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Page 1 Watch and record Digital TV, minus the contract Digital TV Recorder User Guide...
Page 2: Important Safety Information
Important Safety Information Thank you for choosing this TVonics Freeview+ box. Before using the Freeview+ box, please take a minute to read the following important safety information. • Only use the supplied power adaptor. • Do not place any objects on the unit.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Important Safety Information .............................2 Environmental Information ............................2 Package Contents ................................4 Getting Started Overview of the Freeview+ box ..........................5 Overview of the Remote Control ..........................6 Inserting the Batteries into the Remote Control ....................8 Connecting your Freeview+ box ..........................9 Automatically Tuning ..............................
Page 4: Package Contents
Package Contents Quick Start Guide Freeview+ box AA Batteries (2) Remote Control User Guide Quick Start Guide SCART Lead Power Adaptor RF Lead...
Page 5: Overview Of The Freeview+ Box
Overview of the Freeview+ Box Front 1 Record Indicator 3 Play Indicator (Red = Recording in progress) (Green = A recording is being played back) 2 Power Indicator (Green = On, Red = Standby) Rear 1 Aerial In (from aerial) 2 Aerial Out (to TV) 3 SPDIF/Digital Audio Output 4 SCART (to TV)
Page 6: Overview Of The Remote Control
Overview of the Remote Control...
Page 7 1 DTR/RADIO - Switches between Digital TV channels and Digital Radio channels. 2 % - Turns the TV’s sound on/off*. 3 MODE buttons - Sets the remote control to operate the Freeview+ box, a TV or DVD*. 4 SAVER/CLOCK - Displays the Clock for 4 seconds. With the Clock displayed, press again to display the Screen Saver.
Page 8: Inserting The Batteries Into The Remote Control
Inserting the Batteries into the Remote Control • Always check the positive/negative symbols on the batteries to ensure they are inserted correctly. • Don’t forget to dispose of old batteries in an environmentally friendly way.
Page 9: Connecting Your Freeview+ Box
Connecting your Freeview+ Box Connection Lead Required 1 From your aerial. Aerial Lead (not supplied). 2 To your TV. SCART Lead (supplied). 3 To your TV, VCR or DVD Recorder. RF Lead (supplied). 4 To your Hi-Fi/Surround Sound System. 3.5mm jack plug lead/optical lead (not supplied). 5 To your VCR/DVD Recorder.
Page 10: Automatically Tuning
Automatically Tuning Switch on your TV, then connect the Freeview+ box to the mains. The TV should automatically switch to the correct AV channel and display the ‘Start up’ screen below: Start up screen Press the [OK] button on the remote control to begin automatic tuning. If the remote control does not work, press the [DTR] button and try again.
Page 11 Automatically Tuning When the automatic tuning has finished, a summary screen is displayed. The number of channels found may vary according to your location and reception. Automatic tuning summary screen Press the [OK] button on the remote control remove the summary screen and start watching digital TV.
Page 12: Everyday Use
Everyday Use Changing channels Type in the channel number using the [0]-[9] buttons. Alternatively, press the [CH+] and [CH-] buttons to select the next/previous channel. Channel hopping Press the [ ] button to return to the previous channel watched. Adjusting the volume* Press the [VOL+] and [VOL-] buttons to increase/decrease the volume.
Page 13: The Electronic Programme Guide (Epg)
The Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) The EPG displays programme information for the next 8 days (when transmitted by broadcasters). You can also set programmes to be recorded from the EPG. Today’s date Current and current channel time Date of currently Time of displayed currently...
Page 14: The Channel List
The Channel List The Channel List displays all the available channels. List of channels Highlighted channel Press [OK] button while watching TV. Access the Channel List... Select channels... ] buttons. Display the previous nine channels in the list... [RED] button. [GREEN] button.
Page 15: The Info Display
The Info Display When watching TV, the Info display gives brief information on the current and future programmes (when the programme information is transmitted by broadcasters). You can also set programmes to be recorded from the Info display. When watching a recording, the Info display gives brief information on the recorded programme.
Page 16: Picture In Picture (Pip)
Picture In Picture (PIP) Picture In Picture allows you to watch two channels at the same time. The sound from the main picture is always played. PIP screen (highlighted) Press [PIP] button. Switch on Picture In Picture... Move the PIP screen... ] buttons.
Page 17: Recording Programmes
Recording Programmes This Freeview+ box has Twin Tuners, making it possible to record two programmes at the same time. When recording two programmes at the same time you can also: - start to playback either of the recordings, even though they are still recording, - playback a previously recorded programme - watch either of the programmes being recorded.
Page 18 Recording Programmes Your Freeview+ box can record up to two programmes at the same time. If you attempt to record three or more programmes which overlap, you will be asked to either select an alternative time to record the programme (Resolve conflict) or cancel the recording request you have just made (Cancel timer).
Page 19: Pause Live Tv
Pause Live TV Pausing live TV lets you pause a broadcast programme and continue watching it later. The maximum length of time you can pause is 2 hours. Timer banner Pausing live TV Press [ ] to pause live TV. Press [ ] to resume.
Page 20: The Timers Screen
The Timers Screen The Timers screen displays all the programmes that are currently set to record. You can also set a manual timer and modify or cancel an existing timer from the Timers screen. Today’s date and current time List of timers symbol symbol...
Page 21 The Timers Screen Modifying a timer You can edit a current timer to change the channel, start and end time/date. [GREEN]. If the timer is protected, use the [0]-[9] With the required timer highlighted, press buttons to enter the PIN. ] or [ ] to highlight the required setting.
Page 22: The Library Menu
The Library Menu The Library menu displays all the recordings currently stored on the hard disk. You can also browse and manage your recordings from the Library menu. The Library menu will take longer to load if you have lots of recordings stored on the hard disk. symbol indicates that the...
Page 23 The Library Menu Playing a recording from a specific position You can play a recording from the start, the end, the last played position or from any point within the recording. [OK]. With the required recording highlighted, press ] to highlight the required option. (For ‘Start playback from’ use the [0]-[9] Press v/V/b/B buttons to enter the required time.) Press [OK] to play the recording.
Page 24: Common Symbols
Common Symbols The following symbols may be visible in the ‘Electronic Programme Guide’ , ‘Channel List’ , ‘Info’display, ‘Timers’ screen and ‘Library’ menu. Locked channel. Encrypted/scrambled channel. Radio Channel. Multiple audio languages available. Teletext available. Channel selected for moving. Timer is set to “Series Record”. Timer is set to repeat (daily/weekly).
Page 25: Navigating The Menu
Navigating the Menu Press [MENU] button. Access the Menu... Highlight an option... ] buttons. [OK] button. Select an option... Adjust an option’s settings..] buttons. [BACK] button. Go back a step... [MENU] button. Exit the Menu...
Page 26: Main Menu Options
Main Menu Options Edit Channel List Hide Channels Allows you to hide unwanted channels Press [OK] to select a channel to hide. Sort Channels Allows you to rearrange the channel order. Press [OK] to select the channel you wish to move. Press [ ] or [ ] to select the new position, then press [OK].
Page 27: Dvr Settings
Main Menu Options DVR Settings Pause Buffer Size Allows you to set the amount of time the Freeview+ box will pause a programme for. This setting also determines how far back you can rewind live TV. Auto Delete You can set the Freeview+ box to automatically delete recorded programmes based on their size or if they have been watched.
Page 28: Programming The Remote Control
Programming the Remote Control The Freeview+ box’s remote control can be programmed to operate certain TVs and DVD players. Follow the procedure below to programme the remote control. Find the 4 digit code for brand of TV or DVD player from the brand codes, starting on page If your brand is not included in the list or the codes for your brand do not operate your equipment, refer to the following page for an automatic method of programming the remote control.
Page 29: Finding The Remote Control's Current Codes
Finding the Remote Control’s Current Codes If you have used the procedure above to programme the remote control to operate your TV or DVD, it may be useful to know the correct code for your equipment. Knowing the codes that operate your equipment will allow you to re-programme the remote control quickly using the procedure on the previous page, should the need arise.
Page 30: Controlling A Tv Or Dvd Player
Controlling a TV or DVD Player Before attempting to control a TV or DVD player, ensure that the remote control has been programmed (refer to the previous pages). Press the [TV] / [DVD] button. Use the buttons in the table below to operate. [DTR] button to allow When you have finished controlling your TV or DVD player, press the the remote control to operate the Freeview+ box again.
Page 31: Specifications
Specifications Physical Specification Size (W) 185mm x (H) 70mm x (D) 240mm Weight 1.9 kg Power Requirements Input Voltage 18V DC (with supplied Power Adaptor) Power Consumption (On) ≤15.5W Max Power Consumption (STBY) ≤2W Operating Temperature +10˚C to +40˚C Storage Temperature -20˚C to +60˚C Twin Tuners RF Input / Output Connectors...
Page 32: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Should you experience a problem with your Freeview+ box which can’t be resolved using the table below, put the unit into Standby mode, then unplug completely from the mains. Leave the unit unplugged for at least one minute before connecting again to the mains. No picture/distorted picture •...
Page 33 Hard Disk will permanently delete all recordings. Contact the Customer Help Line for advice before resorting to this option. TVonics Helpline: 0870 80 30 551 (calls charged at national rate) TVonics Website: www.tvonics.com TVonics E-mail support: info@tvonics.com...
Page 34: Remote Control Brand Codes
Use the brand codes in the following list when programming the remote control to operate your TV or DVD player (refer to page 28). Please refer to ‘www.tvonics.com/codes’ for a complete list of all brands covered. TV Brand List Brand...
Page 35: End User License
Remote Control Brand Codes Please refer to ‘www.tvonics.com/codes’ for a complete list of all brands covered. DVD Brand List Brand Code(s) Brand Code(s) Brand Code(s) Aiwa: 0671, 0725, 0899, 0563 JVC: 0653, 0588, 1931, 1970, 1194, Samsung: 0603, 0774, 1962, 0850, 1105,...

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