Technika TKSTB14 User guide

Owner’s
Handbook
TKSTB14
Freeview HD receiver
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INDEX
Index......................................................................... 1
Important safety information ................................... 2
Introduction.............................................................. 3
Preliminaries............................................................. 3
Controls and connections.......................................... 4
Connecting to an aerial............................................. 5
Connecting HD video and audio ................................ 6
Connecting analogue video and audio...................... 7
Connecting to a computer network........................... 8
Remote control ......................................................... 9
Remote control batteries......................................... 10
Getting started........................................................ 10
TV settings.............................................................. 10
First time use .......................................................... 10
Channel selection.................................................... 11
Channel information............................................... 12
Sound ..................................................................... 12
Subtitles.................................................................. 13
Screen format & zoom............................................. 13
Docking a USB drive ................................................ 13
LiveTV pause, replay, review................................... 14
Recording programs................................................ 15
Recording a program............................................... 15
Timer recording from the guide............................... 15
Setup menu ............................................................ 16
Setup menu > channel menu................................. 17
Auto tuning...................................................... 17
DTV manual tuning ........................................... 18
Program edit..................................................... 18
Signal information ............................................ 19
Setup menu > display menu .................................. 20
SCART mode...................................................... 20
Aspect ratio....................................................... 20
Resolution......................................................... 20
Setup menu > display menu .................................. 21
Menu timeout ................................................... 21
Menu opacity .................................................... 21
Setup menu > sound menu.................................... 22
Balance ............................................................. 22
Audio description.............................................. 22
Digital audio...................................................... 23
SPDIF delay ....................................................... 23
Setup menu > time menu ...................................... 24
Clock setting, auto turn o/on........................... 24
Auto standby..................................................... 25
Setup menu > option ............................................. 26
Language settings............................................. 26
Hearing impaired .............................................. 26
Restore factory default...................................... 26
Network conguration...................................... 27
Software update (USB)...................................... 28
Software update (Network)............................... 28
System information................................................. 28
Software update (OAD) ..................................... 28
Setup menu > lock ................................................. 29
Lock system....................................................... 29
Set password..................................................... 29
Block channel.................................................... 30
Parental guidance ............................................. 30
Setup menu > applications..................................... 31
Media player ..................................................... 31
Media player - music, movies and photos.......... 32
Media player - music, movies and photos.......... 33
Media player - playing recordings ..................... 34
OTT content....................................................... 35
OTT content....................................................... 36
Troubleshooting ..................................................... 37
Care and maintenance ............................................ 37
Specications & warranty ....................................... 37

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Read these instructions.
Keep these instructions.
Heed all warnings.
Follow all instructions.
Do not use this apparatus near water.
Clean only with a slightly damp cloth.
Do not block any ventilation openings.
Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
Do not install or operate near any heat sources such
as radiators, stoves, or other apparatus that produce
heat.
Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when
unused for long periods of time.
IMPORTANT
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communication. However, this
is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment
o and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit dierent from that to which the receiver is
connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
ELECTRICAL INFORMATION
Mains Supply: The mains operating voltage of this unit
is marked on the back of the unit.
The means of disconnecting this appliance from
the mains supply is the mains plug. This should be
unobstructed and readily operable at all times.
Batteries (a battery pack or installed batteries) shall
not be subject to excessive heat such as sunshine, re
or the like.
Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as the power-supply cord
or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been
exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally,
or has been dropped.
Warning: To reduce the risk of re or electrical shock,
do not expose this product to rain or moisture. The
product must not be exposed to dripping and splashing
and no object lled with liquids such as a vase of
owers should be placed on the product.
No naked ame sources such as candles should be
placed on the product.
Caution: Changes or modications not expressly
approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s
authority to operate this device.
Caution: Usage of controls or adjustments or
performance of procedures other than those specied
herein may result in hazardous exposure.
This symbol indicates that there are important
operating and maintenance instructions in
the literature accompanying this unit.
This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage
constituting a risk of electric shock is present
within this unit.
CAUTION!
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

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UNPACKING
Carefully unpack the unit. If it is damaged, please
return it to your nearest Tesco store for replacement.
Remember to take your purchase receipt with you.
Once the unit is unpacked, be sure to remove any
protective plastic lm from the case before use. This
may be covering essential ventilation grilles which
would cause a safety risk if left in place.
Retain the User Handbook. If you pass the unit on to a
third party make sure you pass on the handbook.
We suggest you retain the packaging. If you dispose of
it, do so having regard to any recycling regulations in
your area.
CONTENTS
The carton should contain:
TheTKSTB14 Set top box•
Remote control•
Operating Manual•
If any items are missing or damaged, contact your
nearest TESCO store for a replacement. Have your
receipt ready when you call. Retain the packaging. If
you dispose of it, do so having regard to any recycling
regulations in your area.
The TKSTB14 is a full-featured HD DVB-T set-top box
that adds HD digitalTV reception to aTV that has HDMI
connection. The unit can display OTT content, enabled
via a wired connection to a computer network which
has access to the Internet.
All functions of the TKSTB14 may be controlled from
the supplied remote control.
A USB ash drive may be docked to the port on the
back panel to enable instant or time-shift recording of
your favourite programs.
You can easily preview and play back the recordings
with the built-in media player. The media player will
alsoplay your music, movie andphotoles(compatible
formats only).
LOCATION
The unit should be located close to your TV and within
reach of aTV aerial feed. If you plan to use the Internet
enabled features such as displaying OTT content, it will
also be necessary to arrange a cabled connection from
the unit to your computer network.
Place the unit on dry stable surface away from heat and
damp and where it is unlikely to fall or be knocked over.
INTRODUCTION PRELIMINARIES

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RF out toTV1.
Aerial connector2.
Local network connection3.
Stereo audio out4.
Composite (CVBS) video out5.
CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS
Standby/On button1.
Power indicator2.
Display area3.
Remote control command receiver4.
Coaxial digital audio6.
USB port7.
HDMI out8.
SCART out9.
Power cable10.
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CONNECTING TO AN AERIAL
1: CONNECTING THE AERIAL
Connect your aerial cable to the ANT IN socket on the back panel.•
NOTE: You may require a new aerial to receive digital programs in your area. If you are
in any doubt that your aerial is suitable, contact your local aerial supplier to have it
checked.
ALWAYS DISCONNECT POWER FROM ALL ELECTRONIC
COMPONENTS WHEN MAKING OR CHANGING CONNECTIONS
2: CONNECTING RF OUT
This connection is optional and connects an aerial feed to yourTV.
Using an antenna plug/socket cable (not supplied), connect LOOP OUT to the aerial•
socket on your TV.
When this connection is made, you can continue to select programs directly on your TV
when you are not using your HD set-top box.
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CONNECTING HD VIDEO AND AUDIO
CONNECTING HD VIDEO AND AUDIO TO THE TV
If your TV has an HDMI digital connector:
Connect an HDMI cable (not supplied) between the•
HDMI outlet and a spare HDMI connector on yourTV.
ALWAYS DISCONNECT POWER FROM ALL ELECTRONIC
COMPONENTS WHEN MAKING OR CHANGING CONNECTIONS
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If there are no HDMI digital connectors on yourTV, you can still use
your set-top box, but with reduced quality through a composite
video (CVBS) or SCART analogue connection.
NOTE: High denition viewing is only possible via a HDMI digital
connection.
Connecting analogue composite video (CVBS) and audio:
Connect a 3-way AV phono cable (not supplied) to the CVBS•
video (yellow), left audio (white) and right audio (red)
connections on your set-top box.
Connect the plugs at the other end of the cable to a free AV•
input on the TV.
CONNECTING ANALOGUE VIDEO AND AUDIO
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Connecting to a TV SCART input:
Connect a SCART cable (not supplied) to the TV•
SCART connection on your set-top box.
Connect the other end of the cable to a free SCART•
input on yourTV.
White plug
Red plug
Yellow plug
3-way AV cable
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CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER NETWORK
NETWORK CONNECTION
An RJ45 socket is provided on the rear panel of the unit
to enable connection to the Internet via a computer
network.
This connection is not essential, but if you connect
the unit to the Internet advanced features such as
OTT access and software upgrade via the Internet will
become available.
The connection must be wired. There is no wireless
networking built-in. To make this connection your
home network will require an‘always on’connection to
the Internet so you will need access to a spare port on
the network modem/router.
The illustration shows the connection arrangements
found on a typical modem/router.
Connect a CAT5 Ethernet cable of suitable length•
(not supplied) to the NETWORK port on the back
panel.
Connect the other end of the cable to a free port on•
your modem/router.
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REMOTE CONTROL
Mute button - mutes the sound.1.
Red/Green/Yellow/Blue colour buttons.2.
Record button - Starts a recording to a docked USB3.
memory device.
Step forward.4.
Stop button - Stop playback or recording.5.
Fast forward button - Searches forward at high6.
speed.
Opens the list of saved favourite channels.7.
TV/Radio button - Switches between TV and Radio8.
channels.
EPG Guide button - Opens the channel guide.9.
Cursor up button.10.
Cursor right button.11.
Cursor down button.12.
Exit button - Exit from menu screens etc.13.
Next channel button - selects the next channel.14.
Previous channel button - selects the previous15.
channel.
Menu button - Opens the Main menu.16.
Numeric keypad.17.
Sub button - Opens the subtitle menu.18.
Audio setup button - opens the audio menu.19.
Volume down button.20.
Volume up button.21.
Zoom button - sets the aspect ratio or zoom level.22.
Back button.23.
Cursor left button.24.
OK button - Selects an option.25.
Info button - display program information.26.
Teletext button.27.
Mix button.28.
Fast reverse button - Searches back at high speed.29.
Play button - Selects play for music, movies etc.30.
Step back.31.
Pause button - Pauses playback or recording.32.
Standby button - Switch on or set to Standby.33.
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