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Bauhn HDPVR2400 Instruction Manual

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High Definition Personal Video Recorder
Instruction Guide
Model Number: HDPVR2400
The original Instruction Manual was produced by Bauhn. This revised unofficial document was
produced by Referee (Whirlpool User ID: #288710) on: 30/06/2009. It is a collaborative effort in
conjunction with feedback from other Whirlpool Users to improve the original Bauhn document. All
copyright information remains with the original owner Bauhn.
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TEL: 1300 766 659

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  • Page 1 The original Instruction Manual was produced by Bauhn. This revised unofficial document was produced by Referee (Whirlpool User ID: #288710) on: 30/06/2009. It is a collaborative effort in conjunction with feedback from other Whirlpool Users to improve the original Bauhn document. All copyright information remains with the original owner Bauhn.

  • Page 2: Warranty Statement

    WARRANTY STATEMENT HDPVR2400 What your 2 year warranty means Great care has gone into the manufacture of this product and it should therefore provide you with years of good service when used properly. In the event of product failure within its intended use over...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    INDEX WARRANTY STATEMENT ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- P2 INDEX ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ P3 SAFETY AND INSTRUCTIONS ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ P4 PACKAGE CONTENTS --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- P5 HIGH-DEFINITION PERSONAL VIDEO RECORDER – PVR Front View – Display and Controls ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- P6 Rear Panel Connections ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- P7 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Remote Control Buttons ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- P8 Recording Button Functions ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ P9 Playback Button Functions -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- P9 Remote Control Preparation ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------P10...

  • Page 4: Safety And Instructions

    SAFETY AND INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER. THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. This symbol indicates that high voltage is present inside. It is dangerous to make contact with any part inside the case.

  • Page 5: Package Contents

    PACKAGE CONTENTS Contents Please make sure the following accessories are supplied with the receiver.  High-Definition Personal Video Recorder (PVR)  Remote Control  RCA Video/Audio Cable  YPbPr Component Video Cable  Batteries (2 X AAA Size)  User Manual ...

  • Page 6: High-Definition Personal Video Recorder - Pvr

    HIGH-DEFINITION PERSONAL VIDEO RECORDER - PVR Front View – Display and Controls Front Panel Display 1. Front panel window displays information concerning current operation such as Starting UP (Good), CH number (eg. C009). 2. The LEDs light up when power on and the PVR is operating according to the table below.

  • Page 7: Rear Panel Connections

    HIGH-DEFINITION PERSONAL VIDEO RECORDER - PVR Rear Panel Connections 1. ANT IN Used to connect an antenna. 2. ANT OUT (LOOP OUT) Used to connect an extra analogue or digital receiver, VCR etc. . Please connect LOOP pass through with supplied IEC Connector Cable (M) with ANT IN (S) as shown above with red line correctly otherwise twin tuners may not work correctly.

  • Page 8: Remote Control Unit

    REMOTE CONTROL UNIT All features of the receiver can be controlled with the remote control.  POWER: Press to switch between in operation [NORMAL STATE] and STANDBY mode. TV/RADIO: Press to switch between TV and RADIO mode. MUTE: Press to mute the sound. Press again to turn sound on. ...
  • Page 9 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Recording Buttons of Remote Control Button Description of Function Start recording  Stop recording [see Hint page for more details] STOP Playback Buttons of Remote Control Button Description of Function  Start playback at the beginning of the current record session or ...

  • Page 10: Remote Control Preparation

    REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Remote Control Preparation Installing the batteries in the remote control Press down on the retaining catch on the lid of the battery recess on the remote control and remove the lid by sliding towards the end. Insert two AAA batteries into the recess, checking that the batteries are installed with the correct polarity, + away from the spring tensioners.

  • Page 11: Connections To Your Home Theatre Equipment

    CONNECTIONS TO YOUR HOME THEATRE EQUIPMENT Connect to your Home Theatre Equipment [TV, Audio Receiver, etc.] This section covers connecting the PVR to a TV (with a VGA connection) or a computer monitor by various cable connections: Component Cable with audio by AUDIO L/R (red and white lead). HDMI using a HDMI cable (not supplied).

  • Page 12: Video

    CONNECTIONS TO YOUR HOME THEATRE EQUIPMENT VIDEO (Standard Definition Viewing) 4. Connect the yellow video lead and AUDIO L/R (red and white lead) out connectors on the PVR receiver to the AV in on the back of the TV. Video lead connection is not shown on this diagram.

  • Page 13: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED FIRST TIME INSTALLATION Note: Be sure to have the power cord connected to the mains, and the power point switch turned ON. (It is recommended that you protect the PVR by connecting to the power point through a good quality home theatre surge protector board. This will supply clean filtered power and protect your sensitive equipment from power surges and electrical interference) 1.

  • Page 14: Basic Functions With The Pvr

    BASIC FUNCTIONS WITH THE PVR TRYING OUT THE REMOTE CONTROL TO OPERATE THE PVR FUNCTIONS Switching Programs 1. Press the NUMERIC keys (0-9) on the remote control to select the channel number you want. / 2. Alternatively Press the buttons at the centre of the remote control or on the front panel to change the available channels upward/downward.

  • Page 15: View Program Information

    1. BASIC FUNCTIONS WITH THE PVR Change TV/Radio mode 1. Press TV/Radio key to change the program list mode between TV and Radio. View Program Information 1. Press INFO key to view the detailed information of current program. Press INFO or EXIT to exit the Information view. Subtitle 1.

  • Page 16: Advanced Functions With The Pvr

    2. ADVANCED FUNCTIONS WITH THE PVR Navigation in the Main Menu 1. Press MENU key to bring up the main menu or return to previous. 2. Press /keys at the centre of the remote control or on the front panel key to move left/right to the desired sub menu.

  • Page 17: Starting Up For The First Time Or After A Factory Reset

    2. ADVANCED FUNCTIONS WITH THE PVR 2.1 <Starting up for the First Time or after a Factory Reset> Turn on your TV and PVR. Ensure that you have all the necessary cables connected for your TV. If it is the first time using the PVR, below is an explanation of all the menu settings. 2.1.1 Press the MENU button to bring up the following screen.

  • Page 18: Installation Menu

    2. ADVANCED FUNCTIONS WITH THE PVR 2.2 Installation Menu 2.2.1 < Manual Search > Press the MENU button to bring up the Installation Screen Using the > or < buttons to move to the right or left, select the Installation Icon Choose Manual Search to manually tune the PVR to receive the desired TV and Radio Channel/s which you want your PVR to receive by a manual tune.
  • Page 19 2. ADVANCED FUNCTIONS WITH THE PVR 2.2 Installation Menu 2.2.4 < Factory Default > Deletes all the data and settings currently saved and brings the system to the initial status. 2.2.5 < Upgrade > Upgrades the software. (The default password is 0000. It is recommended that this option only used by qualified technician) PVR UPGRADE INSTRUCTIONS You may require WINRAR to open the firmware attachment.

  • Page 20: System Settings

    2. ADVANCED FUNCTIONS WITH THE PVR 2.3 System Settings Using the / buttons to move to the right or left, select the System Settings Icon is selected when the System Settings text appears, then press OK. The following screen will appear. In the sub-sections below the guide for changing the Menu, Video, Play and Time Settings is explained 2.3.1<...

  • Page 21: Video Settings (Output, Resolution, Outputfreq, Ratio, Colour Format)

    2. ADVANCED FUNCTIONS WITH THE PVR 2.3.2 < Video Settings > In this menu, you can use the Left/Right / buttons to change the settings, / Up/Down buttons to select the item or press EXIT to cancel. a. Output You can switch between YPbPr and VGA mode b.

  • Page 22: Time Settings

    2. ADVANCED FUNCTIONS WITH THE PVR 2.3.3 < Play Setting s> In this menu, you can use the Left/Right / buttons to change the settings, / Up/Down buttons to select the item or press EXIT to cancel. See Hints pages for a detailed explanation of what these terms mean and how they affect playback..

  • Page 23: Channel Manager

    2. ADVANCED FUNCTIONS WITH THE PVR 2.4 Channel Manager Using the / buttons to move to the right or left, select the Channel Manager Icon (it is selected when the Channel Manager text appears, then press OK. / The following screen will appear. Use the Up/Down buttons to select the item or press EXIT to cancel.
  • Page 24 2. ADVANCED FUNCTIONS WITH THE PVR 2.4.3 Move: You can move a channel position. First press the OK button to pick up the channel. A check mark will be shown next to the selected channel. Use the cursor to move to the position you want and press the OK button to drop the channel. 2.4.4 Alter: Use Alter button to switch between TV and FAV channel lists.

  • Page 25: Pvr Settings

    2. ADVANCED FUNCTIONS WITH THE PVR 2.5 PVR Settings Using the / buttons to move to the right or left, select the PVR Settings Icon is selected when the PVR Settings text appears), then press OK. / The following screen will appear. Use the Up/Down buttons to select the item or press EXIT to cancel.

  • Page 26: Record Settings (Rec Time, Time Shift, Time Shiftbuf)

    2. ADVANCED FUNCTIONS WITH THE PVR Defrag: Compresses the HDD to obtain unused Hard Drive space. It can assist the HDD to access recordings more quickly. Please use this option sparingly. Warning it MAY take a long time to complete, depending upon factors such as: how many recordings you have made, their duration and whether you have many files in your recorded list.
  • Page 27 2. ADVANCED FUNCTIONS WITH THE PVR 2.5.2 Record Settings c. Time ShiftBuf: Sets up the time shift buffer length. This is the length of time that the PVR will record if Time Shift is turned ON. After this period is over the time shift buffer for the Channel you are watching in normal state TV viewing is lost.

  • Page 28: Timer Settings

    2. ADVANCED FUNCTIONS WITH THE PVR 2.6 Timer Settings Using the / buttons to move to the right or left, select the Timer Settings Icon is selected when the Timer Settings text appears, then press OK. / The following screen will appear. Use the Up/Down buttons to select the item or press EXIT to cancel.
  • Page 29 2. ADVANCED FUNCTIONS WITH THE PVR 2.6 Timer Settings 2.6.5 Event Set the action to be performed by the PVR when the timer is triggered. Power Off, Record, or LivePlay. 2.6.6 Channel / To select the Channel name for this item, press OK. Use the buttons to move to select by highlighting the channel you want to record.

  • Page 30: File Manager

    2. ADVANCED FUNCTIONS WITH THE PVR File Manager Using the / buttons to move to the right or left, select the File Manager Icon is selected when the File Manager text appears, then press OK. The following screen will appear. Use the OK button to enter the item or press EXIT to cancel.

  • Page 31: Parental Control

    2. ADVANCED FUNCTIONS WITH THE PVR 2.8 Parental Control Using the / buttons to move to the right or left, select the Parental Control Icon It is selected when the Parental Control text appears, then press OK. / The following screen will appear. Use the Up/Down buttons to select the item or press EXIT to cancel.

  • Page 32: Password Set

    2. ADVANCED FUNCTIONS WITH THE PVR 2.8.2 Password Set a. To change the current PIN code, input the current PIN code then input the new PIN code you want to use. You must confirm this new PIN code again. (The default password is 0000) After Sales Support TEL: 1300 766 659...

  • Page 33: Epg

    3. USE OF THE ELECTRONIC PROGRAM GUIDE [EPG] WITH THE PVR ELECTRONIC PROGRAM GUIDE or EPG EPG shows the event information on the current and all channels. The event is displayed only for the channels that have EPG information. If you press EPG, the following screen will appear 1.
  • Page 34 The Remote Control Unit and PVR may appear slightly different to what is described in some earlier Bauhn PVR’S. So this Instruction Guide is different in some ways, especially if you are using different firmware. However it will be a guide to effective use of your PVR.

  • Page 35: Frequently Asked Questions

    5. FAQ Frequently Asked Questions What is a HD Receiver and PVR (Personal Video Recorder)? A HDTV receiver is a device that receives and decodes high definition TV signals. A HD receiver is generally connected to televisions that are HD ready. Can I connect my HD receiver to a CRT television? Yes this HD receiver can be connected to a CRT television, as long as it supports the appropriate connections.

  • Page 36: Hints

    6. HINT PAGES 1. USING MARKS If you are watching a recording AND you’ve got the progress bar up (by pressing the info button), when you press the Mark button a small red line will appear on the progress bar. That’s your Mark. If you go back to the beginning of your recorded program and start watching a recording again, then press the ‘Page up’...
  • Page 37 6. HINT PAGES 3. CONFIRM YOU ARE RECORDING From the normal viewing screen (not the timer list) do the following. Info. a. If you are confirming it is only ONE station recording, press the button once. The information bar will have a small red dot indicating a Rec. is in progress on the channel you are viewing.
  • Page 38 6. HINT PAGES 6. TIME SHIFT AND CHASE PLAYING If ‘Time Shift’ is enabled in the PVR menu, the Bauhn 2400 continuously streams the channel being watched (into a temporary recording buffer file). You can then pause, rewind, fast forward & play through the “live” program.
  • Page 39 6. HINT PAGES 7. GLOSSARY AC3: Dolby Digital is the common version containing up to six discrete channels of sound, sometimes known as 5.1 Surround Sound. An AV receiver is needed to play this sound AR: Aspect Ratio of the TV display. This is affected by by settings on the PVR AND the TV.
  • Page 40 6. HINT PAGES 8. LETTERBOX All older television screens had a width-to-height ratio, or aspect ratio, of 4:3. TV programs were shot and broadcast in the 4:3 aspect ratio. In HDTV and most TV shows are now displayed in a 16:9, or wide-screen, aspect ratio. Most new televisions also employ the wide-screen form factor.
  • Page 41 6. HINT PAGES 3. The third option is to set the aspect-ratio of the TV to Panorama or Theatre- Wide. The black bars will be gone, and the image will stretch to fill the screen. It will look distorted at the extreme left and right but properly proportioned near the centre.

  • Page 42: Troubleshooting

    7. TROUBLESHOOTING 7.1 Trouble Shooting Check the receiver according to the procedures detailed below. If the receiver does not work properly after conducting Problem Solving Protocols, please contact the technical department. This unit contains dangerous voltages, never remove the cover. When not in use for a long period, it is recommended that you unplug the unit from the main power socket.

  • Page 43: Specification

    8. SPECIFICATION 8.0 Specification Section Detailed Section Explanation Input Signal Input Frequency 49~861MHzUHF&VHF Input Impedance 75 Ohm Channel Bandwidth 6M, 7M & 8MHz OFDM Spectrum 2K/8K-carrier hierarchical Modulation Mode QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM Guard Interval Modes 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32 Code Modes 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8 Video Algorithm...

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