TVonics MDR-240 User manual

MDR-240
User guide
Digital TV receiver
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Important information
Before using your new digital TV receiver, please take a minute to read the
following safety information.
Only use the supplied AC mains adaptor.•
Do not cut o the supplied AC mains adaptor’s plug.•
Do not allow the digital TV receiver to get wet.•
Do not use the digital TV receiver in hot, humid or very dusty places.•
Do not place any objects on the digital TV receiver.•
Allow for enough ventilation around the digital TV receiver.•
To clean the digital TV receiver, use a lightly dampened, soft cloth. Do•
not use any kind of abrasive cloth, sponge or cleaner.
Do not try to open the digital TV receiver. If the receiver needs repairing,•
contact the shop where you bought the product.
To help prevent damage to plasma and LCD screens, switch o your TV•
when you are not using it.
Environmental information
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
This symbol on the product or in the instructions means that
after you have nished using it, this product is dened as
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). You must
not put this product in your normal bin. You should take it
to a suitable WEEE collection centre. If you are buying a new
product, the shop you are buying it from will do this for you.
For more information, please contact the local authority or
the shop where you bought the product.
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Contents
Important information ................................................................................................. 2
Environmental information ........................................................................................ 2
Package contents ........................................................................................................... 4
Putting batteries into the remote control............................................................. 5
The remote control........................................................................................................ 6
Connecting to a TV ........................................................................................................ 8
Switching your receiver on ......................................................................................... 9
Automatic tuning.........................................................................................................10
Everyday use ..................................................................................................................12
The Help pages .............................................................................................................15
The Channel list.............................................................................................................16
The Info display.............................................................................................................17
The TV guide ..................................................................................................................18
The Timers screen.........................................................................................................20
The Main menu .............................................................................................................22
Main menu options .....................................................................................................23
Troubleshooting ...........................................................................................................27
Specications.................................................................................................................29
General information....................................................................................................30
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Package contents
qDigital TV receiver tSCART lead
wRemote control yRF lead
eBatteries (2xAAA) uUser guide
rAC mains adaptor iQuick-start guide
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Putting batteries into the remote control
Remove the battery cover from the remote control.•
Put two AAA batteries in the compartment as shown in the diagram.•
The correct polarity (+ and - symbols) are also shown inside the battery
compartment.
Replace the cover.•
Don’t forget to get rid of old batteries safely. Check with your local
authority for how you should get rid of batteries. Never put batteries on
a re or in the bin with normal household waste.
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The remote control
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qSwitches the Digital TV Receiver on/into standby.
wTurns the sound on/o.
eSUBTITLE Displays subtitles (if available).
rAD Switches Audio Description on/o.
t0-9 Selects channels, enter PIN, use Help pages.
yTV/RADIO Switches between Digital TV channels and Digital
Radio channels.
uReturns to the previous channel watched. Switches
between 4 and 24 hours advance in TV Guide.
iHELP Displays/exits the Help pages (see page 15).
oVOL. +/− Adjusts the volume.
1) CH. / Selects the next/previous channel.
1! BACK Returns to the previous level in the menu. Exits TV
Guide, Info and Menu (rst level).
1@ TV GUIDE Switches the TV Guide on/o (see page 18).
1# INFO Displays programme information (see page 17).
1$ , , , Navigate the TV Guide/menu/Channel List/Info
menu.
1% OK Displays the Channel List/conrms a selection
(see page 16).
1^ MENU Displays/exits the menu.
1& TIMER Displays/exits the Timers menu (see page 20).
1* SAVER Switches the screen saver on. Press any button to
cancel.
1( HOME Exits current menu/screen and returns to normal
TV mode, displaying the rst channel stored in the
channel list (typically, BBC ONE).
2) TEXT Displays digital text (if available).
2! Coloured
buttons
Selects options in digital text/TV Guide/Channel List/
menu.
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Connecting to a TV
qPlug the supplied AC mains adaptor between the power socket
on the back panel of the receiver and a standard wall socket. Only
switch on the wall socket when all cables have been attached.
(Do not cut o the supplied AC mains adaptor’s plug.)
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You can also plug in an audio device such as a Hi-Fi, but we do not
supply a cable for this.
ePlug the supplied SCART lead between the TV socket on the back
panel of the receiver and the SCART socket on your TV.
rIf you are using a video or DVD recorder, plug a SCART lead between
the VCR socket on the back panel of the receiver and your video or
DVD recorder (SCART lead not supplied).
tPlug the supplied RF lead between the RF OUT socket on the back
panel of the receiver and your TV, video or DVD recorder.
yPlug the aerial lead into the RF IN socket on the back panel of the
receiver.
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Switching your receiver on
Switch on your TV.•
Set the TV to the input channel you have connected the receiver to•
(for example AV1). This may happen automatically. (See your TV manual
if you are having trouble with this.)
Switch on the receiver at the mains.•
The green power light will switch on, which shows that the receiver is•
ready to use.
If you are turning your receiver on for the rst time, the Automatic
tuning menu will appear on your TV screen. See page 10 for detailed
instructions.
Using standby
When you’re not watching TV, you should set the digital TV receiver to
standby. Press the []button on the remote control and the red standby
light will switch on. This shows that the receiver is in standby. To come out
of standby just press the []button again.
If you don’t plan to use the digital TV receiver for a long period, put the
receiver in standby and wait 20 seconds before switching it o at the mains.
(Don’t worry - all of your settings will be saved.)
Power
light
Standby
light
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Automatic tuning
The rst time you switch on your digital TV receiver you will see a screen
like the one below.
Startup screen
Press the [OK] button on the remote control to begin automatic tuning.
When automatic tuning has nished, you may see a region preference
screen as shown below. This list will show up to three regions that are
available to you, with the best-quality signal shown at the top of the list
(1).
Region
Wales1
Tuning
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West2 3 Press OK
Westcountry3 8
Channels
Please select your preferred region. Region 1 has the best signal.
Region preferences screen
If you only see two regions in this list or do not see this list at all, it does
not mean that your signal is too weak, but that the receiver has chosen
the best signals available to you.
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Make your selection and then press the [OK] button to remove the
transmitter preferences screen. A summary screen, like the one below, is
shown.
Automatic tuning summary screen
Press the [OK] button to remove the summary screen and start watching
digital TV.
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Everyday use
Changing channels
Press the [CH. ] or [CH. ] button on the remote control to go up or
down the channels.
To choose a particular channel
Press one of the [0-9] buttons, then press the [OK] button. If you do not
press the [OK] button, the digital TV receiver will change to the channel
number you have pressed after about two seconds.
For two- or three-digit channels (10 to 999), press the appropriate [0-9]
buttons one after the other, then press the [OK] button. If you do not
press the [OK] button, the digital TV receiver will change to the channel
you have chosen after about two seconds.
Channel swapping
Press the [ ] button on the remote control to switch between the
current channel and the last channel you watched – so you can swap
between the channels.
Home button
Press the [HOME] button on the remote control to cancel any on-screen
menu and return the digital TV receiver to the rst channel stored in the
channel list (usually, BBC One).
Subtitles
Press the [SUBTITLE] button on the remote control to display Subtitles
(if available). Press again to switch o the Subtitles.
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Audio Description
Audio Description is a spoken explanation that describes all important
information on a programme, such as body language, facial expressions,
scenery, action, costumes or anything that helps to describe the plot of
the story, event or image.
Audio Description is not always available but you can check, in the
following way, when it will be available.
To Press
Switch on Audio Description [AD] button
You will hear one short beep, then
one long beep. If AD is available
then you will hear another two
long beeps. If AD is not available
then you will hear two short beeps.
Switch o Audio Description [AD] button
You will hear one long beep, then
one short beep.
Check if Audio Description is
available
[INFO] button
If Audio Description is available,
an [AD] symbol is shown on the
information display.
See page 24 to set the Audio Description language and volume.
Screen saver
Press the [SAVER] button on the remote control to display the screen
saver. Press again to exit the screen saver.
When you are listening to a radio channel, the screen saver will
automatically start if you do not press any button for 15 minutes. To
remove the screen saver, press any button on the remote control.
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Automatic standby
When automatic standby is on, the digital TV receiver will automatically
switch to standby at 3.30am to help reduce the amount of electricity
it uses. If you are still watching TV at this time, a screen will be shown
allowing you to stop the digital TV receiver entering standby. You can
switch automatic standby o by going to the Settings option in the Main
menu. See page 24 for more details.
Common on-screen symbols
You may be able to see the following symbols in the Programme guide,
Channel list and Info display.
Locked channel Timer has been set
Radio channel Teletext available
Swap channel Hide channel
[S] Subtitles [AD] Audio Description
Multilanguage option available (Audio and Subtitle).
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The Help pages
The Help pages give advice and information for many of the features of this
digital TV receiver.
The Help pages
To Press
Use the Help pages [HELP] button
Choose a help topic [1]-[9] buttons
Return to the index page [0] button
Leave the Help pages [HELP] or [BACK] button
And, if you press the [HELP] button while using any of the following, it
will take you directly to the relevant Help page.
Channel banner, Channel information, Channel list, Edit
channel list, Programme guide, Settings, Parental control, Tuning and
Timers.
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The Channel list
The Channel list displays all the available channels.
The Channel list
To Press
Use the Channel list [OK] button while watching TV
Choose channels []and [ ] buttons
Display the previous nine channels
in the list
[red] button
Display the next nine channels in
the list
[GREEN] button
Switch to the channel you have
chosen
[OK] button
Leave the Channel list [BACK] button
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The Info display
The Info display gives brief information on the current and future
programmes.
The Info display
To Press
Use the Info display [info] button
See information for future and
previous programmes
[]and [ ] buttons
See information for other channels []and [ ] buttons
Set a reminder for future
programmes
[OK] button while highlighting a
future programme
Change the Audio setting [RED] button (if available)
Change the Subtitle setting [GREEN] button (if available)
Change AD language [YELLOW] button (if available)
Leave the Info display [INFO] or [BACK] button
Changes made to the Audio, Subtitle and AD Language settings are
temporary and only apply to the current channel you are watching. You
can change these options in the Settings menu (see page 24).
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The TV guide
The TV guide shows programme information for the next eight days (if
broadcasters provide this information). You can also set timers that will
display a chosen programme when it starts.
The TV guide
Setting a timer
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To Press
Use the TV guide [TV GUIDE] button
Move around the TV guide [], [ ], [ ] and [ ] buttons
Display the previous nine channels
in the list
[RED] button
Display the next nine channels in
the list
[GREEN] button
Move forward four or 24 hours [BLUE] button
(Press []to switch between four
and 24 hours)
Move back four or 24 hours [YELLOW] button
(Press []to switch between four
and 24 hours)
See information on the programme
you have chosen
[info] button
Preview a current programme [OK] button (while highlighting a
current programme)
Switch to the current programme
you are previewing
[OK] button (while highlighting a
currently previewed programme)
Set a timer for a future programme [OK] button (while highlighting
a future programme). The
programme appears red in the EPG
Cancel a timer [OK] button (while highlighting the
programme you want)
Leave the TV guide [TV GUIDE] or [BACK] button
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The Timers screen
The Timers screen shows all the programmes that are currently set to
display when they start. You can also set a manual timer and change or
cancel an existing timer.
The Timers screen
To Press
Use the Timers screen [TIMER] button
Move around the Timers screen []and [ ] buttons
Manually set a timer [OK] button (while highlighting an
empty timer slot). See below for
further information
Edit a timer [RED] button (while highlighting
the required timer slot). See below
for further information
Delete a timer
[GREEN] button (while highlighting
the required timer slot)
Leave the Timers screen and return
to TV
[MENU] or [BACK] button
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