NEC PX-TUDI-01 OWNER’S MANUAL BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG DIGITAL TERRESTRIAL TV TUNER V1.
Regulatory Compliance CE Mark This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the European radiation limits. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, it may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that the interference will not occur in a particular installation.
Safety First Please review the following safety precautions. If this is your first time using a PX-TUDI-01 digital terrestrial tuner, read this manual before installing or using the PX-TUDI-01. If the PX-TUDI-01 is not functioning properly, please contact your distributor or system installer.
Be careful with electricity: Power Outlet: To prevent electric shock, be sure the electrical plug used on the receiver's power cord is compatible with the electrical outlet used to supply power to the PX-TUDI-01. Connect the power cord only to a power source that operates at 100 ~ 240 Volts AC, 50/60 Hz. Power Plug: A three pin power plug is provided with the receiver. Be sure it is used with a properly grounded three-wire power socket.
Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction ………………………………………………………… A Brief Look at Terrestrial Television …………………………………………… What’s in this Guide ……………………………………………………………… Summary of Features ……………………………………………………………... Menu Tree ………………………………………………………………………… 1-1 1-1 1-2 1-3 1-4 Chapter 2: Installation …………………………………………………………. Introduction …………………………………………………………………… Package Contents……………………………………………………………… Remote Control……………………………………………………………. Connection Panel…………………………………………….……………. RF/Video Cable Types…….
Chapter 4: Using The Receiver………………………………………………. Introduction ……………………………………………………………………. Switching the Receiver On and Off………………………………………… Using the Menus and Remote Control………………………………………. Information Plate (I-Plate)………………………………………….….. Volume Bar……………………………………………………………… Recall Button ………………..………………………………………… Mute Button…………………………………………………………….. Audio Track Button ……………………………………………….. 4-1 4-1 4-1 4-1 4-2 4-2 4-2 4-2 4-3 TV Guide (EPG) …………………….……………………………………….. Selecting Channels……………………………………………………….….
Chapter 1: Introduction A Brief Look at Terrestrial Television Terrestrial broadcast is the traditional way of watching TV programs via a roof top or indoor antenna. It is commonly known as Analogue TV. In recent years “Digital Terrestrial TV” has been introduced in several countries. It offers improved quality via a noise free crisp picture quality and CD like crystal clear sound in addition to a convenient “EPG” (Electronic Program Guide) and 16:9 video format.
What's in this Guide? Chapter 1: Introduction • Describes the key features provided by the PX-TUDI-01 terrestrial TV tuner • Shows you how to quickly start using the tuner • Shows the Menu Tree of the PX-TUDI-01 Chapter 2: Installation • Describes how to install the terrestrial tuner and attach related equipment • Provides a detailed description of the tuner's connection panel Chapter 3: Initial Configuration • Explains how to scan the digital terrestrial TV channels • Describes how to configure the General
Summary of Features The PX-TUDI-01 Terrestrial TV receiver supports digital functions that are fully MPEG 2 – DVB compliant. It can store up to 2,000 digital channels (1000 audio channels and 1000 video channels). It can receive Free-to-Air digital programs transmitted from all the available VHF/UHF bands in your region.
Menu Tree Main Menu Sort Services Parental Guidance Censor Control Signal Quality Change Password Installation Channel Setting Introduction 1-4
Search Channel Manual Scan Quick Scan General Setting Introduction Antenna Power Restore Default Auto Scan Language 1-5
I-Plate Option Menu Language Local Time Audio Language Audio Output IRD Status Introduction 1-6
Chapter 2: Installation Introduction Depending on your location you need an indoor or outdoor antenna. If your service provider or system installer has already set up the outdoor antenna and connected the tuner, then you can skip to the operations specified in Chapter 4. However, if you are setting up the system by yourself, please read through this section and be sure you follow all of the precautions listed under "Safety First".
Remote Control The Remote Control provides easy access to all of the receiver's functions, including selecting channels and using the menus. It emits infrared signals and should be operated at a distance of three to four meters from the receiver. When using the Remote Control, ensure a direct line of sight to the receiver. The batteries for the Remote Control are packaged separately.
IR Remote Control- Tuner related functions (after pressing “Tuner” key) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. On: Press to switch ON the display as well as tuner box. OFF: Press to switch OFF the display as well as tuner box Wide: This button only controls the display. 0 ~ 9 Number Keys: Numeric Keypad for entering numbers. Tuner: Press to active Tuner mode on the remote control Display: Press to active Display mode on the remote control.
IR Remote Control- Monitor Display related functions (after pressing “Display” key) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 11. 12. 13. 14. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. On: Press to switch ON the display as well as tuner box. OFF: Press to switch OFF the display as well as tuner box Wide: Press to toggle screen size. 0 ~ 9 Number Keys: Used to select sources and picture adjustment set-ups of your Display.
Connection Panel The connection panel is equipped with connectors for attaching antenna and NEC Plasma Display. . A B C D E F G H I A. TV SCART Connects the SCART output on PX-TUDI-01 and S-Video, Audio L/R input of your NEC Plasma Display for both audio and video output. B. Composite Video, Audio L/R Can be used for e.g. recording. C. Coaxial SPDIF Output Digital Audio Output: Connect to your Audio amplifier’s Coaxial SPDIF input D.
Physical Installation Connecting to IR Sensor n o q p r Connecting to Y- Shaped Power Cable n Connecting to NEC Plasma Display with SCART/ S-Video, Audio LR cable Connecting the PX-TUDI-01’s “PLASMA” SCART connector to your NEC display’s SVideo and Audio L/R Input o Connecting to the Dolby Digital Amplifier Connecting the PX-TUDI-01’s S/PDIF with a Dolby Digital Amplifier using a coaxial cable. p Connecting to antenna Connecting the PX-TUDI-01’s RF.
Chapter 3: Initial Configuration Introduction After finishing the Hardware Installation as described in Chapter 2, switch on the receiver. The Welcome Banner will be displayed together with an instruction to press the MENU key on the Remote Control. With the help of the Beeper function in the “SIGNAL QUALITY” menu, it is possible to adjust the antenna to receive the strongest possible signal in your area (see Chapter 4).
Steps for configuring the Tuner ● Press the TUNER key of remote control. Then, press the MENU key to display the Main Menu. ● Using the Up / Down keys, select the INSTALLATION option Channel Setting ● Upon selecting the Channel Setting option from the Installation menu, the following menu will be displayed. • The CHANNEL SETTING menu has the following options. 1. Search Channel 2. Antenna Power 3.
Search Channel Under Search Channel menu, there are three options • Manual Scan • Quick Scan • Auto Scan Auto Scan In this mode all pre-stored channels in the list are scanned. This option should be used if you don’t know which TV channels are used in your area. ● Upon selecting the “AUTO SCAN” menu, the following submenu will be displayed. ● Upon pressing the green key on the remote control, the scanning process will begin and the Scan Screen displayed.
Quick Scan This option should be used if you know which TV channels are used in your area. ● Upon selecting the “QUICK SCAN” menu, the following submenu will be displayed. ● Please use up and down keys and select with the yellow key the channels that are used in your area. Start scan of the selected channels by pressing the green key on your remote control. It’ll take about 1 minute to complete this process.
Restore Defaults Select the option ‘Restore Defaults’ to reset the IRD (Receiver) to the original factory settings. Please take careful note: • • On selecting this option, a warning message appears saying that all your currently saved settings will be lost. If you wish to go ahead nonetheless, press OK to get the initial settings provided by the Manufacturer.
Audio Language ● On selecting this option from the above menu, you can change the ALTERNATIVE audio channel. language of the MAIN and Note: The audio language you select will only work when the broadcasting signal carries that language sound track I-Plate Option ● On selecting this option from the above menu, you can change the I-PLATE configuration. ● With the Left /Right Arrow keys you can select the duration of the display staying on screen of between 0 and 20 seconds.
Audio Output The default Audio mode is Analogue Audio. In case the Digital SPDIF Output is used, the Audio Output format should be changed to “AC-3” or “PCM” (depending on the received signal and your Audio Amplifier). Note: In most cases there will not be an analogue Audio Output signal if one of the Digital modes is selected. Go to Audio Output Menu and change setting with L/R key and confirm with “OK” key . EXIT key to return to the previous menu.
Appendix A: Interference With The Receiver Weather Induced Signal Fading Natural calamities may affect signal reception. If the terrestrial TV programming is severely affected by inclement weather conditions, there are a few basic steps you can take to improve reception: 1. Be sure your antenna is aimed to receive the strongest possible signal. 2. If this does not solve the problem, you may consider installing a larger antenna with higher gain.
Appendix B: Troubleshooting If you encounter any problems with the PX-TUDI-01, look through this section for a description of your problem. Try solving the problem by following the given solutions. However, if after attempting all the recommended actions you still cannot solve the problem, please contact your local service provider or system installer for assistance.
Appendix C: Troubleshooting Problem Solution (5) Does not have all the (a) Try "Auto Scan" to scan all the channels again. channels available after using (all previously stored channels will be deleted). “Quick Scan” (b) If you still cannot get some channels please use "Manual Scan”. (6) Does not have all the (a) Try "Manual Installation" to scan these missing channels.
Appendix D: Specifications TUNER Frequency Range Input Signal Level Bandwidth DEMODULATOR Type Inner Code Rate FFT Modus Constellation Guard Interval VIDEO Outputs Aspect Ratio Resolution AUDIO Decompression Sampling Frequency Analogue Output Connectors TELETEXT DECODER Fasttext MEMORY RAM Flash Non-Volatile Memory CONNECTORS Tuner Input (from Digital Antenna) Tuner Loop Output Composite Video Output Audio Output SCART Output SPDIF RS232 IR Input (Infrared Input) Power Input GENERAL Input Voltage Power Cons
Supplied Accessories 1 x Y- Power Cable (Plasma + Tuner on one cable) 1 x SCART Adapter Cable (Scart to S-Video + Audio L/R) 1 x Dual Function Remote Control 1 x IR Sensor with cable * The specifications can be changed at any time without pre-advice Appendix E
