USER MANUAL CONTENTS Preface Unpacking Safety Remote Control Unit Rear Panel Connections 2 2 3 4 6 Decoder Connections Hints to Quakity TV system Configuration Set-Up 1: Decoder,TV Set-Up 2: Decoder,TV,VCR Set-Up 3: Decoder,TV,Hi-Fi Set-Up 4: Decoder,TV,VCR,Hi-Fi Front Panel Buttons Front Panel Display Conditional Access Smart Card Inserting The Smart Card 7 7 8 9 10 11 12 12 13 13 13 Getting Started Switching the Decoder On at the Mains Tuning Your TV Information Plate Reminders Soundtracks Subtitles
USER MANUAL PREFACE The Digital Terrestrial Terminal introduces you to exciting new technology. This manual provides information on how to use the decoder and enjoy the benefits of all its features. The Decoder is menu-driven and is easy to use, even for users unfamiliar with, or intimidated by modern technology. When you are comfortable with the basic operation of the DTT, you can move onto the more advanced and complex features. The manual provides: Important safety precautions, please study them.
USER MANUAL SAFETY This DTT meets/exceeds International Safety Standards. Please read the following recommended safety precautions carefully. MAINS SUPPLY : 88 - 288 V AC 50/60 Hz ONLY. LIQUIDS : K eep liquids away from the Terminal. CLEANING : Disconnect the Terminal from the Mains. Use a dry cloth to clean the exterior. VENTILATION : Do not block ventilation holes. Ensure that free airflow is maintained around the Terminal. Never stand the terminal on soft furnishings or on carpet.
USER MANUAL REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (RCU) Standby button ALT Allows you to switch between the current channel and the last viewed channel Allows you to access the UHF channel and to switch between signal sources Displays the clock ? Allows access to soundtrack options Mutes the Volume i TV Allows accessto the Information Plate and to the Extended Information Allows access to the various Radio/Music Bouquets available and switches from a TV service to a Radio service Allows access to Subtitles and T
USER MANUAL 0 to 9 Numeric Keys used to enter PIN codes, Channel Numbers and other numbers P+ When pressed, advances to the next channel in the list P- When pressed, advances to the previous channel in the list V+ Increases the volume level V+ Decreases the volume level EXIT Is used as an escape key to escape from the selected option. Exits from the Menu MENU Allows access to the Menu.
USER MANUAL REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS CONNECTORS 1 To TV/VCR 2 SCART connector to VCR 3 Audio to Mono Amplifier (TV or VCR) 4 Video to Non-SCART input (TV or VCR) 5 Terrestrial Antenna In 6 RF In connector (From VCR) 7 SCART connector to TV or AUX input 8 To S-Video connector on the TV 9 Variable Left and Right Audio to Hi-Fi or TV 10 For Stereo Fixed Audio recording (Left and Right) 11 To External Modem 12 Communication Port 13 Loopthough to RF In (6) 14 Mains Input 6 DIGITAL TE
USER MANUAL DECODER CONNECTIONS There are several ways of connecting the DTT to your existing entertainment system. The following more common examples enable you to view the available Terrestrial services, record and playback on your VCR and listen to CD quality stereo sound on your Hi-Fi. Consult your local installer for assistance in setting up an audio/video configuration best suited to your requirements.
USER MANUAL SETUP1: DTT, TV NOTE: In the event that only one DTT but more than one TV set is used domestically, the same channel will be viewed on all sets. 1 Connect the cable from the antenna to the Aerial In socket on the DTT. Using the RF flylead supplied, connect the Loopthrough Out socket on the Decoder to the RF In socket on the Decoder. This connection allows you to have access to the normal analogue Terrestrial channels.
USER MANUAL SETUP2: DTT, TV, VCR NOTE: It is recommended that you remove the Mains supply to the Terminal before connecting or disconnecting to or from the Digital Terrestrial Network. 1 Connect the Antenna connector to the Aerial In socket of the Terminal. Connect the Loopthrough Out socket of the Terminal to the RF In socket of the Terminal, using the RF flylead supplied. (Refer to [1] on illustration below) 2 Refer to Setup1. Make those connections first and then proceed to step 3.
USER MANUAL SETUP3: DTT, TV, Hi-Fi NOTE: Do not connect or disconnect the Terminal to or from the Terrestrial Network while connected to the Mains supply. 1 Connect the Antenna to the Aerial In socket on the Terminal. Connect a RF flylead (supplied) from the Loopthrough Out socket on the Terminal to the RF In socket on the Terminal. (Refer to [1] on illustration below) 2 Refer to Set-Up1. Make those connections first and then proceed to step 3.
USER MANUAL SETUP4: DTT, TV, VCR, Hi-Fi NOTE: It is recommended that you remove the Mains supply to the Terminal before connecting or disconnecting to or from the Digital Terrestrial Network. 1 Connect the Antenna connector to the Aerial In socket of the Terminal. Connect the Loopthrough Out socket of the Terminal to the RF In socket of the Terminal, using the RF flylead supplied.
USER MANUAL FRONT PANEL BUTTONS KEY DESCRIPTION Switches the Terminal between Standby and On. Switches between TV and Audio services. TV Increases the Volume/Channel. Decreases the Volume/Channel. P/V Selects the Volume or Channel. When pressed together, resets the Terminal. Use only when the Terminal stops responding to the RCU. and TV FRONT PANEL DISPLAY DTT in standby. 24hr clock displayed. Four flashing bars and red light. Service not found/poor signal. Service No.53 selected. Yellow light.
USER MANUAL CONDITIONAL ACCESS Although some Terrestrial TV and Audio services are free to air, most TV and Audio services are available on a subscription basis and can only be enjoyed via a Conditional Access component. These are removable Smart Cards and a built-in Conditional Access process already fitted into the system. SMART CARD You should have purchased a Smart Card from the dealer when you purchased your decoder.
USER MANUAL GETTING STARTED NOTE: Unless absolutely necessary, do not change installation, connections or decoder set-up, or retune a working system. If changes are made, record all the original settings. SWITCHING THE DECODER ON AT THE MAINS When you switch the decoder on at the mains, it goes through a power-up sequence, then attempts to connect to a signal at the factory-set frequency.
USER MANUAL INFORMATION PLATE At any time whilst watching or listening to Radio/Music services, you can obtain information about the current programme and select available programmes via the Information Plate. 1 Press i on the RCU. The following window is displayed. 2 Use the arrow keys UP or DOWN to scroll through titles on other services, whilst simultaneously watching the current service.
USER MANUAL REMINDERS Please refer to the explanation on page 15 “Information Plate” on how to set reminders. This decoder provides you with two options when setting reminders. 16 1 With the Information Plate displayed and NEXT activated, press the OK button on the RCU and a reminder will be set. This Reminder will display a message on the TV screen when your programme is about to start. Press OK on the RCU when this message appears and the decoder will change to that channel. See illustration below.
USER MANUAL SELECTING SOUNDTRACKS Available Soundtracks, included with programmes, can be heard and selected at any time while watching a programme. NOTE: Preferred Soundtrack options can be selected from the Menu. Refer to Soundtrack Options on page 25 1 Press follows: 2 Press ? on the RCU repeatedly and the various options are displayed in the selection box. Once you have the correct option in the selection box (see illustration above) press OK on the RCU. The new soundtrack will be heard.
USER MANUAL TELETEXT Some services may have a Teletext service. This can be selected as follows: 1 NOTE: 2 3 4 5 With the service selected, press box is displayed: on the RCU. The following message The symbol changes to three bars to indicate teletext selected. If Teletext is not available, a “No Teletext” message is displayed. To make teletext transparent press again. To page up or down, press P+ or P- on the RCU.
USER MANUAL ELECTRONIC PROGRAMME GUIDE In order to access the Electronic Programme Guide, press An on-screen menu is displayed as follows: TV GUIDE on the RCU. NOTE: When the EPG is displayed, Video and Audio is not present. 1 “Display by Time” allows you to search all the channels subscribed to according to Time for an entire week. Reminders may also be set here. 2 “Display by Channel” allows you to search a specific channel for an entire week. Reminders may also be set here.
USER MANUAL DISPLAY BY CHANNEL THEME SEARCH REMINDER LIST 20 DIGITAL TERRESTRIAL TERMINAL
USER MANUAL USING THE MENUS To use the Menu system: 1 Ensure that the decoder is not in standby mode. 2 Press the MENU button on the RCU. The following Main Menu will be displayed, which provides access to all other sub-menus as shown below. When you change values or settings in each of the menus or sub-menus, move the highlight to “Accept Changes” option and press OK or the changes you made will not be saved. All the Menus are navigated as follows: 1 Use the or vertical list box.
USER MANUAL PARENTAL GUIDANCE The decoder has a parental guidance facility to control viewing of restricted programmes. Access to this facility is controlled via the Parental PIN code. TIP: NOTE: The PIN is set at the factory to 1234. If you intend to use the Parental Guidance facility, please change the PIN as soon as possible. Remember to keep a note of your new PIN in a secure place. To use or change your Parental PIN code, your Smart Card must be in the decoder.
USER MANUAL NOTE: The default setting is “No BLock” and Parental Level “R18”. 5 Press OK to change the Blocking Options. The options available are “No Block”, “Total Block” and Parental Guidance”. Use the or buttons to scroll through the different options. Press OK on the RCU to make your selection. 6 If you chose “Parental Guidance” in the Blocking Options then you need to select a Parental Level. In the Blocking Options sub menu, scroll down to the Parental Level option and press OK on the RCU.
USER MANUAL 4 Once you have located the channel you wish to block, press the button on the RCU. This will now move the channel into the RIGHT-HAND block which is titled “Blocked”. Press OK on the RCU. 5 A message block appears on the screen asking you to PLEASE WAIT. Once processing is complete, the Service Blocking Bouquet Selection menu will be displayed. Press EXIT on the RCU to revert to the Main Menu or press MENU to return to normal viewing. The channel is now blocked.
USER MANUAL SOUNDTRACK OPTIONS This option is selected from the Main Menu. It allows you to choose from a list of supported soundtracks. Once selected, the decoder will use this as the default language. To access Soundtrack options do the following: 1 Press Menu on the RCU, select Soundtrack options from the Main menu and press OK. 2 The Soundtrack options screen is displayed (see below) with Default Language highlighted. 3 Press OK. This allows you to change the language.
USER MANUAL COLOURS AND TRANSPARENCY This feature allows you to customise the colours of the on-screen displays. There are a few options to choose from. The colour schemes can be either transparent or opaque. When Transparent, the video can be seen in the background when the Menu, Information Plate or Subtitle box is displayed. When Opaque is chosen, the video is not visible in the background. In both cases audio is present.
USER MANUAL INFORMATION DISPLAY PERIOD If the period of time the Information Bar, Bouquet List, Teletext/subtitles Box or Volume Bar is displayed on the screen is too long or too short, the duration of each of the above can be adjusted to suit you preference using this option in the menu. This menu is accessed from the Main Menu. The Information Display Period menu is illustrated below. To change any of the options in this menu, select and press OK on the RCU.
USER MANUAL LOCAL TIME In this menu you can set the time that is displayed by the decoder. If the time displayed does not correspond with the current time, change the time by following these instructions: 1 Press Menu on the RCU. Scroll down to Advanced Options and press OK. 2 The Advanced Options menu is displayed. Scroll down to the Local Time option and press OK. Local Time is highlighted. 3 Press OK and you will be able to change the time displayed using the or arrow keys on the RCU.
USER MANUAL TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM SOLUTION DIGITAL TERRESTRIAL TERMINAL FAULTS Does not display any message Check the main power cable and check that it is plugged on the front panel or DTT has into a power socket. Check that you have switched the mains power switch On. no power. Check if DTT is in standby mode. No Picture Ensure that DTT is switched On (see above). Check that RF, SCART or RCA are connected correctly to the TV or VCR.
USER MANUAL SPECIFICATIONS MEMORY RAM FLASH Non-Volatile Memory Host Processor MIPS 8 MByte + 2 MByte 4 MByte 16 KByte NEC EMMA(MIPS core) 100 FRONT END DVB standard OFDM Mode Frequency Band VHF/UHF Channel Bandwidth Frequency Step Input Signal Range Symbol Rate Complaint with DVB-T/ETSI spec. 2k/8k, SFN capability 47 to 862 MHz 8 MHz 167 kHz -88 dBm to -14 dBm (depending on mode) 4.98 to 31.
USER MANUAL HOTLINES Manufacturer’s website: www.uec.co.za Service Centre Contact Details: Name: AL-BAHA Est. For Applications of Technology Postal Address: P.O. Box 941721 Amman (11194) JORDAN Location: Sameer Mahmoud Al-Zu’bi Street Bldg. No. 1 First Floor Apt. No.
USER MANUAL NOTES 32 DIGITAL TERRESTRIAL TERMINAL
