Nokia Mediamaster Free-to-View 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 reguired to upgrade your television aerial to enable full service reception.
Important Information Wiring the plug (UK and Eire only) The mains lead on this product is already fitted with a non-rewireable (moulded) plug incorporating a fuse, the value of which is indicated on the pin face of the plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced, an ASTA or BSI approved BS 1362 fuse must be used of the same rating. If the fuse cover is detachable always refit the cover after replacing the fuse. NEVER use the plug with the fuse cover omitted.
MEDIAMASTER 9850 T Customer Services 0808 100 0101 Contents Welcome to digital terrestrial television 4 General operation of your ITV Digital Mediamaster 4 For your safety 4 Remote 5 Product overview Rear panel 6 Front panel 6 Installation 7 About the SCART sockets 7 Preparing the remote 7 Inserting your ITV Digital Smartcard 7 Connecting the Mediamaster 8 Connecting the Mediamaster to a TV 8 Connecting to a TV and a video 8 Connecting to a satellite receiver and a video 9 Connecting to a Hi Fi system 9 Co
Welcome to digital terrestrial television The simplest way to get digital television is here. No dish. No cable. Simply an aerial. It is, without doubt, the most exciting development in television history since the first-ever broadcast in 1936. Customer Services 0808 100 0101 In the last 60 years, there have been up to five normal channels on analogue television. Digital terrestrial television changes that. ITV Digital is the next step in television.
Remote Customer Services 0808 100 0101 Throughout this manual, you will find that all daily functions can be carried out using the remote. This section explains the function of each button. To turn the Mediamaster into / out of standby mode. TV DTV To switch between digital terrestrial TV, analogue TV, digital satellite TV signal and VCR, when your systems are connected by SCART leads. To turn the sound off/on (mute) from your Mediamaster without having to use your TV remote.
Rear panel Customer Services 0808 100 0101 Mains lead 230 V AC +/- 15%, 50 Hz 230 V ±15% 50 Hz DIGITAL AUDIO phono connector S/PDIF output for connection to e.g.
Installation Customer Services 0808 100 0101 The box for your ITV Digital Mediamaster should contain the following items: • the ITV Digital Mediamaster • a remote with 2 AAA batteries • aerial/RF lead (double screened 1,5 metres) • SCART lead (fully featured 1,0 metre) • telephone modem cable (10 metres with a T-splitter) Telephone modem cable SCART lead RF lead Important Documents Please stop and read this first It’s vital if you want to get on • a user’s manual • ITV Digital starter pack Your ITV D
Connecting the Mediamaster Customer Services 0808 100 0101 There are many different types of TV/video and other equipment that 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 have to tune your TV and video manually to the Mediamaster (see page 10). If you have problems with your connections and need help, contact ITV Digital Customer Services 0808 100 0101.
Connecting to a satellite receiver and a video Customer Services 0808 100 0101 • Connect a SCART lead between the main SCART socket on the TV and the TV SCART socket on the Mediamaster. • Connect a SCART lead between the TV SCART socket on the satellite receiver and the AUX SCART socket on the Mediamaster. • Connect a SCART lead between the video and the 2nd SCART socket on the TV (if available). Aerial 2 1 • Connect an RF lead from the RF output on the video to the TV aerial input on the TV.
Tuning procedure when RF connections are used Customer Services 0808 100 0101 If you have connected your Mediamaster using SCART leads, you do not have to manually tune your Mediamaster to your TV or video. The steps below explain what to do if you have been unable to use SCART in your connection. To tune your TV for RF connections you might also need your TV manual as well as this manual. • Plug in your TV, Mediamaster (and video). • Switch on the TV. • Press to switch the Mediamaster on.
Getting started Customer Services 0808 100 0101 General information Once you have connected your Mediamaster to your equipment properly, you are ready to begin searching for new channels. (One of the easiest methods of connection is explained in the ‘How to switch on in one easy go’ leaflet also included with your Mediamaster. We recommend that if possible, you use this guide to install your Mediamaster). Pressing the SELECT button will confirm a selection within a menu.
Displaying a channel Customer Services 0808 100 0101 After the Mediamaster has found and stored the channels, it automatically displays the channel list menu. channel list channel list Press EXIT or SELECT to begin watching a channel. To select another channel, use the number buttons on the remote or the ▲ and ▼ buttons to scroll down the list of available channels. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 The Mediamaster always displays the first channel on the menu. This is a free channel.
Using the channel list Customer Services 0808 100 0101 The channel list is an alternative way of viewing what channels are available on your ITV Digital Mediamaster. The list will display ALL channels over the programme you are currently watching and will also indicate which channels have been selected as your favourites or have been locked. • Press SELECT to display the channel list whilst viewing any channel.
The on-screen tv guide Customer Services 0808 100 0101 When you are watching a digital channel you can display an onscreen tv guide to see information about current and next programmes. • Press INFO to activate the on-screen tv guide. • The banner at the top of the screen will always display the current channel number and name, the name of the current programme and the time.
Setting up your favourite channels Customer Services 0808 100 0101 This function enables you to select channels as your ‘favourite channels’ which are then easier and faster to access. When using the P+ and P- buttons to change channels, and the favourite mode is on, only your favourite channels will be available for selection. Similarly, with the favourites mode on and when using the on-screen tv guide, the ▲ or ▼ buttons will only select your favourites.
Using parental lock Customer Services 0808 100 0101 This feature will enable you to limit access to any particular channel. When this option is selected for the first time, you will be asked to enter your code before certain other functions can be performed. Only people who know the code can then unlock a channel. Setting your parental code for the first time • Press MENU to select the main menu. parental lock • Select parental lock by pressing 3 (or highlighting it and press SELECT.
Customer Services 0808 100 0101 If this code is correct, you will be asked to enter a new code. • Enter your new 4-digit code (not 0000) and then press SELECT to confirm. parental lock An on-screen message asks you to remember your new code. If you entered a wrong code at any stage, an on-screen display will inform you what to do.
Watching your locked channels Customer Services 0808 100 0101 Once you have locked all the required channels, there are 2 ways to regain access and watch these channels. You can either unlock individual channels as you select them, or return to the ‘choose channels to lock or unlock’ menu and temporarily unlock them all. To unlock individual channels • When you select a channel that has been locked you will not be able to see or hear the locked channel until your code has been entered.
Setting the timer and video recording Customer Services 0808 100 0101 General information The ‘timer settings’ function enables you to program your Mediamaster to switch on and off at selected times, for up to 8 different time slots. Your video can then be set to record digital programmes. • Pressing the RED button will return you to the previous part of the procedure, or • Pressing EXIT will discard any changes that have been made and return your Mediamaster to normal operation.
Customer Services 0808 100 0101 • When you highlight ‘recording repeat’ use or to select how frequently you want the recording to be made. The screen display will give you options of ‘once only’, ‘daily’ or ‘weekly’. Select the option you want. The last two alternatives are useful when recording a series of programmes. • Press SELECT to save the settings when all the details have been set. If the channel is locked, enter your parental code and confirm with SELECT.
Setting your video These steps above will now activate your Mediamaster. But if you want to record, you must also set up your video at the appropriate times. As previously mentioned it is not possible to record one digital channel whilst watching another. Customer Services 0808 100 0101 You can however record a digital channel via your Mediamaster and watch an analogue channel on your TV, or vice versa.
Checking your digital updates Customer Services 0808 100 0101 Your Mediamaster has the ability to display messages that have been sent to you by a broadcaster, perhaps about a special offer or your current subscription package. You will be advised when a message is waiting to be read by the code ‘P O S E’ appearing in the display on the front of your Mediamaster. Postbox • Press MENU to select the main menu. • Select ITV Digital updates by pressing 6. postbox • Select check your postbox by pressing 2.
Setting the viewing preferences Customer Services 0808 100 0101 The Mediamaster has three menus to set your viewing preferences. Each have been factory-set for the most commonly used settings. • Press MENU to select the main menu. • Select viewing preferences by pressing 4. viewing preferences • Select ITV Digital box settings by pressing 1. • Press ▲ or ▼ to select the required setting numbered 1 to 6. • Press or to make the required adjustment.
Customer Services 0808 100 0101 Your box will display the code ‘rEd’ on the display and will ‘beep’. More information about the timer function is included on pages 19 and 20 in this booklet. set top box settings Time and date Your Mediamaster will automatically set the current time and date by taking information from broadcasters. However, should you wish to adjust these settings, you can do so manually using this menu. Use the numeric buttons to enter the correct details.
Customer Services 0808 100 0101 TV sound This gives you the option of selecting either ‘mono’ or ‘stereo’ sound. As a default, stereo has been selected. You need only change this selection if you are connecting to a mono TV. tv and video settings 1 TV standard If you have connected your Mediamaster and your TV by a scart lead, you should try adjusting this option to ensure the best possible picture.
Modem settings Customer Services 0808 100 0101 You may need to change the settings within this menu when you connect the Mediamaster to the telephone line. • Select modem settings by pressing 3. Modem This gives you the option to select whether you are using the ‘internal’ modem or have added an ‘external’ modem connected to the SERIAL port. modem settings Dialling This gives you the option to select tone dialling. Most domestic telephones use tone dialling.
CHANGING SETTINGS FOR YOUR TV and VCR Signal strength CHANGING SETTINGS FOR YOUR TV and VCR Customer Services 0808 100 0101 • Select signal strength by pressing 1. This option allows you to check the strength of the signal you are receiving through your aerial and the UHF channel number. The colour of the on-screen display will change depending on the signal strength.The bar is empty if the signal is missing.
Searching for channels Customer Services 0808 100 0101 This function is normally only used when first installing your Mediamaster, as described earlier in this instruction book. You should follow these instructions when you wish to re-install your Mediamaster at an alternative location, or search for new channels that may have subsequently been launched by the broadcasters.
Trouble shooting guide Customer Services 0808 100 0101 Problem Possible causes What to do The display 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. No sound or picture, but the front panel shows the time or - -:- - The Mediamaster is in standby. Press the standby button or any number button to bring the Mediamaster out of standby. Bad picture/blocking error. Signal too weak.
Trouble shooting guide Customer Services 0808 100 0101 Problem Possible causes What to do The settings you have done in the menus have not been changed. The Mediamaster was unplugged without first going to standby. Some menus are only saved permanently when you first put the Mediamaster in standby. Put the Mediamaster in standby after you have changed something in the menus. You see a on-screen message ‘no channel on this number’.
Trouble shooting guide Customer Services 0808 100 0101 Problem Possible causes What to do The remote is not working. Battery exhausted. Remote is incorrectly aimed. The Mediamaster is in standby. Change the batteries. Aim the remote at Mediamaster. Check that nothing blocks the front panel. Check if (:) is flashing on the front panel display when you press a button. If not replace the batteries .
Technical specifications Customer Services 0808 100 0101 Transmission Standards DVB, MPEG 2 RF input (OFDM)/Modulator output Loop through output Input/output connector IEC female / IEC male RF input frequency 470 to 862 MHz RF input power level 35 to 80 dB µV RF impedance 75 Ω Frequency range Loop through 47 to 862MHz Frequency range Re-modulator 470 to 862 MHz Output channel UHF CH 21-69 Preset channel 21 Output signal PAL I TV SCART Video output Audio output RGB output RGB bandwidth Fast blanking output
Menu screen structure ONsetup setup First time installation ONsetup setup welcome First power on Press SELECT Press select on your remote to get started ONsetup setup Main Menu 1 setting the timer DON’T FORGET TO PROGRAM YOUR VIDEO 1 08.02 BBC 1 15.30 16.30 2 09.02 ITV 08.30 09.30 3 09.02 BBC 1 11.45 12.
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