Technika AEDTR160S7 User manual

USER MANUAL
DIGITAL TV RECORDER
AEDTR160S7

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INDEX
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS...............................................................................................................................................2
WIRING THE PLUG.............................................................................................................................................................5
GENERAL PROPERTIES....................................................................................................................................................6
REMOTE CONTROL............................................................................................................................................................6
GETTING STARTED............................................................................................................................................................7
FRONTAND BACK PANEL.................................................................................................................................................7
CONNECTIONDIAGRAMS.................................................................................................................................................8
REMOTE CONTROL &FUNCTIONS..................................................................................................................................9
MENU INTERFACE............................................................................................................................................................11
FIRSTTIME INSTALLATION.............................................................................................................................................11
MAIN MENU.......................................................................................................................................................................11
1. CHANNELLIST..............................................................................................................................................................11
1.1. NAVIGATING CHANNEL LIST....................................................................................................................................12
1.2. DELETING CHANNEL................................................................................................................................................12
1.3. EDITCHANNELS........................................................................................................................................................12
1.4. ADDING LOCKS TO CHANNELS...............................................................................................................................12
1.5. SETTING FAVOURITE LIST.......................................................................................................................................12
2. PROGRAMME GUIDE(7 DAYSEPG)..........................................................................................................................13
3. TIMERS..........................................................................................................................................................................13
4. RECORDINGS LIBRARY...............................................................................................................................................14
4.1. PLAYOPTIONS..........................................................................................................................................................15
4.1.1. PLAYFROM START................................................................................................................................................15
4.1.2. RESUME..................................................................................................................................................................15
4.1.3. PLAYFROM OFFSET..............................................................................................................................................15
4.1.4. MANAGE CHAPTERS.............................................................................................................................................15
4.1.5. CREATE ARCHIVE(ARCHIVEMANAGEMENT)....................................................................................................15
EDIT RECORDINGS..........................................................................................................................................................15
MAIN TITLE........................................................................................................................................................................16
RECORDING TITLE...........................................................................................................................................................16
4.2. CHAPTEROPTIONS..................................................................................................................................................17
4.2.1. CREATE NEWCHAPTER MARK............................................................................................................................17
4.2.2. FORWARDS TO NEXT CHAPTER..........................................................................................................................17
4.2.3. BACK TO STARTOFCHAPTER.............................................................................................................................17
4.2.4. BACK TO PREVIOUS CHAPTER............................................................................................................................17
5.1. RECORDINGS............................................................................................................................................................18
5.1.1. MAXTIMESHIFT......................................................................................................................................................18
5.1.2. AUTO DISCARD.......................................................................................................................................................18
5.1.3. FORMAT DISK.........................................................................................................................................................18
5.1.4. HARD DISKINFO.....................................................................................................................................................19
Recording Format...............................................................................................................................................................20
UnrecordableMaterial........................................................................................................................................................20
Hard Disk Operation (Recording / Playback/ Time Shift Recording).................................................................................20
5.2. CONFIGURATION.......................................................................................................................................................21
5.2.1. TV TYPE...................................................................................................................................................................21
5.2.2. TV OUT.....................................................................................................................................................................21
5.2.3. VCR OUT..................................................................................................................................................................21
5.2.4. FAVOURITE MODE.................................................................................................................................................21
5.2.5. CHANNEL LIST........................................................................................................................................................21
5.2.6. SCAN ENCRYPTEDCHANNELS............................................................................................................................21
5.2.7. RECEIVER UPGRADE - OAD.................................................................................................................................22
5.2.8. PARENTAL LOCKING.............................................................................................................................................22
5.2.8.i. MENU LOCK...........................................................................................................................................................22
5.2.8.ii.SET PIN.................................................................................................................................................................22
5.3. LANGUAGE.................................................................................................................................................................23
5.4. INSTALLATION...........................................................................................................................................................23
5.4.1. AUTOMATIC CHANNEL SCAN...............................................................................................................................23
5.4.2. MANUAL CHANNEL SCAN.....................................................................................................................................23
5.4.3. FIRST TIMEINSTALLATION...................................................................................................................................24
6. MESSAGES....................................................................................................................................................................24
7. SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS OF REMOTE CONTROL........................................................................................................24
TIME SHIFTING (PAUSELIVERECORDING)..................................................................................................................26
8. SOFTWARE UPGRADE THROUGH RS232................................................................................................................28
9. NOTES...........................................................................................................................................................................29
10. TROUBLE SHOOTINGGUIDE....................................................................................................................................30
11. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS..................................................................................................................................31
12. IMPORTANT NOTICE:.................................................................................................................................................33
DIGITAL SWITCHOVER AND YOUR TV EQUIPMENT....................................................................................................33

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
CAUTION: Pleaseread all of these instructions beforeyou operatethis product and savethese
instructions for later use.
Electricalenergycan performmanyuseful functions.Thisproducthasbeenengineered and
manufactured to assureyour personalsafety.BUTIMPROPER USECAN RESULTIN POTENTIAL
ELECTRICAL SHOCKOR FIRE HAZARDS.In order not to defeat the safeguardsincorporatedinthis
product, observe the following basicrulesfor itsinstallation, use and servicing.
1. ReadInstructions
Allthe safetyandoperating instructions should
bereadbefore the productisoperated.
2. Retain Instructions
The safetyand operating instructionsshould be retainedforfuturereference.
3. Heed Warnings
All warningson the product andin theoperatinginstructionsshouldbeadhered to.
4. FollowInstructions
Alloperating anduse instructionsshould be
followed.
5. Cleaning
Unplug thisproduct fromthewalloutletbeforecleaning.Do notuse liquidcleanersor aerosol
cleaners.Use a dampcloth forcleaning.
6. Attachments
Donot use attachmentsnotrecommendedbytheproduct manufacturer astheymaycause hazards.
7. Water and Moisture
Donot use thisproductnear water–for example,nearabathtub,washbowl,kitchensink,orlaundry
tub; ina wet basement; orneara swimmingpool; andthe like.
8. Accessories
Donot place thisproducton anunstable cart, stand,tripod,bracket,or table. Theproductmayfall,
causingseriousinjurytoachildor adult, andseriousdamagetothe product.Useonlywithacart,
stand, tripod, bracket, ortable recommendedbythemanufacturer, or sold withtheproduct. Any
mounting oftheproductshouldfollowthemanufacturer’sinstructions,and shoulduseamounting
accessoryrecommended bythe manufacturer.
9. Transportation
A product andcart combinationshouldbemovedwith care. Quickstops, excessive force,
and unevensurfaces maycausetheproduct and cart combinationtooverturn.
10. Ventilation
Slotsandopeningsinthe cabinet areprovidedfor ventilation to ensure reliable operationof the
productandto protectitfromoverheating,andtheseopeningsmustnotbeblocked or covered. The
openingsshouldneverbe blockedbyplacingtheproducton abed, sofa,rug,orothersimilar surface.
Thisproductshould not beplacedinabuilt-in installationsuchasabookcaseorrackunless proper
ventilationis provided or the manufacturer’sinstructionshave beenadheredto.
11. PowerSources
Thisproductshould beoperated onlyfromthe type ofpowersource indicated on the markinglabel. If
you are not sure of thetypeofpowersupplyto your home, consult yourproductdealerorlocalpower
company. For productsintended to operatefrombatterypower,or othersources, refer to the operating
instructions.

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12. Groundingor Polarization
Thisproductisprovidedwithoneofthe following types of plugs.If theplug should failtofitinto the
poweroutlet, please contactyour electrician. Do notdefeat the safetypurpose of theplug.
a. Two-wire type (mains)plug.
b. Three-wiregroundingtype (mains)plug withagroundingterminal. Thisplug will onlyfitintoa
groundingtype poweroutlet.
13. Power-Cord Protection
Power-supplycordsshould berouted sothat theyarenot likelytobewalkedonorpinched byitems
placed uponor againstthem,payingparticularattention to cords at plugs,conveniencereceptacles,
and thepoint wheretheyexit fromthe product.
14. Lightning
Foradded protectionfor thisproductduring alightning storm,orwhen itisleft unattended andunused
for longperiodsof time,unplug it fromthewalloutletanddisconnectthecable system.This will
prevent damage tothe productdue to lightning and power-line surges.
15. Overloading
Donot overloadwall outlets,extensioncords,orintegralconvenience receptaclesasthiscan
result in arisk of fireor electricshock.
16. Objectand LiquidEntry
Neverpushobjectsofanykindintothisproductthroughopeningsastheymaytouchdangerous
voltage pointsorshort-out partsthatcouldresultinafire orelectricshock.Neverspill liquidofany
kind on the product.
17. Servicing
Donot attemptto servicethisproductyourself asopeningorremovingcoversmayexposeyou to
dangerous voltageorotherhazards.Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
18. Damage Requiring Service
Unplug this productfromthewall outlet and refer servicing to qualified servicepersonnel underthe
following conditions:
a. Whenthe power-supplycord or plug isdamaged.
b. Ifliquid hasbeen spilled, or objectshave fallen into theproduct.
c. If the producthas been exposedto rain orwater.
d. Iftheproduct doesnotoperatenormallybyfollowingtheoperating instructions. Adjustonly
thosecontrolsthat arecovered bythe operating instructions,asan improper adjustmentofother
controlsmayresult in damage andwilloften requireextensiveworkbyaqualifiedtechnicianto restore
theproduct tonormaloperation.
e. Iftheproduct hasbeendropped or damaged
in anyway.
f. Whentheproduct exhibitsa distinctchangeinperformance, thisindicatesa need for service.
•DLP\(DigitalLightProcessing)and DMD\ (DigitalMicromirror Device)aretrademarksofTexas
Instruments, Inc.
•Microsoft®andWindows®areregisteredrademarksof Microsoft Corporationin theUnitedStates
and/orothercountries.
•PC/AT isaregisteredtrademarkof International Business MachinesCorporationin theUnited
States.
•Macintosh®isaregistered trademarkof Apple Computer, Inc.in the UnitedStates and/or other
countries.
•All other companyorproductnamesaretrademarksor registered trademarks of their respective
companies.
•SomeIC chipsinthis productincludeconfidential and/or trade secret propertybelongingtoTexas
Instruments.Thereforeyou maynot copy,modify,adapt, translate,distribute,reverseengineer,
reverse assemble or discompile the contentsthereof.

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19. ReplacementParts
When replacement partsarerequired,besure the service technicianhasused replacementparts
specifiedbythemanufacturer or have the
samecharacteristics asthe original part.Unauthorized substitutionsmayresult infire, electricshock,
orother hazards.
20. SafetyCheck
Upon completion ofanyservice orrepairs to thisproduct,ask the servicetechnicianto performsafety
checksto determinethattheproductisinproper operatingcondition.
21. WallorCeilingMounting
Thisproduct should be mountedto awall orceilingonlyas recommended bythe manufacturer.
22. Heat
Thisproductshouldbesituated awayfromheat sourcessuchasradiators,heat registers,stoves,or
other products(includingamplifiers) that produce heat.
WARNING

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WIRINGTHEPLUG
Donot placethe productwhereapieceoffurnitureor otherheavyobjectcouldtrap thepowercord
(mainslead). Handlethepowercord bytheplug.Do not pull out the plug bytuggingthe cord and
never touchthe power cord whenyourhands arewet as thiscould causeashort circuitor electric
shock.Never makeaknot in the cord or tieit withothercords.The powercordsshould berouted in
suchawaythat theyare not likelyto bestepped on. A damaged powercord can cause fire or giveyou
anelectrical shock.Check the power cord periodicallyto see if it isdamaged.Ifit isdamaged, please
ask an approved service agent toreplaceit.
For your ownsafetyread following instructions carefullybefore attempting to connect this device to the
mains.
Thisunit is designed tooperateona220V-240V AC -50Hz supplyonly.Connectingit to other power
sourcesmaydamageit.Ensure thatthesupplycorrespondstotheinformationon theratinglabel on
the bottomof theunit. Thiscomponent systemmaybe fitted withanon-rewireableplug. If itis
necessaryto change the fusein anon-rewireable plug, thefusecover mustbe refitted. Ifthe fuse
cover becomeslostor damaged,the plugmostnot be useduntil areplacement, available fromthe
manufacturer, isobtained. It isimportant that the colourofthe replacement fusecover corresponds
withthecolour marking on thebaseoftheplug.Iftheplugneedsto be changedbecause it isnot
suitable foryour socket, or it becomesdamaged,it should be cut off andthe fuseremoved
immediately.Pleasedisposeof the plug safelyandoutof reach fromchildren. Under nocircumstance
should the cut-off plug beinsertedintoamainssocket outletdueto highrisk of electricshock.
Thenfit an appropriateplug carefullyfollowing the wiring instructions shownbelow.
IMPORTANT
The wiresin themainsplugshouldbe connected
asshown in the diagram.
The coloursof thewiresin the mains leadof the unit
maynotcorrespond with thecolouredmarkings
identifyingtheterminalsin yourplug. Connectthem
asfollows:
The wirewhich iscolouredblue must be connected
to theterminalwhich ismarked with theletter‘N’ or
colouredblack.
The wire which iscolouredbrownmust be connected
to the terminalwhichismarked withthe letter‘L’ or
colouredred.
Thereshould benoconnection toearthterminal of
yourplug.If youuse a13 Amp (BS1363)plug,you will
need a 5 Amp fuse.
Howto replacethefuse
Openthe fusecompartmentwith a bladescrewdriverand replacethe fuse. Whenreplacingthefusein
the plug,useASTAorBSI approved 5AMPfuseandbesure to re-fit thefuse cover. If theplug
suppliedwith thisequipmenthas adetachable fusecover, be sureattachthefusecoverafter you
change thefuse.Never use the plugwithoutthe fuse cover.
If you should lose thefuse cover, please contact an electricalgoodsretailer.
If indoubt,consult acompetent electrician howtoreplace the fuse
Thissymbolmeans that thisunit isdoubleinsulated. An earthconnectionisnot required.
CAUTION
To prevent electricshock, disconnectfromthemainsbefore removing cover.Nouser servicable parts
inside.Referservicing toqualifiedservice personnel. Disconnectfromthemainssupplybefore
cleaning.
BLUE
(NEUTRAL)
BROWN
(LIVE)
FUSE
CORDGRIP
OUTER
SLEEVE

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GENERAL PROPERTIES
1. Menu Language: English
2. Channellock,Menulock
3. Channellist sorted byD-booklogical channel numbers.
4. Channellist nameeditingoption.
5. BBC UKCompliantOver AirDownload.
6. PIP(Pictureinpicture)
7. Timeshift–pause live TV.
8. Onebutton record(Instantrecording of channels).
9. Dual recordingsatthe sametime.
10. Once, daily,weeklyprogrammedeventrecordings.
11. Abilitytorecord one channelwhilewatchinganotherchannel.
12. X1/4, X1/2, X1,X2,X4, X8, X16, X32 forwardand backward playoptions.
13. Playlist showsavailablerecordings(Eventname,Start time, Duration,delete/playback
permission)
14. Timerslist showsscheduled recordings(Event name, Start time, Duration,once/daily/weekly
repeat,change/delete/playbackpermission)
15. Recordtimervia 7dayEPG
16. RecordsDVB subtitles(If anyare broadcasted bythe broadcaster).
17. Automatic/Manualchannel search.
18. Guided firsttimeinstallation.
19. 200channels.
20. Favourite channel lists.
21. Automaticdaylight saving time updating.
22. MHEG-5 Engine
REMOTE CONTROL
1. Press the ^markonthe coverand slideitin the directionofthe arrow.
2. Insert the batteriesmaking sure thepolaritiescorrectlymatch the + and -marksinside the battery
compartment.
3. Attach the coverand slideituntilit clicksintoplace.
Incorrectuse ofthebatteries maycause themtoleakor explode.Please
followthe precautionsbelow.
•Danger of explosionif batteryisincorrectlyreplaced.
Replace onlywiththe same or equivalent type.
• Insert the batteriesmakingsure thepolaritiescorrectlymatch the+ and-marks insidethe battery
compartment.
• Batteriesof different typeshave differentproperties, thereforedo notmixbatteriesofdifferenttypes.
• Donotmixnewandoldbatteries.
Thismayshortenthelifeofnewbatteries or maycause old batteries to leak.
• Remove the batteries fromtheremote control once theyhave run out, asleaving themin can cause
themtoleak.
Batteryfluid fromleaked batteriesisharmfultoskin,therefore ensurethat you wipe themfirst and then
remove themusingacloth.
• Remove the batteries fromtheremote control if you will notbe using the remotecontrol for a long
time.
• Complywith the rules (ordinance)of each local governmentwhen disposing ofworn-out batteries.
Replacementbatteriesforthisunitare1.5Volt (R03/AAA).

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GETTINGSTARTED
Beforeconnecting, ensurethat the power cord ofthe unit isunpluggedfromthe AC outlet and turn off
thedevicestobeconnected. Aftermakingall connections(Diagramson page6), turn on the unitfirst
and thenthe other devices.
Afterplugging inthemainscord, wait until a bluelight isviewableon the frontpanel(StandbyMode).
"NOTE" - Whentheunitisfirst poweredup, pleasewait ashort whilebefore activating the receiveras
theunit'ssoftware needs to be initialised and the harddisk checked.
You can turn onyour unit bypressing theStandbybutton onthe remote control.Noticethat theblue
lighton the front panel will turn blue.
The unit isequipped withoutput terminalsthat supportRGB, S-videoand CVBS videosignals.The
image qualityishighest intheorderof the RGB signal,theS-videosignalandtheCVBS video signal.
FRONT AND BACK PANEL
FRONT PANEL:
MENU RECOKPAUSE
ON / OFF
MENU
RECORD
PAUSE
OK
MENU
UP/ DOWN
MENU
LEFT / RIGHT
BACK PANEL
TVSCARTVCRSCART
ANTENNA1 OUTANTENNA1IN
RS 232 CVBS
LEFT
RIGHT
OPTICALOUT
ANTENNA2OUTANTENNA2IN ACIN
134
2567 8
9
DONOTREMOVE
10
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1.AERIAL 2OUT: To watch analoguechannelsonthe TV
2.AERIAL 2IN :Loopthrough
3.AERIAL 1OUT:Loopthrough
4.AERIAL 1IN :Aerial input
5.RS232 : Software Upgrade
6. OPTICALSPDIF :OpticalDigitalAudioOutput
7. VCR SCART:Output forother equipment such as DVD,VCR...etc.
8. TV SCART:TV Scart connection
9.ANALOGUE AUDIO LEFT/RIGHT : AnalogueAudiooutput
10. CVBS :Video Output
11. POWER SUPPLY : 220-240V AC, 50Hz

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CONNECTION DIAGRAMS
TV SCARTVCR SCART
ANTENNA1
OUT ANTENNA1 IN
RS 232
CVBS
LEFT
RIGHT
OPTICALOUT
ANTENNA2
OUT ANTENNA2 IN
AC IN
35020157
TVAerial
LOOPTHROUGH
AC3 DIGITAL
AMPLIFIER
VCR
VCR SCART
VCR
VCR SCART
TVAerial
DONOTREMOVE
Aux
HI-FI
Aux
HI-FI
NOTE: This settopboxsupportsFree To Viewonly.There isnoprovision for a CAMor PayToView
card.

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REMOTE CONTROL & FUNCTIONS
USING THE CONTROLSON THE FRONT PANEL
You can enterthemain menu bypressing the menubutton onthefront of theunit. Thennavigate
throughthemenu'swith the four Arrowbuttonsonthe front oftheunit.andmake aselection with the
OK button.