Tevion MD 2940I User manual

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
General Warnings
–Please observe the following safety instructions carefully before putting the unit into
operation. Take note of the warning labels on the unit and in this manual.
–Always keep the instruction manual near at hand. If you sell or pass on the product,
make sure you include this manual together with the unit.
–This device is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without super-
vision. Do not let children or infirm persons use electrical devices unattended.
–Swallowing batteries can be fatal. Always keep the unit and any batteries inaccessible
for young children or infirm persons. If a battery has been swallowed, consult a physi-
cian immediately.
–Keep any plastic packaging out of the reach of children or infirm persons to avoid the
danger of suffocation.
–Do not attempt to repair this product yourself as opening or removing covers may
expose you to dangerous voltages or other hazards. Attention: RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK!
–In case of malfunction or repair, please call the MEDION Help Desk at 1300 884 987
during opening hours to get advice and support or contact a qualified repair shop in
your vicinity.
Setting up the Device
Operate the device in a safe and suitable environment. It is highly recommended to choose
a flat and stable surface to put the device on. In order to operate the device satisfactorily,
please ensure the following:
–At least 10 cm of space should be left around the device for sufficient ventilation. The
ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation slots of this device with
items such as newspapers, curtains, table cloths and the like.
–Do not expose the device to direct sunlight or any other direct heat source (e.g. ven-
tilators).
–To reduce the risk of electric shock or risk of fire do not expose the device to rain,
moisture or drip/splash water. No objects filled with water (e.g. vases) shall be placed
on the device.
–To avoid fire, no naked flame source, such as lit candles, should be placed on the
device.
–Do not push objects of any kind into the device as they could touch current carrying
parts or short-circuit parts resulting in fire, electric shock and/or damage to the de-
vice.
–Unplug the device from the AC power outlet when it will not be used for a long time
period. When there is lightning (thunderstorm) unplug the device form the AC outlet
immediately. Also disconnect the aerial from the socket to avoid any damage to the
device.

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Getting Started
–Connect the unit to an easily accessible power socket (240 V ~ 50 Hz) close to the
unit. In the event that the device has to be disconnected quickly, the plug has to be
within easy reach.
–In order to avoid tripping, refrain from using an extension lead. Power supply cords
should be routed safely to prevent property damages and personal injury.
–In the event that the power supply cord or the unit is damaged, pull out the AC mains
plug immediately.
–Keep the device away from radiators and other heat sources.
–When the device is being moved in from a cold place, it needs some time for the dew
inside the device to evaporate fully. Please allow sufficient time before turning on the
device.
Operating Ambient Temperature Range
The operating ambient temperature range is 5°C –40°C (41°F –104°F) with humidity of
20 –80%. When using the unit on a rack, ensure that the ambient temperature of the rack
(inside of the rack) does not exceed the stated temperature ranges.
Battery Disposal
Empty batteries do not belong with the household waste. Empty batteries must be disposed
of at a designated disposal/recycle point. Contact your local authorities to locate your
nearest battery disposal point.
Cleaning the Device
–Always disconnect the AC mains plug before cleaning the unit.
–When cleaning the unit, only use a moistened, soft cloth. Do not apply any chemical
solvent or cleaning agent, as these solvents/agents may damage the surface and/or
labelling on the device.
–The device feet may cause changes to the colour of sensitive furniture surfaces or
can cause scratches. In order to protect your furniture it is highly recommended to
place the device on a suitable underlay.
Australian EMC Framework
N11652
The device has been thoroughly checked by an Australian test laboratory. This is certified
by the Australian C-Tick label and the supplier’s identification number shown. This device
complies with the EMC framework of Australia.

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Contents
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3
Contents 5
First Use 6
Connecting the Digital Set Top Box 7
Operating the Digital Set Top Box 8
Basic Settings 9
General operation of the Digital Set Top Box 10
Operation front panel buttons 11
Channel selection 12
Channel list 13
EPG –Electronic program guide 14
Hard disk recording (PVR) 15
OSD Teletext 17
Timer 18
Selection of audio channel 19
Games 20
Configuration of the Digital Set Top Box 21
Basic settings 21
Editing the channel list 22
Automatic search 24
Signal strength indicator 26

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First Use
After unpacking
Please check the following items have been included with delivery:
–SD Digital Set Top Box with 160 GB HDD
–Remote control
–This manual
–2 alkaline batteries (LR03, Size AAA)
–Adapter cable: SCART to RCA/S-Video

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Connecting the Digital Set Top Box
The following connections must be made before you can use the Digital Set Top Box to
watch digital TV. On the backside of the Digital Set Top Box you will find the following mark-
ings. Please follow these steps for the correct setup of the Digital Set Top Box:
TV-SCART
Connect your TV to the TV-SCART connector/jack using a
SCART/SCART cable or make use of the supplied SCART-RCA/S-Video
adapter cable. For best results we recommend using a double-coated
high quality shielded Euro SCART cable if your TV would be equipped
with a SCART socket.
RF-IN
Connect the cable of your regular terrestrial TV aerial to this connector.
power cable
Connect this moulded power cable and socket to an available power
socket.
Optional devices
L/R (AUDIO)
If you wish to hear superior sound through your Hi-Fi Stereo system
you can do so by using a stereo-cinch-cable. Please pay attention that
the audio channels of your stereo system are connected to the correct
connectors (L/R to L/R).
SPDIF
For the best possible sound reproduction –Digital audio output.
Connect your amplifier with an S/PDIF IN socket using this connection.
Use a shielded S/PDIF cable for best results (not included).
VIDEO
Composite video out. Connect to your TV or VCR. Your TV or VCR must
support Composite IN (check your TV / VCR user manual). A composite
video cable is not included.
RF-OUT
If you wish to send the regular terrestrial aerial signal to your TV or
VCR connect the RF cable here.
RX/TX
For authorised service use ONLY.

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Operating the Digital Set Top Box
Operating the Digital Set Top Box is done using the supplied remote control. Navigation
within the on screen menu (OSD) is carried out using the buttons shown below:
P+ / P–
Moves the selection in the menus up- and down.
–/ +
In lists: pages up- and down
In input fields: changes between the entry options
OK
Open, submit or edit the currently marked entry.
EXIT
Leave the active menu
SWAP
In menus with more than one window you can change between the
windows using SWAP.
MENU
Press MENU once for menu options to current event.
Press MENU twice to open the main menu.
INFO / EPG
Press once to open the EPG for information on the current program.
Press INFO/EPG twice for information on all programs transmitted
today.
LIST
Press LIST for the TV channel list.
PVR
Opens the PVR menu to control the hard disk recording functions.

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Basic Settings
After switching on the Digital Set Top Box for the first time or after using the Factory Reset
function you will be asked to choose your OSD language and your geographical location.
The Digital Set Top Box will also offer you the choice to perform a channel scan or if avail-
able to use a pre-programmed channel list for your location. Note: these channel lists are
only up-to-date when the Digital Set Top Box is produced or a software update has been
performed. Afterwards you should perform the following steps:
1. Open the ―Main menu‖.
Press MENU
button
twice
2. Go to ―Edit Settings‖
3. Go to ―Signal Output‖. Select the screen format for your TV.
–/ +
4. If you wish to control the volume through your Digital Set Top Box
go to point 5 of these instructions.
Reduce the volume of your TV and amplifier (Hi-Fi) to its minimum
before carrying out the following steps.
If you wish to control volume from the connected device (amplifier,
TV, etc.) go to the heading ―Volume-Bypass‖ and choose the out-
puts for the source of the full volume level.
–/ +
OK
5. Leave the ―Signal Output‖ menu by pressing EXIT and move to the
heading ―Save Settings‖. Press OK and wait until the menu disap-
pears.

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General operation of the Digital Set Top Box
You can choose the following remote control functions in normal TV viewing mode:
P+ / P–
Change to previous or next channel in the channel list
TV / RADIO
Change between TV and radio mode
–/ +
Volume down/up
Mute on/off
OK
Display the status panel or use the quick help function
SWAP
Change to the last chosen TV or radio channel
MENU
Make an adjustment to the current program
Stand-by mode on/off
TEXT
Display the OSD-Teletext
By pressing the OK button you will get a short help screen explaining the main functions of
the Digital Set Top Box. This function can be deactivated in the main settings (―OSD / EPG‖,
parameter ―Help on OK‖). After deactivating, the OK button opens the status window with
information relating to the current event.

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Operation front panel buttons
In case the remote control is not at hand an emergency use of the Digital Set Top Box is
possible via the front panel buttons. The buttons have the following functions:
/ 
Change to the next or previous channel in the channel list. If both
buttons are pressed at the same time the Digital Set Top Box will
change between TV and radio mode.
Stand-by mode on/off
STANDBY
The display on the front panel also gives information to the operational mode of the Digital
Set Top Box. The number of the running channel will be shown on the front display and the
radio LED is illuminated when the unit is in radio mode.
The TIMER LED is illuminated permanently when at least one timer is programmed. During
recording the TIMER LED blinks on and off every half a second. If a timer has been pro-
grammed and the Digital Set Top Box has not received correct time information from the TV
signal the TIMER LED blinks quickly to warn you.

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Channel selection
The Digital Set Top Box keeps an internal channel list in its memory. This list contains all
channels that were found during channel scan. There are several methods of choosing a TV
channel:
P+ / P–
Change to the previous or next channel in the channel list
TV / RADIO
Change to TV or radio mode
SWAP
Change back and forth between actual and previously viewed channel.
The operating software of the Digital Set Top Box only notes the last
channel that was active at least one second. This means that you can
change channels quickly using the P+ / P–buttons and the skipped
channels will be ignored by the SWAP function.
0 –9
You can always enter a channel number using the number buttons
directly. The entry can be shortened using the OK button (e.g. when
you wish to enter a single figure channel number) or EXIT to cancel.
To shorten the process of entering a figure, which is less than four
digits, keep the button pressed when entering the last number.
Note: You can call up deactivated TV channels by entering the channel
number directly.

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Channel list
The channel list can be shown in a number of ways:
LIST
Shows the whole channel list. You can navigate using the P+ / P–
buttons to any channel. Press OK to activate the channel. You can
change between the TV and radio list using the TV-/RADIO buttons.
EXIT
You can use the EXIT button to call up the channel list if the informa-
tion panel is not active.
TV / RADIO
Change to TV or radio list
0 –9
You can also enter a channel number using the number buttons di-
rectly. The entry can be shortened using the OK button (e.g. when you
wish to enter a single figure channel number) or EXIT to cancel.

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EPG –Electronic program guide
DVB conforming transmitters offer information on their programs such as the title and
description of the current and following program. Additionally, transmitters also have the
option to offer a program guide of up to 64 days in advance. Not all transmitters offer the
full 64 days of program information. Please check with the company providing the signal.
The status panel
When a channel has been selected the title and a short description of the current program
is shown in the status panel. For further information open the EPG.
This is your Electronic Program Guide. The following table explains the individual functions
of the EPG:
Detailed view
Detailed information on the current program is displayed by
pressing the INFO/EPG button.
Detailed view
to following event
For information to the following program use these buttons: –
/ +.
Daily overview
The list of programs for the whole day is displayed by pressing
the INFO/EPG button again when detailed information for the
current program is open (from 6 a.m. to 6 a.m. the following
day).
The date to which the program guide refers is shown in the
heading. To the right of this you can see how many days of
information are available and which day you have activated.
If you wish to move to the next day go to the end of the list
and press + or –. To move back to the previous day go to the
beginning of the list and press P+ or P–.
Note: If you have selected a TV channel for the first time the
information in the list may change as you navigate.
Daily overview
Detailed view
To get detailed information on a program in this list press OK.
The next or previous programs are reached with the –/ +
buttons.

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Hard disk recording (PVR)
The hard disk record or playback functions are controlled from the PVR menu.
Press the PVR key to enter the PVR menu.
Press the EXIT key to return to the normal Digital Set Top Box operation.
When the PVR menu is active a picture in the upper left corner of the screen shows all
functions that are available at the moment. These functions can be activated by pressing
the corresponding numeric buttons on the remote control.
Press the OK key to switch between different views of the PVR menu.
Press the + / –keys to control the volume from inside the PVR menu.
Recording
Key
Symbol
Description
0
Start recording.
5
Start recording and stop the visible video.
0
Stop recording.
Playback
Key
Symbol
Description
7
Opens the record list. From the record list you can play
back recordings or delete them.
2
Starts playback at the beginning of the current record
session or returns to normal playback speed from fast
reverse/forward or pause.
1, 3
Fast reverse/forward. Plays the recording at increased
speed. By pressing the keys 1 and 3 multiple times you
select from six different speeds.
4, 6
Skips 5 minutes in the recording (forward or backwards).
5
Pauses the playback.
9
Quits playback and returns to the live video of the cur-
rent channel.

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Edit Menu. This will pause the playback and display a
selection of edit functions.
Playback and recording work simultaneously and independently in the Digital Set Top Box.
You can record the currently selected channel. In parallel you can either play back a re-
cording that was made earlier or you can play back the active recording session (time-shift).
Therefore at the bottom of the PVR menu one or two status bars show the status of the
record function and the playback function. If both functions are inactive the word ―LIVE‖ is
displayed. If recording is active a bar with the word ―REC‖ is displayed together with the
elapsed recording time. If playback is active a bar with ―PLAY‖, ―FF‖ (fast forward), ―FR‖
(fast reverse) or ―PAUSE‖ is displayed. This bar also shows the current position in the re-
corded stream as numbers and as progress bar. To the right of the progress bar the total
length of the stream is displayed (except for time-shifted playback where the total length
changes constantly and can be seen in the ―REC‖-bar).

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OSD Teletext
If you have selected a channel that contains teletext data the programme menu contains
an entry ―Teletext‖ that can be used to open the OSD Teletext. Depending on your Digital
Set Top Box model this is also available directly via the TEXT button on the remote control.
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Enter page number (between 100 and 899)
P+ / P–
Single step through the pages
Pages that are not in the page cache will be skipped.
–/ +
In normal mode: Volume control
In sub page mode: Single-step through sub pages
MUTE
Mute on / off
OK
Activate/Deactivate sub page mode. While the sub page mode is
active a green ―>‖ is displayed next to the sub page number in the
second text row.
MENU
Go to page 100
INFO / EPG
Quiz key (uncover hidden text)
SWAP
Step through zoom modes:
1. Zoom upper half
2. Zoom lower half
3. Normal mode
LIST
Hide the teletext window until the selected page or a new sub page
becomes available.
The teletext remains active in the background.
EXIT
Hide the teletext window until the selected page or a new sub page
becomes available.
The teletext remains active in the background.
TEXT
Out of the running programme: Open teletext
Out of the teletext window: toggle between teletext display modes
PAUSE
Teletext stop (page will not be updated) —press again to restart
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Timer
The built in timer can administrate up to 12 recordings. Thereby you can choose a fixed
recording date or day of the week for each timer command.
The recordings are programmed in the ―Timer‖ menu entry of the main menu. All dates to
the 12 entries can be seen in the overview. The individual entries can be processed using
the OK button. Setting whether a timer should be programmed for a fixed date or a regular
day of the week is done by pressing the LIST button in the date column. If an end time
which is sooner or the same as the start time is entered, the recording will take place on
the following day.
In order for the timer to function properly the internal clock must be correct. This can be
checked by looking at the time in the status panel.
Programming transmissions from the EPG
A program can be copied from the daily overview and its detailed view directly into a free
timer entry by pressing LIST.
TIMER-LED
The TIMER LED is illuminated permanently when at least one timer is programmed. During
recording the TIMER LED blinks on and off every half a second. If a timer has been pro-
grammed and the Digital Set Top Box has not received correct time information from the TV
signal the TIMER LED blinks quickly to warn you.

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Selection of audio channel
To select an alternative audio channel to a multilingual program, press the MENU button
whilst the program is running.
If the broadcaster supports the transmission of this data a heading ―Audio channel‖ will
appear in the window. Press OK and select the desired audio channel.
The name of the language will appear providing that the audio channel includes this data.
Press the OK key for a few seconds to store the selected audio channel permanently as the
default in the channel list.

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Games
Two games have been included with the Digital Set Top Box. These games can be found
under ―Extras‖ in the main menu.
Blocks
The object of the game ―Blocks‖ is to fill up the screen with the falling blocks so as to leave
as little empty, unused space as possible. As a row becomes full it disappears and the rows
above it move down. Points are achieved for every block, which is moved into place, and
every row, which is eliminated. The game is over when there is no more space left in which
to place the blocks from the top of the screen.
To place the blocks use the following buttons:
OK / P+
Turn the blocks (counter clockwise)
–
Push the block to the left
+
Push the block to the right
P–
Allow the block to fall faster
Snake
The object of the game ―Snake‖is to control a moving snake for as long as possible. The
snake is hungry and wants to eat all the blocks that appear on the screen. Don’t let the
snake hit a wall or chew through its own tail!
–/ + / P+ / P–
Change the direction of the snake’s movement

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Configuration of the Digital Set Top Box
Basic settings
The basic settings are modified in the sub menu ―Edit Settings‖of the main menu, which
can be reached by pressing the MENU button twice.
To change an individual option of the settings menus use the –/ + buttons. As long as
these options stem from a values list, this list can be opened by pressing the OK button.
Numerical values can be entered directly using the numeric buttons.
Settings, which have been changed without saving, are marked green. When the Digital Set
Top Box is used for the first time and no settings have been made, all values will appear
green.
Changes to settings must be saved. Go to the heading ―Save Settings‖ in the ―Edit Settings‖
menu and press OK. Wait until the menu has disappeared, only then are the changes
saved in the non-volatile memory, this may take a few seconds.
All individual options are clearly explained in the online help. Please read in the chapter
―First Use‖ the subheading ―Basic Settings‖ carefully to change the important settings.
Factory defaults
The function ―Factory Defaults‖ in the ―Edit Settings‖ menu resets all settings to the values
that are set before the Digital Set Top Box leaves the factory.
The factory defaults will be saved immediately and the channel list will be emptied.