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1. CONNECTION NOTE NOTE It is recommended to use USB 2 0 storage devices or higher for playback of TV programmes or HD movies Timeshift recording and playback only works properly when a fast USB storage device such as a USB2 0 HDD is connected to the receiver Timeshift recording and playback of HD content requires a sufficient continuous read write speed of the used USB storage device This user manual describes the full functionality including the recording function and may not be applicable if the PVR software has not yet been installed 4 0 STARTING UP FOR THE FIRST TIME When you use your receiver for the first time the Welcome menu appears Use A V to move the highlight to the setting you wish to alter and use lt P to change values Start by selecting your language using lt P Once you have selected your language press to move the highlight to the next item and use to change Language Region Subtitle Aspect Mode Scan mode Connection Here you can choose your language Select your region where this receiver is used Select Normal to display subtitles per default Select Hard of Hearing to show HoH subtitles per default Select Off to hide subtitles per default Use this option to select the aspect ratio of your TV and the preferred conversion method The options are Auto automatic detection of aspect ratio 4 3 Panscan Displays 16 9 widescreen broadcasts full screen on your 4 32. 0 YOUR RECEIVER 2 1 DEFAULT PIN 1234 2 2 Front Panel Fig 1 1 IR sensor Point your remote control towards this sensor 2 Display Indicates current time in STANDBY mode or current channel number in OPERATING mode 3 Modeindicator RED indicates that the receiver is in STANDBY mode GREEN indicates that the receiver is in OPERATING mode 4 USB Connector for USB storage devices 2 3 Rear Panel Fig 2 1 CABLE IN Connect your receiver to the wall connector provided by the cable operator 2 CABLE OUT Connect your receiver to another digital receiver or to a TV to keep using its internal analogue tuner loop through function 3 S PDIF COAX Connect your receiver to a digital home theatre AV receiver or digital audio amplifier 4 HDMI Connect your receiver with your TV set using an HDMI cable 5 TV SCART Connect your receiver with your TV set using a SCART cable 6 Power cord Your receiver requires a supply voltage of 220 240V AC Auto selectable 50 60Hz 5 Please ensure the local power P5 YOUR RECEIVER 2 4 Remote Control 0 PG PG DTV VCR INFO Coch VOL VOL MENU EXIT 09090 0 1 OK 2 RECORD 3 TIMESHIFT 4 0 9 5 EPG 6 RECALL 7 AUDIO 8 TV RADIO 9 FAV 20 FILE 21 TTX 22 SUBTITLE 23 44 gt gt specification meets these requirements before connecting your receiver to the wall outlet Fig 3 Switches th
3. By Channel and By Frequency f By Channel is selected use to select Channel No Symbol Rate and Scan QAM f Network Search is set to On all channel belonging to the network of your operator will be found according to NIT information provided in the signal of the operator f By Frequency is selected use A Y and 0 9 to select Frequency Symbol Rate and select the correct ScanQAM parameter Highlight Search and press OK to start scanning Newly found channels will be added to the channel list f Network Search is set to On all channel belonging to the network of your operator will be found according to NIT information provided in the signal of the operator NOTE Obtain technical data about your cable operator base channel from your operator and start a network search from there to find all channels belonging to the network 7 2 2 Auto Scan Use A to select Installation and press OK or to advance Select Auto Scan with A W and press OK to enter Select your country and network base channel When FTA Only is set to Yes scrambled channels won t be stored in the channel list Use A Y to highlight Search Now press OK to start auto scan The receiver will store all found channels in the channel list P15 MAIN MENU NOTE Obtain technical data about your cable operator base channel from your operator and start a network search from there to find all channels belonging to the network 7 2 3
4. List is the same as in the TV Channel List The only difference is that in Radio Channel List there is no video information so it will always display the radio background on the preview screen 7 1 3 Delete all Use this menu to delete all stored channels Select Delete All with A W and press OK The receiver asks you to enter the pin code DEFAULT PIN 1234 Inside the confirmation window select Yes with and press OK to delete or select No to cancel P14 MAIN MENU Warning The Delete all function will permanently delete all current channels and all favourite lists from your receiver and you are not able to leave the menu until you search for channels again 7 1 4 Rename Favourite list This menu allows you to personalize the names of the 8 available favourite lists Use A V to select Rename Favourite List from the Edit Channel Menu and press OK to proceed The names of all groups are now displayed Select a favourite group with AY and press OK to edit its name A text field will now pop up at the right of the screen Use A to select characters and enter them with OK When you have finished editing press BLUE to save the changes When all changes have been made press EXIT twice to leave this menu 7 2 Installation 7 2 1 Channel Scan Use A V to select Installation press OK or to advance Use A V to select Channel Scan and press OK to enter Use to toggle between available scan modes
5. TV 4 3 letterbox black bars on top and under the picture on a 4 3 TV and 16 9 use this setting for 16 9 TV sets Select All to store scrambled and free to air channels or select Free to store only free to air channels Note Scrambled channels cannot be viewed with this receiver Use this option to adjust the established connection to your TV set Select HDMI or TV SCART Availability of DVB HoH subtitles depends on the broadcast If subtitles are not supported they can be activated via Teletext if available When all settings have been made move the highlight to OK and press OK to continue NOTE P8 Wrong region selection can lead to missing channels or channels being stored at wrong positions in the channel list STARTING UP FOR THE FIRST TIME 4 1 DVB C Installation Select Installation and press OK to enter the installation menu Press W to select Channel Scan or Auto Scan 4 1 1 Channel Scan Select Channel Scan and press OK to enter the Channel Scan menu Press AW to set Scan mode Channel No Frequency Symbol Rate Scan QAM and Network Search Highlight Search and press OK to start the channel scan Obtain technical data about your cable operator s base channel from your operator and start a Network search from there to find all channels belonging to the network 4 1 2 Auto Scan Select Auto Scan and press OK to enter the Auto Scan menu Press W to set Country a
6. amplifier on TV amplifier is not Check if S PDIF switched on connection is used Scrambled channel Channel is scrambled Select alternative channel Message No response to remote Receiver off Plug in and turn on plug control Remote not aimed Aim remote at front correctly panel Front panel obstructed Check for obstructions Remote batteries Replace remote batteries exhausted P24 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible cause What to do Forgotten PIN code Forgotten channel lock code Signals are interrupted or blocking is visible on screen Cable signals are too weak or have reflections interference Default PIN is 1234 Contact local Service Hotline or send email to our Support via www thomsonstb net Press the INFO button on remote 3x to call up signal bars and check your cable connections and leads Using many splitters in the signal lead might cause reflections interference in the digital signal and distort reception When in doubt check with your dealer The receiver switches off automatically Auto Standby function enabled Disable auto standby See section 7 3 7 for details Playback of video or Timeshift is causing picture freeze macro blocks or similar distortion especially on HD content Read write speed of your USB device could be too low Make sure to use a USB storage device with sufficient speed and space Pen drives USB st
7. and 73 23 EC RoHS 2002 95 EC Subject to alterations In consequence of continuous research and development technical specifications design and appearance of products may change HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories All other product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners THOMSON 2014 All rights reserved P2 1 0 INTRODUCTION 1 1 Safety Instructions DO NOT INSTALL YOUR RECEIVER In a closed or poorly ventilated cabinet directly on top of or under any other equipment on a surface which might obstruct the ventilation slots DO NOT EXPOSE THE RECEIVER OR ITS ACCESSORIES To direct sunlight or any other equipment that generates heat to rain or intense moisture to intense vibration and to any shock which may cause permanent damage to your receiver or to any magnetic objects such as loudspeakers transformers etc Do not use a damaged power cord It may cause a fire or an electric shock Do not touch a power cord with wet hands It may cause an electric shock When the receiver is not used for a long period of time you should unplug the power cord from the wall socket Do not use alcohol or ammonia based liquids to clean the recei
8. can remove the delete marker again Press EXIT to delete One step back or leave the folder and quit the function Press 4 to open a previously created play list Then you can select the music file that you want to add your play list by pressing 5 a single file will be added to the play list or 6 all files of this directory folder will be added to the play list Press 5 to add a file to the playlist A favourite icon will be shown next to the file P21 MAIN MENU INFO EXIT Image INFO 3 EXIT This user manual describes the ful Press 6 to add all files o Press 6 again to delete all files from the play list this directory folder to the play list Press 7 to open the Edit menu This menu allows access of the following functions by entering the number rename 4 copy 5 delete 6 create folder 7 Press 2 to open the sort window You can sort by Name Time Size and Favourite Press the INFO button to set repeat mode The option is Repeat Folder Random Folder Repeat One One step back or leave the folder and quit the function Press 4 to open a previously created play list Then you can select the image file that you want to add your play list by pressing 5 a single file will be added to the play list or 6 all files of this directory folder will be added to the play list Press 5 to add a file to the play list A favourite icon will be shown next to the file Press 6 to add all files of this directo
9. enter your PIN code DEFAULT PIN 1234 Menu Lock Locks the installation menu You can set Menu Lock to On or Off Parental Rating Choose between Off 4 years and up to 18 years Channels with a parental rating above the chosen age will be protected with a PIN code if available in your local broadcast New Password Enter your new PIN code 4 digits here Confirm Password Re enter your PIN code here to confirm P18 MAIN MENU 7 3 6 OSD Setting This menu allows you to change settings for OSD Timeout and OSD Transparency OSD Timeout Sets the duration time of on screen banners and messages remove The range is 7 10 seconds or Always On OSD Transparency To set the OSD transparency from Off 4096 with 10 steps Load Default OSD Setting Press OK to clear all OSD settings and reset to default values 7 3 7 Auto Standby Auto Standby is a new feature that helps you reducing power consumption When set to 30Min 1 Hour 2 Hours or 3 Hours the receiver will switch to standby if it doesn t receive any commands during this time Set Auto Standby to Off to deactivate the automatic standby function 7 4 Tools Press MENU in viewing mode to enter the Main Menu Select the Tools submenu with A W and press OK or to enter Use A V to highlight the submenu of choice and press OK proceed Press EXIT to leave 7 4 1 Information This submenu shows receiver specific information such as hardware version and s
10. folders subfolders First select which files you like to play back Press 1 to switch between Video Record Music or Image Press A to select a file or folder and then press OK to open the folder subfolder if applicable or start playback of the file Press the EXIT button to exit Use the buttons like described below in order to choose functions during the different playback modes like described in the help banner below Video INFO EXIT Record EXIT Music Press the INFO button to set repeat mode The options are repeat folder folder icon repeat once 1 or no repetition no icon shown During the playback of a movie with external subtitles press 1 to enter the subtitle menu In this menu you can select size and colours of your preference Press 2 to open the Sort menu You can sort by Name Time or Size Press 7 to open the Edit menu This menu allows access of the following functions by entering the number rename 4 copy 5 delete 6 create folder 7 One step back or leave the folder and quit the function Press 2 to enter a new name for the selected recording Highlight the recording that you want to lock After pressing 3 you will be asked to input your PIN code DEFAULT PIN 1234 After entering your PIN code the recording is locked If you want to unlock the recording again press 3 again Press 4 to mark the recording you want to delete By selecting the same recording and pressing 4 again you
11. with suitable connectors This receiver has an IEC female input 3 2 Connecting to TV with HDMI cable Fig 4 The TV set shall be connected with the receiver using a good quality HDMI cable This connection gives the highest possible quality 3 3 Connecting to TV with SCART cable Fig 4 Your receiver is also equipped with a SCART connector alternatively the TV set can be connected to the receiver using a good quality SCART cable 3 4 Connecting to a Digital Audio Amplifier with S PDIF Fig 4 By connecting your receiver to a digital amplifier or home theatre system you can enjoy the best possible sound quality and multi channel audio depending on the broadcast Connect your Digital Audio Amplifier or home theatre system with a suitable cinch cable to the S PDIF connector on the back of the receiver 3 5 Connecting to a Digital Audio Amplifier and TV using HDMI __ Fig 5 By connecting your receiver to the latest digital amplifiers or Home Cinema systems you will enjoy the best possible sound quality and multi channel audio depending on the broadcast Connect the HDMI output of the receiver to an input of your amplifier and then connect the HDMI output of the amplifier to your TV set Select the correct input on your amplifier to watch and listen to programmes 3 6 Connecting a USB storage device Fig 6 Connecting a USB device to the unit allows you to playback multimedia files See chapter 7 5 1 Mediaplayer P7
12. LCN Logical Channel Numbering If LCN Logical Channel Numbering is activated and an LCN signal is provided by the operator channels will be stored in an operator defined order Set LCN to On to activate operator defined channel numbering or Off to store channels in found order 7 3 System Setup This function only applies when a new channel search is performed This menu allows you to manage the system settings of your receiver It consists of the following sub menus Language TV System Local Time Setting Timer Setting Parental Lock OSD Setting and Auto Standby Press A V to highlight the menu of choice and press OK advance to the next screen Use A V to move the highlight to the setting of choice Values can be changed with lt gt Press EXIT to leave 7 3 1 Language This menu allows you to set up your language preferences Language Use to selec First Audio Use to selec Second Audio Use to selec anguage Subtitle Language Use to selec 2nd Subtitle Language Use to selec 1st prefer Teletext Use to selec available Subtitle Use to selec automatically Se Availability of DVB HoH subtitles depends on the broadcast If subtitles are not supported they can be activated via Teletext if available he language for the On Screen Display Audio language a language that will be played when the selected at First Audio isn t available he prefer
13. O INFORMATION FOR PACKAGED MEDIA IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED WITHOUT A LICENSE UNDER APPLICABLE PATENTS IN THE MPEG 2 PATENT PORTFOLIO WHICH LICENSE IS AVAILABLE FROM MPEG LA LLC 6312 S Fiddlers Green Circle Suite 400E Greenwood Village Colorado 80111 U S A THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NONCOMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER TO i ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AVC STANDARD AVC VIDEO AND OR ii DECODE AVC VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND NON COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED TO PROVIDE AVC VIDEO NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA L L C SEE HTTPZ WWW MPEGLA COM This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U S patents and other intellectual property rights Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Rovi Corporation and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Rovi Corporation Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited This product contains one or more programs protected under international and U S copyright laws as unpublished works They are confidential and proprietary to Dolby Laboratories Their reproduction or disclosure in whole or in part or the production of derivati
14. OUT IEC Male Loop through S PDIF coaxial HDMI TV SCART USB 2 0 port DC 5 V 800 mA max supported General Data Supply voltage Power consumption P26 220 240 V AC SMPS 50 60 Hz 5 14 W typ 12 W max TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Power consumption in standby max 0 7 W Operating temperature 0 40 C Storage temperature 10 50 C Operating humidity range 10 85 RH Non condensing Size WxDxH in mm 168x 105 x 40 Weight in kg 0 34 P27 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS P28 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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16. T or Cancel or press EXIT to leave without formatting Press the BLUE button DVR Set to select the recording type Select REC amp TMS to store recordings and Timeshift copy to HDD Select Record to store only recordings to HDD Select Timeshift to switch OFF recordings and only Timeshift is possible NOTE Itis possible to use USB storage devices already formatted in NTFS Press EXIT to leave this menu 7 5 3 DVR Setting This menu allows you to configure settings for Timeshift recording and playback Select DVR Setting in the Media menu and press OK to enter Use A V to move the highlight and to change settings Timeshift Select between Auto Pause or Off When Timeshift is set to Auto it will automatically start every time after tuning to a channel When Timeshift is set to Pause it will start only after pressing the YELLOW M button Select Off to deactivate Timeshift Step to 30 sec to 30 min Set the time step you like to jump forward to by pressing 4 during playback of recorded files This only works when the info banner is displayed on screen If it is not press INFO Time Shift to Record If set to On the timeshifted part will be included in your recording when you start to record the current programme PS Record Select between On or Off When Off is selected recordings will also include subtitles and Teletext when available Record to PS mode On allows recordings without these extras and will need less
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18. de changes in the previous menu but haven t saved them yet you will be asked to do so now Sort Press RED to enter the Sort menu Use A V to select sorting method and press OK to confirm Possible methods are Name A Z Sorting in alphabetical order from A to Z Name Z A Sorting in alphabetical order from Z to A Free Scramble First in the list will be Free To Air channels Lock All unlocked channels will placed first in the list Default Sorting by searched Order from lowest to highest frequency or by LCN numbering Rename Press GREEN in dit Channel to enable the Rename function The Rename sign will move up to indicate that Rename is selected Use A V to highlight a channel and press OK to select it A text field will now pop up at the right of the screen Use A to select characters and enter them with OK When you have finished editing press BLUE to enter the changes When all changes have been made press EXIT twice Select Yes to save the changes or No to discard Delete Press BLUE in dit Channel to enable the Delete function The Delete sign will move up to indicate that Delete is selected Use A W to highlight a channel and press OK to mark it for deletion When you have marked all channels you wish to delete press EXIT twice A confirmation banner will be displayed Select Yes to delete the marked channels or No to cancel 7 1 2 Radio Channel List Basically the operation of the Radio Channel
19. delivered in a packaging designed to protect against electric shocks and moisture When unpacking it make sure that all the parts are included and keep the packaging away from children When transporting the receiver from one place to another or if you are returning it under warranty conditions make sure to repack the receiver in its original packaging with its accessories Failing to comply with such packaging procedures could damage the product and void your warranty 1 3 Equipment Set up We recommend you consult a professional installer to set up your equipment Otherwise please follow the instructions below Refer to the user manual of your TV Make sure that the HDMI cable is in a good condition If you use TV SCART connection use then well shielded SCART cable This manual provides complete instructions for installing and using this receiver The following symbols will serve as follow Warning Tips MENU Move to 1 4 Accessories Indicates warning information Indicates any other additional important or helpful information Represents a button on the remote control or the receiver Bold characters Represents a menu item within a window Italic characters Quick installation guide 1 remote control unit 2x batteries AAA type WARNING The batteries should not be recharged disassembled electrically short circuited be mixed or used with other types of batteries If rechargeable accumulato
20. dio will be converted to stereo audio Bitstream enables you to listen or transfer Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Plus audio to the TV via HDMI or to a Home entertainment system for example through coaxial S PDIF NOTE Dolby Digital Plus is only available on the HDMI output Dolby and the double D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories 7 3 3 Local Time Setting Here you can set up your region and time zone Region Use to select the region you live in GMT Usage Set to By Region for broadcaster defined time User Define to select manual a GMT zone or to Offto input time and date manually GMT Offset Allows you to adjust your time zone This option is only available when GMT Usage is set to User Define The GMT Offset range is 11 30 12 00 increasing by half hours progressively The cities matching the set GMT Offset are displayed at the bottom of the screen Daylight Saving Select On to add one hour for summer time Date Date and Time settings are available only when GMT Usage is set to Off Use the 0 9 buttons to enter the date Press EXIT to proceed P17 MAIN MENU Time Date and Time settings are available only when GMT Usage is set to Off Use the 0 9 buttons to enter the time Press EXIT to proceed Time Display Select On to display time on screen Offto remove 7 3 4 Timer Setting This menu allows you to set up to 8 timed events for recording or waking up the rec
21. e receiver On Standby Mutes all audio outputs of the receiver Page up down in all list modes No function Opens the current channel information 2x opens the current event information and 3x the signal information Increases decreases the volume level Opens the main menu in a menu you will get one step back Exits from the menu or sub menu Menu Off Change channel to next previous Menu On Moves the cursor up down Menu Off Decreases increases the volume level Menu On Change settings for specific menus Menu Off Displays the current channel list Menu On Activates the highlighted menu item Records the TV programme to the connected USB storage device Activates the Timeshift function Off On Enters a channel number in viewing mode or a value inside the respective menu Opens the EPG Electronic Programme Guide in TV mode Back to previously watched channel Opens the audio language selection Toggles between TV or RADIO mode Opens the favourite group selection Opens the Media Player list Displays Teletext on the OSD On Screen Display Shows a list of subtitle languages Fast rewind fast forward 24 Coloured buttonsFor Multimedia and Teletext functions P6 YOUR RECEIVER 3 0 CONNECTION Fig 4 3 1 Connecting to cable TV Connect your receiver to the wall connector provided by your cable operator using a high quality coaxial cable 75 Ohms Normally wall connections could be either F type or IEC male type Use a cable
22. eiver Use A V to select Timer Setting from the System Setup menu and press OK to enter The receiver will display a list with 8 timers followed by their respective status Select the timer you wish to set or change with A W and press OK to proceed The timer setup menu will now be displayed The following settings are available Timer Mode Choose between Off the timer is inactive Once Daily the timer will be executed every day same time or Weekly the timer will be executed every week same day same time and Monthly the timer will be executed every month same day same time Timer Service Choose between Channel the timer will wake up the receiver or Record Timer will start recording the scheduled event Wakeup Channel Use to select the channel the timer will wake up with Wakeup Date Use the 0 9 buttons to enter the date for the timed event Wakeup Time Use the 0 9 buttons to enter the starting time Duration Use the 0 9 buttons to enter the duration of the timer When all settings have been made use A to move the highlight to Save and press OK to confirm To quit the timer without saving your settings move the highlight to Cancel 7 3 5 Parental Lock This menu allows you to protect the installation menu and or channels with a PIN code You can also enter a new PIN code in the Parental Lock menu Use A V to select Parental Lock from the System Setup menu and press OK to proceed You will be asked to
23. g channels with your new receiver Via direct access using the 0 9 buttons Via the channel list using OK and the PG PG buttons Via the A V buttons 6 1 1 Direct access via 0 9 buttons To gain direct access to a certain channel simply input its number with the 0 9 buttons on the remote control Channel numbers can be up to four digits long Entering a number with less than four digits is possible Just wait a few seconds and your receiver will switch to the selected channel or press OK immediately after selecting the channel number 6 1 2 Channel list Press OK in viewing mode to display the Channel List Use W in the channel list to highlight your channel of choice and press OK once to select the highlighted channel Press OK again to leave the channel list mode Inside the channel list it is possible to use the PG PG buttons as well in order to scroll page wise through the list TIP Use to toggle between the All Channel list and favourite list s or press FAV in viewing mode for a list of the available favourite lists 6 1 3 Using the V buttons A switches to the next channel WV switches to the previous channel 6 2 Info Banner While watching TV you can press the INFO button at any time to access current information about the channel and event Press INFO twice for extended EPG details about the current channel Press INFO three times for technical details about the current channel Event i
24. hift mode in the DVR Setting menu to on by selecting Pause For details see 7 6 3 Press IM in viewing mode to activate Timeshift The progress information banner appears on screen Live TV keeps playing for moment and will then pause Press to resume Timeshifted playback Press 88 to return to live TV NOTE Timeshift and its playback only work properly when a fast USB storage device such as a USB2 0 HDD is connected to the receiver Timeshift and playback of HD content requires sufficient read write speed of the used USB storage device This user manual describes the full functionality including the recording function and may not be applicable if the PVR software has not yet been installed 6 7 EPG Electronic Programme Guide The Electronic Programme Guide is a very useful function that allows you to view event schedules and programme information and to mark events movies for recording To access the EPG press the EPG button in viewing mode Use A V to select a channel and lt P to select an event Press OK to display detailed information of the selected event Use EXIT to quit the detailed information screen Press RED to access further step functions Use to select a step and OK to execute it Press EXIT to quit the P11 OPERATION step function Press GREEN to set a timer for a selected event Refer to section 7 3 4 for details of the timer function NOTE Availability of EPG data depends on the broadcas
25. icks may not support sufficient speed 9 0 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Tuner Tuner Input Impedance Minimum Input Level Receiving Channel Range Modulation Symbol rate Video Decoder Decoding amp Video Out Sony CXD2872 75 Ohm lt 40 dBuv 64 QAM lt 44 dBuv 256 QAM 46 MHz 862 MHz 64 QAM 256 OAM 3 6 M 6 952 MS s 64 QAM PAL P25 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Decoding amp Video Out Video decoder Video resolution Aspect ratio Audio Decoder Audio mode Audio support PAL MPEG 2 MP HL AVC H 264 HP L4 1 MPEG 4 ASP supported 4801 480p 576i 576p 720p 1080i 1080p By Source By Native TV 4 3 Letterbox 4 3 Pan amp Scan 16 9 Auto Stereo Mono AAC AC3 PCM Dolby Digital Plus Dolby and the double D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Memory and System Flash memory SDRAM Multimedia Video playback Audio playback Picture view 4MB 64 MB MPEG 1 and MPEG 2 encoded mpg VOB AVI MKV TS M2T M2TS MPEG 4 and MOV MP3 and OGG BMP and JPEG THOMSON cannot guarantee the playback of all files although extensions are listed as it depends on codec used data bit rate and resolution all MPEG codec formats are supported System Transponder Main Processor Demodulator Memory FLASH size Connectors Cable IN IEC Female DVB C Digital Cable Ali M3812 Sony CXD2837 DDR Il 64MB 4MB Cable
26. nd Network and then highlight Search Press OK to start the auto search Some operators in Germany are pre installed 4 1 3 LCN If LCN Logical Channel Numbering is activated and an LCN signal is provided by the operator channels will be stored in an operator defined order Set LCN to On to activate the operator defined channel numbering or Off to store channels in the found order This function only applies when a new channel search is performed TIP If the Welcome menu does not appear after switching on the receiver the first time reset the receiver to factory settings by pressing the MENU button and selecting Load Factory Setting in the submenu Tools DEFAULT PIN 1234 5 0 QUICK GUIDE TO USING YOUR RECEIVER We at THOMSON understand that you can t wait to enjoy your digital HD cable receiver The following quick guide will make you familiar with the basic operation of this device We do however advice you to read the full manual to get the best performance from your receiver To turn your receiver ON or to Standby use the button on the remote control Choose a channel with the W buttons Alternatively you can digit the channel number with the 0 9 buttons on the remote control or press OK in viewing mode to display the channel list The volume can be adjusted with the lt P buttons P9 QUICK GUIDE TO USING YOUR RECEIVER 6 0 OPERATION 6 1 Changing channels Following ways are possible for changin
27. nformation is displayed when available Availability depends on the broadcast 6 3 Selection of audio language Some channels support a choice of audio formats and or languages To select another audio stream press AUDIO in viewing mode A list with available audio streams will P10 OPERATION now be displayed Use A V to select a stream and confirm with OK The audio channel as stereo mono left and right can be selected with the buttons 6 4 Teletext Your receiver includes a fully featured Teletext To access Teletext press the TTX button in viewing mode and use the 0 9 buttons to input the number of the page you wish to see The coloured buttons of the remote control allow you to jump to selected pages directly as indicated on the bottom of the Teletext screen Use the A V buttons to select one page up or down use the buttons to select subpages Press EXIT or TTX to get back to viewing mode 6 5 Subtitles Some channels support a choice of subtitle languages Press SUBTITLE in viewing mode to display a list of available subtitle languages Select your subtitle of choice with A V and press OK to confirm Press EXIT to leave without making changes Availability of DVB HoH subtitles depends on the broadcast If subtitles are not supported they can be activated via Teletext if available 6 6 Timeshift Timeshift allows you to pause live broadcasts and resume playback later To activate this function set the Times
28. oftware version It also displays our web address www thomsonstb net Please have the Information screen on hand when you call our hotline The person who answers your call might ask for the information given in this screen 7 4 2 Load Factory Settings This option allows you to reset the receiver to factory settings which clear all stored channels Warning By resetting your receiver to factory default all your settings and stored channels will be permanently deleted Please use this option with care Use A V to select Load Factory Settings in the Tools menu and press OK You are asked to input your PIN code Input the correct PIN code using the 0 9 DEFAULT PIN 1234 A confirmation window is displayed Select Yes to return to factory settings Select No to cancel Press EXIT to leave P19 MAIN MENU 7 4 3 S W Upgrade by OTA This receiver is equipped with an Over The Air software upgrade function An Over The Air update might not be available in your region Please visit our website www thomsonstb net or contact your local service hotline for more information about this option 7 4 4 Upgrade by USB This feature allows you to upgrade receiver software via the USB port When new software is available for your receiver it can be downloaded from our website www thomsonstb net Place the software file unzipped in the root directory of your USB storage device HDD memory stick etc and connect the device to the USB
29. port of the receiver Select Upgrade by USB from the Tools menu and press OK to proceed The upgrade menu will now be displayed Use A V to select Upgrade Mode and choose option Allcode Use A V to select Upgrade File and choose the file containing the latest and correct software When all settings have been made move the highlight to Start and press OK to start the upgrade process After a few seconds the receiver asks Are you sure to burn flash Select Yes to finalize the upgrade or No to quit without upgrading NOTE If after a software upgrade the receiver should behave in an unexpected way please perform a factory reset as well See chapter 7 4 2 Warning After an update the receiver restarts automatically During the upgrade process NEVER disconnect the receiver from the mains or switch off the power Doing so might damage your receiver and will void warranty 7 5 Media The Media menu consists of the following submenus Media Player HDD Information DVR Setting and Remove USB device safely Use A V to highlight the menu of choice and press OK to enter Press EXIT to quit 7 5 1 Media Player This function allows playback of different kind of files from the connected USB storage device In the Media menu select Media Player and press OK to enter this menu P20 MAIN MENU When entering the media player the highlight is on the USB storage device Press W and OK to open the directory respectively its
30. red subtitle language he preferred 2nd subtitle language if the ence is not available he preferred Teletext language when he preferred subtitle type to be displayed ect Normal Hard of Hearing or Off 7 3 2 TV System Use this menu to match your receiver to your TV set The following settings are available Video Resolution Use this option to select the video resolution of your TV screen The options are By Source automatic detection of video resolution offered to the receiver By Native TV P16 MAIN MENU automatic detection of maximal resolution of TV screen and manual selections 480i 576i up to 1080p Please use a setting that matches the specifications of your TV After a selection is made you will be asked to confirm Selection above 5761 is only applicable on HDMI output Aspect Mode Use this option to select the aspect ratio of your TV and the preferred conversion method The options are Auto automatic detection of aspect ratio 4 3 Panscan Displays 16 9 widescreen broadcasts full screen on your 4 3 TV 4 3 letterbox black bars on top and under the picture on a 4 3 TV and 16 9 use this setting for 16 9 TV sets Connection Use this option to select the connection to your TV set Select HDMI or TV SCART If connection type HDMI is selected then only the CVBS signal is available on the TV SCART Digital Audio Output Toggles between PCM and Bitstream output When PCM is selected all digital au
31. rs instead of batteries are going to be used e g NiMH we recommend using types with low self discharge to ensure long time operation of your remote control 1 5 Usage of external USB devices It is recommended to use USB 2 0 storage devices or higher If your device is not compatible to USB 2 0 specifications recording playback and other multimedia functions of the receiver might not work properly P4 INTRODUCTION To ensure best performance of your USB storage device please format it via your receiver through the menu Media to FAT32 system Other file systems are not supported by the receiver However it is possible to use already NTFS formatted disks THOMSON cannot guarantee compatibility with all types of USB storage devices If you are going to use external USB HDDs Hard Disk Drives please consider that power specifications may exceed the supported output of your receiver max 5 V 800 MA If so please connect your USB HDD to an according external power adapter It is advised not to store important information on USB storage devices used with the receiver Always make backups of data on your USB storage device before using it with this receiver THOMSON will not take responsibility for any loss of information or circumstances caused by loss of information This user manual describes the full functionality including the recording function and may not be applicable if the PVR software has not yet been installed 2
32. ry folder to the play list Press 6 again to delete all files from the play list Press 7 to open the Edit menu This menu allows access of the following functions rename 4 copy 5 delete 6 create folder 7 Press 2 to open the sort Size and Favourite Press INFO to access slideshow settings You can change the slide time and slideshow repetition Press 3 to show the files in a preview of 3x3 pictures One step back or leave the folder and quit the function window You can sort by Name Time functionality including the recording function and may not be applicable if the PVR software has not yet been installed 7 5 2 HDD Information This option shows relevan information about the connected USB device In this menu you can also format your USB storage device and setup the recording type Select HDD Information in he Media menu and press OK to enter Now you will see all details as Free and the used Recording Sizes and the used file system Press the YELLOW button Format to format the connected USB device Please enter your PIN code to access this menu and press OK to start formatting P22 MAIN MENU Warning Formatting will permanently delete ALL data stored on the connected device Please make a backup copy of all data you wish to keep before entering the HDD Format menu THOMSON cannot be held responsible for loss of data from USB devices used with this receiver Press OK to proceed select FA
33. space on your USB device Press EXIT to leave this menu This user manual describes the full functionality including the recording function and may not be applicable if the PVR software has not yet been installed P23 MAIN MENU 7 5 4 Remove USB device safely Select Remove USB device safely from the tools menu and press OK The receiver will display a message indicating that you can safely remove your storage device from the receiver NOTE After performing this function the USB device is no longer accessible from your receiver To gain access to your storage device again re insert it or switch the receiver to standby and on again 8 0 TROUBLESHOOTING There may be various reasons for abnormal operation of the receiver Check the receiver according to the procedures shown below If the receiver does not work properly after checking it please contact your dealer or the local Service Hotline Do OT try to open or disassemble the receiver It may cause a dangerous situation and warranty will be void Problem Possible cause What to do LED indicator not lit ains lead unplugged Check mains plug No signal found Cable input is Check cable lead disconnected Check with dealer No picture or sound on HDMI or SCART is not Switch to correct TV TV or amplifier selected on your TV or amplifier input amplifier or the unit is set Select lower resolution o higher resolution as on receiver he TV supports Switch TV
34. ss EXIT or to get back to the main menu 7 1 1 TV Channel List In the Edit Channel menu select TV Channel List with and press OK to enter Use to change the channel group if you have already set up favourite groups Select the channel of choice with A V Press OK to view the selected channel in the preview box P12 MAIN MENU 7 1 1 1 Adding channels to favourite lists Channels from the TV Channel List can be added to up to 8 different favourite groups Press FAV in TV Channel List to access this function The FAV sign on the top of the screen will move up to indicate that the favourite function is selected Use A V to select a channel you wish to add to a favourite group When the highlight is on the channel of your choice press OK A list with all available favourite lists will now pop up Use A V to select the favourite list you wish to add the channel to and press OK press EXIT to finalize the process Favourite channels will be marked with a 48 symbol When all changes have been made press EXIT twice A confirmation banner will pop up Select Yes to save the changes or No to discard 7 1 1 2 Locking channels Locked channels can only be watched after entering the PIN code DEFAULT PIN 1234 To lock or unlock a channel press RED while in TV Channel List Press A W to select a channel and press OK to lock or unlock it You are asked to input the PIN code DEFAULT PIN 1234 Locked channels
35. t 6 8 Instant Recording Your new receiver allows you to make an instant recording of the programme you are watching Simply press RECORD to start the recording To enter the duration for the recording press RECORD again Use the 0 9 buttons to enter the recording time and press OK to confirm At the beginning of the recording a recording sign will be shown for a short while on the upper left corner of your TV screen To stop the recording press lil Select Yes and press OK again to stop the recording It is possible to make 2 recordings at the same time if they are broadcasted on same frequency You can access the Record Manager via the FILE button and select Record by pressing the button 1 This user manual describes the full functionality including the recording function and may not be applicable if the PVR software has not yet been installed Please connect a USB storage device with sufficient free space before you start a recording 7 0 MAIN MENU The main menu gives you access to settings multimedia functions and games To access the main menu press MENU in viewing mode The main menu consists of the following sub menus dit Channel Installation System Setup Tools Games and Media Throughout the main menu MENU or EXIT can be used to get back to the previous screen 7 1 Edit Channel Use A V to select Edit Channel and press OK or to enter Use A V to highlight the submenu of choice and press OK to select Pre
36. ve works therefrom without the express permission of Dolby Laboratories is prohibited Copyright 2003 2009 by Dolby Laboratories All rights reserved P1 TABLE OF CONTENT 1 0 INTRODUCTION 3 5 0 QUICK GUIDE TO USING YOUR 1 1 Safety Instructions 3 RECEIVER 9 1 2 Storage 4 6 0 OPERATION 10 1 3 Equipment Set up 4 6 1 Changing channels 0 14 Accessories 4 6 2 Info Banner 0 1 5 Usage of external USB devices 4 6 3 Selection of audio language 0 2 0 YOUR RECEIVER 5 64 Teletext 1 2 1 DEFAULT PIN 1234 5 6 5 Subtitles 1 2 2 Front Panel 5 6 6 Timeshift 1 2 3 Rear Panel 5 6 7 EPG Electronic Programme Guide 11 24 Remote Contro 6 68 Instant Recording 2 3 0 CONNECTION 7 70MAIN MENU 12 3 1 Connecting to cable TV 7 7 1 Edit Channel 2 32 Connecting to TV with HDMI cable 7 72 Installation 5 3 3 Connecting to TV with SCART cable 7 7 3 System Setup 6 34 Connecting to a Digital Audio 74 Tools 9 Amplifier with S PDIF 7 7 5 Media 20 3 5 Connecting to a Digital Audio 8 0 TROUBLESHOOTING 24 Amplifier and TV using HDMI 9 0 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 25 7 3 6 Connecting a USB storage device 7 4 0 STARTING UP FOR THE FIRSTTIME 8 4 1 DVB C Installation 9 This user manual describes the full functionality including the recording function and may not be applicable if the PVR software has not yet been installed THOMSON declares that this item complies with the basic requirements and other relevant regulations of directives 2004 108 EC
37. ver If you wish you may clean your receiver with a soft lint free cloth slightly made damp with a mild soap solution and only after disconnecting from the mains voltage supply Make sure no foreign objects fall through the ventilation slots because this could cause fire or an electric shock Do not place any objects on top of the receiver because this might prevent proper cooling of the components inside Safety Precautions ever try to open the receiver It is dangerous to touch the inside of the receiver due to high voltages and possible electrical hazards Opening the receiver will void the warranty of the product Refer all maintenance or servicing to suitably qualified personnel When you are connecting cables be sure that the receiver is disconnected from the mains supply voltage Wait a few seconds after switching off the receiver before you move the receiver or disconnect any equipment It is a necessity that you only use an approved extension and compatible wiring that is suitable for the electrical power consumption of the installed equipment Please ensure that the electrical power supply corresponds with the voltage on the electrical identification plate at the back of the receiver If the receiver does not operate normally even after strictly following the instructions in this user manual it is recommended to consult your dealer P3 INTRODUCTION 1 2 Storage Your receiver and its accessories are stored and
38. will be marked with the symbol Locking unlocking multiple channels in one session is possible When all changes have been made press EXIT twice A confirmation banner will pop up Select Yes to save the changes or No to discard 7 1 1 3 Skipping channels Channels marked with Skip will be skipped when zapping channels with the AW buttons The channels will still be available from the channel list To mark channels for skipping press GREEN while in TV Channel List Use A W to select a channel and press OK to mark or unmark it for skipping Channels set for skipping will be marked with the symbol When all changes have been made press EXIT twice A confirmation banner will pop up Select Yes to save the changes or No to discard 7 1 1 4 Moving channels To enable the Move function press YELLOW while in TV Channel List Use A V to select a channel and press OK to select it Now you can move the selected channel up or down inside the channel list by using A V When the channel is on the position of your choice press OK again The channel is now fixed on its new position When all changes have been made press EXIT twice A confirmation banner will pop up Select Yes to save the changes or No to discard 7 1 1 5 Editing channels The Edit function allows you to Sort Rename or Delete channels To enter the Edit menu press BLUE while in TV Channel List The Edit Channel menu will appear P13 MAIN MENU If you ma
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