AUSTRALIAN HIGH DEFINITION PVR9600 TRIPLE TUNER PERSONAL VIDEO RECORDER PVR9600 User Manual Record up to 6 programs at once* *Refer to page 38 For assistance: support@uec.com.au www.uec.com.
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USER GUIDE Table of Contents Important Safety Information, Contents, Quick Help Table....................................................................................4 Front and Back Panels ..........................................................................................................................................................6 The Power Adapter..................................................................................................................................................
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION The PVR9600 set top box meets applicable Australian and International Safety Standards. Please read the following recommended safety precautions carefully before operating the product. Mains Supply The power pack is supplied with this set top box. It operates within the range 100-240 V AC 50-60 Hz mains supply only. Connect the power cable to the set top box before connecting the other end to the power outlet.
Contents PVR9600 set top box Remote control 2 x AAA batteries 12V DC Power supply adapter with power lead AV Cable User manual Quick Help Description Information PG PIN (default) 1234 Settings PIN (default) 1234 Reset to Factory Default Go to: Menu Settings General Factory Defaults Change PG PIN Go to: Menu Settings General Change PG PIN Change Settings PIN Go to: Menu Settings General Change Settings PIN Restart set top box Go to: Menu Settings General Restart Software update G
FRONT AND BACK PANEL Front Panel 1 Standby Button Switches the set top box between ON and STANDBY 2 CH Changes to the previous available channel or navigates in menu mode 3 CH Changes to the next available channel or navigates in menu mode 4 VOL Decreases the volume level or navigates in menu mode 5 VOL Increases the volume level or navigates in menu mode 6 MENU Selects the Menu system 7 OK Accepts a selection 8 USB USB port provision for Wi-Fi / External Hard Drive / USB upgrade and
Back Panel 1 Antenna IN Connects to the TV terrestrial antenna 2 Antenna OUT Antenna loop through connection to other devices such as TV or another STB / PVR / VCR 3 Internet Ethernet port for internet connectivity 4 Composite Video Connects to the video inputs on TV 5 Audio Left & Right Connects to the analogue inputs on TV 6 Optical Connects to the Digital Audio optical input on TV or AV Home Theatre System 7 HDMI Connects to the high definition (HDMI) input on TV or AV Home Theatre Sy
INSTALLATION & CONNECTION OF THE PVR9600 Carefully remove set top box from the packaging. Insert the supplied batteries into the remote control paying attention to the +/- indicators. Connection options are listed below, it is important to ensure that all connections are secure before connecting the set top box and power pack to the mains.
Connection via Amplifier/Home Theatre System HDMI Inputs AV Inputs Option 2 & 3 Option 1 Option 2 Option 1 Option 3 HDMI out HDMI Inputs Optical Inputs AV Inputs For assistance: support@uec.com.au www.uec.com.
Amplifier/Home Theatre System with HDMI inputs/output and a High Definition TV) Option 1: Digital audio connection via HDMI • Connect the terrestrial antenna to the Antenna IN on the set top box. • Connect a HDMI cable to the HDMI connector on the set top box and then connect the other end of the cable to the HDMI input connector of the Amplifier/Home Theatre system.
THE REMOTE CONTROL Remote Control Unit The Remote Control Unit (RCU) might not operate properly if the RCU is operated beyond the following conditions. 1. Distance – up to 6 meters in front of the decoder 2. Angle – up to 30 degrees to the left or right from the centre of the decoder Refer to the image on the left. For assistance: support@uec.com.au www.uec.com.
Button Name Standby Switches the set top box between ON and STANDBY. Mute Turns the sound ON/OFF Help ? Apps APPS Media MEDIA Mail MAIL Launches the Help function where supported Not available Launches the Media functionality for playback of supported Media files.
Button Name Button Function Identification Info i Navigation Arrows (4) and OK OK Launches I-plate & extended I-plate for program information Menu navigation and selection Channel Up/ Down CH+/CH- Allows channel up and down navigation Volume Up/ Down V+/V- Adjusts volume up and down Back BACK Goes back to previous menu or channel Menu MENU Launches menu system Exit EXIT Leaving a menu or function Record Records selected program Pause Pauses live TV or recorded programs Stop Stops
PVR9600 SET TOP BOX MENU Main Menu Main Menu Launch the menu by pressing the MENU button on the remote to set up the set top box for the user’s preferences. Navigate through the different menus using: OK Press OK button to launch sub menu of the selected menu. Press BACK to go back to the previous menu or press EXIT to resume channel viewing. Settings Scan Press OK or > buttons to navigate to sub menu options.
Channels Press OK or > buttons to navigate to sub menu options. This menu allows you to: • Navigate the channel list and tune to a channel by selecting a channel and pressing OK • Create favourite channels by pressing the FAV button ( appears next to the channel selected). Press the FAV button again to undo favourite channel setting. • Block channels by pressing the button ( appears next to the channel selected). Press the button again to undo channel blocking. NOTE: blocked channels need a PG PIN to view.
Signal info This menu allows you to: • View the selected channel frequency, signal strength and quality by selecting a channel and pressing the button. Press BACK to scroll to other menu options or press EXIT to resume channel viewing. Device Info Press OK or > buttons to navigate to sub menu options.
Wired Network Press OK or > buttons to navigate to sub menu options. This menu allows you to: Select the network mode: Wired. • Tick Auto configuration to automatically configure your network settings • Untick Auto configuration to let you set up the network settings manually Press the button on the remote to apply the settings. Press BACK to scroll to other menu options or press EXIT to resume channel viewing. For assistance: support@uec.com.au www.uec.com.
AV (Audio Video) Press OK or > buttons to navigate to sub menu options. This menu allows you to: • Select Aspect ratio (16:9, 4:3 letterbox, 4:3 Pan & Scan) • Select Digital Audio (PCM or Dolby Digital) on the optical output/ HDMI output • Select HD Output format (576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p) NOTE: If the HD Output Format option is changed, it will temporarily switch the resolution and launch a popup on the screen. Press the button on the remote to apply the settings.
General Press OK or > buttons to navigate to sub menu options.
TV Guide The TV Guide offers you programming information for up to 8 days (if supported by the broadcaster). To access the TV Guide, press the TV GUIDE button on the remote. OK Use the on the remote to scroll through the TV Guide. Pressing the / buttons will move the grid left/right by 24 hours. Pressing the will move the TV Guide grid to the current channel being viewed highlighted in blue with a timeline progress bar indicator. Press BACK or EXIT to resume channel viewing. For assistance: support@uec.
PVR Press OK or > buttons to navigate to sub menu options.
PVR Content Recordings Press OK or > buttons to navigate through the listings. Shortcut: Press RECORDING on the remote. The recorded list shows all programs recorded to the hard drive. This list allows you to: • play a recorded program • sort / group / delete recorded programs NOTE: The following icons appear next to the program title if they apply, and indicate – • The program has been previously viewed. • This program is partially recorded. • The program is currently recording.
Recordings list Sorted by Name You can sort the recordings list either by Name (sorted in alphabetical order) or by Date by pressing the button alternately. Press BACK to scroll to other menu options or press EXIT to resume channel viewing. Recordings list Sorted by Date You can sort the recordings list either by Name (sorted in alphabetical order) or by Date by pressing the button alternately. Press BACK to scroll to other menu options or press EXIT to resume channel viewing.
Series Tag Press OK or > buttons to navigate through the listings. Shortcut: Press SERIES TAG on the remote. The series tag shows all series events that have been scheduled. This list allows you to: • delete future series tag recordings Press BACK to scroll to other menu options or press EXIT to resume channel viewing. Failed Recordings Press OK or > buttons to navigate through the listings. Failed recordings show programs that have not successfully recorded.
HDD Manager Press OK or > buttons to navigate to sub menu options. The HDD Manager shows information about the internal hard drive in the set top box. This menu allows you to: • monitor the available disk space for recordings • format the Hard Disk Drive • delete all recorded programs NOTE: Formatting the hard drive will erase all saved recordings. Press BACK to scroll to other menu options or press EXIT to resume channel viewing. Apps Reserved for future functionality. For assistance: support@uec.com.
Media Videos Shortcut: Press MEDIA on the remote to launch media menu. Press OK or > buttons to navigate through the listings. Videos will list any video files found on the USB that the set top box can recognize. This menu allows you to: • sort / play video recordings saved in the external USB device Select a file and press OK to launch. NOTE: Some video formats may not be supported by this set top box. Press BACK to scroll to other menu options or press EXIT to resume channel viewing.
Music Shortcut: Press MEDIA on the remote to launch media menu. Press OK or > buttons to navigate through the listings. Music will list any music files found on the USB that the set top box can recognize. This menu allows you to: • sort / play music saved in the external USB device Select file and press OK to launch. NOTE: Some audio formats may not be supported by this set top box. Press BACK to scroll to other menu options or press EXIT to resume channel viewing.
Help This menu allows you to: • Navigate to technical support and information across all features, functions and services supported by the set top box. Shortcut: Press ? on the remote to launch HELP menu Press BACK or EXIT to resume channel viewing. For assistance: support@uec.com.au www.uec.com.
PVR9600 SET TOP BOX FEATURES I-Plate The information plate (i-Plate) displays information about the current and next programmes available on the day on that channel at the bottom of the TV screen. Launch i-Plate by pressing the i button on the remote. ^ Press the ^ / buttons on the remote to scroll on the list of programs on that channel up to end of day. Press the < / > buttons, select the programme on the other channels.
I-Plate Toggling Diagram Select INFO Launch standard i-plate Select INFO Launch extended information popup Select INFO Exit extended information popup Exit standard i-plate Select INFO Select EXIT Select EXIT I-Plate Help The i-Plate help contain information on what button functions are available to set up a reminder, series recording and to navigate within i-Plate.
Changing Channels There are several methods in changing channels.
Popup Reminder Reminders are used to notify when a program is about to start on a different channel. There are options available that allow you to: • Press OK to switch to that channel • Press EXIT to remove the pop up reminder and remain on the current channel you are watching. • Ignore and the pop up reminder will timeout after a few seconds and remain on the current channel you are watching.
Setting a Reminder METHOD 2: On the TV Guide, navigate using the OK to the channel and program where a reminder is to be set. Press the button to set the reminder and will appear next to the program title. To delete this reminder, press the button again. Subtitles and Closed Captions Press the CC button to enable the subtitles and closed captions if available in the program. Press the CC button again to disable the subtitles. For assistance: support@uec.com.au www.uec.com.
Parental Control This set top box has a parental control feature to control viewing in your home. Entering the PG PIN code gains access to this feature and you can set the program classification level to: None P C G PG M MA 15+ AV15+ R The default pin for the parental lock is 1234. The default pin can be change in the MENU Settings General Change PG PIN. The PG pin code pop-up will appear when changing channels with a parental blocked program, or when a parental blocked program begins.
SOFTWARE UPGRADE Software Upgrade via USB Software upgrade is done by plugging an external USB device containing a valid software upgrade file. Go to Menu Settings Device Info Check for updates. Software Upgrade via Internet If no upgrade on USB is found a banner will appear asking to check for upgrade via Internet. Click OK to continue or EXIT to cancel. NOTE: The set top box provides automatic upgrades via Internet. Default setting for this menu is DISABLED.
Software Upgrade Successful Message A Pop up message will appear indicating a successful software upgrade. The set top box will reboot with the software upgrade. You can double check the software upgrade version by going to Menu Settings Device Info You can verify if your set top box’s software is current by logging into our website at: http://www.uec.com.au/au/ index.php/downloads/ software-updates For assistance: support@uec.com.au www.uec.com.
PVR FUNCTIONALITY Recording Modes The PVR9600 allows the user to record 6 channels simultaneously across 3 networks while watching a 7th from within a recording channel i.e., record SBS, ABC and ABC2 and watch ABC2 or watch a pre-recorded program from the hard drive. This set top box has several ways of recording; INSTANT, SCHEDULE and SERIES as explained below: • INSTANT – while watching a program, this menu allows you to start recording by pressing the button (one touch recording).
Chase Play Chase Play allows you to PLAYBACK an event from the recorded list even if it has not yet completed recording. A notification will appear if you reached “LIVE” broadcast while fast -forwarding the chase play event. 6 Recordings Across 3 Frequency Networks with Record Conflict Detection You can record up to 6 channels across 3 frequency networks.
6 Recording Limit Reached Pop up message indicating that 6 recording programs limit is reached. 3 Frequency Networks Limit Reached Pop up message indicating that recordings across 3 frequency networks limit is reached. Unavailable Channel Pop up message indicating that a selected channel outside the 3 recording frequency networks is not available for viewing. For assistance: support@uec.com.au www.uec.com.
Timeshift PAUSE, REWIND and FAST FORWARD Live TV via time shift buffer. A channel change will clear this time shift buffer. NOTE: • Timeshifting is limited up to 2 hours maximum behind Live broadcast. • Continuous timeshift setting must be set to ON to rewind Live TV from the beginning where the channel is tuned. Continuous fast forwarding of timeshifted program will let you know that you reached Live broadcast if Live appears on the top corner of the screen.
Rewinding a timeshifted program A running time will appear on the i-plate as you rewind the timeshifted program to indicate the current position behind Live broadcast. Fast forwarding a timeshifted program A running time will appear on the i-plate as you fast forward the timeshifted program to indicate the current position behind Live broadcast. For assistance: support@uec.com.au www.uec.com.
Trick-modes You can configure the listed trickmodes in PVR settings. Mode Options Additional Information Play x1 All Frames Pause x0 Display Still Frame Stop Return to Live AV Fast Forward x2, x4, x8, x16, x32 Skip Frames permitted above x2 Rewind x2, x4, x8, x16, x32 Skip Frames permitted above x2 for MPEG 2 Skip Frames permitted for all with H.
SET TOP BOX SPECIFICATIONS & TROUBLESHOOTING Set Top Box Specifications Input impedance 75 Ohm Video Profile level MPEG2 MP@ML / MPEG4 – Part 10 / VC1 Video Output System PAL Video Output Terminal Composite Video Output, HDMI Output Video Output Level 1Vp-p (75 Ohm) Audio Decoding MPEG 1 Level II / MPEG 2 AAC / MPEG 4 AAC / MPEG 4 AAC-HE / MPEG 4 AAC-HE V2 / WMA-9/9Pro / AC 3 Audio Sampling Frequency 32 / 44.
Trouble Shooting Problem Possible Causes Solution No LED light on the front The AC power adapter maybe disconnected. Ensure proper connection of the AC power adapter into the back of the set top box and into the AC mains. The Audio/Video (AV) between the set top box and the TV input terminal may be incorrectly connected. Ensure proper connection of the antenna cable into the ANTENNA IN. TV or Set top box or TV may have been set to MUTE (if no sound). Disable MUTE on TV or Set top box.
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