program. Press EXIT key to hide program information bar.
1. Detailed information of current program
2. Channel number and name
3. Current and next program information
4. Current audio mode
5. Audio decoding standard
6. Current time
7. Standard/high definition mode icon
3.4 Channel List
Channel list is available for you to browse channels easily and quickly. The channel list con-
tains details of the channel number and name of the channel.
1. Press OK key to display the channel list. A list of
current services will be shown.
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.
Notes:
In non-menu mode, you can press FAV key
to display favourite channel list.
The signal of “AV IN 1” is from INPUT 1 ports on rear panel, and “AV IN 2” from IN-
PUT 2 ports.

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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 the broadcaster.
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 (3 digits) to display speci-
fied page.
3. Press EXIT key to close Teletext window.
Notes:
Subject to availability from the broadcaster.
Please operate according to on-screen in-
structions.
3.7 Subtitle
If “Closed Caption” is set to “On” in 10.1 General Settings, press SUBT key to switch on/off
Closed Caption information.
Note: Subject to availability from the broadcaster.
3.8 Picture in Picture (PIP)
You can watch two channels simultaneously, having a sub screen display window to view
programs on other channels. The audio output on the main screen will be available.
1. Activate PIP Function
Select Main Menu →Settings →General Settings and press OK key to enter.
1. Highlight “PIP” and press OK key to pop up a
drop-down list.
2. Select “On” and press OK key to confirm.
3. Press EXIT key to return to main menu.
4. A reboot prompt will pop up on the display
screen. Select “OK” and press OK key to restart
the set top box or select “EXIT” and press OK
key to cancel the operation.
Notes:
You can also press FORMAT key to activate PIP function in AV setting window.