The examples used throughout this manual are based on the TSC114 HD Combi Receiver model. Dear Triax customer Thank you for purchasing the TRIAX TSC114 (Saorview HD Combi Receiver). To ensure safety and many years of trouble-free operation, please read the Important Safety Precautions carefully before using this product.
Introduction Important Safety Precautions • Cleaning - Unplug the AC power adapter from the AC outlet before cleaning the product. Use a damp cloth to clean the product. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. • Use a soft damp cloth to gently wipe the product when it is dirty. To protect the product, do not use a chemical cloth to clean it.
Introduction Remote Control Unit TV/RADIO Switches between TV display and Radio MUTE Volume on/off NUMBER PAD Select the channel number directly by entering its number. Set the page in digital text mode Use to record a programme PLAYBACK CONTROLS Play, Pause, Stop, Fast Forward, Rewind NAVIGATION ...
Introduction Receiver (Front View) CHANNEL UP CHANNEL DOWN STANDBY BUTTON Receiver (Rear View) RF Out HDMI Output ™ RF In USB: SW Upgrade and Record Function ETHERNET port - for future services Tri-Link SCART Audio L TV SCART Audio R IR In Digital SPDIF Coaxial DC Power Socket...
Preparation Inserting the batteries Before using the Receiver for the first time, insert the two supplied “AAA” size zinc-carbon batteries. When the batteries become depleted and the remote control unit fails to operate, replace the batteries with new “AAA” size batteries. Open the battery cover.
Quick Guide Initial installation overview Follow the steps below one by one when using the Receiver for the first time Run the Preparation Watch TV Initial Settings Connect the antenna Turn on the standby button Congratulations! cable to the RF IN on the Receiver (Page 10) You can now watch TV terminal and Satellite...
Quick Guide Before turning on the power Connect the antenna (Coaxial Plug), 75ohm coaxial cable, (CAI Benchmarked cable such as Triax TX100) Connect the satellite dish (F-Type Plug), 75ohm coaxial cable, (CAI Benchmarked cable such as Triax TX100) Connect the HDMI cable...
Watching TV Getting Started Connect the Aerial to RF IN, Satellite to LNB IN and connect the External Power Supply to the DC Input. Connect the HDMI or SCART output to the TV. Initial Power Up - Power On/Off When in “Standby” mode, press the Standby button on the remote control to switch on the receiver.
Basic Functions Quick Channel Audio Language and L/R Channel Buttons Press “ENTER” to display the Quick Channel Press the “AUDIO” button to switch the audio Programme List. Press “LEFT/RIGHT” to move language of the current programme and switch a page at time. Press “UP/DOWN” to select the between option: desired programme.
Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) Entering the EPG You can press the “EPG” button on the remote control to enter the EPG page. Press the “YELLOW” button for “Prev Day” and “BLUE” button for “Next Day” Press “UP/DOWN” button to move upward and downwards to switch between the different channels in the list Enter the EPG menu, “Weekly”...
Digital Text Subtitles Default subtitle setting is off. To switch on Some channels are broadcast with digital subtitles, press the “SUB” button on the remote text which contains pages of information and control to enter the subtitle menu of the current entertainment.
Page 14
When a recording has been initialised, the front panel LED’s will flash slowly between red and blue. This shows the current programme is being recorded. Pressing “i” displays the information on the current recording. If there is insufficient memory space while recording, the system will show a prompt message, stop recording and resume normal playback mode.
Installation (2) Pressing the “PAUSE” button will start the DVB-T Main Menu / Installation time shift mode. The “Time Shift” icon will be shown on the screen during this operation. “PAUSE” is the default setting. Auto Search is an intelligent and convenient mode of programme searching.
Move the cursor to “Manual Search” using the DVB-T Auto Search “UP/DOWN” button when in the “installation menu”. Press “ENTER” to select the manual search page. After selecting the “Auto Search” page, the receiver will scan all frequencies one by one for To carry out a manual search, you need to the selected country.
DVB-S Main Menu / Installation Use UP/DOWN arrows to select the different properties in the add satellite dialogue box. To change a property eg, such as “Satellite Name” Highlight and press “>” right arrow button Antenna Setting which brings up a rename box. Use UP/DOWN, LEFT/RIGHT arrows to select characters.
Motor Setting Sets up HH Mounts for motorized dishes. Consult motor user manual. Limit Setup Limits East West variation that the dish can move. Consult motor user manual. Installation Type ALL This function performs an AUTO search on Terrestrial and on Satellite. Default satellite set to Astra 28.2/Eurobird 28.5E.
To Set or Cancel Lock Program, the system Channel Management will prompt you to input your password (default ‘0000’). You will be asked to confirm the change, press Enter. The picture below shows the Channel manager Menu which includes Channel Manager and To Delete a programme, a password will be Favourite List.
Favourites List Enter the page as shown in the figure below via “Main Menu > Channel > Favourite List. There are a maximum of 8 Favourite lists that can be set. Press UP/DOWN, LEFT/RIGHT button to choose the channel to be selected, then press the numbered keys 1-8 on the remote control to set different favourite lists.
Preference Settings The receiver can be configured according to the Preferred Subtitle user preferences by pressing MAIN MENU > PREFERENCE. (1) You can set the subtitle language to your preferred language type. These include English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Danish, Czech, Dutch, Finnish, Swedish, Greek, Russian, Welsh, Gaelic or Hungarian.
• Time Shift Length Preferred Audio • Timeshift to Record (1) Sets the preferred audio to “English, Irish” etc from the dropdown list. (2) 1st preferred audio option: Press the RIGHT button to enter the supported audio language list. In the audio language list, press UP/DOWN button to choose the required language, press the ENTER button to confirm.
Page 23
(5) Timeshift Length: In this setting you can select four options, AUTO/30min/1h/2h, which determines the length of the timeshifted channels duration. Once the time duration has passed the receiver returns to the live broadcast. AUTO is the default setting. (6) Timeshift to Record: There are two options available either ON/OFF.
System Settings Menu System Settings Menu Timer Edit Menu The following options can be accessed in the Press the Yellow button to access the Edit menu. “System Settings Menu”. To enter this menu See options below. press Main Menu > Setting, then press ‘Enter’. Programme Name: Specifies the channel for which the timer is set Start Time:...
(1) Press the 0 - 9 numerical keys on the remote Child Lock control to input the Old Password, the system default password is “0 0 0 0”. The Child Lock Menu allows you to set parental (2) If the password is input correctly, the cursor rating from 0-18 years.
Ethernet Configuration Option for future functionality. Factory Reset This will restore all “Default Settings” The system will prompt the user to input a password (default “0 0 0 0 “) to activate “Factory Reset”. Upgrade Refer to SOFTWARE UPGRADE Section on page 39 for details.
AV Settings To enter this menu, press ‘MAIN MENU > AV’, SPDIF and SPDIF Delay then press ‘ENTER’. This setting is used to select Mute, PCM or Bitstream. This function is used on your home theatre system. Refer to installation manual for correct setting.
Video Output HDMI Deep Colour HDMI Deep Colour changes the HDMI Output This allows the user to change the video output mode. You can adjust the settings to suit the mode. You can adjust the settings to suit the receiving equipment. receiving equipment.
Multi Media The Triax TSC 114 has a USB Interface. This Multimedia - Media Selection Bar Icons can be used to connect external equipment (Not Supplied) such as Memory Devices, Media “Movie” Media selection icon Players and can also be used for system software upgrades.
Key Stroke Action Movie Playback Highlights the previous Item in file list. If it passes the first KEY_UP item, the last item will be highlighted. Highlights the next Item in the file list. If it passes the last KEY_DOWN item, the first item will be highlighted.
Key Stroke Action Go To Menu KEY_SLOW Plays in slow mode. The same as KEY_STOP KEY_RECALL The buttons in this menu are shown below. Activates the MUTE function - KEY_MUTE Audio goes off. KEY_VOLUME Adjusts the volume Displays information on the KEY_i current movie.
Key Stroke Action Music Highlights the previous Item in the file list. If it passes the first KEY_UP item, it highlights the last item This menu allows the user to select and play a in the file list. track from a list of music stored in the storage device.
Music Key Stroke Action Fast reverses the music. The FR icon is shown and the KEY_FR speed, (1x 2x, 4x, 8x, 16x, 32x) shall be displayed. Press numerical button ie, 1) Takes you to first folder in KEY_NUM list. 2) second folder etc. If you input a higher number than there are folders an error message will appear.
When an image is displayed in full screen then the Photo Playback following keys are active. Key Stroke Action When a photograph has been selected from the file browser list, it automatically starts the slide Rotates the image 0 degrees. KEY_UP show from this point.
Photo Thumbnail This menu displays the thumbnail view for the photographs stored in the selected folder. The following table shows the thumbnail menu. Key Stroke Action Highlights the previous item KEY_UP in the same column. If the top KEY_UP of the column is reached, it highlights the bottom item in the column.
Key Stroke Action Recorder Manager Highlights the previous item in KEY_UP the file list. If the first item is reached, it highlights the last The picture below shows the Recorder Manager item in the file list. menu. All recorded programms will appear in this Highlights the next item in menu.
Disk Manager Key Stroke Action Disk Manager Browser Highlights the previous item in the file list. If the first item is KEY_UP The Disk Manager Menu allows you to Move/ reached, it highlights the last item in file list. Copy, Rename and Delete files. The following table shows the functions of the four coloured Highlights the next item in buttons.
Key Stroke Action E-Book Browser Move to previous page, if it is KEY_PAGEUP already the first page, it will The e-book menu allows you to select stored not move. e-books and view them. Move to next page, if it is already the last page, it will KEY_PAGEDOWN not move.
Software Upgrade The receiver software can be upgraded. The software upgrade menu can be accessed through Menu > Settings > Upgrade. This is shown below: USB Upgrade The USB upgrade is a fast and convenient way to upgrade the system software. You simply copy the upgrade file onto a USB memory stick and plug the USB device into the system USB interface.
Triax TSC 114 Specification Terrestrial Tuner / Demodulator Standard DVB-T Input Frequency* VHF/UHF Band Channel Bandwidth* 7 MHz/8 MHz Switchable Power for Active Antenna 5V@35mA with overload Protection through Coaxial Cable COFDM System 2K, 8K Carrier, Hierarchical Supported Demodulation Type...
Page 41
AV IN / OUT Dual SCART for TV / Triax Tri-Link For TV SCART: OSD and volume adjustable For Triax Tri-Link SCART: IN/Out (Same with TV SCART) RCA 2x1 for AR / AL OUT Digital Video & Audio Output HDMI Connector x1 USB Port 1, “A”...
HDMI 1.4 Compliant, HDCP Dolby Compliant to DD / DD+ Triax reserves the right to change the specifications without prior notification. PIN CODE Reminder NOTE You need to insert the PIN code here and refer it to the pages in the manual where this is covered.
The copyrights for the software components and various relevant documents included with this product that were developed or written by TRIAX are owned by TRIAX UK LTD and are protected by the Copyright Act, international treaties, and other relevant laws. This product also makes use of freely distributed software and software components whose copyrights are held by third parties.
Select the channel to be viewed and programme information will appear. information available’ on the EPG. Triax has tested many different manufacturers and sizes of external HDD. My external HDD does not Unfortunately we are unable to test all models and in some instances a particular work when plugged into the model may not be recognised by the TSC114 receiver.
Appendix Frequently Asked Questions What tuners does the TSC114 contain? The TSC114 receiver has a single Terrestrial and single Satellite tuner which are designed specifically for the Irish market. What signals can I receive using the receiver? Receives Irish Terrestrial DVB-T Signals (Standard and High Definition) Receives Satellite DVB-S/S2 Signals (Standard and High Definition) How many days viewing can I see on the EPG? 7 day EPG on Terrestrial Channels...
Appendix Channel Moving Function and Renumbering Channel Moving From initial terrestrial scan with LCN function ON (Default) to move a channel perform the following operation. Press “Menu” on RCU Go to Channel, press Enter to access Channel manager, press “Enter” Up/Down, left/right arrows to select required Channel to be moved.
Appendix How to Format and Partition a HDD using a PC Formatting your External USB HDD using a PC Highlight the selected drive, then “Right Click” and select “Delete Partition” *NOTE* - Formatting your Drive will erase all stored The drive then appears as “Unallocated” data, and this will not be recoverable.
SCART View and Control TV Around Your Home The TSC114 features an IR input for use with the Triax Tri-Link (code 370407) (Tri-Link product not included with TSC114) The Tri-Link allows you to view and control your selected TV channel or recorded...
Appendix End of life disposal A. Information on Disposal for Users (private households) In the European Union Attention: If you want to dispose of this equipment, please recycle. Used electrical and electronic equipment must be treated separately and in accordance with legislation that requires proper treatment, recovery and Attention: recycling of used electrical and electronic equipment.
The product must be correctly installed and operated in accordance with the instructions contained in this operating manual. Triax UK Ltd disclaims any liability for incidental or consequential damages. This guarantee is in addition to, and does not diminish your statutory or legal rights.
Company Address: Abergorki Industrial Estate, Treorchy, Rhondda-Cynon-Taff CF42 6DL, UK Triax TSC 114, Part Number 305018. Object of the Declaration: The object of the declaration described above is in conformity with the requirements of the following documents: Low voltage directive 2006/95/EC...