THOMSON THS810 User manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 INTRODUCTION 2
1.1 Safety Instructions 2
1.2 Storage 2
1.3 Equipment Set-up 2
1.4 Accessories 3
1.5 Usage of external USB devices 3
2.0 YOUR RECEIVER 3
2.1 DEFAULT PIN-CODE: 0000 3
2.2 Front Panel 3
2.3 Rear Panel 4
2.4 Remote Control Unit 4
2.5 Installing the Batteries 5
2.6 Using the Remote Control 5
3.0 CONNECTIONS 5
3.1 Basic connection using an HDMI cable 5
3.2 Extended connections for your home entertainment 5
3.3 Connecting multiple fixed antennas via DiSEqC 1.0 switch 5
3.4 Connecting and using the IR extender 6
4.0 STARTING UP FOR THE FIRST TIME 6
4.1 Language, Country and Video Setup 6
4.2 Audio and Subtitle Setup 7
4.3 Satellite Selection 7
4.4 Preset channels and Scan Selection 8
4.5 Scan Options 9
5.0 QUICK GUIDE TO USING YOUR RECEIVER 9
6.0 OPERATION 10
6.1 Changing channels 10
6.2 Info Banner 10
6.3 Selection of audio language 10
6.4 Teletext 11
6.5 Subtitles 11
6.6 Changing the video format 11
6.7 EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) 11
6.8 Instant Recording 12
6.9 Timeshift 12
7.0 MAIN MENU 13
7.1 Installation 13
7.2 Update & Info 17
7.3 Conditional Access 18
7.4 Channel Manager 20
7.5 Timer 22
8.0 TROUBLESHOOTING 24
9.0 SPECIFICATIONS 26
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INTRODUCTION
1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Safety Instructions
DO NOT INSTALL YOUR RECEIVER:
 In a closed or poorly ventilated cabinet; directly on top of or under any other equipment; on a
surface which might obstruct the ventilation slots.
DO NOT EXPOSE THE RECEIVER OR ITS ACCESSORIES:
 To direct sunlight or any other equipment that generates heat; to rain or intense moisture; to
intense vibration and to any shock which may cause permanent damage to your receiver or to
any magnetic objects, such as loudspeakers, transformers, etc.
 Do not use a damaged power cord. It may cause a fire or an electric shock. Do not touch a
power cord with wet hands. It may cause an electric shock.
 When the receiver is not used for a long period of time, you should unplug the power cord from
the wall socket.
 Do not use alcohol or ammonia based liquids to clean the receiver. If you wish, you may clean
your receiver with a soft lint-free cloth slightly made damp with a mild soap solution, and only
after disconnecting from the mains voltage supply. Make sure no foreign objects fall through the
ventilation slots because this could cause fire or an electric shock.
 Do not place any objects on top of the receiver because this might prevent proper cooling of
the components inside.
Safety Precautions
 Never try to open the receiver. It is dangerous to touch the inside of the receiver due to high
voltages and possible electrical hazards. Opening the receiver will void the warranty of the
product. Refer all maintenance or servicing to suitably qualified personnel.
 When you are connecting cables, be sure that the receiver is disconnected from the mains
supply voltage. Wait a few seconds after switching off the receiver before you move the
receiver or disconnect any equipment.
 It is a necessity that you only use an approved extension and compatible wiring that is suitable
for the electrical power consumption of the installed equipment. Please ensure that the
electrical power supply corresponds with the voltage on the electrical identification plate at the
back of the receiver.
If the receiver does not operate normally, even after strictly following the instructions in this user
manual it is recommended to consult your dealer or the appropriate service for your country.
1.2 Storage
Your receiver and its accessories are stored and delivered in a packaging designed to protect
against electric shocks and moisture. When unpacking it, make sure that all the parts are
included and keep the packaging away from children. When transporting the receiver from one
place to another or if you are returning it under warranty conditions, make sure to repack the
receiver in its original packaging with its accessories. Failing to comply with such packaging
procedures could damage the product and void your warranty.
1.3 Equipment Set-up
We recommend you to consult a professional installer to set up your equipment. Otherwise,
please follow the instructions below:
 Refer to the user manual of your TV and your antenna.
 Make sure that the SCART/HDMI cable and outdoor components are in a good condition and
the SCART/HDMI connections are well shielded and from good quality.
This manual provides complete instructions for installing and using this receiver. The following
symbols will serve as follows.

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WARNING: Indicates warning information.
NOTE: Indicates any other additional important or helpful information.
MENU Represents a button on the remote control or the receiver.
(Bold Characters)
Move to Represents a menu item within a screen.
(Italic Characters)
1.4 Accessories
 User Manual
 1 Remote control unit
 2x Batteries (AAA type)
 1x Adaptor 12 Volt DC, 2 Ampere
 1x infrared extender
WARNING: The batteries should not be recharged, disassembled, electrically short-circuited, be mixed
or used with other types of batteries.
If rechargeable accumulators instead of batteries are going to be used, we recommend using
(e.g. NiMH) types with low self-discharge to ensure long time operation of remote control.
1.5 Usage of external USB devices
 It is recommended to use USB 2.0 storage devices. If your device is not compatible to USB
2.0 specifications, recording, timeshift and playback with your receiver might not work properly.
 If you are going to use external USB HDD (Hard Disk Drive) please consider that it might be the
case that the power specifications exceed the supported output of your receiver (5V/1A). If so,
please connect your USB HDD to an according external power adapter.
 THOMSON cannot guarantee compatibility with all types of USB storage devices.
 It is advised not to store important information on USB storage devices used with the receiver.
Always make backups of data on your USB storage device before using it with this receiver.
THOMSON will not take responsibility for any loss of information or circumstances caused by
loss of information.
 Please ensure that either the USB device is already formatted to FAT/FAT32, or format the USB
device via your receiver, refer to chapter 7.4.5 HDD Manager for details.
2.0 YOUR RECEIVER
2.1 DEFAULT PIN-CODE: 0000
2.2 Front Panel
Fig.1
1. Standby/ON button Turns the receiver ON or into Standby
2. P-/P+ buttons Switches to the previous/next programme
3. V-/V+ buttons Reduces or increases the volume level
4. IR Sensor Receives the RCU commands
5. White LED Display Displays channel number, time, videotext page or PVR modes
6. Red Indication LED Indicates that receiver is currently in power saving mode
7. Smart card slot To insert your Irdeto Smart card
NOTE: 5 min after switching the receiver to standby it enters the deep sleep mode. Within this time
the receiver is able to start up quickly. Starting up from deep sleep takes approx. 1 min.

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2.3 Rear Panel
Fig. 2
1. IR To connect the IR extender
2. OPTICAL S/PDIF To connect to a digital amplifier or home theatre
3. SAT IN To connect to the LNB of your satellite antenna for reception of
satellite broadcast signal
4. SAT OUT To loop through the satellite signal to a second receiver
5. TV SCART To connect to your TV set using a SCART cable
6. USB To connect your USB storage device
7. HDMI To connect to the HDMI input of your TV set using a good quality
HDMI cable
8. Power switch To power switch ON or OFF your receiver
9. DC POWER To connect to the original included main power adapter (Input
110 – 240 V 50~60 Hz/ Output 12 V DC )
2.4 Remote Control Unit
Fig. 3
1. FAV Opens the favourite group selection
2. q Turns the receiver On/Standby
3. TV/R Toggles between TV and RADIO mode
4. 0~9 Channel selection or value input
5. PG-/PG+ Scroll page wise in all lists
6. BACK Switches between the two last watched channels
7. Shows the actual channel information (2x technical info)
8. pq Menu Off: Change channel to previous/next. Menu On: Moves the
cursor up/down.
9. tu Menu Off: Increases/decreases the volume level. Menu On:
Change settings for specific Menus and for navigation
10. OK Menu Off: Displays the current channel list. Menu On: Opens the
highlighted setting
11. MENU Opens the main menu and from main menu you will get one step back
12. EXIT/SORTIE Exits from the menu, sub-menu or cancels actions
13. GUIDE Shows the EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) in TV mode
14. V+/V- Increases/decreases the volume in all modes incl. videotext
15. ! Mutes audio output of the receiver in every mode incl. videotext
16. P+/P- Programme +/-
17. SUB Shows the list of subtitle languages if available, in videotext opens
the sub-page function*
18. TXT Opens the Teletext if available*
19. AUDIO Opens the list of audio languages
20. LIST Shows the satellite selection in viewing mode
21. OPT Opens the settings for TV format, aspect ratio and resolution
22. In viewing mode changes the resolution
23. :" During playback mode jumps to the previous or next recording
24. 5/6 Fast rewind/Fast forward
25. 4 Starts recording the current broadcast, once more pressing opens
the recording time to enter
26. u Opens the HDD Manager in viewing mode. In HDD Manager starts
playback of the selected file.
27. 2 To start Timeshift in viewing mode
28. 3 Stops the current recording, Time shift or playback of the selected file
29. RED In menu for specific functions.

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30. GREEN In menu for specific functions.
31. YELLOW In menu for specific functions.
32. BLUE In menu for specific functions.
2.5 Installing the Batteries
Fig. 4
Remove the battery cover from the remote control and put 2x AAA size batteries inside the
compartment.
The diagram inside the battery compartment shows the correct way to install the batteries.
1. Open the cover 2. Install batteries 3. Close the cover
NOTE: The batteries must not be recharged, disassembled, electrically short-circuited, be mixed or
used with other types of batteries. If rechargeable accumulators instead of batteries are going to be used,
we recommend using (e.g. NiMH) types with low self-discharge to ensure long time operation of remote
control.
2.6 Using the Remote Control
Fig. 5
To use the remote control, point it towards the front of the digital receiver. The remote control
has a range of up to 5 metres from the receiver, if properly aligned towards the IR eye on the
front panel.
NOTE: The remote control will not operate if its path is blocked or affected by bright/stroboscopic light.
3.0 CONNECTIONS
3.1 Basic connection using an HDMI cable
Fig. 6
1. Connect the LNB of your satellite antenna to the SAT IN connector of your receiver using a
good quality coax cable and suitable ‘F-connector’ plugs.
2. Connect one end of a good quality HDMI cable to the HDMI connector of your receiver and
the other end to the HDMI input of your TV set.
3. Plug the power adapter jack to the receiver and the other end to a suitable wall outlet.
Optional: Connect one end of a good quality Scart cable to the TV SCART of your receiver and
the other end to the SCART input of your TV set.
3.2 Extended connections for your home entertainment
Fig. 7
1. Connect the IR extender plug into the IR sensor jack of the receiver
2. Connect one end of a good quality optical audio cable to the S/PDIF output of your receiver
and the other end to the optical audio input of your home theatre, amplifier or any other
device supporting digital audio.
3. Connect your USB 2.0 storage device to this connector by using a good quality USB cable
or insert the device directly.
4. Plug the power adapter jack to the receiver and the other end to a suitable wall outlet.
3.3 Connecting multiple fixed antennas via DiSEqC 1.0 switch
Fig. 8
1. Connect the LNBs of your fixed antenna to the desired inputs of a DiSEqC 1.0 switch using
a good quality coax cable and suitable ‘F-connectors’.
2. Connect the output or “to receiver” of the DiSEqC 1.0 switch to the SAT IN connector on
your receiver using a good quality coaxial cable and suitable ‘F-connectors’.
3. Plug the power adapter jack to the receiver and the other end to a suitable wall outlet.

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3.4 Connecting and using the IR extender
Fig. 7
With the IR extender you can place the receiver out of sight (e.g. a closed cabinet) while still
being able to control it. Plug the IR extender into the IR connector on the back of the receiver.
Locate the extender at a position allowing a direct sight to the remote control. Once a suitable
location is found, remove the protection foil from the adhesive tape on the bottom of the
extender and fix it by slightly pressing it down on the surface it should be placed on.
NOTE: We recommend considering the standard adhesive notes (dust-free, fat free, not to coarse
materials, etc.)!
4.0 STARTING UP FOR THE FIRST TIME
Ensure that your satellite signal is of good quality and that all connections are properly setup. In
case of difficulties or questions, please ask your local dealer for assistance. It is recommended
to follow the First Time Installation step by step. It will guide you through the basic installation
and channel searching process. You can enjoy digital HD broadcasts within just a few minutes.
4.1 Language, Country and Video Setup
After turning on the power for the first time, the OSD language, Country and Video Setting
menus will be shown. Choose your language with tu then use pq to select your preferred
country. For these settings you can also use OK to show a list of available settings.
Please read the displayed instructions for each screen carefully which will help you adjusting the
settings correct and easily.
In the Video settings use tu to choose which connection you are using, either HDMI or Scart are
available. The desired connection can be opened with OK to set the appropriate settings.
During any stage of the First Time Installation, you can press BLUE Next to go to the next step
or YELLOW Previous to get back to the previous step.
NOTE: For Austria and satellite Astra 19.2 you have the possibility to load a preset channel list.
4.1.1 HDMI
In this submenu you can set following parameters:
TV Ratio: 16:9 or 4:3 to choose depending on the kind of your TV set.
Conversion: Letterbox, PanScan or Combined, to choose the preferred picture format.
Video Output: Only selectable for Scart
Resolution: 576p, 720p or 1080i, to adjust the optimum resolution your TV set
supports.
HDCP: ON or OFF, please see the Note below.
NOTE: HDCP (High Definition Content Protection) is set to ON per default as nowadays all TV sets with an
HDMI connector support HDCP. In case you have problems with the HDMI connection you can use the Scart setting
to deactivate HDCP, which will allow you to watch via HDMI without problems. Please consider that movies which are
broadcasted with an extra content protection might not be shown in case HDCP is set to OFF.
4.1.2 SCART
In this submenu you can set following parameters:
TV Ratio: 16:9 or 4:3 to choose depending on the kind of your TV set.
Conversion: Letterbox, PanScan or Combined, to choose the preferred picture format.
Video Output: RGB or CVBS, depending on what your TV set supports. For Scart
we recommend RGB.
Resolution: Only selectable for HDMI
HDCP: ON or OFF, please see the note above.

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After all settings are adjusted following to your preference, choose Save with pq and press
OK. The receiver returns to the selection screen and you can go to the next screen by pressing
the BLUE Next button.
4.2 Audio and Subtitle Setup
Here you can set the Audio Languages, Audio output, Subtitle Display and Subtitle Language.
Use pq for selection and tu to change settings. To see a list of all possible settings for the
highlighted option, press OK. Once all settings are made press BLUE Next to continue.
Please carefully read the displayed instructions for each screen which will help you adjusting the
settings correct and easily.
NOTE: DVB subtitles on Astra 19.2 are available for example on following channels: Das Erste HD, ZDF
HD, 3sat HD, arte HD and TV5MONDE EUROPE (range continually expanding). If you switched the Subtitle
Setting to ON, then the according subtitles will be displayed automatically in case of availability for this channel/
movie. When the setting is OFF the DVB subtitles can be temporary opened by pressing SUB.
4.3 Satellite Selection
This receiver is already adjusted for reception of Astra 19.2 Satellite with the correct settings
as it is most common. Per default it is setup for DiSEqC port 1, but you can use the setting as
well in case you are not connected to any switch. So you only have to change these settings in
case you are not connected to Astra 19.2 or you don’t have this satellite connected to port 1 of
your DiSEqC switch.
To check or change the settings for the satellite on port 1 press OK to enter the submenu.
In case port 1 is already correctly adjusted and you have proper signal quality and strength
banners you can adjust the port 2 if you have a satellite connected there. Use pq to select it
and proceed like below chapter describes. This you can do for up to 4 Satellite positions.
4.3.1 Edit LNB
In this submenu you can adjust following parameters:
Satellite: Press OK to open the list of available satellites and chose the
desired one with pq or PG+/-.
LNB Type: Choose the desired LNB Type via the tu buttons if you are not
using a universal LNB.
LNB Low Freq.: This shows the value for the appropriate LNB Type used and you
can only adjust for “Normal” LNB.
LNB High Freq.: This shows the value for the appropriate LNB Type used and you
can only adjust for “Normal” LNB.
22kHz Tone: This setting for AUTO should not be changed, only in case it is
necessary for your LNB type.
LNB Power: Here you can change the LNB power via tu in case it is
necessary.
Transponder: Press OK to open the list of available transponders for the chosen
satellite, in order to check your reception or align the antenna.
Use the RED button SAT Edit to rename the chosen satellite and use the GREEN button Add
TP to add a new transponder to this satellites database.

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4.3.1.1 SAT Edit
This submenu allows to rename the chosen satellite and also to change its orbital position. Use
pq to choose Satellite or Position.
Satellite: Press OK to open the keyboard and use the 0 ~ 9 buttons, like
common from your mobile, to enter a new name (max. 9 signs).
Once the desired name is entered, use pq to choose OK in
order to rename or choose Cancel to discard.
Position: Use 0 ~ 9 to enter the orbital position. If necessary, you can use OK and
pq to change the hemisphere from E to W respectively vice versa.
By using the pq buttons you can select OK to change or Cancel to discard.
4.3.1.2 New TP
This submenu allows adding one or more transponders to the database of the selected
satellite. This enables you to check the signal respectively adjust the antenna for this
satellite. Further you can perform a NIT Search on the new satellite once you have added the
appropriate TP. The full edit functions are available in the Channel Search menu. Use the pq
buttons to navigate.
Frequency: For entering the desired frequency use the 0 ~ 9 buttons.
Symbol rate: For entering the required symbol rate use the 0 ~ 9 buttons.
Polarization: Here the polarization can be changed with tu.
By using the pq buttons you can select OK to change or Cancel to discard.
After all settings are adjusted following to your system requirements, choose Save with pq or
Cancel to discard changes and press OK. The receiver will return to the selection screen and
you can continue by pressing the BLUE Next button.
NOTE: If Austria is chosen as country and Astra19.2E as satellite, Austrian pre-installed channels
are available. The next screen displays the according choice for these.
NOTE: Whenever you want to add technical data for a new transponder we recommend to verify
these by websites like: www.lyngsat.com or www.kingofsat.net or you can refer to professional journals.
4.4 Preset channels and Scan Selection
In this menu you can use pq to highlight the desired option and press OK to choose the
desired item from the list.
Please carefully read the displayed instructions for each screen which will help you adjusting the
settings correct and easily.
In the Preset CH – List you can choose between ORF, RTL und HD Austria, depending on
your preferences or subscription. The HD Austria list provides all channels which are available
for additional subscription in Austria. If you select None you will be able to proceed with Auto
Search only. If you have chosen the preset list you have to select the Local channels in order to
proceed. Press OK to open the Local channels selection and use pq and OK to mark/unmark
the desired channels for adding it to your preset list. Press OK on Save to proceed with the
next step.
When None selected at Preset CH – List, please press OK on Auto Search and proceed with
chapter 4.5 Scan Options.
After choosing one of the preinstalled channel lists you have the following possibilities:
You can either select Preset list only or you can select Preset & Scan.
Preset list only: If you press OK on Preset list only, the receiver will only load the
preinstalled channels and switch to the first channel of this list.
After this you have finished the First Time Installation successfully.
Now you can start to enjoy watching HDTV with your receiver.
Preset & Scan: If you press OK on Preset & Scan, you will be guided to the next
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4.5 Scan Options
In this menu you can use pq to highlight the desired item and tu to change settings. Press
OK to choose the desired item from the list.
Please carefully read the displayed instructions for each screen which will help you adjusting the
settings correct and easily.
Satellite: Here you can check the available satellites which previously have
been setup.
Scan Mode: Here you can select which channels you wish to scan for: FTA & $
(all), FTA (only free to air) or CA (only scrambled).
Channel Type: Here you can decide if you want to search for TV & Radio, TV or
Radio channels only.
LCN: Here you can select ON if you want to scan with LCN mode or
OFF if you don’t like to.
NIT Search: Here you can select ON if you want to scan for new appeared
channels or OFF if you don’t like to.
NOTE: We only recommend switching the LCN (Logical Channel Numbering) setting to ON, if you
want to load the Austrian broadcaster’s defined LCN list into your receiver.
NIT (Network Identification Table):
This option will scan on the NIT table of the appropriate satellite
and allows you to receive new appeared channels. Please
consider that unlike Astra 19.2 und HOT BIRD 13° some satellites
do not offer this function. Please check with your local dealer.
After everything is setup following to your preference, choose Search 1 Sat or Search all Sat
with tu (depending on the availability and previous adjustments) and press OK there. The
receiver will perform the chosen scan process. Afterwards all found channels will be stored and
the receiver will switch to the first found channel respectively the first channel of the preset list
(depending on how it was setup).
5.0 QUICK GUIDE TO USING YOUR RECEIVER
We at THOMSON understand that you can’t wait to enjoy your new HD receiver. The following
quick guide will make you familiar with the basic operation of this device. We do, however,
advice you to read the full manual to get the best performance from your THOMSON HD
receiver.
To turn your receiver ON or to Standby, use the q button on the remote control or the button
on the left side of the front panel.
Choose the desired channel with the pq buttons or the P+/P- buttons. Alternatively, you can
digit the channel number with the 0~9 buttons on the remote control or press OK in viewing
mode to display the channel list.
The volume can be adjusted with the V+/V- buttons. The usage of V+/V- and ! is possible in
ALL menus which present TV picture in background and can additionally be used in videotext
mode. In viewing mode you can also use the tu buttons.
The PG+/PG- enable you to scroll page wise in all list modes to make your channel or other
selection as comfortable as possible.
NOTE: 5 min after switching the receiver to Standby it will enter the deep sleep mode. Within this
time the receiver is able to start up quickly. Starting up from deep sleep takes approx. 1 min.

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6.0 OPERATION
In viewing mode, several features are available to make watching TV a true pleasure. This chapter
describes these features. Please also read chapter 7.0 to get familiar with the menu of your new receiver.
6.1 Changing channels
Your new receiver is equipped with three ways to change channels.
1. Via direct access
2. Via the channel list and
3. Via the P+/P- or pq keys.
6.1.1 Direct access
To gain direct access to a certain channel, simply input its number with the 0~9 buttons on the
remote control. Channel numbers can be up to four digits long. Entering a number with less
than four digits is possible. After entering the desired channel just wait a few seconds and your
receiver will switch to the selected channel.
6.1.2 Channel list
Press OK in viewing mode to display the Channel List. Use pq or PG+/PG- in the Channel
List to highlight your channel of choice and press OK to switch to the highlighted channel.
The Channel List is equipped with a filter function to make finding your favourite channels easier.
While in the Channel List, press RED. An alphabet banner will now be displayed. Use pq or
P+/P- to select the first letter of the desired channel and OK to confirm. All channels beginning
with the chosen letter will now be displayed (ascending order by channel number).
The following keys are available in the Channel list and viewing mode:
 TV/R: Toggles between TV and radio channels, in channel list changes the list mode.
 LIST: Opens the satellite list selection in viewing and list mode.
 FAV: Displays the favourite list selection in both modes.
In case you switched on LCN and searched on Astra 19.2 you will have the possibility to call up
the LCN Group in order to choose LCN channels. Use the GREEN button to open the LCN
Group selection and use the described buttons to select the group of your choice. Then press
OK to display the channels of this group, use pq or P+/P- to highlight and press OK to switch
to the channel. Now you can switch through the channels of the selected group and to return
back to your main channel list. Call up the channel list with OK and press TV/R.
6.1.3 Using the P+/P- keys
P+ or p will switch to a higher channel.
P- or q will switch a lower channel.
6.2 Info Banner
At any time during viewing mode you can press the button to get info about the current
channel and programme*. For the current programme info use the tu buttons to change
between the NOW and NEXT event info. Press twice to see technical details about the current
channel. The technical info might help you in case of reception or similar problems to see if the
channel provides Audio/Video PIDs and if the signal is of sufficient quality and strength. Press
once more to remove it again.
*Programme information will be displayed whenever available. Availability depends on the broadcast.
6.3 Selection of audio language
Some channels support a choice of different audio formats and/or languages. To select another
audio stream, press AUDIO in the viewing mode. A list with the available audio languages will be
displayed. Use pq to select the desired audio language and confirm with OK. It is also possible to
select another audio mode with the tu buttons. Once your settings are made, press OK to apply.

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6.4 Teletext
Your receiver includes a fully featured Teletext. To access Teletext, press the TXT button in
viewing mode and use the 0~9 buttons to input the number of the page you wish to see. You
can use the pq tu buttons like described on screen for selection and scrolling through
Teletext pages. In this mode the usage of V+/V- and ! is supported as well. Once sub pages
are available for the current page, use the SUB button to open the page selection. Enter the
desired sub page via the 0 ~ 9 buttons and wait 3 sec. or press OK. Then select OK with
pq to confirm. As soon as the desired sub page is reached it will stay in screen, by repeating
this procedure another sub page can be reached as well. Of course, the above mentioned
functions are still accessible. Press EXIT/SORTIE to quit.
6.5 Subtitles
Some channels support a choice of different DVB subtitle languages. Press the SUB button in
viewing mode to display a list of available subtitle languages.
NOTE: DVB subtitles on Astra 19.2 are available for example on following channels: Das Erste HD, ZDF
HD, 3sat HD, arte HD and TV5MONDE EUROPE (range continually expanding). If you switched the Subtitle
Setting to ON, then the according subtitles will be displayed automatically in case of availability for this channel/
movie. When the setting is OFF the DVB subtitles can be temporary opened by pressing SUB.
6.6 Changing the video format
To change the video resolution while watching TV, simply press the button in viewing mode.
The adjusted resolution will be shown shortly if your TV set supports this resolution.
To change other settings like TV Ratio, Conversion or have a look on the current adjusted
Resolution use the OPT button to do so. Select the desired setting using pq and use tu to
change it. Once all settings are made, press EXIT/SORTIE to quit.
6.7 EPG (Electronic Programme Guide)
The Electronic Programme Guide is a very useful function that allows you to watch programme
schedules and information on screen and add desired events for recording. Press the GUIDE
button to open it. Use pq or PG+/PG- to select the desired channel and u to move the
highlight to the events of this channel. In this part you can also use pq or PG+/PG- to select
or scroll through these. Use OK or GREEN to display detailed information about the selected
event. Then use pq or PG+/PG- to scroll through and press EXIT/SORTIE to quit.
Use BLUE to display programme information for the next day and YELLOW to get back one
day. Simply press RED to set a Timer for the selected event. A message will be shown, where
you have the possibility to change the type between Record and Turn ON and in below you
can adopt the desired time by entering the value via the 0~9 buttons. Select OK to set timer or
select Cancel to discard.
By pressing the LIST button you can check the set timers. Use the RED button to edit a set
timer (same procedure as setting the timer). The BLUE button can be used to delete a desired
timer and with YELLOW or EXIT/SORTIE you can close this menu again.
If the highlight is on a channel (at the left side), you can press OK to directly switch to this
channel and leave the EPG, otherwise use EXIT/SORTIE button to leave EPG on the previous
selected channel.
NOTE: Availability of EPG data depends on broadcast and can be displayed for up to 7 days. If
you are opening the EPG just after the receiver was switched on or changed to other transponder we
recommend to wait for a short moment in order to collect the data.

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6.8 Instant Recording
Your new receiver allows you to make an instant recording of the programme you are watching.
Simply press 4 to start the recording. To enter the duration for the recording, press 4 again.
Use 0~9 to input the desired recording time. For a recording duration of 45 min, just enter 45
and press OK or for 1h 30 min, just enter 130 and press OK. During the recording the display
shows “REC” and a progress banner appears on the upper left corner of your TV screen.
To open the record info press . To stop the recording, press 3.
*Please connect a USB storage device formatted in FAT32 with sufficient free space before you start
a recording. For recording HD broadcast, we strongly recommend to use a high speed device.
WARNING: Within Irdeto encrypted services some events may be protected or limited and following
to that recording might not be possible. This might also be the case for recording through the analogue
output on Scart to a VCR or DVD recorder. If maturity rating is activated for a specific recording you will
have to enter the appropriate PIN Code MATURITY RATING PIN: 0000 to record this event.
Due to license reasons, a recording with an ORF DIGITAL-SAT card that was activated before
September 2011 might not be performed. Please contact ORF for a free replacement of your
ORF DIGITAL-SAT card. Further information can be found online at: www.digital.orf.at or from
the information material included with the new ORF card.
6.9 Timeshift
The Timeshift function allows you to pause live broadcast and resume normal watching without
missing anything. Press 2 to stop the current broadcast. After any time you want you can press
u to start time shifted playback. During Timeshift the display shows “tShF” and a progress
banner appears on the upper left corner of your TV screen. As soon as you receive the live
broadcast (through FFWD), the usual infobanner will be shown displaying tShF. To open the
Timeshift info press . To stop Timeshift, press 3.
NOTE: Timeshift only works correctly when a fast USB storage device such as a USB2.0 HDD is
connected to the receiver. Distorted picture and/or audio during Timeshift indicate a too slow USB device
speed. THOMSON cannot guarantee for USB devices used. Especially when Timeshift is activated at
channels with high data rate (High quality SD/HD), THOMSON cannot guarantee an accurate playback of
the Timeshift file.
WARNING: Within Irdeto encrypted services some events may be protected and fast forward/rewind
respectively Timeshift will be limited or might not be possible.
6.9.1 Playback of recording
If recordings were already made you have the possibility to access the HDD Manager directly
from viewing mode by pressing the u button. With pq select the recording of your choice and
with OK start the playback in full sceen mode. Alternatively you can press 1 to start playback in
preview mode. Further options are displayed in the HDD Manager. For a detailed description of
the menu please refer to chapter 7.4.5 HDD Manager.
WARNING: Within Irdeto encrypted services some events may be protected and fast forward/rewind will
be limited or might not be possible. If maturity rating is activated for a specific recording, you need to enter
your PIN Code MATURITY RATING PIN: 0000 before playback can be started.

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7.0 MAIN MENU
Press MENU in viewing mode to display the Main Menu. All important settings and features
of your receiver can be operated from the Main Menu. It consists of the following sub-menus:
Installation, Update & Info, Conditional Access, Channel Manager and Timer.
Use tu to select a sub-menu and pq to choose an option. Press OK to advance to the
chosen submenu.
7.1 Installation
This menu allows you to change satellite settings and to search for channels. Further you can
adjust important settings for your receiver. It consists of the following sub-menus: Antenna
Setup, Channel Search, System Settings, Parental Lock and Factory Reset. Choose the
desired sub menu with pq and press OK to advance.
7.1.1 Antenna Setup
Use this menu to change or add the settings for an already installed or new satellite and to
configure its parameters. In the Type line you can adjust if you’re using a DiSEqC switch or not
by using tu to change. If your setup differs you can adjust DiSEqC OFF or use default setting
DiSEqC 1.0.
Is DiSEqC OFF used you will only be able to setup one satellite. Press OK to open the settings
for this connection.
For the usage with DiSEqC 1.0 you can enter the same parameters for up to 4 satellite
positions.
Edit LNB
Satellite: Press OK to open the list of available satellites and chose the
desired one with pq or PG+/-.
LNB Type: Choose the desired LNB Type via the tu buttons if you are not
using a universal LNB.
LNB Low Freq.: This shows the value for the appropriate LNB Type used and you
can only adjust for “Normal” LNB.
LNB High Freq.: This shows the value for the appropriate LNB Type used and you
can only adjust for “Normal” LNB.
22KHz Tone: This setting for AUTO should not be changed, only in case it is
necessary for your LNB type.
LNB Power: Here you can change the LNB power via tu in case it is
necessary.
Transponder: Press OK to open the list of available transponders for the chosen
satellite, in order to check your reception or align the antenna.
Use the RED button SAT Edit to rename the chosen satellite and use the GREEN button Add
TP to add a new transponder to this satellites database.
7.1.1.1 SAT Edit
This submenu allows to rename the chosen satellite and also to change its orbital position. Use
pq to choose Satellite or Position.
Satellite: Press OK to open the keyboard and use the 0 ~ 9 buttons, like
common from your mobile, to enter a new name (max. 9 signs).
Once the desired name is entered, use pq to choose OK in
order to rename or choose Cancel to discard.
Position: Use 0 ~ 9 to enter the orbital position. If necessary, you can use
OK and pq to change the hemisphere from E to W respectively
vice versa.
By using the pq buttons you can select OK to change or Cancel to discard.

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7.1.1.2 New TP
This submenu allows adding one or more transponders to the database of the selected
satellite. This enables you to check the signal respectively adjust the antenna for this
satellite. Further you can perform a NIT Search on the new satellite once you have added the
appropriate TP. The full edit functions are available in the Channel Search menu. Here use the
pq buttons to navigate.
Frequency: For entering the desired frequency use the 0 ~ 9 buttons.
Symbol rate: For entering the required symbol rate use the 0 ~ 9 buttons.
Polarization: Here the polarization can be changed with tu.
By using the pq buttons you can select OK to change or Cancel to discard.
After all settings are adjusted following to your system requirements, press EXIT/SORTIE to leave this
menu. A message will inform about the changes, use the pq buttons to select Yes to save or No to
discard and confirm with OK. The receiver will return to the selection screen and you can continue.
In case you want to delete a desired satellite press the GREEN button. If you want to delete all
satellites that have been setup use the YELLOW button to do so. Once all settings are made,
press EXIT/SORTIE to leave this menu.
NOTE: Whenever you want to add technical data for a new transponder we recommend to verify
these by websites like: www.lyngsat.com or www.kingofsat.net or you can refer to professional journals.
7.1.2 Channel Search
Use this menu to perform an automatic, network or transponder channel search or to search
on all satellites that have been setup. Use pq to highlight the desired item and tu to change
settings. Below the settings you can find the search method selection.
Antenna: Here you can change the antenna port via tu in case you have
configured more than one satellite.
Satellite: Here you will see the according satellite which is assigned to the
antenna in above, you can only see the satellite(s) which has/have
been setup in Antenna Setup menu before.
Transponder list: By using tu you can change between the transponders referring
to the selected satellite, you can also press OK to list up and
select with pq or PG+/-. Afterwards press OK to choose. Use
RED to Edit TP, with GREEN you can Delete TP and with BLUE
you can enter data for a new TP Add TP.
For the further procedure in Edit TP and Add TP see chapter 7.1.1.2 Add TP. In Delete TP a
message will be displayed to apply your changes, use pq to select Yes to apply or No to
cancel and confirm with OK.
Scan Mode: Here you can decide for which channels you want to scan: Either
scan all channels FTA & $, for Free-To Air only FTA or use CA to
scan for scrambled channels only.
Channel Type: TV & Radio will scan for TV and Radio channels, TV for TV
channels only and Radio for radio channels only.
LCN: With this option you can select if you want to search for LCN
channels ON or not OFF.
After these settings are adjusted for the desired scan process move to Scan selected satellite
with pq and then select the search method via tu.
You can select between following procedures:
Scan selected satellite: Will scan the selected satellite under the above given circumstances.
Search All Sat: Will scan the setup satellites under the above given circumstances.*
Search TP: Will scan the selected transponder under the above given circumstances.
Network Search: Will scan the selected satellite under the above given circumstances,
but will scan for new appeared transponders there.

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Once all settings are made, press OK on the desired scan method to start this scan process
or EXIT/SORTIE to quit without scanning. All newly found channels will be stored at the end of
the channel list.
*Only available in case more than one satellite has been setup.
NOTE: We only recommend switching the LCN (Logical Channel Numbering) setting to ON, if you want
to load the Austrian broadcaster’s defined LCN list into your receiver. The corresponding channels are then
available in a self-defined list. To load or actualise the LCN list you can perform Search TP on 11302 H 22000
using the LCN setting ON. For the corresponding channel selection see chapter 6.1.2 Channel list
NIT (Network Identification Table):
This option will scan on the NIT table of the appropriate satellite
and allows you to receive new appeared channels. Please
consider that unlike Astra 19.2 und HOT BIRD 13° some satellites
do not offer this function. Please check with your local dealer.
NOTE: Whenever you want to add technical data for a new transponder we recommend to verify
these by websites like: www.lyngsat.com or www.kingofsat.net or you can refer to professional journals.
7.1.3 System Settings
Use the System Settings menu to configure settings for language, audio, video, look and feel of
your receiver. Choose the desired setting with pq and press OK to list the possibilities up or
use tu to change the value of the highlighted setting. Please read also carefully the displayed
instructions for each screen which will help you to adjust the settings correctly and easily.
Language: Here you can change the language for the On-Screen-Display, use tu
to select your preferred language. It affects the menu language of your
receiver so all menus and messages will be displayed accordingly.
Video Setting: Select the according connection to your TV set herein. Either
Scart or HDMI can be selected via tu. Press OK on the used
connection to open the settings for it. For details, see chapter
7.1.3.1 HDMI respectively 7.1.3.2 SCART.
Audio Output: Here you can adjust the settings for your digital audio output.
Press the tu keys to choose between BitStream and PCM. If a
device is connected which is able to decode Dolby Digital, use the
setting BitStream. If this is not possible, use PCM.
Audio language: Press OK to open the setting. The most important audio
languages are displayed. For details, see chapter 7.1.3.3 Select
Audio Language.
Subtitle Setting: Press OK to open this setting. For details, see chapter 7.1.3.4
Select Subtitle Language
Start up channel: In this menu you can select your start up channel. Select Last
watched if your TV shall start with the last viewed channel before
the receiver switched off. To switch on with a specific channel,
select Fixed Channel by pressing tu. Press OK and once more
OK to continue. Use UP / DOWN or PG+ / PG- to scroll in the list
and confirm your selection with OK.
Banner display time: Defines the time the information banner will disappear. Press tu
to choose between 1 sec ~ 20 sec.
OSD transparency: Defines the transparency of menus and banner. Press tu to
choose between 25%, 50%, 75% and fifty-fifty.
Once all settings are made, press EXIT/SORTIE to leave the System Settings menu. When
returning to the viewing mode the receiver informs with a message that it saves your settings.