Owner’s Manual
MEDIAMASTER 9828 T Contents General information For your safety Remote control Front and rear panel About smartcard and CA module 4 4 5 6 7 General Inserting the CA module and the smartcard Connection 8 Preparing the Remote Control About the digital transmission Connecting to the TV aerial Connecting the Mediamaster Connecting the Mediamaster to the TV Connecting a TV and VCR Connecting an Satellite Receiver and a VCR Connecting a HiFi system Switching on for the First Time with SCART Connections Proce
GENERAL OPERATION OF 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 carried out using the buttons on the remote control, and some of the functions can also be carried out using the buttons on the front panel.
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. Switch the Mediamaster in and out of standby mode. EXIT TV To return to the viewing mode from a menu without s t o r ing settings (in menu mode.) Switch between TV or Radio mode (in viewing mode.) Turn the sound off/on (mute.) - + Adjust the volume.
FRONT AND REAR PANEL Front Panel Slot for a CA module with a Smartcard to put the Mediamaster in and out of standby Button for the CA module release Display shows channel information, error messages, remote control commands and time in stand by mode for several functions, e.
ABOUT THE SMARTCARD AND CA MODULE General To be able to receive terrestrial scrambled digital channels you will need a CA module and a Smartcard from a Service Provider. There are a few different CA modules on the European market. Each one of the CA modules support a certain kind of encryption system. Examples of such a system are Viaccess, Conax, Irdeto, Nagravision and Mediaguard. Depending on in which country you use the Mediamaster, your local salesman will provide you with the right type of CA module.
CONNECTION OF THE MEDIAMASTER The box for your Mediamaster should contain the following items: • the Mediamaster • remote control with 2 AAA batteries • SCART lead (fully featured 1,0 metre) • aerial/RF lead (double screened 1,5 metres) • Owner’s Manual SCART lead RF lead Mains lead • Software License agreement • mains lead Owner’s manual License agrement About the SCART sockets • The rear panel of the Mediamaster is equipped with 2 SCART sockets (see diagram).
INSTALLATION OF THE MEDIAMASTER About the digital transmission Digital Radio and TV signals can be blocked by buildings, mountains and the terrain. Depending on if the receiver is located in a depression in the ground, behind a mountain or in a concrete building, the quality of reception may vary considerably. A digital signal can be “boosted” if reflections of it (from e. g. a building) are added to the original signal.
INSTALLATION OF THE MEDIAMASTER Connecting the Mediamaster There are many different types of TV/VCR and other equipment you can connect to the Mediamaster. In this manual you will see some of the most common ways to connect your equipment. If you use RF leads you will have to tune your TV and VCR to the Mediamaster output channel (see page 12). If you have problems with your connections and need help, contact your dealer or Service Provider.
INSTALLATION OF THE MEDIAMASTER Connecting an Satellite Receiver and a VCR • Connect a SCART lead between the main SCART socket on the TV and the TV SCART socket on the Mediamaster. Aerial • Connect a SCART lead between the TV SCART socket on the satellite receiver and the AUX SCART socket on the Mediamaster. RF Antenna • Connect a SCART lead between the VCR and the 2:nd SCART socket on the TV (if available). • Connect an RF lead from the RF output on the VCR to the TV aerial input on the TV.
INSTALLATION OF THE MEDIAMASTER Switching on for the First Time with SCART Connections • Plug in your Mediamaster • Now you will see the ”Welcome” menu on the screen. • Press OK on the Mediamaster remote control to start the Installation procedure. You may now proceed to “First Time Installation.” Procedure when RF Connections are Used This procedure is necessary only if your Mediamaster is connected to the TV with an RF lead and no SCART leads are used.
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 OK 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 entered in a menu.
FIRST TIME INSTALLATION RF modulator type If the Mediamaster is connected to the TV with a RF cable, you must select the right RF modulator alternative, which is dependent on the country where the Mediamaster is being used. Select Normal (PAL B/G) for all countries except the UK. Select UK (PAL I) when the box is used in the UK. If you get picture but no sound, the RF modulator selection might be wrong.
FIRST TIME INSTALLATION Channel Search Progress This menu will be shown as long as the Mediamaster is searching for channels to download All channels found will be listed in two columns on the screen; TV channels in one column and Radio channels in the other. Please note that the search procedure may take a few minutes. When the search procedure has ended, the screen will show how many TV and Radio channels have been found. Press OK.
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 Service Provider and can only be used if they are included in the transmitted programme information. Please note, that during the Channel Search procedure, the Mediamaster may download a large number of channels.
VIEWING MODE Information. The “i” Button The Mediamaster has the ability to display information about programmes currently being broadcast as well as those being broadcast next. By pressing the “i” button while watching TV you will get a special Programme Information Banner. Select channel with or the numeric buttons. The “i” symbol is coloured blue when displaying information about the current channel, and red when information for another channel is shown.
VIEWING MODE List of Channels At the channel search procedure, 2 Channel lists named “TV channels” and “Radio channels” are created. A Radio list will only be created and highlighted when radio channels were available to download. Name of the Channel list Indicates a closed network In the Channel lists scrambled channels are marked with a picture of a Smartcard (if this information is transmitted in the signal).
VIEWING MODE Format If you have a TV set with a 4:3 picture format, and the transmission is in 16:9, you can select Fullscreen or Letterbox to change display format. Fullscreen will fill up the screen vertically, but cut off some information from the left and right sides of the picture. Letterbox will give a complete picture, but leave black areas at the top and bottom.
MAIN MENU General Information Many of the functions of the Mediamaster are available from the Main Menu. • Press MENU to open it. TV and Radio Channels Please refer to “List of channels” on page 18. Edit Channels From these menus you can create and edit channel lists. You can, among other things, create favourite lists; add, delete, rename and arrange the order of the channels within the lists. In the All TV list the channels are normally presented network by network. First the name of the network.
MAIN MENU Create list Create your own favourite lists, containing the channels you watch most frequently. You can give each list a specific name, e.g. “Sport” or “Films.” How to give a specific name This procedure is the same whether you enter a name for the first time or change an existing. • Move to a new character position by using . • To delete the last character use . • Enter the characters one by one (A....Z, 0....9) by using .
MAIN MENU Select Channels From this menu you add and remove the channels in your Favourite Lists. You use the “All TV” list as base to select the channels from. A channel is added or removed by pressing the OK button. The square to the right on a line will be empty for removed channels, and will contain an “x” for added channels. • If you have a Favourite list that contains several networks, you can close the one(s) you are not going to work with.
MAIN MENU Rearrange Channels From here you can arrange the sequence for the channels within your favourite lists. • With , mark the channel you want to move to a new position within the list. • Press again and the right side of the marked channel will change to . • Move the channel to the desired position with OK. and press It is also possible to first mark several channels, and then move them all simultaneously. • For each channel, press the marked channels.
MAIN MENU Guide Press GUIDE to get access to the receiver’s EPG. Refer to page 17. System Configuration You will be asked to enter your access code before you can open this menu. The code is preset to 1234 from the factory. (The code can be changed from the Parental Control menu. Refer to page 26.) If you want to customize the system to suit you better, you can specify some settings from the submenus in the “System Configuration” menu.
MAIN MENU TV Settings From here you can adjust settings concerning your TV. 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 wide screen TV. TV signal If the teletext function does not work when watching channels from an analogue satellite receiver connected to the Mediamaster, change this setting from RGB to PAL. RF channel Select this alternative if you have to change the RF channel.
MAIN MENU Receiver Upgrade For future update, if any, of the box, it will be possible to download new versions of the system software. Enter this menu to check for new software. If new software is available you will get information in the menu on how to proceed.
MAIN MENU Parental Control 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. Receiver lock If you select On, you will have to enter the access code every time you start the Mediamaster from standby. Age Rating Control If you want everybody to have access to all available types of programmes, select Off. If you select On, you may block programmes unsuitable for children.
MAIN MENU System Information If you have to contact your service provider or a service center, they might ask for information available from this menu. Therefore, it is important that you first check the information in the following menus. System Information This gives general information about which hardware and software version your Mediamaster is running on. Diagnostics To find out the condition of certain parts of the Mediamaster, you can run a diagnostic test.
GLOSSARY OF TERMS Access PCMCIA Authorisation to use the coding system to purchase / Personal Computer Memory Card International Associaorder TV programmes. tion. The Common Interface slot follows this standard. Audio system Parental control With digital reception, the sound is transmitted in packA feature that allows parents to "lock" programmes that ages and is selected either in a special audio mode or prethey consider unsuitable for children.
PROBLEM SOLVING Problem The display on the front panel does not light up/is not lit. Possible causes Mains cable is not connected. What to do Check that the mains cable is plugged in to the power socket. No sound or picture, but the front panel shows the time or - - : - -. The Mediamaster is in standby mode. Press the standby button or any number button to bring the Mediamaster out of standby. Bad picture/blocking error. Signal to weak. Check if the aerial works for analouge reception.
PROBLEM SOLVING Problem Possible causes You made a video recording of a dig- The Mediamaster was not left on ital terrestrial channel and whole or the appropriate channel. parts of the programme was not recorded. The system is connected by SCART leads and the VCR is not in AV/EXT mode. The system is connected by RF leads and the VCR is not set to the channel tuned for digital terrestrial TV. The remote control is not working. Battery exhausted. Remote control is incorrectly aimed.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Transmission Standards DVB, MPEG 2, OFDM RF input Modulator output In-/output connector IEC female / IEC male RF input frequency 470 to 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 UHF CH 21-69 Preset channel 43 Output signal PAL B/G Modulation Supports 2k and 8k TV SCART Video output Audio output RGB output 1 Vpp (± 1 dB) / 75 Ω 0,5 Vrms / RL >10 kΩ Internal RGB or from
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