Digital Terrestrial Receiver Digital Terrestrial Receiver Personal Video Recorder Personal Video Recorder TRF-2400 TRF-2400 User Guide User Guide...
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iv CONTENTS Contents Contents 1 Introduction Features ....... Controlling the digital receiver .
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CONTENTS v 4 Preference Settings Video and audio settings ..... . 23 4.1.1 High definition television ....23 4.1.2 Television aspect ratio .
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vi CONTENTS 7.1.4 Recording a time-shifted programme ..52 File archive ......53 7.2.1 To delete a recording .
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CONTENTS vii 9.1.1 To access within the local area network ..75 9.1.2 To access over the Internet ....76 Configuring the network settings on the digital receiver .
Chapter 1 Introduction Congratulations on buying a TRF - 2400. The TRF - 2400 allows you to view and record digital TV programmes easily. And the TRF - 2400 digital receiver is fully compliant with the international Digital Video Broadcasting (DVB) standard, and thus able to receive digital broadcasts of that standard.
2 Introduction 1.1 Features The TRF - 2400 has plenty of features as follows: • Can store up to 1,000 television and 1,000 radio services. • You can create favourite lists of your favourite services. • You can see information about the current television or radio programme.
1.2 Controlling the digital receiver 3 1.2 Controlling the digital receiver You can operate the digital receiver with the remote control or the buttons on the front panel. NOTE When the digital receiver is off but plugged into a wall outlet, we say that it is in standby mode;...
4 Introduction 1.2.1 The front panel The front panel of the digital receiver has buttons to control the digital receiver, specific lamps and a display to indicate its status. The following indicates what they mean. button switches the digital receiver between standby mode and operation mode.
1.2 Controlling the digital receiver 5 1.2.2 The remote control button switches the digi- tal receiver between standby mode and operation mode. mutes the sound. Press again to switch it back on. switches the remote con- trol to television mode to op- erate your television.
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6 Introduction buttons switch to previous or CHANNEL CHANNEL next service. displays the services list. See § 5.2.1 for more details. It is also used to select a menu item. Navigation buttons are used to navigate in menus or to change values for menu options.
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1.2 Controlling the digital receiver 7 is used to set a sleep timer in 10 minute increments. is used to start recording. is used to stop playback, to stop recording, or to jump back to live service from time-shifted service. switches the output between the digital receiver and the device connected to the AV-IN sockets.
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8 Introduction NOTE When using the remote control, point it at the remote sensor on the front panel of the digital receiver.
Chapter 2 Setup 2.1 Unpacking Before going any further, check that you have received the following items with your digital receiver. • Remote control unit • Two batteries for the remote control (AAA 1.5 V) • One component cable (RCA cable) •...
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10 Setup the power consumption of the digital receiver, refer to Table 2.1. • The mains outlet should be near the equipment. Do not run an extension lead to the unit. • Do not expose the digital receiver to any moisture. The digital receiver is designed for use indoors only.
2.3 Rear panel connections 11 Table 2.2: Physical specifications Size 265 mm Weight 3.1 kg Operating temperature 0 to 45 °C Storage relative humidity 5 to 90 % 2.3 Rear panel connections The TRF - 2400 has a wide range of connections on the back. Check what connections your television set has in comparison with the digital receiver.
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12 Setup AUDIO L/R Stereo audio output sockets for the television set or the audio system. (white/red) Y/Pb/Pr Component video output sockets for the tele- vision set. (blue/green/red) S/PDIF COAXIAL Coaxial type of Dolby Digital output socket for the audio system. S/PDIF OPTICAL Optical type of Dolby Digital output socket for the audio system.
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2.3 Rear panel connections 13 Table 2.3: Connectors specifications HDMI High definition video output Left & right audio output Dolby Digital audio output YPbPr (AV-OUT) Component video (YUV) output VIDEO (AV-OUT) Composite video (CVBS) output AUDIO (AV-OUT) Left & right audio output YPbPr (AV-IN) Component video (YUV) input VIDEO (AV-IN)
14 Setup 2.4 Connecting up your digital receiver There are several ways to set up the digital receiver. Set up the digital receiver suitably to your television and other appliances. If you have any problem with your setup or need help, contact your dealer.
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2.4 Connecting up your digital receiver 15 To use the HDMI connector If you have a high definition television set, you should use a HDMI cable for the best results. Plug one end of the cable into the HDMI socket on the digital receiver, and plug the other end into the matching socket on your television.
16 Setup To make the audio connection You need to obtain an audio cable (RCA ca- ble) to connect the audio connectors. Plug one end of the cable into the AUDIO L (white) and AUDIO R (red) sockets on the digital re- ceiver, and plug the other end into the match- ing sockets on your television or audio sys- tem.
2.5 Inserting batteries in the remote control 17 You need to obtain a component video cable (RCA cable) to use the component video con- nector. Plug one ends of the cable into the Y (green), Pb (blue) and Pr (red) sockets on the digital receiver, and plug the other ends into the matching sockets on your television.
18 Setup used batteries. The manufacturer accepts no liability for the damage resulting from leaking batteries. NOTE Batteries, including those which contain no heavy metals, may not be disposed with other household wastes. Please dispose of used batteries in an environmentally sound manner. Find out the legal regulations which apply in your area.
Chapter 3 Service Search After connecting up your digital receiver, you need to search for the available TV and radio services. NOTE If there are no services stored, you will be unable to access some menu options. 3.1 Searching broadcasting services To perform service search, se- lect the Installation Searching...
20 Service Search You should set the Search Mode option to Auto for the first time after connecting up the digital receiver; then the digital receiver will search for all available services. You may choose to only search for services of a specific trans- ponder because more than one service are provided via each transponder.
3.3 Resetting to user settings 21 NOTE The factory reset does not delete any recorded programmes. NOTE After performing the factory reset, you have to search services again. 3.3 Resetting to user settings You can store your own data including the following: •...
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22 Service Search NOTE After performing the service list reset, you have to search ser- vices again.
Chapter 4 Preference Settings 4.1 Video and audio settings You have to configure the video and audio settings appropriately for your television set and other appliances. Select the Settings A/V Output menu. You should see a screen like the left figure. 4.1.1 High definition television The digital receiver supports various video resolutions from 576 to 1080.
24 Preference Settings If you set this option to 576P, the digital receiver will present even high definition programmes in resolution of 576. On the contrary, if you set it to 1080I, the digital receiver will present even standard definition programmes in resolution of 1080. It is recommended setting it to Auto if you have a high def- inition television.
4.1 Video and audio settings 25 the width of the wide screen. Otherwise, to watch them in the original ratio like the right figure, set it to Center. Otherwise, if you have a normal-screen television, set the TV Aspect Ratio option to 4:3. You cannot fully enjoy wide-screen programmes with your normal-screen television as the above figures show.
26 Preference Settings NOTE If the service you are currently watching does not provide Dolby Digital, you cannot watch the programme with Dolby Digital sound even though you set the Dolby Digital option to If the service you are watching provides Dolby digital, the Dolby sound could be low.
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4.2 Local time setting 27 Table 4.1: Time offset table Time offset City 12:00 Eniwetok, Kwajalein 11:00 Midway Island, Samoa 10:00 Hawaii 09:00 Alaska 08:00 Pacific Time US, Canada 07:00 Mountain Time US, Canada 06:00 Central Time US, Canada, Mexico City 05:00 Eastern Time US, Canada, Bogota, Lima 04:00...
28 Preference Settings NOTE Daylight saving time adds one hour to the time when the op- tion is set to On. When setting the time offset from Greenwich Mean Time, make sure that time offset does not include day- light saving time. 4.3 Parental control In general, television programmes are classified according to the level of violence, nudity and language of their contents.
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4.3 Parental control 29 G restricts to G or above. G rated programmes are suitable for all audiences. PG restricts to PG or above rated programmes. PG stands for Parental Guidance, the content of which is mild. M restricts to M or above rated programmes. M stands for Mature, the content of which is moderate in impact.
30 Preference Settings 4.4 Recording Settings To configure the recording re- lated settings, select the Settings Recording menu. You should see a screen like the left figure. You can record a programme into both an external or the built- in hard disk drive. If you want to record a programme into an external hard disk drive, set Recording Drive option to External;...
4.5 Playback Settings 31 4.5 Playback Settings To configure the playback re- lated settings, select the Settings Playback menu. You should see a screen like the left figure. If you want to play back a recorded file from beginning, set Starting Position option to Beginning.
32 Preference Settings 4.6 Adjusting the On-Screen Display To adjust the On-Screen Display (OSD) related settings, select the OSD menu. Settings You should see a screen like the left figure. To adjust the transparency level of the OSD, set the OSD Trans- parency option as you desire.
4.7 Front Display Settings 33 4.7 Front Display Settings To adjust the front display re- lated settings, select the Settings Front Display menu. You should see a screen like the left figure. If you want to use the front display scrolling continuously, set the Main Display Scrolling option to Unlimited.
34 Preference Settings 4.9 Other Settings You can change a time interval and effect of slideshow in the photo album. For the photo album, see § 8.3. To change the time interval of slideshow, select the Settings Others menu; then, set the Slideshow Time Interval option as you desire.
Chapter 5 Daily Usage 5.1 Volume control Use the buttons to alter the volume VOLUME VOLUME to a comfortable level. You may need to adjust the volume on your television set too. To temporarily switch off the sound, press the button.
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36 Daily Usage On the services list, you can see the service information: • Service number and name To select a desired service, put the highlight bar on its entry with the button and press the button; then it will be displayed.
5.2 Watching television 37 will be displayed. Put the highlight bar on a desired group and press the button. • To delete the highlighted service, select the Delete option; then you get asked for confirmation. If you select Yes, it will be deleted.
38 Daily Usage Besides that, you can add or delete a favourite group or service. To add the service you are currently watching into a favourite group, press the on the favourite group list. Then, select Option Add this service item and press the button.
5.2 Watching television 39 If the electronic programme guide is provided on the current service, you can see the information about the current and next programmes with the button. You can also see the information about other services with the .
40 Daily Usage button, and adjust its transparency level with the button. To clear the teletext screen, press the button. EXIT 5.3 Viewing electronic programme guide The Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) shows the current and scheduled programmes that are or will be available on each service with a short summary for each programme.
5.5 Using time shift 41 multifeed programme. You can select and watch a perspective you prefer. If a multifeed programme is provided on the current service, the multifeed symbol ( ) will be marked on the information box. Press the button, then available video tracks will be listed.
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42 Daily Usage • To go back in time, hold down the button; to go forward, hold down the button. The progress bar is displayed momentarily with a preview window. • You can navigate using the progress bar, refer to § 7.3.1. •...
Chapter 6 Editing Services 6.1 Editing the favourite list You can make your own favourite services list. In fact, you can define multiple favourite services lists, each being a ‘group’ of chosen services. Select the Installation Edit Fa- vorite List menu. You should see a screen like the left figure.
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44 Editing Services You can add up to 30 groups. To add a group, select the NEW option in the group list; then the on-screen keyboard appears. See § for how to use the on-screen keyboard. To rename a group, put the highlight bar on the group entry you want and press the button;...
6.2 How to use the on-screen keyboard 45 With your favourite services list, you can select your favourite services more easily. Refer to § 5.2.2 for detailed description. 6.2 How to use the on-screen keyboard You can move the highlight key horizontally with the buttons and vertically with the buttons.
46 Recording and Playing Chapter 7 Recording and Playing You can record a service to an external hard disk drive as well as the built-in hard disk drive. NOTE To use an external hard disk drive, you must connect the exter- nal hard disk drive to the USB port or the eSATA port of the digital receiver.
7.1 Recording a programme 47 The TRF - 2400 digital receiver has two tuners so that you can enjoy the following: • You can record two different services while playing back a previously recorded programme. • You can record two different services while watching one of them using the time shift feature.
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48 Recording and Playing button will pause the live show and begin time shifting within the current recording even with the Time Shifting option disabled. However, it is still possible to pause a recording. After a recording is started, pressing the button displays a menu like the left figure, in which you can set the recording...
7.1 Recording a programme 49 To stop recording, press the button; then a box like the left figure appears, which shows programmes currently be- ing recorded. If you select one, its recording will stop. While a recording is going on, you can watch or record another service.
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50 Recording and Playing To add a timer recording, se- lect the Recording Reservation menu; then the timer list will be displayed. To add a new timer event, press button, and a box like the left figure appears. Take the fol- lowing steps: 1.
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7.1 Recording a programme 51 5. Set the Date option to a desired date, on which the digital receiver will turn on. The date format is day/month/year- day of the week. Set the Start Time option to a desired time, at which the recording will be started.
52 Recording and Playing 7.1.3 Scheduling recordings using the programme guide If the electronic programme guide is properly provided, you can make timer events on it. The instructions on how to make timer recordings using the elec- tronic programme guide are as follows: 1.
7.2 File archive 53 4. Press the button to stop recording. 5. Press the button once more to stop time shift. See § for detailed description about the time shift feature. NOTE You cannot watch a time-shift recorded file in fast motion and slow motion during playback.
54 Recording and Playing 7.2.2 To sort recordings To sort the recordings, perform the following steps: 1. Press the button to display the additional options. Option 2. Set the Sorting option to Alphabetic, Time or Size as you want. 3. Press the button.
7.3 Playing back a recording 55 7.2.5 To make a new folder To make a new folder, press the button; then a new folder named GROUP # is created. You can change its name in the same manner as renaming a recording. See above. 7.2.6 To move a recording to another folder To move a recording to another folder, put the highlight bar on a desired recording and press the...
56 Recording and Playing During a playback, you can enjoy the following tricks: • To see the detailed information about the currently played recording, press the button; then the information box appears and shows its file name, playing duration, programme information, and so on. •...
7.3 Playing back a recording 57 7.3.2 To play in slow motion To watch in slow motion during a playback, press the but- ton. If you press it repeatedly, the playback speed changes in 4 steps: 1/2, 1/4, 1/8 and 1/16 times. To resume normal speed, press the button.
58 Recording and Playing 3. To jump forward to next bookmark, press the button. 4. To jump to first bookmark, press the button then the button. 5. To delete a bookmark, jump to it and then press the button. 7.3.5 To play back a recording repeatedly You can play back a recording repeatedly both in whole and in part.
7.4 Editing a recording 59 2. Select each desired recording with the button. Once a recording is selected, it gets numbered. 3. Press the button to start playback. 4. The selected recordings are played in the sequence that they are numbered. 5.
60 Recording and Playing 7.5 Copying a recording You can record the file in whole or in part during a playback by performing the following steps: 1. Start playback of a recording you want. 2. Move to a scene from which you want to start copy by holding down the button.
Chapter 8 Special Features The TRF - 2400 has special features as MP3 playback, YouTube playback, network game and so forth. NOTE To fully enjoy those functions, you have to configure the net- work settings correctly; otherwise, the function does not work or partially works.
62 Special Features 2. Put the highlight bar on a desired file; if you want to play several files, select them with the button. 3. Press the button to start playback. 4. To stop playback, press the button. To play all MP3 files in a subfolder, put the highlight bar on a desired folder, and press the button and to change from one file to the next or back use the...
8.3 Viewing graphic files 63 8.3 Viewing graphic files You can view graphic files in jpg format with the digital re- ceiver. To view a jpg file, perform the following steps: 1. Select the Entertainment Photo Album or press the button, and then the button to display the list of graphic files.
64 Special Features 1. Connect an external hard disk drive to the digital re- ceiver. 2. Press the button and then press the button to select a desird file list except the External list. 3. Put the highlight bar on a desired file and press the button.;...
8.6 Sharing image files by Flickr 65 When you select the Entertain- ment YouTube, you should see a screen like the left figure. To play back a YouTube content, select a content with the buttons and press the button. To play back the con- tent with full screen, press the button again.
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66 Special Features To use this function, select the Entertainment Flickr. You can see image files which be- long to a specific user by adding a user. To add a user, perform the following steps: 1. Press the button, then the on-screen keyboard ap- pears.
8.7 SHOUTcast 67 8.7 SHOUTcast SHOUTcast Radio is one of the largest directories of profes- sionally and community programmed online radio stations in the world. Today SHOUTcast Radio features over 25,000 stations from around the globe. If you are into pop or rock music, want to check out local or world programming, you’re sure to find something you like on SHOUTcast Radio.
68 Special Features NOTE more details, visit SHOUTcast site, http://www.shoutcast.com. You can check their terms of service at the http://www. shoutcast.com/disclaimer. 8.8 Weather You can view the weather of your city or other cities. To view the weather, select the Entertainment Weather;...
8.9 Network Game 69 8.9 Network Game You can play network game on the digital receiver. You can play the game by yourself or with others via the network. 8.9.1 Battle Tank Single Mode To play the battle tank single mode, select the Entertainment Game Battle Tank (Single);...
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70 Special Features Double play playing with another user. Select a mode with the buttons and press the button. Selecting a character After selecting a game mode, you should see a screen like the left figure. Select a character referring to Table 8.1.
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8.9 Network Game 71 NOTE You have to select a character in 30 seconds; otherwise, the character will be selected automatically. Buying items After selecting a character, you should see a screen like the left figure. Buy a item referring to Table 8.1.
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72 Special Features Select the START using the button and press the MENU button. NOTE If you play the game by yourself, you do not need to select a map. Playing the Battle Tank When you start the game, you should see a sceen like the following figure.
8.9 Network Game 73 You can check your position and enemy’s position on this mini-map. You can use those items during playing game. Displays current player. Displays the turn time. If the time is over, turn will be changed to the other player. Table 8.2: Buttons for playing Action Remote Control...
74 Accessing to The Digital Receiver via The Internet Chapter 9 Accessing to The Digital Receiver via The Internet NOTE The following section describes complex functions that should only be used by owners with advanced computer knowledge. TRF - 2400 provides a web service and FTP service. You can make scheduled recordings or download recording files to your computer via these services.
9.1 Configuring the router 75 4. Accessing the FTP Server of the digital receiver. NOTE The web server and FTP server of the digital receiver do not work in standby mode. So it must be powered up at all times if you wish to use the web service at any time.
76 Accessing to The Digital Receiver via The Internet 9.1.2 To access over the Internet When you are away from home, you can access the digital receiver inside your home if your router is configured to route access to the digital receiver by means of port forwarding. Via this feature, your router will lead you to the digital receiver when you access your router with its IP address.
9.2 Configuring the network settings on the digital receiver 77 1. Make an account on a web site providing DDNS service, which should be supported by your router. 2. Configure your router with the account so that it can communicate with the web site. Whenever a new dynamic IP address is assigned to the router, it will inform the DDNS service provider of the new IP address.
78 Accessing to The Digital Receiver via The Internet You can view the dynamic IP address assigned to the digital receiver by your router at the IP Setting menu. Sometimes when the digital receiver is restarted, the dynamic IP address will be changed and you will have to check it at the IP Setting menu to access the digital receiver.
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9.3 Accessing the web server 79 NOTE It is recommended using the Internet Explorer web browser in order to fully enjoy the features. If you use a different web browser such as Netscape Navigator, some problems may occur. To access the digital receiver’s home page through your web browser, enter its IP address, or domain name if you use a DDNS service.
80 Accessing to The Digital Receiver via The Internet NOTE The maximum number of user connections is one. This means that you cannot access the web server while someone else is occupying it. 9.4 Accessing the FTP server To Access to the FTP server, set the Installation Network Setting FTP Server option to Enable.
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9.4 Accessing the FTP server 81 NOTE You can access the FTP server with an anonymous account. However, with an anonymous account you can only download files. You cannot upload files. You need an FTP client program to access the FTP server of the digital receiver.
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82 Accessing to The Digital Receiver via The Internet NOTE The maximum number of user connections is one. This means that you cannot access the FTP server while someone else is occupying it.
Chapter 10 Firmware Update The digital receiver has a stable and convenient firmware to use. However, once in a while a new firmware may be released to improve performance. You can get the latest firmware and a firmware update tool, which runs on most versions of Win- dows, from the Topfield web site, http://www.itopfield.com.
84 Firmware Update NOTE It is only allowed to update with the firmware of which system identification is identical to that of yours. Otherwise you will fail to update a firmware. Please check for your relevent firmware under your model number on the web site.
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10.3 From the firmware server via the network 85 receiver is connected to your router before configuring the network settings on the digital receiver. NOTE For detailed description about how to set up the router, refer to the manual of your router. Select Installation Firmware Upgrade...
86 Universal Remote Control Appendix A Universal Remote Control The universal remote control allows you to operate the most important functions such as power on/off and volume control on your television, audio system, or DVD player. For the use of buttons , refer to Table A.1. To be able to control the device, you must adapt the remote control to the device first.
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6. If the setting is finished correctly, LED lamp blinks twice and the device will be turned off. Otherwise, repeat from the step 2. If you cannot find a code for your device, do as follows: 1. Turn on the device you want to operate. 2.
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88 Universal Remote Control Table A.1: Operating buttons AUX(AMP) Power on/off Power on/off Power on/off Volume up Volume up Volume up VOLUME Volume down Volume down Volume down VOLUME Mute Mute Channel up CHANNEL Channel down CHANNEL TV INPUT Down Left Left Right...
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NOTE Some buttons may not work properly depending on a device. NOTE If your device code is not listed on the following pages, you will not be able to use this remote as a universal remote for your specific device.
A.2 DVD codes list 107 A.2 DVD codes list GRUNDIG 072, 080 3 DLAB HARMAN KARDON 001, 066 HITACHI AIWA ALBA AMSTRAD A-TREND KENWOOD 007, 034, 043, 050, BLUE SKY BUSH 078, 079, 082, 085 KISS CINE ULTRA LAWSON CYBER HOME LECSON LENCO LG(GOLDSTAR)
112 INDEX Index ’After next program’, Change PIN Code, ’After this program’, Channel, 16:9, COAXIAL, 4:3, Connection Type, 77, Cover, A/V Input Quality, Cut, A/V Output, Access Control, Date, Add to Fav, Daylight Saving Time, Advanced, Delete, Alphabetic, DHCP, Analog Input, Display Format, 24, Animation, Dolby Digital,...
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INDEX 113 Full, ON/OFF, Once, One Time, Gateway, OPTICAL, GMT, OSD, OSD Transparency, HDMI, 12, Others, high definition, Overlap, IceLink, Parental Control, Password, 78, Info Box Display Time, Info Box Position, information box, Photo Album, Instant Recording Duration, PID, PIN, IP Address, IP Setting, 77, Playback,...
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114 INDEX Show Provider, Weather, Size, Web Server, Slideshow Effect, Weekly, Slideshow Time Interval, wide-screen television, Sorting, Sound Mode, Y/Pb/Pr, 11, specifications, 10, 11, YouTube, 64, Start firmware upgrade, Start Search, Start Time, Starting Position, stereo, Store System Data, Sub Display Content, Subnet Mask, subtitle, System ID,...