Manhattan Model: Plaza HDR•S 500GB LET’S GET STARTED YOUR USER GUIDE
WELCOME TO FREESAT We are so pleased you bought this 500GB Manhattan Plaza HDR•S Freesat+ HD recorder. The Plaza HDR•S is packed with amazing features.
CONTENTS 1 2 3 In The Box 5 Your receiver 6 Remote control 8 Preparation 10 The satellite dish 10 Connecting your receiver 10 Switching on 12 Tuning in 12 Everyday Use 15 Turning on the receiver 15 Changing channels 15 Changing the volume 16 Browsing bar 16 Subtitles and Audio Description (AD) 17 Using the channel list 18 Regional channels 18 Using the programme guide 19 Interactive TV services 21 Pausing live TV 21 Recording a programme 23 Using the library
CONTENTS 4 4 Advanced Use (continued...
1 In The Box In your Plaza HDR•S Freesat+ receiver pack you should find the following items: HDMI cable to connect to an HD-ready TV Quick Start Guide Main User Guide Power supply Batteries for the remote control Remote control Plaza HDR•S receiver 5
YOUR RECEIVER Manhattan Plaza HDR•S Front RW Winds backwards through a recording or upto 2 hours of live TV (if buffered) STOP Stops playback of a recorded programme. Returns to live TV from paused live TV PLAY/PAUSE Pauses live TV. Starts and pauses playback of a recorded programme or paused live TV FF Winds forwards through a recording or a programme in live pause mode POWER Switch the receiver on and off.
Manhattan Plaza HDR•S L and R AUDIO Stereo audio output for connection to an analogue audio system Rear LNB IN 1, LNB IN 2 Two inputs for connection to the satellite dish S/PDIF Optical audio output for connection to a digital audio system DC 12v Connection for the power supply unit TV SCART Output for connection to a non-HD television VCR SCART Output/input for connection to video recorder or DVD recorder HDMI Output for connection to an HD-ready television USB Socket for upgrading the receiver’s sof
REMOTE CONTROL Manhattan Plaza HDR•S Use the remote control within a maximum distance from the front of the receiver of 5m and within an angle of 60°. Ensure there is a clear line of sight between the remote control and the receiver. The operating distance may vary depending on the brightness of the room. Power - switches the receiver on and off. Mute - silences the receiver’s sound. 0, 1 … 9 - enter channel numbers, numeric values in the set-up menus or a jump point in playback.
Up, down, left, right - move the highlight bar in menus and in the programme guide, and allow you to browse the channels and programmes. Records the selected programme. Displays the main menu screen. Selects the highlighted option in a menu. Selects favourite channels sequentially whilst watching TV and adds favourite channels to the channel list. Displays the list of programmes already recorded and set to be recorded. Displays the channel list. Exits a menu and returns to the previous menu.
2 Preparation This section explains how to set up your Plaza HDR•S to receive Freesat channels. CONNECTING YOUR RECEIVER Place your Plaza HDR•S receiver on a firm, level surface close to the television, a mains electricity socket, and the cables from the dish. (See Appendix A – Safety.) THE SATELLITE DISH To receive Freesat, you must connect your Plaza HDR•S receiver to an appropriate satellite dish, fixed in position and accurately pointed at the 28.2° East satellite position.
HINT: Each “F-connector” used for the satellite dish cable connections has a central wire that is inserted into the hole in the LNB IN socket while the collar is screwed onto the socket. When screwing on the collar, make sure that the central wire goes into the socket hole and is not bent to one side. Turn off your television and connect the HDMI cable supplied between the HDMI socket at the back of your Plaza HDR•S receiver and an HDMI socket on your television.
SWITCHING ON Remove the battery compartment cover from the back of the Plaza HDR•S remote control by lifting the cover catch. Insert the two AAA batteries supplied, as shown on the inside of the compartment. Replace the compartment cover. After a few seconds, the receiver’s first Freesat installation screen will appear on the television screen: Cover catch Turn on your TV set and choose the HDMI input (see your television’s manual for guidance).
Press or to highlight the “Next” box and then press to display the next installation screen. If after doing this you lose the picture on your screen press to return to the first installation screen using the default resolution of 720p (supported by all HDTVs). The signal check screen shows the strength and quality of the Freesat signal received from your satellite dish. The signal lock is successful if both LNB inputs are receiving a valid signal.
TUNING IN (continued) Your Plaza HDR•S receiver will take a couple of minutes to automatically find and store the available Freesat channels. The number of Freesat TV and radio channels found is shown on the screen as the scan proceeds, along with an indication of how far the scan has to go. When the scan is complete, press the button to proceed. To use the parental guidance function, locked channels & online content, hidden adult channels or restore to factory default, you need to create a PIN.
3 Everyday Use This section describes the day-to-day use of your Plaza HDR•S receiver – how to select the channels that you want to watch, view the programme schedules, pause live TV and record and playback programmes. TURNING ON THE RECEIVER When the receiver is in standby the symbol on the front panel button on the remote is illuminated red. To turn it on, press the control or on the front panel of the receiver. The power symbol and ring around it become illuminated blue when the receiver is on.
CHANGING CHANNELS (continued) There are other ways to change channel: • Use the browsing bar at the bottom of the screen (see below) • Use the on-screen channel list (see page 18) • Use the programme guide (see page 19) CHANGING THE VOLUME You can increase or decrease the volume by using the buttons on the remote control. The sound is silenced by pressing the button and restored to its previous level by pressing the button again.
Whilst the browsing bar is displayed, press again to display more information about the selected programme, including a short summary and further details on the parental guidance and/ or the HD version available, if applicable. Pressing the button once more removes the extra information from the screen.
USING THE CHANNEL LIST Display the on-screen channel list by pressing the button on the remote control. This lists the channels on the left-hand side of the screen, in number order, and displays a preview window of the currently selected channel on the right-hand side of the screen. You can return to watching TV at any time by pressing the button. HINT: Move a page at a time through the channel list by using the and buttons. TV and radio channels are stored in separate lists.
button on the remote control. To access the guide, press the Choose the section of the guide you want to look at – either all channels or a specific channel genre – by pressing the , , or buttons to highlight the section, and then to select it. HINT: You can skip the genre choice stage by pressing the button a second time, to jump straight to the programme guide for all of the channels.
USING THE PROGRAMME GUIDE (continued) The current date and time is displayed at the top right of the screen and an orange line at the top of the table shows the present time in the schedule. HINT: Programmes in standard definition that are also available on another channel in HD are labelled in the symbol. You can see the time and schedules with an channel that the HD version is broadcast by highlighting the programme and pressing .
to record the programme highlighted. If the programme Press is on at the time, the receiver will record the remainder of the programme. If the programme is scheduled for later on, the receiver will automatically record the whole programme when it is broadcast (see Recording a Programme on P23). When you have finished with the interactive services, return to watching normal TV by pressing again or the button. PAUSING LIVE TV Leave the programme guide and return to watching TV by pressing or .
PAUSING LIVE TV (continued) Pressing the or buttons skips forwards or backwards through the paused programme. You can set the length of the skip from 10 to 60 seconds in the “Record” section of the Setup menu (see the Advanced Use section). The default is to skip forwards 30 seconds and backwards 10 seconds, which makes it easy to skip adverts. Press while watching a paused programme to return to watching live TV.
RECORDING A PROGRAMME There are two ways to record a programme to watch later – either record a programme that is on at the time, or set the timer to automatically record a programme later. To record the programme you are currently watching, press the button. Recording will start immediately and the browsing bar will be displayed with the symbol in the bottom left hand corner. Once a recording has been started, you can change channel to watch another programme and the recording will continue.
RECORDING A PROGRAMME (continued) If you choose to record a programme in Standard Definition, which is also available in HD (indicated in the browsing bar and in the programme guide with a symbol), you will be given the option to record the HD version instead - highlight the version you want and press .
previewed, you can continue to browse the other recordings in the to stop preview playback and return the recordings list. Press preview window to live TV. The preview window at the top of the screen continues to show the channel you were tuned to before opening the library screen. Above the recordings list is shown the space free for further recordings. The panel at the top of the screen shows details of the recording highlighted, including the symbols seen in the browsing bar.
USING THE LIBRARY (continued) Details of the programme highlighted, including the symbols seen in the browsing bar, are shown at the top of the screen. You can highlight the different scheduled programmes in the list using the and buttons. Pressing the button will set or reset the highlighted programme for recording. Pressing will set or reset the highlighted programme for a reminder. If you reset a programme for both recording and reminder, it will be deleted from the schedule list.
HINT: As well as the playback time, the playback counter at the top left of the screen shows the current playback mode – play, fast forward, rewind, and so on – and the current speed of rewind or fast forward. Pressing the or buttons skips forwards or backwards through the recording. You can set the length of the skip from 10 to 60 seconds in the “Record” section of the Setup menu (see the Advanced Use section).
DISPLAY MODE CHANGING THE CHANNEL LIST Most Freesat programmes are broadcast using a widescreen 16:9 format, designed for a widescreen TV. If you watch a widescreen broadcast on a squarer 4:3 television, or a 4:3 broadcast on a widescreen TV, the Plaza HDR•S provides a choice of how the image is displayed. Pressing the button will take you through the three available options.
USING THE FAVOURITE CHANNELS LIST The favourite channels list makes it easier for you to choose the channel that you want to watch, by limiting the selection to a few chosen channels, such as those of a particular type, or that you watch the most. It only takes a short time to set up the favourites list before it can be used. First, display the channel list, by pressing the button. Highlight each channel that you want to include in the favourite channels list, in turn, and press the button.
MANUAL TIMER RECORDING (continued) USING THE MENU SYSTEM Open the library schedule list by pressing the button followed by the or button, and them press the yellow button to display the manual recording menu. Display the Plaza HDR•S’s main menu by pressing the button on the remote control. The menu choices are shown on the left hand side, with an icon for each choice. Choose a menu item by pressing the or buttons to move the orange highlight through the options to select the highlighted item.
SETUP MENU GENERAL MENU SECTION You display the setup menu by selecting the setup item in the main menu. Choose between the menu sections by pressing the or buttons to move the highlight along the section bar, and then press the and buttons to move the highlight bar through the option list. Highlight the option you want to alter using the and buttons. When you have finished making the changes you want, leave the menu system by pressing or .
PICTURE MENU SECTION Highlight the option you want to alter using the and buttons. When you have finished making the changes you want, leave the menu system by pressing or . to confirm your choice. See Advanced Use Widescreen. Press Display Mode (page 28) for more information. HINT: This menu option has the same effect as the button. HDMI RESOLUTION Press to show the HDMI resolution menu and use the and buttons to choose the correct resolution for your TV.
HINT: The RGB setting will usually produce the best quality picture but a few televisions cannot accept this signal (see your TV manual). This setting has no effect on the receiver’s HDMI output. pressing to show the audio language menu. Use and to move the orange highlight bar to the language you want and press . AUDIO DESCRIPTION SOUND MENU SECTION Highlight the option you want to alter using the and buttons. When you have finished making the changes you want, leave the menu system by pressing or .
RECORD MENU SECTION (continued) broadcast. The automatic setting starts the recording according to timing data from the broadcaster. Press to confirm your choice. ADD TO END OF REC Press to show the add to end of recording menu and use the and buttons to select how long after the scheduled time a recording will end, to account for scheduling inaccuracies in the broadcast. The automatic setting ends the recording according to timing data from the broadcaster. Press to confirm your choice.
AUTO DISK MANAGEMENT SYSTEM MENU SECTION If the HDR•S is running out of disk space it will automatically delete old, unprotected recordings to make space for new ones. to turn off automatic management. If the hard disk is Press full further programmes will not be able to be recorded. Press to turn it back on again. Highlight the option you want to alter using the and buttons. When you have finished making the changes you want, leave the menu system by pressing or .
HIDE ADULT CHANNELS CHECK FOR SOFTWARE UPDATE Press to hide and prevent access to the Freesat adult genre and channels. To show them again press and enter your PIN. Press to immediately check if there is a software update available. RESTORE FACTORY DEFAULT LOCK ONLINE CONTENT to turn on or off the online content lock that prevents Press any online services being viewed without first entering the lock PIN.
You display the information menu by selecting the information option in the main menu. Choose between the information sections by pressing the or buttons to move the highlight along the section bar. 5 On Demand TV This section explains how to set up the Plaza HDR•S to watch On Demand TV services, such as the BBC iPlayer and ITV Player catch-up services. You must have a broadband Internet connection in your home to watch On Demand TV.
SETTING UP FOR ON DEMAND TV (continued) WATCHING ON DEMAND TV You can switch to On Demand TV either through the interactive services on a channel providing On Demand TV, or through an online channel chosen by number or using the channel list or programme guide. If your broadband modem/router is not compatible with DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol), you will need to set the addresses manually.
6 Non-Freesat Channels This section explains how to set up your Plaza HDR•S receiver to receive channels that are not included with Freesat. As well as receiving the many Freesat channels, the Plaza HDR•S can also be used to watch and record other channels, as long as they are broadcast from the same satellites as Freesat and are free.
TUNING IN NON-FREESAT CHANNELS (continued) WATCHING NON-FREESAT CHANNELS If you choose a manual scan, you should enter the frequency and symbol rate of the transponder to scan, using the number buttons, and its polarization, modulation and broadcast system by using the or buttons. You can move between the five items using the and buttons. When you have entered the tuning information, press to start the scan.
HINT: The programme guide does not display non-Freesat channels but most non-Freesat channels will display information about the current and next programmes in the browsing bar. any programme displayed to record, just like on a Freesat channel. To set a recording of a non-Freesat channel in the future, use the manual recording menu (see the Advanced Use section on page 27). When you have some non-Freesat channels stored, the channel list displays both Freesat and non-Freesat channels.
Appendix A - Safety POWER CLEANING The receiver’s external power supply should be plugged into a 230V to 240V AC, 50Hz supply. The mains plug shall remain readily operable. Unplug the receiver before you clean it with a lightly dampened cloth. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. CABLES HEAT AND FLAMES Make sure all cables are positioned so they are not likely to be walked on, crushed or damaged by things placed on or against them.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT Your receiver is supplied with an external 100V - 240V AC, 50Hz power supply that connects by 12V DC plug to the receiver and by UK mains plug adapter to the mains. Always connect the 12V DC plug to the receiver before connecting the mains plug. If the mains plug breaks or becomes damaged, do not use it. Do not cut or open the adapter, as this will expose you to dangerous high voltages present inside.
Appendix B – Troubleshooting PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE Power supply cable disconnected. Mains fuse blown. WHAT TO DO Check the power supply cable. Check fuse Receiver not switched on. Switch on receiver. Check mains cable, switch and fuse. HDMI/SCART cable disconnected. Check HDMI/SCART cable connection to receiver and television. Television not switched to HDMI/SCART input. Select television’s HDMI/SCART input.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE Tuned to an SD channel. TV not capable of HD. TV connected by SCART. Receiver in standby. WHAT TO DO Tune to an HD channel. Connect the receiver to an HD-Ready TV. Connect the TV with the HDMI lead. Switch on the receiver. Remote control not aimed at the receiver correctly. Aim the remote control at the receiver. Remote sensor on the front of the receiver is obstructed. Check for obstructions in front of the receiver. Auto Standby is on.
Appendix C - Specifications Standard DVB-S/S2 Twin Tuners Input frequency 950~2150MHz Input connector 2 x F type, Female 75 ohm LNB supply 13.0V / 18.0V (max.
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