THOMSON THT503 User manual

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THT503
Digital
Terrestrial
HD Receiver

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English
THOMSON declares that this item complies with the basic requirements and other relevant regulations of directives 2004/108/EC and 73/23/
EC, RoHS 2002/95/EC
Subject to alterations. In consequence of continuous research and development technical specications, design and appearance of products may
change. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Denition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the
United States and other countries, Dolby and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. All other product names are
trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. © THOMSON 2013. All rights reserved.
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TABLE OF CONTENT
1.0 INTRODUCTION 2
1.1 Safety Instructions 2
1.2 Storage 2
1.3 Equipment Set-up 3
1.4 Accessories 3
1.5 Usage of external USB devices 3
2.0 YOUR RECEIVER 4
2.1 DEFAULT PIN: 1234 4
2.2 Front Panel 4
2.3 Rear Panel 4
2.4 Remote Control 4
3.0 CONNECTION 5
3.1 Connecting to a Terrestrial Antenna 5
3.2 Connecting to TV with HDMI cable 6
3.3 Connecting to TV with SCART cable 6
3.4 Connecting to a Digital Audio Amplier
with S / PDIF 6
3.5 Connecting to a Digital Audio Amplier
and TV using HDMI 6
3.6 Connecting to an analogue Audio
Amplier 6
3.7 Connecting a USB storage device 6
4.0 STARTING UP FOR THE FIRST TIME 7
5.0 QUICK GUIDE TO USING YOUR RECEIVER
7
6.0 OPERATION 8
6.1 Changing channels 8
6.2 Info Banner 8
6.3 Selection of audio language 8
6.4 Teletext 9
6.5 Subtitles 9
6.6 Timeshift 9
6.7 EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) 9
6.8 Instant Recording 9
7.0 MAIN MENU 10
7.1 Programme 10
7.2 EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) 11
7.3 LCN. (Logical Channel Numbering) 11
7.4 Picture 11
7.5 Channel Search 11
7.6 Time 12
7.7 Language 13
7.8 System 13
7.9 Media 15
8.0 TROUBLESHOOTING 16
9.0 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 17

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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 re 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 re 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 qualied personnel.
•When you are connecting cables, be sure that the receiver is disconnected from the mains supply
voltage. Wait a few seconds after switching o 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 identication 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.
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.

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1.3 Equipment Set-up
We recommend you consult a professional installer to set up your equipment. Otherwise, please
follow the instructions below:
•Refer to the user manual of your TV and antenna.
•Make sure that the HDMI cable and outdoor components are in a good condition.
•Use only a HDMI 1.3 cable or higher for maximum performance.
•If you use TV SCART connection, use then well shielded SCART cable.
This manual provides complete instructions for installing and using this receiver. The following
symbols will serve as follow.
Warning Indicates warning information.
Tips 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 window. (Italic Characters)
1.4 Accessories
•User manual
•1 remote control unit
•2x batteries (AAA type)
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 (e.g. NiMH), we
recommend using types with low self-discharge to ensure long time operation
of your remote control.
1.5 Usage of external USB devices
•It is recommended to use USB 2.0 storage devices or higher. If your device is not compatible to
USB 2.0 specications, recording, playback and other multimedia functions of the receiver might
not work properly.
•To ensure best performance of your USB storage device please format it via your receiver (through
the menu “Media”) to FAT32 system. Other le systems are not supported by the receiver. However,
it is possible to use already NTFS formatted disks.
•THOMSON cannot guarantee compatibility with all types of USB storage devices.
•If you are going to use external USB HDDs (Hard Disk Drives), please consider that power
specications may exceed the supported output of your receiver (max.5 V/500 mA). If so, please
connect your USB HDD to an according external power adapter.
•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.

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YOUR RECEIVER
2.0 YOUR RECEIVER
2.1 DEFAULT PIN: 1234
2.2 Front Panel
Fig. 1
1. Display Indicates current time in STANDBY mode or current channel number in
OPERATING mode
2. Mode indicator RED indicates that the receiver is in STANDBY mode.
GREEN indicates that the receiver is in OPERATING mode.
3. IR sensor Point your remote control towards this sensor.
4. USB Connector for USB storage devices.
2.3 Rear Panel
Fig. 2
1. ANT IN To connect to your antenna for reception of broadcast signals.
2. ANT OUT To connect the terrestrial antenna signal to your TV set. This connection will
allow you to watch digital terrestrial programmes depending on the tuner of
your TV and local broadcast conditions*
3. COAXIAL S/PDIF
To connect your receiver to a digital home theatre, AV receiver or digital
audio amplier.
4. Audio L/R To connect your receiver to an analogue audio amplier.
5. HDMI To connect your receiver with your TV set using an HDMI cable.
6. TV SCART To connect your receiver with your TV set using a SCART cable.
7. Power Cord Your receiver requires a supply voltage of 220~240V AC (Auto-selectable),
50/60Hz ±5%. Please ensure the local power specication meets these
requirements before connecting your receiver to the wall outlet.
2.4 Remote Control
Fig. 3
1. q Turns the receiver On/Standby
2. ! Mutes audio output of the receiver
3. ZOOM To open de recordings list when in viewing mode.
Zoom in on Photos when in Photo mode
4. ASPECT Change aspect modes: 4:3, 16:9 and to Auto.
5. VFORMAT Change video resolution modes: 576i to 1080p (PAL) 480i to 1080p (NTSC)
6. TIMER Call directly Timer menu to view or set timers
7. Coloured buttons
Multimedia and Teletext functions
8. AUDIO Shows list of available audio type or language. Temporary override of Main
menu audio setting.

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9. SUB Shows list of available subtitle languages
Temporary override of the subtitle setting in the main menu
10. TTX Shows Teletext on OSD (On Screen Display)
11. FAV Favourite group selection
12. 5 Fast rewind
13. 6 Fast forward
14. 7 Jumps to previous item in playlist
15. 8 Jump to next item in playlist
16. u Start playback from selected le or resume Timeshift
17. TIMESHIFT/2 Start Timeshift mode or pause
18. 3 Stop of playback or Timeshift
19. 4 Records the TV programme to the connected storage device
20. MENU Opens the main menu, in menu you will get one step back
21. EXIT Exits from the menu or sub-menu
22. pq Menu O: Change channel to previous/next.
Menu On: Moves the cursor up/down.
23. OK Menu O: Displays the current channel list
Conrmation of Menu Items.
24. tu Menu O: Increases/decreases the volume level
Menu On: Change settings for specic Menus
25. INFO Shows the current channel information
Press twice for programme and technical information.
26. EPG Shows the EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) in TV mode
27. V+/V- Increases/decreases the volume level
28. PG+/PG- Page up/down in channel list mode
29. P+/P- Channel up/down in channel list mode
30. 0~9 Channel selection or value input
31. TV/RADIO Toggles between TV or RADIO mode
32. RECALL Back to previous shown channel
3.0 CONNECTION
3.1 Connecting to a Terrestrial Antenna
Fig. 4
To receive broadcast signals, your terrestrial indoor or outdoor antenna must be connected to the
ANT IN connector on the back of the receiver. Use a properly shielded antenna cable and suitable
connectors.
The ANT OUT connector allows you to loop the antenna signal to a second receiver or TV set.
Please consider that the looped signal might be too weak if you use an active antenna.
NOTE: If the signals at your location are too weak to receive proper signals with
an indoor antenna, we recommend using an outdoor antenna which can
be pointed towards the transmission tower. Ask your local dealer for more
information.

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3.2 Connecting to TV with HDMI cable
Fig. 4
The TV set shall be connected with the receiver using a good quality HDMI 1.3 or higher cable. This
connection gives the highest possible quality.
3.3 Connecting to TV with SCART cable
Fig. 4
Your receiver is also equipped with a SCART connector; alternatively, the TV set can be connected
to the receiver using a good quality SCART cable.
3.4 Connecting to a Digital Audio Amplier with S / PDIF
Fig. 4
By connecting your receiver to a digital amplier or home theatre system, you can enjoy the best
possible sound quality and multi-channel audio (depending on broadcast). Connect your Digital
Audio Amplier or home theatre system with a suitable cinch cable to the S / PDIF connector on
the back of the receiver.
3.5 Connecting to a Digital Audio Amplier and TV using
HDMI
Fig. 5
By connecting your receiver to the latest digital ampliers or Home Cinema systems, preferable
with HDMI 1.3 connections, you will enjoy the best possible sound quality and multi-channel
audio (depending on broadcast). Connect the HDMI output of the receiver to an input of your
amplier, and then connect the HDMI output of the amplier to your TV set. Select the correct
input on your amplier to watch and listen to programmes.
3.6 Connecting to an analogue Audio Amplier
Fig. 5
Use the 3.5 mm jack to connect your receiver to the analogue input of your Hi-Fi or audio amplier
with a 3.5 mm jack to RCA cable for achieving best possible analogue audio quality.
3.7 Connecting a USB storage device
Fig. 6
NOTE: It is recommended to use USB 2.0 storage devices or higher for recording and
play back of TV programmes or HD movies.

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NOTE: Timeshift/recording and playback only works properly when a fast USB storage
device such as a USB2.0 HDD is connected to the receiver. Timeshift/recording
and playback of HD content requires a sucient read/write speed of the used USB
storage device.
4.0 STARTING UP FOR THE FIRST TIME
When you use your receiver for the rst time, the Welcome “Easy install” menu appears. Use pq
to move the highlight to the setting you wish to alter and use tu to change values. Start by
selecting your language using tu. Once you have selected your language, press q to move the
highlight to the next item and use tu to change.
Language Here you can choose your language.
Region: Select your region where this receiver is used.
Resolution Select the best resolution to according to your screens specication. 576i up
to 1080p.
Aspect Ratio: Use this option to select the aspect ratio of your TV and the preferred
conversion method. Options are: Auto (automatic detection of aspect ratio),
4:3 Panscan (Displays 16:9 widescreen broadcasts full screen on your 4:3 TV),
4:3 letterbox (black bars on top and under the picture on a 4:3 TV) and 16:9
(use this setting for 16:9 TV sets).
Antenna Power: Set to On if you use an active antenna. When set to On, 5 V will be present at
the ANT IN connector of the receiver. Select O for passive antennas.
When all settings have been made, press OK to continue.
NOTE: Wrong region selection can lead to missing channels or channels being stored
at wrong positions in the channel list.
The receiver will search for all available channels now. Once scanning is nished, the receiver
switches to viewing mode.
TIP: If the Welcome menu should not appear after switching on the receiver for the
rst time, reset the receiver to factory settings by pressing the MENU button
and selecting Restore Factory Default in the submenu System. DEFAULT PIN:
1234.
5.0 QUICK GUIDE TO USING YOUR RECEIVER
We at THOMSON understand that you can’t wait to enjoy your new high denition digital
terrestrial 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 receiver.
To turn your receiver ON or to Standby, use the q button on the remote control.
Choose the desired channel with the pq 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 tu buttons.

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6.0 OPERATION
Your new receiver is equipped with several features to make watching TV a true pleasure. This
paragraph describes these features. Please also read chapter 7.0 to get familiar with the menu of
your receiver.
6.1 Changing channels
Following ways are possible for changing channels with your new receiver:
•Via direct access using the 0~9 buttons.
•Via the channel list through OK and the PG+/PG- buttons.
•Via the pq buttons.
6.1.1 Direct access via the 0~9 buttons
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 three digits long. Entering a number with less
than three digits is possible. Just wait a few seconds and your receiver will switch to the selected
channel or press OK immediately after selecting the channel number.
6.1.2 Channel list
Press OK in viewing mode to display the Channel List. Use pq in the channel list to highlight your
channel of choice and press OK once to select the highlighted channel. Inside the channel list it is
possible to use the PG+/PG- buttons as well in order to scroll page-wise through the list.
TIP: Use tu to toggle between the All TV List list and All Radio List or press FAV in
viewing mode for available favourite lists.
6.1.3 Using the pq buttons
p switches to the next channel.
q switches to the previous channel.
6.2 Info Banner
While watching TV you can press the INFO button at any time to access current information about
the channel and event*. Press INFO twice for extended EPG details about the current channel and
technical details about the current channel.
*Event information is displayed when available. Availability depends on broadcast.
6.3 Selection of audio language
Some channels support a choice of audio formats and/or languages. To select another audio
stream, press AUDIO in viewing mode. A list with available audio streams will now be displayed.
Use pq to select the desired stream and conrm with OK. The audio channel as stereo, mono,
left and right can be selected with the tu buttons. The AUDIO button provides a temporary
override of the audio setting in the main menu Language.

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6.4 Teletext
Your receiver includes a fully featured Teletext. To access Teletext, press the TTX button in viewing
mode and use the 0~9 buttons to input the number of the page you wish to see. The coloured
buttons of the remote control allow you to jump to selected pages directly, as indicated on the
bottom of the Teletext screen. Use the pq buttons to select one page up or down, use tu
buttons to select subpages. Press EXIT or TTX to get back to viewing mode.
6.5 Subtitles
Some channels support a choice of subtitle languages. Press SUB in viewing mode to display a list
of available subtitle languages. Select your subtitle of choice with pq and press OK to conrm.
Press EXIT to leave without making changes.*
The SUB button provides a temporary override of the subtitle setting in the main menu Language.
*Availability of DVB/HoH subtitles depends on the broadcast. If such subtitles are not supported, then most likely subtitles can be activated via
Teletext if available.
6.6 Timeshift
Timeshift allows you pausing of live broadcasts and resuming playback later. Press TIMESHIFT
in viewing mode to activate Timeshift. The progress information banner appears on screen.
Live TV keeps playing for a brief moment and will then pause. Press 1 or TIMESHIFT to resume
Timeshifted playback. Press 3 to return to live TV. To change Timeshift parameters go to the PVR
Congure menu.
NOTE: Timeshift and its playback only work properly when a fast USB storage device
such as a USB2.0 HDD is connected to the receiver. Timeshift and playback of
HD content requires sucient read/write speed of the used USB storage device.
6.7 EPG (Electronic Programme Guide)
The Electronic Programme Guide is a very useful function that allows you to view event schedules
and programme information and to mark events/movies for recording. To access the EPG, press
the EPG button in viewing mode. Press tu to select a channel and pq to select an event. Press
OK to jump to the selected channel. Press 4 to book an event for recording. Make sure to select
the mode Record to actually record the programme. Press EXIT to quit the detailed information
screen. Press YELLOW and BLUE to scroll quickly through the list to see other dates. Press RED and
GREEN to scroll through the pages in the right window (if more than 1 page is available). Press
INFO to see all scheduled events. Refer to section 7.6.1 for full details of the timer function.
NOTE: Availability of EPG data depends on broadcast.
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
the 0~9 buttons to enter the recording time and press OK to conrm.

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At the beginning of the recording a recording sign will be shown for a short while on the upper
left corner of your TV screen. To stop the recording, press 3. Select Yes and press OK again to stop
the recording.
You can access the Record Manager via the shortcut RED button, or enter via the USB menu,
multimedia, PVR. See chapter 7.6.1 for details.
*Please connect a USB storage device with sucient free space before you start a recording.
7.0 MAIN MENU
The main menu gives you access to settings and multimedia functions. To access the main menu,
press MENU in viewing mode. The main menu consists of the following sub menus: Programme,
Picture, Channel search, Time, Language System and Media.
Throughout the main menu, MENU or EXIT can be used to get back to the previous screen.
7.1 Programme
Use tu to select Programme and press OK.
Use pq to highlight the submenu of choice and press OK to select.
Press EXIT to get back to the main menu.
7.1.1 Programme Edit
In the Programme menu select Programme Edit with pq and press OK or u to enter. Enter your
PIN. DEFAULT PIN: 1234
Press tu to change the channel group between All TV and All Radio.
Select the channel of choice with pq. Press OK to view the selected channel in the preview box.
7.1.1.1 Adding channels to favourite lists
Channels from the All TV can be added to up to 4 dierent favourite categories (Movie, News,
Sport, Music). Press FAV in All TV or All Radio to access this function. Press pq to select a channel
you wish to add to a favourite group. When the highlight is on the channel of your choice, press
OK. A list with all available favourite lists will now pop up. Use pq to select the favourite list you
wish to add the channel to and press OK, press EXIT to nalize the process. Favourite channels
will be marked with a star symbol. When all changes have been made, press EXIT. A save screen
will pop up.
7.1.1.2 Locking channels
Locked channels can only be watched after entering the PIN code. DEFAULT PIN: 1234
Press pq to select a channel. To lock or unlock a channel, press YELLOW while in All TV or All
Radio. To view a locked channel you are asked to enter the PIN code. DEFAULT PIN: 1234 Locked
channels will be marked with the  symbol. Locking/unlocking multiple channels in one session is
possible. When all changes have been made, press EXIT. A save screen will pop up.

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7.1.1.3 Skipping channels
Channels marked with Skip will be skipped when zapping channels with the pq buttons.
However, the channels will still be available from the channel list.
To mark channels for skipping, press GREEN while in All TV or All Radio. Channels set for skipping
will be marked with the  symbol. When all changes have been made, press EXIT. A save screen
will pop up
7.2 EPG (Electronic Programme Guide)
Via this menu item you can enter the EPG or by pressing the button EPG on the remote control.
See 6.7 for details.
7.3 LCN. (Logical Channel Numbering)
Some countries and broadcasters use a pre-dened channel order. If LCN (Logical Channel
Numbering) is activated and an LCN signal is provided by the operator, channels will be stored
in this operator dened order. With LCN set to o, this order is ignored, but doing so can lead to
missing channels or illogical channel order.
7.4 Picture
This menu allows you to change default settings according to your screen preferences.
Press tu to select Picture and press OK. Press pq to highlight the submenu of choice and press
OK to select. Press EXIT or MENU to get back to the main menu.
Aspect Ratio: Use this option to select the aspect ratio of your TV and the preferred
conversion method. The options are: 16:9PS, 4:3LB, 4:3 PS, 4:3 Full, 16:9 WS,
Auto, 16:9PB, Auto (automatic detection of aspect ratio), 4:3 Panscan (Displays
16:9 widescreen broadcasts full screen on your 4:3 TV), 4:3 letterbox (black
bars on top and under the picture on a 4:3 TV) and 16:9 (use this setting for
16:9 TV sets). Normal setting would be Auto in case of use with a modern
digital 16:9 screen.
Resolution: Use this option to select the video resolution of your TV screen. The options
are: PAL: 576i, 576p, 720p_50, 1080i_50, 1080p_50,NTSC: 480i, 480p, 720p_60,
1080i_60, 1080p_60.Please use a setting that matches your TV’s specications.
Selection 720 and higher is only applicable on HDMI output.
TV Format: PAL/NTSC. Select your TV format as in use in your country: For Europe PAL, for
USA NTSC.
Video Output: CVBS/RGB. Use this option if you use the analogue Scart connection to your
TV set. RGB usually provides the best possible analogue quality. However, if
your TV is equipped with an HDMI connector, use that instead.
OSD transparency: To set the OSD transparency from 20% ~ 100% with 20% steps.
7.5 Channel Search
This menu allows you to scan for channels and change default settings for your personal situation.
Press tu to select Channel Search and press OK. Press pq to highlight the submenu of choice
and press OK to select. Press EXIT or MENU to get back to the main menu.

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Auto search: Select Auto search if you want to do an automatic scan of all available
channels.
WARNING: All previously stored channels and Favourites are lost.
Manual Search: If you want to scan for a particular programme, or want to manually update
existing channels, you can use the manual scan. Select the channel number
of the wanted channel with tu and press OK. If a valid channel is chosen,
the Quality bar will have read-out, also useful for adjusting your (indoor)
antenna. After the scan is completed the found channels will be added or
updated in the TV and/or Radio list.
Country: Select the country in which the receiver is situated. This setting is important
to the scan process which is executed when searching for (new) channels.
Defaults for frequency band plan, LCN and time zone are coupled to this
setting.
Country Region: Some countries have more than one time zone, if applicable, you can change
the countries region and time zone.
Antenna Power: IIf you use an (indoor) antenna, which requires a 5 V power supply, you can
set this option to ‘On’. The Antenna-in connector will provide a 5 V ‘phantom-
power’ to the antenna. If a passive antenna is used, this option is best left ‘O.’
Search Type Select ‘Free’ to search and store only Free-to-Air (FTA) channels or select ‘All’ to
search and store encrypted channels as well.
NOTE Encrypted channels cannot be watched with this unit.
7.6 Time
This menu allows you to set several items for time and change default settings for your personal
situation. Press tu to select Time and press OK. Press pq to highlight the submenu of choice
and press OK to select. Press EXIT or MENU to get back to the main menu.
Time Oset: The time oset is best left to ‘Auto’ . The time will be kept by the broadcaster.
The time zone is set according to the country and region selected in the
Channel Search menu. If necessary, the Time Oset can be changed e.g. for
adapting to Daylight saving time, if the broadcaster should not cater for this.
7.6.1 Timer
This menu allows you to set up to 30 timed events for recording or waking up the receiver. Press
pq to select Timer from the Time menu and press OK to enter. The receiver will display a list with
max. 30 timers, followed by their respective status, if already set. Select the timer you wish to set
or edit with pq and press RED (Add) or GREEN (Edit) to proceed. The event menu will now be
displayed.
The following settings are available:
Channel Type: Choose between TV and Radio.
Channel No.: Choose the channel number you want to record.
Channel Name: The channel name will change automatically according to the channel
number.

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Start Date (D/M/Y): Use the 0~9 buttons to enter the date for the timed event.
Start Time: Use the 0~9 buttons to enter the start time for the event.
End Time: Use the 0~9 buttons to enter the end time for the event.
Repeat: Choose between Once, Daily (the timer will be executed every day at same
time) or Weekly (the timer will be executed every week, same day at the same
time.
Mode: Choose between View (the timer will wake up the receiver) or Record (the
timer will start to record the scheduled event).
When all settings are according to your wishes, press OK to conrm. To quit the timer without
saving your settings, press EXIT.
NOTE: The BLUE button on the remote control serves as a shortcut to the Timer menu.
7.7 Language
This menu allows you to set several items for language and audio and change default settings
to your personal likings. Press tu to select Language and press OK. Press pq to highlight the
submenu of choice and press OK to select. Press EXIT or MENU to get back to the main menu.
OSD Language: Press tu to select the language for the On Screen Display.
Subtitle Language : Press tu to select the preferred subtitle language.
Subtitle Type Press tu to select the sort of subtitles you want to display for all channels
by default. ‘Normal’ subtitles or ‘Hard of Hearing’ for the hearing impaired. ‘O’,
don’t show subtitles.*
First Audio: Press tu to select Audio language.
Second Audio: Press tu to select a language that will be played when the language
selected at First Audio isn’t available.
Digital Audio: Toggles between PCM and RAW HDMI (Bitstream) output. When PCM is
selected, all digital audio will be converted to stereo audio. RAW HDMI On
enables you to listen or transfer DolbyDigital/DolbyDigital+ audio (Multi
channel audio) to the TV via HDMI or Home entertainment system. RAW
HDMI O will only transfer the raw bitstream to the S / PDIF connector. Set to
‘O’ will cut all digital audio on the S / PDIF.
*Availability of DVB/HoH subtitles depends on the broadcast. If such subtitles are not supported then most likely subtitles can be activated via
Teletext if available.
7.8 System
This menu allows you to set several items for system behaviour and maintenance. Press tu to
select System and press OK. Press pq to highlight the submenu of choice and press OK to select.
Press EXIT or MENU to get back to the main menu.
7.8.1 Parental Guidance
Press pq to select Parental Guidance from the System menu and press OK to proceed. You will be
asked to enter your PIN code. (DEFAULT PIN: 1234)

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Age: Choose between: O, 04 years and up to 18 years. Channels with a parental
rating equal or above the chosen age will be protected with a PIN code (if
available in your local broadcast.)
Set Password: Enter your old PIN code (4 digits). Enter your new PIN. Re-enter your PIN code
to conrm. Press EXIT to leave the menu item.
7.8.2 Restore Factory Default
This option allows you to reset the receiver to factory settings, which clears all stored channels.
Press pq to select Restore Factory Default in the System menu and press OK. You are asked to
enter your PIN code. Enter the correct PIN code using the 0~9 buttons. (DEFAULT PIN: 1234). A
conrmation question is displayed. Select OK to restart to factory settings or press EXIT to leave.
WARNING! By resetting your receiver to factory default, all your settings and stored
channels will be permanently deleted. Please use this option with care.
7.8.3 Information
This submenu shows receiver specic information such as hardware version and software version.
Please have the Information screen on hand when you call our hotline. The person who answers
your call might ask for the information given in this screen. Press EXIT to leave.
7.8.4 Auto Standby
Auto Standby is a new feature that helps you reduce power consumption. When set to 1Hour/2
Hours or 3 Hours, the receiver will switch to standby if it doesn’t receive any commands during
this time. Set Auto Standby to O to deactivate the automatic standby function. Default is set to
3 hours.
7.8.5 Software Update
OAD, Over Air Distribution
This receiver is equipped with an Over Air Distribution (also called ‘OTA’ Over The Air) software
upgrade function. An ‘Over The Air’ update might not be available in your region. Please visit our
website www . thomsonstb . net or contact your local service hotline for more information about
this option. By selecting ‘On’ the OTA procedure will be executed at the Start Time selected,
preferably at night, to minimise viewing interruption
USB Upgrade
More common way of updating the software, if needed. This feature allows you to upgrade
receiver software via the USB port. When new software is available for your receiver, it can be
downloaded from our website www . thomsonstb . net. Place the software le (unzipped) in the
root directory of your USB storage device (HDD, memory stick etc.) and connect the device to
the USB port of the receiver. Select USB Upgrade from the System menu and press OK to proceed.
The upgrade page will now be displayed. Wait until upgrading nished automatically when the
receiver reboots. The ‘Welcome’ screen appears.

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NOTE: USB upgrade can only be done from HDD or USB pen drive which is formatted
in FAT32.
NOTE: If, after a software upgrade, the receiver should behave in an unexpected way,
please perform a factory reset as well. Restore Factory Default. See chapter
7.8.2.
WARNING! After an update the receiver restarts automatically. During the upgrade process
NEVER disconnect the receiver from the mains or switch o the power! Doing
so might damage your receiver and will void warranty!
7.9 Media
The Media menu consists of the following submenus: Media Player, Photo Congure, Movie
Congure and PVR Congure.
Use pq to highlight the sub menu of choice and press OK to enter. Press EXIT to quit.
7.9.1 Media Player
This function allows playback of dierent kind of les from the connected USB storage device.
In the Media menu, select Media Player and press OK to enter this menu. Press tu to select
the media type of your choice and press OK. Select with tu and OK to open the directory
respectively its folders/subfolders. Press RECALL to move back up one folder. Select which le you
like to play. Press OK to start playback of the le. Press the EXIT button to exit.
Throughout the media player the 7 8 and 5 6 buttons can be used were applicable. Also 2
and 1. INFO will show technical details of the le shown. Other possible functions are displayed in
the bottom line on screen.
Music: If a folder/les are selected, it is possible to return to Photos and have the
music in the background.
Video: Press RED to toggle between preview window and full screen play. Use the
0~9 buttons to jump 10 to 90% in time.
Photo: Press ZOOM and tu to zoom in on certain areas of the picture. Press 1 to
start a slideshow. Press BLUE to have an overview of your pictures as ‘Grid
show’.
PVR: Own recordings are stored in the HBPVR folder.
Photo Congure: Select your preferences for picture view, as Slide Time, Slide Mode and aspect
ratio handling of the pictures.
Movie Congure: Select your preferences for subtitles, as size, background and font colour.
PVR Congure: Record Device. This option shows technical information about the connected
USB device. Select the relevant partition with tu, if applicable. Select the
amount of gigabytes you want to dedicate to timeshifting. (Default 1 GB.)

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Format: If your USB device is not formatted yet, it can be done here. Press OK to enter
the format menu. It is only possible to format in FAT32, however, it is possible
to use an already NTFS formatted HDD for recording and storage. Press OK to
format the connected USB device. Enter your PIN code to continue (DEFAULT
PIN: 1234) and press OK to start formatting or EXIT to leave without
formatting.
WARNING! Formatting will permanently delete ALL data stored on the connected device.
Please make a backup copy of all data you wish to keep before entering the
Format menu. THOMSON cannot be held responsible for loss of data from USB
devices used with this receiver.
NOTE: It is possible to use USB storage devices already formatted on a PC in NTFS.
8.0 TROUBLESHOOTING
There may be various reasons for abnormal operation of the receiver. Check the receiver according
to the procedures shown below. If the receiver does not work properly after checking it, please
contact your dealer or the local Service Hotline. Do NOT try to open or disassemble the receiver. It
may cause a dangerous situation and warranty will be void.
Problem Possible cause What to do
LED indicator not lit Mains lead unplugged Check mains plug
No signal found Aerial is disconnected
Aerial is damaged/misaligned
Out of digital signal area
Active antenna requires to
switch ON antenna power/
external power
Check aerial lead
Check aerial
Check with dealer
Switch receiver’s Antenna
Power ON/connect external
power
No picture or sound on TV or
amplier
HDMI or SCART is not selected
on your TV or amplier or the
unit is set to higher resolution
as the TV supports.
TV/amplier is not switched
on
Switch to correct TV/amplier
input
Select lower resolution on
receiver
Switch TV/amplier on.
Check if S / PDIF connection
is used.
Scrambled channel
Message
Channel is scrambled Select alternative channel
No response to remote
control
Receiver is o
Remote not aimed correctly
Front panel obstructed
Remote batteries exhausted
Plug in and turn on plug
Aim remote at front panel
Check for obstructions
Replace remote batteries

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Problem Possible cause What to do
Forgotten PIN code
Forgotten channel lock code
Default PIN is 1234
Contact local Service Hotline
or send email to our Support
via www . thomsonstb . net
After moving the receiver to
another room/area you are no
longer able to receive digital
reception
Antenna signals are too weak
The signal strength/quality
might be less than before, if
using an indoor antenna.
Press the INFO button on
remote 2x to call up signal
bars and adjust antenna for
(maximum) reception
or rescan channels
When using an active
antenna, check antenna
power.
Try to use an outdoor
antenna.
The receiver switches o
automatically.
Auto Standby function
enabled.
Disable auto standby. See
section 7.6 for details.
Playback of video (or
Timeshift) is causing picture
freeze/macro blocks or similar
distortion, especially on HD
content.
Read/write speed of your USB
device could be too low.
Make sure to use a USB
storage device with sucient
speed and space. Pen drives
(‘USB sticks’) may not support
sucient speed.
9.0 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Demodulator
Demodulator: COFDM; 16 QAM/64 QAM, QPSK
Transmission mode: 2 K – 8 K
Video Decoder
Prole level: MPEG-2 MP@ML, AVC/[email protected], MPEG4 ASP
supported
Video resolutions: 480i / 480p / 576i / 576p / 720p / 1080i / 1080p
Decoding: PAL / NTSC
Aspect ratio: 4:3 Letterbox, 4:3 Pan & Scan, 16:9, Auto
Audio Decoder
Audio support: AAC/DD+*/AC3/PCM
MPEG MusiCam Layer 2
Sampling rate: 32, 44.1, 48 KHz
Audio mode: Stereo, Mono
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