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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