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
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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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CONNECTING POWER
Check that the mains voltage marked on the back•
panel is the same as the voltage in your area.
Plug the mains plug into the wall socket and switch•
the mains power on.
The Power indicator will light red.
STANDBY CONTROL
To switch the unit on or o:
Press the• button.
The Power indicator will change to green when
operational.
Selecting the channel/input on your TV:
The TV should automatically switch to view digital TV
whenever the Digital Receiver is switched on.
If the TV does not select automatically:
Using the TV remote, select the AV input on your TV
that you used to connect your Digital Receiver.
FITTING/REPLACING THE BATTERIES
When tting or replacing the batteries in the remote
control -
Press the catch.1.
While holding the catch, lift o2.
the battery door.
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BATTERY DISPOSAL
Dispose of used batteries with regard to the recycling
regulations in your area. Do NOT short circuit batteries
or throw them into water, the general rubbish or in a
re.
Weak batteries can leak and damage the remote
control. Replace them in good time!
Fit 2 x AAA batteries observing3.
polarity as shown.When replacing
the battery, use only the same
type batteries.
REMOTE CONTROL BATTERIES GETTING STARTED
TV SETTINGS
FIRST TIME USE
Before switching on for the rst time, ensure that you
have connected a TV and an aerial.
When you switch on for the rst time, the setup
wizard will run to set your initial settings, then scan for
channels in your area.
Follow these initial steps -
Select your country (note there may only be a•
single option displayed).
Auto tuning will start. This may take a few minutes while
the receiver scans all the bands in your area for stations.
When the scan is completed -
Select your country from the menu.•
Select the primary region.•
Select the secondary region.•
The receiver will tune to channel 1 (if available).
If no channels are found, check the aerial connection
to the receiver. If the connection looks OK, check the
aerial by connecting it directly to a TV.
When you have cleared the problem, refer to the
section Setup menu > Channel menu > Auto-tuning
to run another scan for stations.

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CHANNEL SELECTION
CHANGING CHANNELS
If the initial tuning process has completed successfully,
the receiver will tune to the rst program in the
channel list found.
To jump to a new channel:
If you know the number of the channel you want,•
press the number buttons to enter the channel
number. You can enter up to 3 digits.
The channel display will open on the TV screen to show
the numbers you are entering.
After a short delay, the new channel will be tuned. The
information pane will be displayed with information
about the channel and programme.
To browse through the channels:
Press• CH+ or CH- to browse up or down the
channel list.
The channel will change.
Radio channels:
Press• TV/R to switch between TV and Radio
channels.
The information pane will be displayed with information
about the channel and programme.
Press• CH+ or CH- to browse up or down the
channel list.
The channel will change.
CHANNEL LIST
The Channel List is an on-screen display of the channels
available that you can browse.
To display the Channel List:
Press• BACK while viewing a station.
The Channel List will be displayed.
Radio Channel list:
Press• or to switch between the TV channel
list and the radio channel list.
When radio channels are displayed you can browse and
select radio channels in the same way as TV channels.
Customising the Channel List:
You can customise the channels listed to suit your
preferences by pressing one of the four colour buttons
and following the prompts on-screen.
Choose• Red to delete a channel from the list.
Choose• Green to mark a channel as a favourite.
Choose• Yellow to move a channel to a dierent
place in the list.
Choose• Blue to leave a channel in place, but skip it
when stepping through the channels with the CH+
or CH- button.
Favourite channel list:
The Favourite channel list only displays channels you
have marked as your favourites.
Press• FAV to open the Favourite channel list.
You can now browse and select from a list of your
favourite channels.
Press• or to browse through the channels in
the selected channel list.
Press• OK to select a highlighted channel.
The channel will be selected.
Press• EXIT to close the channel list.

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Displaying information about the channel you are
watching:
Press• INFO to display the program information bar.
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bar containing additional information.
The INFO screen lists details of the channel and
programme you are watching.
Press• EXIT to switch o the information displays.
VOLUME CONTROL
To set the sound volume, you can either use the volume
control on your Digital Receiver or the volume control
on the TV.
If you want to set the volume with the Digital
Receiver remote control:
Check that the TV volume control is set to at least•
50% of the maximum setting.
Press• VOL+ or VOL- to increase or decrease the
volume level.
A volume bargraph is displayed.
If you want to set the volume from the TV:
Check that the volume control on the Digital•
Receiver is set to at least 50% of the maximum
setting.
Set the volume level with theTV remote control.•
Muting the sound:
Press• repeatedly to mute and un-mute the
sound.
AUDIO SETUP
To open the Audio Setup menu, press• AUDIO.
The Audio setup menu will be shown, the Audio Mode
bar will be highlighted.
Press or if you want to change the Audio track
setting.
Press EXIT at any time to close the Audio setup menu.
CHANNEL INFORMATION SOUND

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Zoom and pan:
You can change the screen format or zoom into the
picture by pressing the ZOOM button.
Press the• ZOOM button repeatedly to step through
the screen format options, then to choose a zoom
setting.
To return to normal viewing, continue to press•
the ZOOM button until you return to your normal
screen format.
SUBTITLES:
To turn subtitles on, press• SUB.
The Subtitle menu will be shown.
Press• or to highlight a subtitle display option
from those available for this channel.
Press• OK to select the highlighted option.
To turn the subtitles o, select the‘OFF’option from the
Subtitle menu.
SUBTITLES SCREEN FORMAT & ZOOM
With a USB drive docked to the USB port you can pause
and timeshift live TV, also make timed recordings that
will be saved to the drive for later viewing.
Drive size and format:
USB drives must be FAT32 or NTFS formatted.
FAT32 drives are limited to a maximum 4GB capacity,
NTFS formatted drives are unlimited.
exFAT formatted ash drives are not compatible.
Docking a USB drive:
Dock the USB drive into the USB port on the back•
panel.
NOTE: The port is polarised so the drive will only dock
when it is correctly aligned.
NOTE:The functions listed on pages 14 and 15 are only
available when a USB drive is docked.
DOCKING A USB DRIVE

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While playing a segment, more toolbar functions
become accessible -
Select• ]or [to fast search the segment. Press
the button repeatedly to change the fast search
speed.
Select• }or {( or on the remote control) to
skip forwards or backwards by 30 seconds.
Pause live TV:
NOTE:This function is only available when a USB drive is docked.
Press• ,if you want to pause the program you are watching.
A still frame will be displayed, while the program segment records o-
air in the background. The control toolbar will be displayed.
To select a function from the segment toolbar:
Press• or to highlight the navigation control
you want to use.
Press• OK to select that control.
or
Press the corresponding button on the remote•
control.
While the still-frame is displayed when paused you
can -
Select• /to return to play. The program segment
will continue to play from the pause time.
Press• .to stop the segment recording and return to
the live broadcast.
Press• to step the still frame forward.
LIVE TV PAUSE, REPLAY, REVIEW
Hiding the toolbar:
Press• EXIT to hide the toolbar when it is displayed.
The toolbar will be hidden and return to view when you
next use the remote control.

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RECORDING A PROGRAM
Instant recording:
NOTE: To make a recording you must dock a USB drive
of large enough capacity and with enough free space
for your recording.
To record the program you are watching:
Press• *.
The recording will start and the record icon will be
displayed on-screen.
During a recording, press• INFO to display
information about the USB drive and recording you
are making.
Press• .to stop the recording.
To watch the recordings you have made:
Refer to the section Setup Menu > Applications >
Media Player on page 31 to learn how to locate and
watch your recordings.
To set a timer recording from the program guide:
Press• EPG.
The Program Guide will open.
When all the details are correct, press• OK to save
the program in the recording schedule.
The recording schedule will be displayed, updated with
the program you entered.
When the recording time arrives:
The unit will switch on, set to the recording channel
and the recording will start.
TIMER RECORDING FROMTHE GUIDE
Press•  to navigate the guide screen and
highlight the program you want to record.
Press• ] or [if you need to skip forwards or
backwards by 24 hours.
When the program is highlighted.
Press the• Red button.
The Timer conrmation screen will be displayed.
Check that the channel, date and time details are•
correct for the program you want to record.
Press•  to navigate the conrmation
screen if you need to change any details.
RECORDING PROGRAMS
There are two ways you can record programs -
Instant recording.•
Recording using the program guide.•
Refer to the next sections on this page for more
information about Instant recording and Recording
using the guide.

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To open the Setup menu:
Press• MENU.
The Channel menu will be displayed with the ‘Auto
Tuning’ option highlighted.
SETUP MENU
To view another setup menu:
Press or to change to the next or previous setup
menu.
Choose from the options -
Channel•
Display•
Sound•
Time•
Option•
Lock•
Applications•
To select an option from the one of the menus:
Step to one of the Setup menus•
Press• or to move up or down the menu
options.
Press• OK to select the menu option highlighted.
The next sections describe in more detail each menu
and sub-menu of the setup options available.
To exit the Setup menu:
Press• EXIT.
The Setup menu will close.

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AUTO TUNING
SETUP MENU > CHANNEL MENU
The ‘Auto-Tuning’ option will scan all bands for channels. The channels stored will be
erased and replaced by the channels available in your current location.
If the initial scan was not completed properly, if you have upgraded your aerial, or if you
have moved to a dierent area you will need to scan for channels.
Open the‘CHANNEL’setup menu.•
Select the‘Auto Tuning’option.•
Channel tuning will begin. This may take some minutes to complete while the bands in
your area are scanned.
The Channel Tuning display shows a progress bar and indicates how many TV, radio and
data channels have been found.
TV channels
Radio channels
Data channels
When the scan is completed -
Follow the on-screen menus to complete the process and select the area that you•
live in.
The menu will close and the lowest channel number found will be selected.
Progress bar

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DTV MANUALTUNING PROGRAM EDIT
SETUP MENU > CHANNEL MENU
The‘ManualTuning’option may be used to search for stations on one particular channel.
This option is recommended for experienced users only as it will not refresh the whole
of the station list.To scan all channels select the Auto Tuning option.
Open the‘CHANNEL’setup menu.•
Select the ‘DTV Manual Tuning’option.•
The Manual Tuning menu will open.
Press• or to step through the channels available.
Information about the channel will be displayed. The signal strength of the channel is
also shown.
The functions available through the Program Edit menu are the same as those available
by pressing BACK on the remote control.
Refer to the CHANNEL LIST section on page 11 for more details of editing the channel
list.
To search for stations on the channel•
displayed, press OK.
A station search will now begin on•
this channel.
The station counter will show how many
stations have been found.
When the manual tuning process is•
complete, the menu will close.

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SIGNAL INFORMATION
SETUP MENU > CHANNEL MENU
The ‘Signal Information’ option displays information about the signal quality for the
channel you are watching.
Open the‘CHANNEL’setup menu.•
Select the ‘Signal Information’option.•
The Signal Information pane will open.
The pane will display information about the channel you are watching including
signal quality and signal strength bargraphs. If the signal strength display is low your
aerial may not be delivering enough signal. A local aerial supplier should be able to
recommend a solution to increase the signal available.
Signal quality
Signal strength