USER MANUAL DCB-101 ENGLISH 1:ST EDITION 980805: 00270 Digital-TV-Box DCB-101 DCB-101 is the key to the new digital technology with transmission of multimedia services via the cable-TV-network. It opens up to a whole new world of information in your home. DCB-101 can apart from receiving ordinary TV-programmes and digital radio also be used as a modern information medium for the entire family.
USER MANUAL DCB-101 1:ST EDITION Content 1 PREFACE Network configuration ................................................................ p. 14 Introduction ...................................................................................... p. 4 Frequency ........................................................................................ p. 14 Safety instructions ........................................................................... p. 4 Network number ...................................
USER MANUAL DCB-101 SECTION 1 Foreword The DCB-101 is in general terms designed and operates as a computer, where basic functions for keys, remote control, menu system etc. are factory downloaded. This manual describes the basic functions of the digitalbox. As the software that is controlling the digital-box can be upgraded via the cable-TV-network, we reserve ourselves against the fact that functions described in this manual in time may change.
USER MANUAL DCB-101 SECTION 2 Quick reference CONNECT UP (More detailed information on page 10) Connect the box to your TV with the scart cable. Then connect the antenna (UHF) lead between the antenna wall-outlet and the input of the box. Finally you connect the box to the mains. 004 INSTALLATION (More detailed information on page 13–20) Prior to installation the smart-card has to be placed in the left hand card reader with the arrow and the gold coloured contact pad faced upwards and inwards.
USER MANUAL DCB-101 SECTION 3 Front panel 005 USING THE BUTTONS On/Off (stand-by). With this button you alter between Off (standby)-mode and the programme number that you last viewed. Display a banner on the screen with information of what you are viewing just now. Press once to display the main menu and to confirm choices. Press twice to save and exit the menu. Step through programmes. Step through menu lines. Adjust volume. Select menu options. 6 FRONT PANEL INDICATORS Green.
USER MANUAL DCB-101 SECTION 3 Front panel display As a supplement to the menu and on screen messages some information is also shown in the front panel display.
USER MANUAL DCB-101 SECTION 3 Rear panel F A B G C H I D E 017 A Mains input connector (Excessive Voltage as specified in standard EN41003) F Socket for modem connection to the telephone line (for coming services) (TNV) B Serial interface (for coming services) (SELV) G Parallel interface (for coming services) C External amplifier connector (L+R) (SELV) (SELV) H SCART connector for TV D SCART connector for VCR (SELV) (SELV) I E Cable-TV-network connector (SELV) 8 TV coaxial connector (U
USER MANUAL DCB-101 SECTION 4 Remote control handset INSTALLING BATTERIES USING THE REMOTE CONTROL Put the two LR3-type batteries in the compartment covered by a lid on the back of the handset. Observe how the batteries are to be positioned. The remote control gives you access to all functions of the digital-TV-box. Make sure that the remote is aimed towards the digital-box when you operate it. KEYS On/Off (standby).
USER MANUAL DCB-101 SECTION 5 Connect up Wall-outlet Cable-TV SCART lead (Enclosed) Digital-TV-box TV SCART lead (Extra) UHF coaxial cable (Enclosed) UHF coaxial cable (Extra) VCR UHF coaxial cable (Extra) 018 CABLE-TV WALL-OUTLET Connect between the wall-outlet and CABLE IN on the back panel of the digital-box using the enclosed UHF coaxial cable. Then connect the digital-box to your VCR with another UHF coaxial cable, connect between TV OUT on the digital-box and ANT IN/RF IN on your VCR.
USER MANUAL DCB-101 SECTION 5 Telephone/Modem Computer Printer HiFi 019 EXTERNAL AMPLIFIER SERIALPORT Connecting the digital-box to an external amplifier or home cinema equipment will improve the sound considerably. A connection cable is enclosed. The volume can be adjusted directly from your remote control. To connect, for example an exernal printer. (Aimed for future services) MODEM Socket to connect modem to the public telephone line.
USER MANUAL DCB-101 SECTION 6 Viewing card 020 To install the digital-box and to be able to view encrypted programmes a valid viewing card “smart card” is required. Place the card in the designated card reader. Always leave your card in the card reader to avoid that it gets lost or damaged and so that it continuously can be updated. To place the card: open the lid on the left-hand side of the front panel. Carefully push the card into the card reader slot.
USER MANUAL DCB-101 SECTION 7 Installing the digital-TV-box The first time you install your digital-TV-box or when you move to another region or move the box to another cable-TV-provider, a few settings under the menu “Installation – Network configuration” need to be changed. The two settings that are to be changed are Network number and Frequency. Information about these two settings is obtained from your cable-TV-operator.
USER MANUAL DCB-101 SECTION 7 Installing the digital-TV-box At the point of installation, the menu “Network configuration” is very important in order to get the digital-box to operate correctly. Certain specific data related to your cable-TV-provider needs to be entered according to description bellow.
USER MANUAL DCB-101 SECTION 7 TV AND VCR INSTALLATION Select TV AND VCR INSTALLATIONS with the navigation-keys up/down. Press OK to enter this menu. TV SCREEN SIZE Select TV SCREEN SIZE with the navigation-keys up/down. INSTALLATION NETWORK CONFIGURATION TV AND VCR INSTALLATION MODULATOR INSTALLATION CHANGE INSTALLATION CODE OPERATING INDICATORS LANGUAGE SELECTION LOCAL TIME SETTINGS MOVE OK CONFIRM R RETURN Q QIUT M009-2Fh Select the alternative that correspond to the screen format of your TV.
USER MANUAL DCB-101 SECTION 7 Installing the digital-TV-box MODULATOR INSTALLATION Select MODULATOR INSTALLATION using the navigation keys up/down. Press OK to enter this menu. INSTALLATION NETWORK CONFIGURATION TV AND VCR INSTALLATION MODULATOR INSTALLATION CHANGE INSTALLATION CODE OPERATING INDICATORS LANGUAGE SELECTION LOCAL TIME SETTINGS MOVE OK CONFIRM R RETURN Q QIUT M009-3Fh OUTPUT STANDARD MODE Select OUTPUT STANDARD MODE. Select which type of broadcasting standard your TV is built for.
USER MANUAL DCB-101 SECTION 7 CHANGE INSTALLATION CODE Select CHANGE INSTALLATION CODE with the navigation keys up/down. Press OK to enter this menu. INSTALLATION NETWORK CONFIGURATION TV AND VCR INSTALLATION MODULATOR INSTALLATION CHANGE INSTALLATION CODE OPERATING INDICATORS LANGUAGE SELECTION LOCAL TIME SETTINGS MOVE OK CONFIRM R RETURN Q QIUT M009-4Fh 87 ENTER NEW CODE Use the numeric keys to enter your new 4-digit code. Press OK to confirm.
USER MANUAL DCB-101 SECTION 7 Installing the digital-TV-box OPERATING INDICATORS Select OPERATING INDICATORS with the navigation-keys up/down. Press OK to enter this menu. This menu is for service purposes and not aimed to the user. INSTALLATION NETWORK CONFIGURATION TV AND VCR INSTALLATION MODULATOR INSTALLATION CHANGE INSTALLATION CODE OPERATING INDICATORS LANGUAGE SELECTION LOCAL TIME SETTINGS MOVE OK CONFIRM R RETURN Q QIUT M009-5Fh Not aimed to the user.
USER MANUAL DCB-101 SECTION 7 LOCAL TIME SETTINGS A specific time descriptor for each country is normally transmitted by the cable-TV-operator. You set the country that you are in and the digital box will automatically register and display the correct local time. Select LOCAL TIME SETTINGS with the navigation-keys up/down. Press OK to enter this menu.
USER MANUAL DCB-101 SECTION 7 Installing the digital-TV-box In order to improve the functions and services offered, your digital-box may be updated directly via the cable-TV-network. The digital-box may only be updated when it is switched on (not in stand-by). Do not turn off the digital-box during updating. When new software is available for updating your box, this is normally presented to you when the digital-box is started from stand-by to on position.
USER MANUAL DCB-101 SECTION 8 Main menu In the main menu you can access the channel and radio list. These lists will give you an over view of all the programmes available, here you can also directly select the programme you wish to view or listen to. Further more you can get information about your subscription, information about your digital-box and move further in to the installation menus. MAIN MENU Press the MENU-key to display the basic menu. Use the navigation keys up/down to select a menu option.
USER MANUAL DCB-101 SECTION 8 Main menu RADIO LIST Press the MENU-key to display the basic menu. Select RADIO LIST with the navigation-keys up/down. Press OK to confirm. MAIN MENU CHANNEL LIST RADIO LIST INFORMATION INSTALLATION MOVE Q QUIT OK CONFIRM M001-2Fh 09:19 A list of available radio channels will be displayed on the screen. RADIO LIST Use the navigation-keys to select a channel to listen to. The easiest way to access the radio list is to press the RADIOon the remote control.
USER MANUAL DCB-101 SECTION 8 INFORMATION Press the MENU-key to display the basic menu. Select INFORMATION with the navigation-keys up/down. Press OK to confirm. A menu where you can get information about your subscription and about your digital box in general is displayed on the screen. MAIN MENU CHANNEL LIST RADIO LIST INFORMATION INSTALLATION MOVE Q QUIT OK CONFIRM M001-3Fh SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Select SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION with the navigation-keys up/down. Press OK to confirm.
USER MANUAL DCB-101 SECTION 8 Main menu DIGITAL DECODER INFORMATION Select DIGITAL DECODER INFORMATION with the navigation-keys up/down. Press OK to confirm. INFORMATION SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION DIGITAL DECODER INFORMATION MOVE Q QUIT OK CONFIRM M004-2Fh A menu with technical information about your digital-box is displayed on the screen. DIGITAL DECODER INFORMATION HARDWARE : SYSTEM : VM 1 B 409 L101 A267 R RETURN Q QUIT M005-1Fh INSTALLATION Press the MENU-key to display the basic menu.
USER MANUAL DCB-101 SECTION 9 VCR recording Following is a description of how to record a programme from the digitalbox. There are different sections describing a number of ways of how to record a programme and at the same time view this or another programme. To be able to use all the recording alternatives, a complete installation of scart and coaxial (UHF)-leads is required. Even the switching facilities on your TV determine if all alternatives are possible.
USER MANUAL DCB-101 SECTION 9 VCR recording 1 RECORDING A DIGITAL PROGRAMME Start the digital-box and select a digital programme. Recording via scart-lead. Select AU-mode on your VCR to record the programme received on your digital-box. (See information box) Recording via coaxial (UHF) –cable. Select the channel number on your VCR where the digital-box output channel is saved. 2 RECORDING BASIC PROGRAMMES (analogue programmes) Start the digital-box and select a basic programme.
USER MANUAL DCB-101 SECTION 10 Tracing a problem All indications on the front panel are out. Make sure that the mains lead is connected properly. The digital-box is not responding to the remote control. Aim the remote towards the front panel of the digital-box. Make sure that the batteries are turned the right way around. The red indicator is constantly shining. Start the digital-box from stand-by to on The message “Invalid smartcard” is displayed on the screen.
USER MANUAL DCB-101 SECTION 10 Tracing a problem ERROR CAUSE MEASURE Er00 The software that was available for upgrading was of an older or of the same version as the one already in the digital-box. Press the OK-button on the front panel, alternatively unplug the mains connector for 10 seconds. Er01, Er02 The upgrade failed. Some information was missed out. Press the OK-button on the front panel, alternatively unplug the mains connector for 10 seconds.
USER MANUAL DCB-101 SECTION 11 Technical specifications IN GENERAL Front panel Mains Power consumption Dimensions Weight Remote control Standard functions VIDEO DE-SCRAMBLING Red LED for ”stand-by” indication Green LED for indicating IR-reception 2 smart card readers 4-digit display 7 keys for basic functions IR sensor 220–240V AC 50Hz 30W max, 5W in standby H=70mm, W=380mm, D=260mm 2,7 Kg ICX 303 694–4442 High resolution menus (OSD) Multi language menus Open TV operating system* CVBS & RGB / audio ste
USER MANUAL DCB-101 SECTION 12 The scart connector PIN VCR TV 1 Right Audio Out Right Audio Out 2 Right Audio In Right Audio In 3 Left Audio Out Left Audio Out 4 Audio Ground Audio Ground 5 Ground Blue Ground 6 Left Audio In Left Audio In 7 Not connected Blue Out 8 AV Status In (0/6/12V) AV Status Out (0/6/12V) 9 Ground Green Ground 10 Not connected Not connected 11 Not connected Green Out 12 Not connected Not connected 13 Ground Red Ground 14 Not connected Not c
USER MANUAL DCB-101 SECTION 13 Menu tree MAIN MENU CHANNEL LIST RADIO LIST INFORMATION INSTALLATION MOVE Q QUIT OK CONFIRM M001-1Fh 09:19 INFORMATION INSTALLATION SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION DIGITAL DECODER INFORMATION RADIO LIST ENTER YOUR INSTALLATION CODE THEN PRESS OK TO CONFIRM 1 2 3 4 5 6 –––– CHANNEL LIST BBC 1 MEGAPOL BLANDADE HITS P3 – – 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 SVT 1 SVT 2 TV 3 TV 4 – – – – NEXT NEXT MOVE Q QUIT OK CONFIRM OK CONFIRM R RETURN Q QUIT M004-1Fh DIGITAL DECODER INFORMATI
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