Teac HDB849 User manual

Important Safety Instructions
1) Readthese instructions.
2) Keepthese instructions.
3) Heedall warnings.
4) Followall instructions.
5) Donot usethis apparatusnear water.
6) Cleanonly withdry cloth.
7) Donot blockany ventilationopenings, installin accordancewith the
instructions.
8) Donot installnear anyheat sourcessuch as heat registers,
stoves, orother apparatus(including amplifiers)that produceheat.
9) Donot defeatthe safetypurpose ofthe polarizedplug.
If theprovided plugdoes notfit intoyour outlet,consult anelectrician
for replacementof theobsolete outlet.
10) he powercord frombeing walkedon orpinched
particularly atplugs, conveniencereceptacles, andthe pointwhere
they exitfrom theapparatus.
11)Only useattachments/accessories specifiedby themanufacturer.
12) Unplugthis apparatusduring storms orwhen unusedfor
long periodsof time.
13) Referall servicingto qualifiedservice personnel.Servicing is
required whenthe apparatushas beendamaged inany way, suchas
power-supply cordor plugis damaged,liquid hasbeen spilledor
objects havefallen intothe apparatus,the apparatushas beenexposed
to rainor moisture,does notoperate normally, orhas beendropped.
14) Mainsplug isused asthe disconnectdevice, thedisconnect device
shall remainreadily operable.
15) Theventilation shouldnot beimpeded bycovering theventilation
openings withitems, suchas newspapers,table-cloth, curtains,etc.
16) Nonaked flamesources, suchas lightedcandles, shouldbe placed
on theapparatus.
17)Attention shouldbe drawnto theenvironmental aspectsof battery
disposal.
18) pparatus inmoderate climate.
19) Theapparatus shallnot beexposed todripping orsplashing and
that noobjects filledwith liquids,such asvases, shallbe placedon the
apparatus.
WARNING:To reducethe riskof fireor electricshock, donot expose
this apparatusto rainor moisture.
WARNING:The batteriesshall notbe exposedto excessiveheat such
as sunshine,fire orthe like.
radiators,
Protect t
lightning
Use thea

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Tableof Contents
Front and RearPanel ............................................................................... 1
Remote Control.... ...................................................................................2
Connecting to aTelevision.........................................................................4
Connecting to an Audio System.................................................................5
Connecting to aDVD Recorder orVCR...................................................... 6
First TimeInstallation............................................................................... 7
Troubleshooting......................................................................................19
TechnicalSpecifications...........................................................................20
Menu System
PVR Instructions 16
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Accessories contents
Before installation,please checkthe of thepackage.
The packageshould contain thefollowing items:
x1 pc
x1 pair
x1 pc
x1 pc
x2 pcs
x1 pc
x1 pc
Remote Control
AAABattery forthe Remote Control
User Manual
Quick StartGuide
Serial Numberlabel
1
2
3
4
5
6
7AVcables
Cables Brochure
Remote Control AAA Battery User Manual
Quick Start Guide
Serial Number label
AV cables Cables Brochure

Front and Rear Panel
1. Front panel
1 POWER BUTTON: to turn on/off the main power supply.
2 USB:
3
4 REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR: Used to receive the signal from the Remote Control.
5 CHANNEL UP/DOWN: Used to change channels without using the Remote Control.
7INDICATOR: Used to power state of the Set Top Box,the LED will turn
red standby mode.Ablinking green LED indicate the
recording status .
Push
For software upgrade recording and media playback.
LED DISPLAY WINDOW: Displays the current channel number.
VOL+/-: Used to move around the menu screens or adjusting the volume.
6indicate the
when the Set Top Box is in
8 STANDBY: Used to switch the set top box on and off.
2. Rear panel
1
2
3
4
5 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT:
6
7
8
RF IN: feed
the Coaxial input
VIDEO: This socket outputs composite video signal.
AUDIO L/R: These sockets outputAnalog Audio L/R signal.
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.
These sockets connect to your TV component input
terminals.
HDMI:
MAINS CABLE: This is used to connect to your main power supply.
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Remote Control
1. MUTE:Mute orrestoreAudio Output.
2. INFO:Displays additionalchannel information.
Also revealsinformation bannerduring Time Shift
and Recording.
3. TTX:Displays Teletext Information.
4. SUBTITLE:Displays subtitlelanguage options.
5. EXIT: Exits thecurrent Menuor returnsto the
previous Menu.
6. OK:Confirms anentry orselection. Displays
the listof channels.
7. RIGHT/ LEFT: Navigates throughthe Menus.
Increases ordecreases volume.
8. TV/RADIO:Switches fromTV functionto Radio
function andfrom Radioto TV.
9. RECALL:Used toswitch betweenthe last
two channelsthat havebeen viewed.
10.GOTO:
11.PREV: Skips tothe previoustrack during
media playback.
12. NEXT: Skips tothe nexttrack duringmedia
playback.
13. REPEAT: Selects Repeator turnoff Repeatmode.
14. STOP:Stops mediaplay.
15. STANDBY:Switches theunit inand outof
Standby mode.
16. EPG:(Electronic ProgramGuide)Displays theEPG.
17. AUDIO:
18. UP/ DOWN:Navigates throughthe Menus.
Selects thenext orprevious Channel.
19. MENU:Turns onMain Menu.
20. FAVOURITE:Turns onFavourite Menu.
21. 0-9(Numeric Buttons):Selects achannel orsetting .
22. FWD:Fast forwardsduring mediaplay.
23. REV: rewind duringmedia play.
24. PLAY:Starts orresumes mediaplay.
25. PAUSE: Pauses mediaplay.
26. Redbutton: In pictureviewing mode,press tozoom inpicture.
In Teletext mode,it isthe teletextcolour button.
27. Greenbutton: In DTVmode, pressto togglethrough differentResolution
options. InMusic playbackmode, pressto togglethrough differentrepeat
settings. InTeletext mode,it isthe teletextcolour button.
28. Yellow button:In DTVmode, pressto changeto differentAspectRatios.
In Teletext mode,it isthe teletextcolour button.
29. Bluebutton:
In Teletext mode,it isthe teletextcolour button.
30. REC:Used torecord theprogram.
31. LIST: Used toshow therecord programlist onthe currentdisk.
Enter aspecific timeto skipto during
playback.
Shows optionsfor selectinganAudio languageorAudio mode.
Press toview alist ofprograms thatyou haveset torecord.
2
REC LIST
PVR
TIMER
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27
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Installing the Batteries
Remove the battery cover from
2xAAA size batteries inside the compartment.
the rear of the Remote Control and place
Please make sure the battery polarities match the polarity markings inside
the compartment.
OPEN
CLOSE
1.Open the cover 2.Install batteries 3.Close the cover
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.
ON OFF
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INRFLOOPRF
THROUGH
HDMI OUT
Coaxial
Digital
Audio
100-240V~
50/60Hz
COMPONENT VIDEO / AUDIO OUT
Pb
Pr
YR
VIDEO
L
Connecting to a Television
TVAerial
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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Component video
RED
(Audio)WHITE YELLOW (Video)
Composite HDMI
Video in
Audio in
R
L
Cr
Cb
Y
Video in

INRFLOOPRF
THROUGH
HDMI OUT
Coaxial
Digital
Audio
100-240V~
50/60Hz
COMPONENT VIDEO / AUDIO OUT
Pb
Pr
YR
VIDEO
L
BASS
TREBLE
ECHO
DOWN UP
VOLUME
INPUT SELECTOR
MUTE
KARAOKE
CHANNEL TEST
MODE 3STEREO
PROLOGIC
BYPASS
EXCITE
POWER
MIC
2 1 1
MICVOL
2
MIC
Connecting to an Audio System
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Coaxial cable
WHITERED
AUDIO IN
Coaxial
R
L
Amplifier

INRFLOOPRF
THROUGH
HDMI OUT
Coaxial
Digital
Audio
100-240V~
50/60Hz
COMPONENT VIDEO / AUDIO OUT
Pb
Pr
YR
VIDEO
L
TVAerial
Connecting to a DVD Recorder or VCR
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AUDIO/VIDEO OUT
R
L
VIDEO
AUDIO/VIDEO IN
AUDIO/VIDEO OUT
AUDIO/VIDEO IN
DVD RECORDER
OR VCR
R
L
VIDEO
R
L
VIDEO
RF IN
ENABLES THE RECORDER TO
RECORD THE DIGITAL CHANNEL YOU
ARE WATCHING
ALLOWS THE RECORDERTO
RECORD DIFFERENT CHANNELS

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
Menu System
(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 a djust that setting. Press the EXITbutton to exit the Menu.
Using UP/DOWN the keys to navigate through the menu.
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(a) Program Edit
To edityour programpreferences (lock,skip, favourite,move ordelete), you
will need toenter the ProgramEdit Menu.This Menu requiresa password to
access. Enterthe default password'000000'. Themaster unlock password
is .'888888'
Set Favourite
You can createa shortlistof favouriteprograms thatyou caneasily access.
Set FavouriteTV orRadio program:
1. Select then pressthe button.
Aheart-shaped symbolwill appearand the is markedas afavourite.
2. Repeatthe previous step toselect moreFavourite .
3. To confirmand exitthe Menu, press theEXIT key.
Disable FavouriteTV orRadio :
View Favourite
1. Favourite buttonand the Favourite
Menu willappear.
2. PressUP/DOWN to
3. PressOK toselect yourfavourite .
TV orRadio Program
1. Selectthe Programand thenpress theBLUE button.
A will appear. PressOK todelete the
2. Repeatthe previousstep toselect more to delete.
Skip TVor Radio
1. Selectthe you wouldlike toskip andpress theGREEN button.
Askip symbolis displayed.The is markedas askip.
2. Repeatthe previousstep to more .
3. To exit themenu, pressEXIT key.
Disable
Channels
your desiredchannel FAV
channel
channels
Channel
Select theFavourite channeland pressFAV button onthe remotecontrol to
cancel.
Channel
While innormal viewingmode, press
browse throughyour FavouriteChannels.
channel
Delete a
warning message channel.
channels
Channel
channel channel
skip channels
save yoursettings and
the SkipChannel function:
Select theSkipped channel andpress theGREEN buttonon theremote controlto
cancel.
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Move a TV or Radio Program
1. Select the preferred then press the RED button. Amove 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. 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 . If there is more than one page of
information, use the BLUE button for page up and the YELLOW button for page
down.
LEFT/RIGHT keys to scroll through the channels and the
UP/DOWN keys to select a program.
(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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(b) Resolution
You can change this setting if the picture resolution does not appear to be
correct.
[576i]: for PAL TV system.
TV system
TV system
TV system
(c)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.
[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 PALsystem 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) Aspect Ratio
Youcan change thissetting ifthe picture doesnot appear tofit thescreen
correctly.
[Auto]: Thissetting will automaticallyselect the bestratio to matchthe
broadcast picture withyour TV.
If you donot choose theauto setting youcan select fromthe following -
[4:3 Full], [4:3Pan & Scan],[4:3 Letter Box],[16:9 Wide Screen].

(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 [Channel Search] using the
RIGHT/LEFTkeys.
This enu provides options to adjust the earch hannel settings.
Press UP/DOWN to select an option and press RIGHT/LEFTto adjust the setting .
Press EXIT the enu
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2. Pressthe RIGHT/LEFTkey to channel frequency.
Enable Antenna Powerif anexternal activeantenna isconnected.
Time Setting
M then
M
Press UP/DOWN tos
s .
select the
3. PressOK tostart searching channels.
If achannel isfound, itis savedand addedto thechannels list.If channelscan
not befound duringsearching, theunit willexit automatically.
(c) Country
Select yourcountry ofresidence.
(d) Antenna Power
(4).
Toaccess the enu, press MENU select [Time] using the RIGHT/LEFT
keys. The enu provides optionsto adjust the time settings.
elect an optionand press RIGHT/LEFTto adjust the
setting . Press EXITto exitthe menu
(a) Timeoffset
(b) Country Region
Select the CountryRegion when [Time Offset]is set toAuto.
(d) Sleep
Select thetime forthe unitto gointo sleepmode.
Toaccess the enu, press MENU select [Option] usingthe RIGHT/LEFT
keys. Themenu providesoptions toadjust the
Select anoption andpress to adjustthe setting.
Press EXIT the enu
Select auto ormanual for GMToffset adjustments.
(c) TimeZone
Select theTime ZoneOffset when[Time Offset] isset toManual.
(5). Option M and
OSD Language,
Subtitle Languageand Audio Language.
RIGHT/LEFT
to exit M
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(a) OSD (On Screen Display) Language
language for your menus, etc.
(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
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) SetPassword
Set orchange thepassword for . Enteryour oldpassword orthe
default password'000000'. You willthen beasked toenter yournew password.
your newpassword.
Once itis confirmed, pressEXIT toexit theMenu. Themaster unlock password
is .
(b) Restore FactoryDefault
Reset your SetTop Box tothe Default Factory Settings.
In Main Menuselect [Restore FactoryDefault]
and press OKor RIGHTto select.Enter your passwordor the defaultpassword
'000000' and pressOK toconfirm. The masterunlock passwordis .
(c) Information
View model,hardware andsoftware information.
(d) Softwareupdate
If the statusis set 'ON', it willscan new softwarefrom broadcast accordingto
your preferredtime in
your system
Press OKbutton toconfirm
'888888'
using the RIGHT/LEFT keys
Use this function with cautionas itwill erase
all previouschannels andsettings. '888888'
"Start time".
(e) StartTime
This isthe timethat theunit willscan forsoftware updates.
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