Operation Manual

DVB T1 PVR
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Instant Recording: Just press a button and store what you currently see on the screen.
Timer recording: Use EPG or timer function to perform unattended recordings of TV or radio
programs.
Time Shift recording: This function is useful when you want to start viewing a live TV program later
than scheduled or in case you want to take a break while watching TV.
Further details of the above mentioned recording functions are described in this manual.
Please note: Recording of copyright protected TV and radio program material is permitted only for
personal use. In order to avoid infringements of copyright laws please observe the existing
regulations in your country.
This set top box can be used also for direct recording of TV and radio programs on a
conventional analogue VCR.
Recording can be made only from the channel you are watching for the moment. For example,
you cannot watch TV program no. 1 and record program no. 2 at the same time.
Timer recordings (internal HDD or externally connected conventional VCR) can be booked easily
by using the EPG recording function.
Time Shift (TS) viewing / recording is one of the big advantages of the built-in HDD. You can start
watching playback of a recorded program while the recording of the same program is still in
progress. Or you can pause viewing a TV program and continue watching some time later
without missing anything: the HDD drive has performed necessary intermediate recording
meanwhile.
There are three different ways of recording:
8.2 HDD Manager
This Menu shows all information on the hard disk drive (HDD)
and how to manage it.
Note: Start-up time of a "sleeping" HDD is about 5 seconds. This will increase the time delay for
recording start after pressing the record or TS (Time Shift) button. If you prefer a quicker start of
the record mode you should better select the timer setting "Always ON".
Note: The file structure of this PVR receiver is different from that of a PC. Do not turn off power during
formatting process.
3. HDD Standby Timer setting
Example: If the timer is set to 10 minutes, the HDD goes into standby mode after 10 minutes of non-
use.
By experience, a HDD will not be used at all times. Normal TV watching or radio listening does not
require a running HDD. This menu is used for both, extending service life of the HDD and saving
power that is consumed by an idling HDD.
2. HDD Format
1. HDD Information
In "HDD Information" sub menu you can call up information such
as HDD firmware, HDD capacity (size) and the amount of free
space on the hard disk.
1. To format the HDD press OK button in the this menu item.
2. Enter the factory preset password (0000) or your individual password.
3. All recordings on the HDD will be deleted.
4. A newly installed HDD should be formatted this way, too.
Toggle with L/R ( ) buttons to set the desired parameter.