DVB-T2 HD Terrestrial Receiver User Manual MODEL NUMBER HDT2-5101 Please read this Manual thoroughly before using your Receiver and then retain for future reference.
Contents 1. Important Instructions 1.1 Safety Instructions p1 p1 2. 3. p2 p3 p3 p3 p4 p5 p7 p7 p7 p7 p9 p9 p10 p10 p10 p10 p11 p11 p13 p14 p16 p22 p24 p25 p25 p25 p26 p26 p26 p27 p27 p28 p28 p30 p30 p31 p32 1.2 General Information In the Box Controls and Functions 3.1 Front Panel 3.2 Rear Panel 3.3 Remote Control 3.4 Remote Control Functions 4. Getting Started 4.1 Installing Batteries in your Remote Control 4.
1.0 Important Instructions 1.1 Safety Instructions • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Please read these Instructions carefully and retain for future reference. If you sell, or give this receiver away be sure to pass on these Instructions. There are NO user serviceable parts inside this unit. DO NOT remove the cover, there are dangerous voltages inside. Electric shock hazard. Refer all repairs to your authorised Service Centre. This unit operates from a 220~240V 50Hz Supply. Consumption is 20W.
1.2 General Information • • • • Thank you for purchasing a Ross DVB-T2 HD Terrestrial Receiver. Treated with care and used in accordance with the contents of this manual it will provide you with many years of reliable service. This Digital DVBT2 HD Receiver offers many useful and exciting features to enhance your enjoyment including an 8 Day EPG, full MHEG5 Interactive Text and the ability (with an externally connected USB Memory device) to both Record and Live Pause programmes.
3.0 Controls & Functions: 3.1 Front Panel A D E C B F H G I J A - Volume Down Button G - OK B - Channel Up Button H - On LED Indicator C - Volume Up Button I - Standby LED Indicator D - Standby Button J - 7 Segment Display E - Menu F - Channel Down Button 3.
3.3 Remote Control MUTE 22 Power (Standby) 1 Numeric Keys (0-9) 2 TV/Radio 3 23 FAV Text 4 24 EPG 25 SUB Audio 5 26 CH/PAGE+ Vol + 6 27 INFO A.
3.4 Remote Control Functions Button Function 1 MUTE: Press to MUTE the sound, press again to cancel. You can also press the VOL + or VOL – to cancel the MUTE function. 2 NUMERIC KEYS: For direct entry of CHANNEL NUMBERS as well as TIME and DATE information. 3 TV/RADIO: Switch between TV and Radio Programmes 4 TEXT: Accesses digital and interactive text services, Not all providers transmit text. 5 AUDIO: Press to access Audio information on the current programme .
Button Function 25 SUB: Enables SUBTITLES to be turned on or off. 26 CH / PAGE +: Press to increment the Channel or Page 27 INFO: Provides Information on the Programme being currently viewed. Press a second time to view a brief resume of the Programme. Press again to exit. 28 CH / PGE - : Press to decrement the Channel or Page. 29 BLUE BUTTON: Content dependent when in TEXT or EPG etc. 30 YELLOW BUTTON: Content dependent when in TEXT or EPG etc.
4.0 Getting Started: 4.1 Installing Batteries in your Remote Control • • • Remove the Battery Compartment cover by sliding it downwards Install two AAA batteries (not supplied) taking care to observe the correct polarity. Replace the Battery Compartment cover by sliding it upwards. NOTE: If you will not be using your Remote control for sometime then remove the batteries to prevent risk of leakage and subsequent damage.
• • • SCART: A fully compliant SCART connector is available if your TV has neither of the previous methods of connection available. SCART (as with HDMI) connects both Picture and Sound, however picture quality will be somewhat inferior to both HDMI and Component. Using a SCART cable (not supplied) connect “TV SCART” on the rear of the Receiver to the SCART socket on your TV. CVBS: This is the least effective method of connection, as with Component, it also needs separate audio feeds to the TV.
4.4 Operating your Receiver Now you have connected your Receiver you are ready to tune it in and complete the installation. • • • • Connect the Mains Plug of the Receiver to a convenient Wall Socket and switch on. The INITIAL INSTALL screen opposite will be displayed. Check the following, using the CURSOR KEYS and OK button as required: • OSD Language • Country • Time Zone • LCN (Logical Channel Numbering) English UK Auto On Using the CURSOR KEYS move down to START SEARCH and press OK.
4.6 Digital Interactive Text (MHEG5) Digital text has a wide variety of content including interactive services (for example being able to select different Courts when Wimbledon is on and changing between games). Press the RED button or the TEXT button to access. NOTE: Not all Programme Providers broadcast Digital Text. 4.7 Live Pausing your Programme (External USB Memory Required) This useful feature enables you to pause the Programme you are watching whilst you take a call, make a drink etc.
• • Channel List: Press the OK button to bring up the Channel List. Using the ( ) Cursor keys select the Channel you wish to view and then press OK to confirm. Favourite Lists: Whilst in the Channel List Mode you can press one of the Coloured Keys (RED, GREEN, YELLOW or BLUE to access the four available Favourite Lists. Select the list of your choice and then using the ( ) Cursor Keys select your desired Programme.
• • • • 12 Manual Search: This can be useful if you know a new programme has been added to a particular CHANNEL. Using ( ) keys select the MANUAL SEARCH function and press the ( ) Cursor Key or the “OK” button. You will then be prompted to enter the number of the CHANNEL you wish to search for Digital Programmes or (if you know it) the FREQUENCY in kHz. It is recommended that you use the CHANNEL option as this is easier. Press the “OK” button and then use the ( ) keys to select your desired CHANNEL.
5.2 Channel Menu The CHANNEL Menu provides options to edit Programmes. Within this Menu you can LOCK, DEL (Delete), SKIP, RENAME or RE-NUMBER a Channel and create Favourite Lists. • Channel Manager: NOTE: If the SYSTEM LOCK setting is set to ON then you will need to enter your PIN NUMBER to make changes to the Channel Manager settings. • • • • • • Lock: Using the ( ) keys select the Channel you wish to lock and press the RED button. Your change will be saved when you press EXIT.
5.3 Preference Menu This Menu enables the User to set up many personal preferences associated with the OSD, Subtitles, Audio Descriptor and the PVR function. • • • • OSD Language: Select your preferred OSD Language. Using the ( ) keys select OSD LANGUAGE and then press “OK”. Use the ( ) keys again to select your preference and press “OK” to confirm. OSD Timeout: Select your preferred OSD Timeout (length of time the OSD is displayed for), you can select between 1-6 seconds.
• • • • • • Audio Descriptor: Turn ON or OFF the Audio Descriptor. This feature provides additional audio content to assist persons with impaired hearing. Using the ( ) keys select AUDIO DESCRIPTOR and then press “OK”. Use the ( ) keys again to select your preference and press “OK” to confirm. Please note not all Broadcasters transmit Audio Descriptor information. 1st. Preferred Audio: Select your 1st Preferred Audio Language.
5.4 Setting Menu The SETTING Menu gives access to a number of important features such Timer Settings, Parental Control, Ethernet Configuration together with Upgrade, Factory Reset, Auto Standby and Version information. • • • • • • 16 Timers: The Timers are used by the Receiver when you set a Reminder or a future Record. However if you want to set a record for a Programme that is beyond the period covered by the 7 DAY EPG then you can manually set the Recorder using the TIMER function.
• Type: Scroll down to the TYPE function, press the ( ) Cursor key then using the ( ) keys select from RECORDER, CHANNEL, STANDBY, ON or VCR. Press “OK” to confirm. NOTE: Set to RECORDER to record Programmes to your external memory device. • Programme Name: Scroll down to the PROGRAMME NAME function, press the ( ) Cursor key then using the ( ) keys select from your list of available PROGRAMMES. Press “OK” to confirm. NOTE: You can record both TV and Radio Programmes.
• • • Teletext: – Here you can set the Receiver to Record the TELETEXT if the Programme you are recording is broadcasting this information. Press the ( ) Cursor key, then using the ( ) keys select ON or OFF as desired. Press “OK” to confirm. Saving your TIMER entry: When you have completed all the fields that you needed to change press “OK” once more. This will save your TIMER settings and take you back to your TIMER LIST where you can check your settings are correct.
• Change PIN Code: The PIN Code (Password) prevents access to key settings and provides a degree of Parental control. Using the ( ) keys scroll to CHANGE PIN CODE and press “OK”. You will now be asked to enter the OLD PASSWORD (Default 0000) and then enter and confirm the NEW PASSWORD. Your new PASSWORD will then be automatically saved. CAUTION: If you enter a new password BE SURE to write it down and keep it somewhere safe.
• • • • • • • • • 20 Factory Reset: This returns all settings to as they were when the Receiver left the factory. It deletes all stored Programmes and should be used with CAUTION. Using the( ) keys scroll to FACTORY RESET and press “OK”. You will then be asked to input your PASSWORD. On completion, the FACTORY RESET will be activated and you will be returned to the INITIAL INSTALL screen. Refer to SECTION 4.4 for guidance if necessary.
• • • • • • • Completion: When completed you will be taken to the INITIAL INSTALL screen. Refer to SECTION 4.4 for assistance if required. b) OTA Upgrade: An OTA Upgrade means that the firmware in your receiver is upgraded over the air (from the Aerial). To achieve this you will need to be aware that an upgrade is available, check the Ross website from time to time, if an OTA upgrade is to be under taken you will be advised of the time slot.
5.5 AV (Audio/Video) The AV Menu allows you to adjust various aspects of the Audio and Video to suit your personal preferences. • • • 22 Contrast: Use the ( ) keys to select CONTRAST and the “OK” button to confirm. Adjust to your preferred setting using the ( ) keys and then press “OK” to confirm. Brightness: Use the ( ) keys to select BRIGHTNESS and the “OK” button to confirm. Adjust to your preferred setting using the ( ) keys and then press “OK” to confirm.
• • • SPDIF: The SPDIF (Sony Philips Digital Interface) provided on this Receiver is via an Optical Out socket. This option allows you to choose between PCM, Bitstream or Mute. Using the ( ) keys select SPDIF and press “OK” to confirm. Again, using the ( ) keys, select your preferred option and press “OK” to confirm. The default is PCM (Pulse Coded Modulation) this being the most common mode used.
• Video Resolution: Set the resolution of your receiver to match your TV. If you have an HD Ready TV capable of displaying 1080p then set your Receiver to match this, any other received broadcasts will be automatically adjusted to display correctly. Available settings are as shown in the table below: 576i 25Hz 720p 50Hz 1080i 25Hz 1080p 50Hz Using the ( ) keys select VIDEO RESOLUTION and press “OK” to confirm. Again, using the ( ) keys, select your preferred option and press “OK” to confirm.
• • Go Bang: Follow the on screen prompts to play this game using the Cursor keys and the OK button. Sudoku: Follow the on screen prompts to play this game using the Cursor keys and the OK button. 6.0 How to get the Best from your Recording, Playback and Media Functions All Media files including Recordings that you make are stored on an external Memory Device. Access to all these DATA FILES is via the SOURCE button on the Remote Control. 6.
6.3 Recording • • • • • 26 NOTE: When recording a Programme if you press the “OK” button a list of channels that can still be viewed whilst you are recording will be displayed. These Programmes are broadcast from the same MUX (Multiplexer) meaning you can view them without interrupting your recording. Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to select and press “OK” toview.
If you now press the RED button again a Series Record will be set against each of the Programmes in the list. This is shown as S symbol. Should you wish to only record only one of the listed Programmes or select particular episodes then highlight the programme and press the GREEN button. Your selection will again be highlighted with the S symbol.
6.5 Playback of Movie Files or Recordings: • • Movies: Using the ( ) Cursor keys select MOVIE. Now press the ( ) key. This will highlight your attached USB Memory device. Press OK, a list of MOVIE files will be displayed, plus a PVR Folder (this Folder is created automatically by the system) which will contain any recordings that you have made. Using th ( ) keys select the movie you wish to view and press OK. Playback will then commence.
6.8 Native 32 Games: This enables the playing of Native 32 Games which are stored on your external USB Drive. Using the ( ) Cursor keys select NATIVE 32 GAMES. Now press the ( ) key. This will highlight your attached USB Memory device. Press OK, a list of available NATIVE 32 GAMES will be displayed. Using the ( ) keys select the game you wish to play and press OK. Once loaded follow the on screen prompts to play. 6.
• • • • • • • 30 NTFS Format: Most external USB HDD will be NTFS file format. Select the device and then press the YELLOW button. You will be asked to confirm, select YES and then press OK. Device: This gives useful information on your USB device. Select the device and then press the BLUE button. Recording Playback: Playback, rename or delete programmes you have recorded. Playback: Proceed as with Movies in Section 6.5 to play your recordings. The normal playback controls are active in this mode.
6.10 Disk Manager: Disk Manager offers some of the features found in Record Manager but in additionhas a very useful MOVE / COPY feature which allows you, for example, to archive recordings you wish to keep to another partition on your drive. Using the ( ) Cursor keys select DISK MANAGER. Now press the ( ) key. This will highlight your attached USB Memory device. • Move/Copy: Press the RED button. The Move / Copy screen will be displayed.
8.0 Trouble Shooting: If you have problems with the set top box, please consult the table below because it may be a simple problem that can be solved at home. Standby Light not illuminated. Power Cord Unplugged. Mains Fuse blown. Check fuse. No Signal found. Aerial not connected. Check aerial connection. Aerial misaligned / damaged. Check aerial. No signal. Try another programme. Check mains lead is connected. Check reception area with your dealer. No Picture or sound.
9.0 Specification Power Requirements: 220-240V 50Hz Power Consumption: Operating Frequency Range: UHF Band IV: 470-606MHz UHF Band V: 606-862MHz RF Input/Output Impedance: Input: 75 Output: 75 ON: 20W Max - STANDBY: <1.
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