W Box Technologies DVR 160 User manual

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Notice
This manual can help you to become familiar with how-to-use and the many great features of the
digital terrestrial receiver and personal video recorder DVR 160. All the safety and operating
instructions should be read before DVR 160 is operated. Please keep the manual in a fixed place
so that it can be easily referred to later.
The following symbols will serve as follows:
Indicates any other additional important or helpful information.
Indicates warning information.
“MENU”
(Double quotation marks) Indicates a button on the remote control or the product.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back).
No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service
personnel.
Indicates dangerous voltage inside the product that presents a risk of
electric shock or personal injury.
Indicates important-operating and maintenance instructions
accompanying the product.

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Safety and Precautions
<Attention when installing the product>
The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
Install on an even plane.
Don’t install in the cold or under direct sunlight.
Leave a minimum 10cm gap all around the product. Don’t disassemble, repair, or reorganize the product.
<Use and care of the product >
Place the product in a well-ventilated area.
Place the product where dust and other materials do not build up.
Don’t plug in with several other power plugs.
Don’t place the product where there are extreme vibrations or near magnetic
forces.
Don’t place objects on top of the product.
Don’t place cups that hold water or other liquids on top of the product.

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Before You Begin ························ 5
1.1 Features ············································· 6
1.2 Package Contents ······························ 7
1.3 Names of Each Part ··························· 8
1.3.1 Front Panel ······································ 8
1.3.2 Rear Panel······································· 9
1.4 Names of Remote Button ··················· 9
1.4.1 Names of Remote Button ················ 9
1.4.2
Universal Remote Control ·············· 13
Chapter 2. Connections ······························ 15
2.1 Connecting a TV & VCR··················· 16
2.2 Connect the Optical S/PDIF ············· 17
2.3 Connect the USB······························ 18
2.4 Starting Up ········································ 18
Chapter 3. Basic Settings ··························· 19
3.1 Language·········································· 20
3.2 Time Setting······································ 21
3.3 Output Setting····································· 21
3.4 Automatic Searching ························ 22
Chapter 4. Operations ································ 23
[Basic Functions] ···································· 24
4.1 Changing Channels ·························· 24
4.2 Adjusting Volume ······························ 24
4.3 Viewing Program Information ··········· 25
4.4 Switching TV and Radio ··················· 26
4.5 Freezing Screen/Zooming Screen ··· 26
4.6 Changing Subtitle Language ············ 27
4.7 Changing Audio Language ··············· 28
4.8 Selecting Audio Output Direction ····· 28
[Advanced Functions] ····························· 29
4.9 Managing Channel List····················· 29
4.9.1 Displaying Channel List················· 29
4.9.2 Searching Channel························ 30
4.9.3 Viewing Multi-Channels Window··· 31
4.9.4 Editing Channels ··························· 32
4.10 Managing Favorite Channel Lists··· 33
4.11 Changing Channel Mode ················ 35
4.12 Viewing Program Guide·················· 35
4.13 Viewing PIP ···································· 37
4.14 Recording & Playback ·················· 39
4.14.1 Instant Recording ························ 39
4.14.2 Normal Recording ······················ 40
4.14.3 Reservation Recording ·············· 42
4.14.4 Recorded File Playback··············· 44
4.14.5 MP3 File Playback······················· 45
4.14.6 Bookmark····································· 46
4.14.7 Cutting Data································· 46
4.15 Viewing Teletext······························ 47
Chapter 5. Settings ····································· 49
5.1 Search Channel ································ 53
5.1.1 Automatic Search ·························· 53
5.1.2 Manual Search······························· 54
5.2 Edit···················································· 55
5.2.1 Edit Channel ·································· 55
5.2.2 Edit Favorite ································· 55
5.3 Setup················································· 56
5.3.1 Language Setting ·························· 56
5.3.2 OSD Setting ································· 57
5.3.3 Output Setting ······························ 57
5.3.4 Time Setting ································· 58
5.3.5 Timer Setting ································ 56
5.3.6 Lock Control ································· 57
5.4 Tools ················································ 57
5.5 HDD ················································ 58
Chapter 6. Appendix ··································· 59
6.1 Trouble Shooting ····························· 60
6.2 Specification ···································· 61
Chapter 7. Brand List ·································· 65
7.1 Device: TV ······································ 66
7.2 Device: VCR ··································· 79
7.3 Device: DVD ··································· 85

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Chapter1
BeforeYouBegin

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1.1 Features
With the new DVR 160 enjoy the convenience of receiving the digital Cable broadcasts and digitally
recording of the programming on its hard disk. You may also record two shows at the same time or
watch one while recording the other.
Enjoy Instant recording and slow motion playback.
It doesn't
get any better than this.
The DVR 160 is a Digital Cable Receiver, which receives the digital cable broadcasts from both,
free-to-view and pay channels. You can enjoy the various TV and radio programs. It is also a
personal video recorder that
makes it simple to control live TV (pause, rewind, forward, and slow
motion, etc) and record favorite programs on the built-in hard disk.
The simple connection and easy-of-use operation, user-friendly three-dimensional OSD, highest
quality audio output with Dolby AC-3 Digital Audio, and multi-channel screen are all designed to
enrich the user experience.
Furthermore, DVR 160 provides the enhanced Electronic Program Guide (EPG), various utilities,
and channel change effect modes.
<Main Features>
z MPEG-2 / DVB (Digital Video Broadcasting) compliant
z MP Layer I and II, CD quality audio sound
z Supports RS-232 port for S/W upgrade (115,200 bps)
z Separated TV/Radio/All List & Favorite Group List
z Offering 8,000 TV and radio channels
z Supports multi-channel screen (Mosaic)
z Variable kind of utilities (Calendar, Calculator, Zoom In)
z Channel change effect mode (Blank, Fade-in/Out, Freeze)
z Two tuners PVR with PIP
z Multi-channel (max 4 channels) recording with 1 channel playback
z Watch two live streams or 1channel playback & 1 channel live stream
z MP3, PCM playback
z Time shift playback
z Playback and edit the recorded file
z Connects to PC via USB 2.0
z Supporting 2 CAMs of DVB Common Interface Standard
z Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD)
z Automatic & manual descrambling from HDD

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<Other Features>
z Capable of receiving both SCPC and MCPC channels
z Powerful and easy functions for editing (Lock, Delete, Move, Rename Channel & Favorite group)
z Electronic Program Guide (EPG) for On Screen Channel Information
z 19 OSD languages and 16 bit RGB color OSD menu
z Auto searching & manual searching function
z Parental lock function (Install Lock/Menu Lock/ IRD Lock)
z Ergonomic full functions remote control & VFD display and 8 buttons on the front panel
z Teletext and subtitle supported by VBI and OSD
z Channel editor & channel loader in PC environment
z Software transfer from product to product
z Total 40 configurable timer control
z S/PDIF for digital audio
z Free voltage
1.2 Package Contents
Please check to make sure the following contents are in the product package.
z
Product contents may be subject to change.
z
Cables not specified above must be purchased separately.

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1.3 Names of Each Part
1.3.1Front Panel
1. Power
Switches the product on/off.
2. CH ▲/▼
Changes the TV/Radio channel Up/Down.
3. VOL ◄/►
Increases or decreases TV/Radio volume level or change the value of an item in menu mode.
4. OK
Selects a menu or confirm the user’s action and display the channel list during watching a TV.
5. MENU
Displays the menu OSD.
6. EXIT
Exits from the current menu or cancel the current operation in menu state.
7. CARD Slots (CONAX Only)
Insert One smart card.
8. CI Slots (*Optional)
Inserts two CI modules.
9. LED
z STANDBY: Lights in red to indicate DVR 160 is in Standby mode. This light is turned off when
the product is in operation.
z LOCK: Lights in green to indicate the channel is searched properly.

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1.3.2 Rear Panel
1. CABLE IN, OUT
Connect cable out1 to cable in2 via a loop cable.
2. VCR SCART
Connect this connector to your VCR via a SCART cable.
3. TV SCART
Connect this connector to your TV via a SCART cable.
4. SVHS
Connect S-VHS to S-VHS video input of your TV or VCR via a S-VHS cable.
5. USB
Connect USB to your PC to copy MP3 file on PC.
6. AUDIO L/R
Connect AUDIO L/R to the matching Audio Inputs of your TV/VCR via a RCA cable.
7. VIDEO
Connect VIDEO to video input of your TV or VCR via a RCA cable.
8. DIGITAL AUDIO
Connect DIGITAL AUDIO to the audio input of your amplifier via a coaxial cable.
9. S/PDIF
Connect S/PDIF to the audio input of your amplifier via an optical cable.
10. RF IN
VHF and UHF antenna connected RF IN.
11. TV OUT
VHF and UHF antenna connected RF OUT.
12. POWER
Turn the DVR 160 On/Off.

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1.4 Names of Remote Button
1.4.1 Names of Remote Button
STANDBY ( )
To switch the product On or Standby.
MUTE ( )
To mute the sound.
HELP ( )
To display all help icons.
A/R ( )
Adjust picture ratio.
TIMER ( )
Adjust picture ratio.
CH ( )
To change the TV/Radio channels Up/Down.
VOL ( )
To change the TV/Radio volume without displaying the OSD.
TV/RAD ( )
To switch the product TV/Radio.
ZOOM ( )
To zoom in/out the screen during watching a program.
FAV ( )
You can register the favorite channels by pressing the “MENU”
button, and then change the channel mode by pressing the
“FAV” button.
Recall ( )
To return to the previous chosen channel.

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MENU ( )
To display the menu OSD.
EPG ( )
To display the Electronic Program Guide. Press
again to return to the normal mode.
EXIT ( )
To exit from the current menu or cancel the current
operation in menu state.
INFO ( )
To display the information about the channel.
CH ▲/▼
To change the TV/radio channels Up/Down.
VOL ◄/►
To increase or decrease TV/Radio volume level or
change the value of an item with preprogrammed
values. The “◄”
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button can be used as a
backspace to cancel the numerical input.
OK ( )
To select a menu or confirm the user’s action and
display the channel list during watching a program.
Audio Language ( , hereafter “Red”)
To display the provided audio language lists of the
current channel.
Sound Mode ( , hereafter “Green”)
To select the sound mode (stereo, left, or right) .
Teletext ( , hereafter “Yellow”)
To display the teletext information about the
channel if applicable.
Subtitle ( , hereafter “Blue”)
To select the subtitle language between On and Off.
NUMERICAL BUTTONS ( )
To enter a TV/Radio channel number or characters.
PAGE ( )
To change the TV/Radio channels lists by the page.
File Management ( )
To show the recorded file, SW, or MP3 file list.
Fast Rewind/Forward ( )
To rewind/forward the playback during the recorded
file playback. Whenever you press , the forward
playback speed increases by 4 steps (x 2, x 4, x 8,
x16). And whenever you press , the rewind
playback speed increases by 4 steps (x 1, x 2, x 4,
x8). If you press the button in the progress bar state,
DVR 160
resumes to the playback with normal
speed after 20 seconds backward/forward rewind.
Playback ( )
To show the progress bar. If you press the button in
the trick mode or paused state, DVR 160
resumes
to the playback with normal speed.
Pause ( )
To pause the playback.
Slow Motion Playback ( )
To change the playback speed into the slow motion
mode.
Stop ( )
To stop the playback or the recording.
Recording ( )
To record the current channel or show the record
menu in the recording state.
Repeat ( )
Whenever you press the button, the repeat mode
changes sequentially such as a specified block
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Cutting Data ( ) Showing and changing the Size of the
PIP ( )
To cut the desired section from the recorded file.
Whenever you press the button, the Picture in
Picture(PIP) mode changes sequentially such as
showing the PIP on the screen→changing the size
of the PIP screen→the PIP mode Off.
Bookmark ( )
To add or delete the current position as a bookmark.
Up to 64 bookmarks for one recorded file can be
set up.
Showing the PIP List ( )
Changing the Position of the Bookmark
()
To show the PIP channel list.
Swapping PIP and Main Screen ( )
To go to the next bookmark position.
To swap between the PIP screen and the Main
screen.
Changing the Position of the PIP ( )
To change the position of the PIP screen.
: Angle of remote control use
The remote control can be used at a distance of up to 7 to 10 meters, and at an angle of 30
degrees from the remote control led.

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1.4.2 Universal Remote Control
1. Programming your device (MANUAL)
Configure your devices ( , , ) with 3-digit code.
1) Press one of the device buttons ( , , ) you want to program and OK ( ) together
and hold both for about 2 seconds.
2) Release the device and OK buttons. Now the device button LED is on.
3) From Brand List, enter the right 3-digit code and then press and release OK
and then the device button blinks 3 times and turns off.
4) If you enter wrong code and press OK, the device button LED will remain on after blink one time.
2. Programming your device (AUTOMATIC)
Configure your devices (TV, VCR, DVD) automatically.
1) Turn on the device ( , , ) you want to program on the universal remote control.
2) Press one of the device buttons ( , , ) you want to program and OK ( ) together and
hold both for about 2 seconds.
3) Release the device and OK buttons. Now the device button LED is on.
4) Press and release CH+( ) or CH-( ) repeatedly until the device turns off.
5) Press and release OK button and then the device button blinks 3 times and turns off.
3. Volume Punch Function
You can control [ ], [ ] & [ ] of TV when you use other devices.
1) Press one of the device buttons ( , , ) you want to program and OK ( ) together
and hold both for about 2 seconds.
2) Release the device and OK buttons. Now the device button LED is on.
3) Press and release [vol+] button
4) Press and relase the device button you want to use the Volume Punch function with. The device
button bliks 3 times and turns off.
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4. Factory Default
You can reset the configuration of the universal remote to the point of purchase.
1) Press one of the device button ( , , , ) and OK together and hold both for about 2
seconds.
2) Press “0” button 3 times (“000”).
3) After entering “000”, the device button blinks two times and then turns off making factory
default.

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Chapter2
Connections

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This chapter describes how to connect the product to your home entertainment system. Choose
the most appropriate procedure depending on your environments.
: If you encounter with any problems or have any questions during connecting the
product, please contact your local product distributor.
2.1 Connecting a TV & VCR
1. Connecting a TV
1) Connect the TV cable to the CABLE IN of the product.
2) Connect the RF-IN of TV to the CABLE OUT of the product.
3) Connect other CABLE IN to other CABLE OUT of the product via the loop-through cable.
4) Connect the Video and Audio of TV to the VIDEO and AUDIO L/R of the product.

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2. Connecting a TV and VCR with a Scart Cable
1) Connect the TV cable to CABLE IN of the product.
2) Connect the RF-IN of VCR to the CABLE OUT of the product.
3) Connect other CABLE IN to other CABLE OUT of the product via the loop-through cable.
4) Connect the RF-OUT of VCR to the RF-IN of TV.
5) Connect the Video and Audio of TV to the VIDEO and AUDIO L/R of the product.
6) Connect the TV Scart of TV to TV SCART with fully featured Scart cable.
2.2 Connect the Optical S/PDIF
If you watch a program encoded by a Dolby Digital, you can enjoy the higher quality sound of the
Dolby Digital audio
.
Connect the optical S/PDIF(or Coaxial Digital Output) to Dolby digital decoder or
digital
television.

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2.3 Connect the USB
Connect the USB to your PC to copy MP3 file from PC.
2.4 Starting Up
1. Connect the power cord of the product to a power outlet
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and press the “Power” button
on
the
rear panel to turn the product on.
2. The first time you power up the product, it will display the initial screen, then some parameters
for system configuration should be set. Refer to the following chapter for detailed information
about the basic settings.

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Chapter3
BasicSettings

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If you use the product for the first time after connecting, you have to perform basic settings. Once
the setup procedure is finished successfully, you can start watching TV or listening to radio.
Turn on your TV and the product. Follow the instruction on the screen.
Press the “MENU” button to save the previous input information and exit the basic settings. If you
exit the basic settings without fully completing the setting procedures, you may not watch any
broadcasting normally.
3.1 Language
You can select Menu Language, Audio, and the Subtitled Language.
1. Select the appropriate language from the list using the “
◀▶
” button.
2. Press the “
▲▼
” buttons to move cursor into other language items.
3. Press the “Red” button to move to the next setting.