Nokia Mediamaster Owner’s Manual Digital terrestrial Free-to-View is a non-subscription service through an existing TV and aerial. Total Channel availability is subject to coverage. You may be required to upgrade your television aerial to enable full service reception. Contact information: Nokia Support: 01793 556 046, E-mail: NHC.sales@nokia.
General information about the Mediamaster Throughout this manual you will notice that the everyday operation of your Mediamaster is based on a series of user friendly on-screen displays and menus. These menus will help you get the most from your Mediamaster, guiding you through installation, channel selection, viewing and many other functions. All functions can be performed by using the buttons on the remote control, and some of the functions can also be performed by using the buttons on the front panel.
Contents Remote control Front and rear panel About the Common Interface slot Connecting the Mediamaster 4 5 6 7 About the SCART sockets Preparing the remote control About the digital transmission 7 7 7 Connecting the Mediamaster 8 Connecting to the TV aerial General about connections Connecting to the TV with SCART Connecting to the TV without SCART Connecting a HiFi system Connecting a video recorder without SCART Connecting a video recorder with SCART First time installation 8 8 8 9 9 10 10 11 G
Remote control This section describes how to operate the Mediamaster using the buttons on the remote control. Some of the functions can also be carried out using the buttons on the front panel. mute/ Press once to turn the sound off/on (mute). Press and hold for a few seconds to switch the Mediamaster into standby mode. Press any number button to switch it on again. red green yellow blue Function keys for interactive applications freeze To freeze the picture.
Front and rear panel Front panel Lid open the lid in order to access CI slot to change channels and to move in menus Slot CI slot for extra modules (additional functionality) such as an ADM Button push the button to release an inserted CI module Indicator 1 Indicator 2 to put the Mediamaster in and out of standby mode Function Indicator 1 Indicator 2 ON Standby Locked to channel / Signal Drop out Remote control feedback SW download Error.
About the Common Interface slot Common Interface slot The Nokia Mediamaster 221 T has an integrated Common Interface (CI) slot, which can give you access to future services such as Audio Description. Audio description is a service which provides an extra sound commentary to accompany a programme. The purpose of this commentary is to describe actions, scenery or facial expressions to enable people with sight problems to enjoy the programme to the full.
Connecting the Mediamaster The box for your Mediamaster should contain the following items: • the Mediamaster • remote control with 2 AAA batteries • SCART cable (fully connected; 1,0 metre) • mains cable • RF cable SCART cable RF cable Mains cable • Owner’s manual including a software license agreement Remote control Owner’s Manual About the SCART sockets The rear panel of the Mediamaster is equipped with 2 SCART sockets (see diagram).
Connecting the Mediamaster Connecting to the TV aerial You can connect the Mediamaster to the following type of aerials: 1. Standard outdoor aerial Where possible, use an outdoor roof aerial intended for receiving UHF channels between 21 and 69. Please note the following: • In some block of flats, the roof-mounted aerial system includes a filter and channel selector. If so, the aerial may not work with the Mediamaster. Please consult the landlord.
Connecting the Mediamaster Connecting to the TV without SCART • Remove the aerial lead from your TV and connect this to the TV AERIAL input socket on the Mediamaster. • Connect an RF cable from the TV/VCR output on the Mediamaster to the RF input socket on the TV. • Switch on your TV, plug in and switch on your Mediamaster. • Select a programme number on the TV that is not currently used for other TV channels.
Connecting the Mediamaster Connecting a video recorder with SCART • Remove the aerial lead from your TV and connect this to the TV AERIAL input socket on the Mediamaster. • Connect a SCART cable between the main SCART socket on the TV and the TV SCART socket on the Mediamaster. • Connect an RF cable from the TV/VCR output on the Mediamaster to the RF input socket on the video. • Connect an RF cable from the TV/VCR output on the video to the RF input socket on the TV.
First time installation General information Once you have correctly connected the Mediamaster, you also have to perform a “First time installation.” During this procedure, helpful information is displayed at the bottom of the menus. Please note! The select button always confirms a selection within these menus, and pressing it will take you to the next step in the installation process. However, and this is important, often more than one value has to be changed in a menu.
First time installation Channel search in progress This menu will be shown as long as the Mediamaster is searching for TV and radio channels. All channels found will be listed on the screen. Please note that the search procedure may take a few minutes. You can cancel the search at any time by pressing select. When the search procedure has ended, a message will tell you how many TV and radio channels have been found. • Press select to continue. Time adjustment The time is adjusted by using the time.
Navi Bars General information Bookmark name Bookmark • Press the navi button on your remote control to open the Navi Bars. In order to select TV or radio channels and to change system settings you will use the Navi Bars. The horizontal row contains folders, e. g. All TV, Settings and so on. Their names are shown with black text at the bottom of each folder. Each folder contains bookmarks.
Navi Bars The “Control” and “Settings” folders Both of these system folders contain bookmarks. Each of these bookmarks contains menus from where you can make different settings. The system folders can not be deleted. The manual will now explain the different settings you can perform from the Control and Settings folders, starting with the bookmarks from the Control folder. Control folder ☛ User preferences Banner Time-out When you switch channels, an information banner will be shown for a few seconds.
Navi Bars Control folder ☛ Edit channels From these menus you can create and edit favourite channel lists. You can add, delete, rename and arrange the order of the channels within the favourite lists. The “All TV” list might contain lots of channels. By creating your own favourite lists you can make channel handling more convenient. Important about editing channels Before you start you must select which list, TV or radio, you want to edit.
Navi Bars • Enter the name as follows: Press the numerical button corresponding to the character you want: once for the first character, twice for the second and so on. The available characters are listed below. 1 2 3 4 5 *#&%$,!;-+)/\@^1 abc2ÅÄÁÁÂCÃ def3ÉÉËÊ ghi4ÎÏÍÌ jkl5 6 7 8 9 0 mno6ÖÔÑÓÒ pqrs7$ tuv8ÜÙÚ wxyz9 space 0 • If the next letter is located on the same key as the present one, wait for the time-out or press the button to move one position and then select the letter.
Navi Bars Add/Delete channels From this menu you add and remove the channels in your favourite lists. You use the “All TV” or “All radio” list as a basis to select the channels from. A channel is added or removed from the list by pressing info. The square to the right on a line will be empty for removed channels, and will contain an “x” for added channels. Beside the channel name three different symbols can be shown. ( “ ” = a new channel you have not previously visited.
Navi Bars Control folder ☛ Timer General You can programme the Mediamaster to turn on and off at a selected time on a selected channel, in conjunction with the timer setting on your VCR. A useful example of this function is: If you go out and want to record different programmes on different channels at different times you set the timer on the Mediamaster to change to those selected channels. Remember you must set the timer on your VCR in order to make the recordings.
Navi Bars Settings folder ☛ Channel When you want to search for channels at a later time. To open this menu you will be asked to enter your access code. From the factory the access code is set to 1234. A channel search procedure can be performed in different ways: Automatic, Manual or Advanced manual search. Automatic search • Highlight the line and press select to start searching for channels.
Navi Bars Settings folder ☛ TV To open this menu you will be asked to enter your access code. From the factory the access code is set to 1234. From here you can adjust the audio/video settings for your Mediamaster. TV screen format Select your TV screen format. The 4:3 format is the standard format for most TV screens. Select 16:9 for a widescreen TV. Position of the RGB output Adjust the horizontal position of the TV picture with the tons.
Navi Bars Settings folder ☛ Modem General In the future some Service Providers may make it possible for you to order e. g. movies via an external phone modem. Normally you do not need to change any of the following settings. They are there to make it possible to use any external modem that accepts AT commands. For more information about AT commands, please consult the documentation of your particular modem. Prefix If the connection has to pass a switch board, enter the digit(s) that will open the line.
Navi Bars Settings folder ☛ Access Ctrl To open this menu you will be asked to enter your access code. From the factory the access code is set to 1234. The following settings can be altered from this menu. Access Control Select “Yes” or “No” to turn the access control in all menus on or off. Note: Even when “No” is selected, the access code still has to be entered before you can watch locked channels.
Navi Bars Settings folder ☛ SW update Your Mediamaster will advise you from time to time of any new software upgrades using information sent by TV Broadcasters through your aerial. Note : These messages will only appear if your Mediamaster has been switched on from Standby. After downloading of a new software version, all your previous settings, access code and favourite channels etc. will be erased! IMPORTANT! The updating may take a while.
Viewing Mode General Information The following describes the basic functions of your Mediamaster while watching terrestrial digital TV. Some of the functions described here are dependent on the Broadcaster and can only be used if they are included in the transmitted programme information. In addition to the normal functions like switching the Mediamaster in/out of standby, changing the volume etc. there are some other useful functions which will be explained in this part of the manual.
Viewing Mode Extended programme information The Mediamaster can display information about programmes currently being broadcast as well as those that will be broadcast next. This procedure is the same for both TV and radio mode. By pressing info while watching TV you will get the “Programme information” banner. Press info again to display extended information about the current and next programme. Use the buttons to switch between the current and next programme information.
Viewing Mode TV Release (0) With the 0 button you can toggle between external connected equipment, e. g. a digital terrestrial TV or a Video recorder. This function may not be available on all TV and Video models. (This is only valid when the units are connected via SCART cables, and not by RF connection.) Enhanced TV / Digital Text On a Digital Text service pressing txt will open an application. Broadcasters may also use on screen promptings to enter into interactive applications.
Glossary of terms Access code A four-digit code stored in the Mediamaster. Used to lock/unlock the Mediamaster. PCM Pulse Code Modulation. Non-compressed digital audio format. Access control A feature that allows parents to ”lock” programmes that they consider unsuitable for children. A ”locked” channel or programme can only be ”unlocked” with the special access code. PCR Program Clock Reference.
Troubleshooting Problem Possible causes What to do The LED on the front panel does not light up/is not lit. Mains cable is not connected. Check that the mains cable is plugged into the power socket. The left LED is shining red The Mediamaster is in standby mode. Press the standby button to bring the Mediamaster out of standby mode. The remote control is not working. Battery exhausted. Remote control is incorrectly aimed. Change both batteries. Aim the remote control at box.
Technical specifications Transmission Standards DVB, MPEG 2, OFDM RF input Modulator output In-/output connector IEC female / IEC male RF input frequency 174-300; 474-862 MHz RF input power level -78 to -30 dBm RF impedance 75 Ω Frequency range Loop through 47-862MHz Frequency range RF modulator 470-862 MHz Output channel CH 21-69 Preset channel 43 Output signal PAL I Demodulation Supports 2k and 8k TV SCART Video output Audio output RGB output RGB bandwidth Fast blanking output Status output 1 Vpp (± 1 d
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Nokia Mediamaster software end-user license without notice from Nokia if You fail to comply with any provision of this Agreement. In such an event, You must immediately return at Your own cost, this Nokia digital TV receiver, and all related material to the place of purchase. 6. NO OTHER OBLIGATIONS. This Agreement creates no obligations on the part of Nokia other than as specifically set forth herein. 7. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY.
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