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The CE declaration of conformity can be viewed in the support section of the Sagemcom site www.sagemcom.com, or it can be obtained from the following address:...
RCI88 Read this first! For your safety and comfort, we urge you to carefully read the Safety recommendations on page 3 before attempting use. This document makes use of symbols designed to help the reader identify the information supplied: Symbol Definition Indicates important safety information.
RCI88 Safety recommendations Use of the Digital HD-Video-Recorder is subject to safety measures designed to protect users and their environment. Where to put your Digital HD-Video-Recorder? In order to guarantee the correct operation of your Digital HD-Video-Recorder, you must: • place it indoors to protect it from lightning, rain, and sun rays, •...
RCI88 Batteries Batteries are easily swallowed by young children. Do not allow young children to play with the remote control. To avoid damaging the remote control, only use identical batteries or batteries of equivalent type. The batteries provided are not rechargeable. Interference Do not place the Digital HD-Video-Recorder near appliances that may cause electromagnetic interferences (for example loudspeakers).
RCI88 Environment Preservation of the environment is an essential concern of the manufacturer. The desire of the manufacturer is to operate systems observing the environment and consequently it has decided to integrate environmental performances in the life cycle of its products, from manufacturing to commissioning, use and elimination.
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RCI88 Directive on the Restriction of use of certain hazardous substances in electronic equipment (ROHS) Your Digital HD-Video-Recorder along with the batteries supplied comply with the directive relating to the RoHS – dangerous materials such as lead, mercury or cadmium are not used. This avoids environmental hazards and any risks to the health of personnel at the recycling centres.
RCI88 Contents 1. Product Overview ........9 Volume ..............25 Mute ..............26 1.1 Package contents ......... 9 4.3 Language settings for audio and subtitles 1.2 Elements and functionalities: Front side and selection of option channels ....26 of the device ..........10 Language for audio ..........
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RCI88 Audio..............48 Picture..............49 Energy settings ............52 Internet..............53 7.3 Protection of minors........57 Change Parental Control PIN ......57 Change Adult PIN ..........58 PIN request when ordering Select Video .....58 PIN-protect recordings .........59 7.4 Recording settings ........59 Manual Recordings ..........59 Disk management ..........60 Delete all ..............60 Recording extensions ..........60 7.5 Favorites .............
RCI88 1 Product Overview With the device you can receive all TV and radio programs and record programs which are not scrambled or you are entitled to. 1.1 Package contents The package of your new device includes: Item Description Digital HD-Video-Recorder Power cord Remote control with 2 batteries (AAA) HDMI lead for connection to the HDTV...
RCI88 1.2 Elements and functionalities: Front side of the device Item Description Item Description lid / slot of the smartcard reader STOP button Open the cover and insert the Stopping a recording, stop the timeshift smartcard into the slot with the gold mode and return to live program chip facing downwards TV/radio button...
RCI88 1.3 Elements and functionalities: Back side of the device NETZWERK VIDEO TV SCART VCR SCART EIN / AUS KABEL KABEL AUSGANG EINGANG ANALOG DIGITAL 230V~50Hz AUDIO AUDIO 16 17 20 21 Item Description Item Description DIGITAL AUDIO connector On/Off switch S/PDIF) (Optical HDMI DIGITAL VIDEO AUDIO...
RCI88 1.4 Remote control Button Functions TV: Switch to TV mode, if programed. In TV mode, you can control your TV with this remote (see chapter 9, Using the universal remote). The unit is in TV mode, the LED light flashes.
RCI88 2 Connections to the network and connecting additional devices Check if the package is complete before installing the Digital HD-Video-Recorder (see chapter 1.1, Package contents). Make sure that the devices to be connected (Digital HD-Video-Recorder, TV, VCR ...) are disconnected from the power supply.
RCI88 2.2 Connection to TV Note If you have a TV with HDMI ® port, please use only the HDMI ® cable to connect the Digital HD-Video-Recorder to TV. ® 2.2.1 Connection to High Definition TV with HDMI port In order to take advantage of high-definition television (HDTV), connect the HDMI ®...
RCI88 2.2.3 Connect to a standard definition TV with audio / video connection (RCA) Use an audio / video cable (not supplied) to connect the analog VIDEO (CVBS) on the back of your Digital HD-Video-Recorder to the VIDEO socket on your TV. Connect the two analog AUDIO terminals (ANALOG AUDIO L / R) of the Digital HD-Video-Recorder to the AUDIO connectors on the TV.
RCI88 2.4 Connection to the VCR / DVD recorder Connect the VCR SCART connector on the back of your Digital HD-Video-Recorder with a free SCART socket on your VCR-/DVD-Recorder (cable not provided). Note If your VCR / DVD recorder has more than one SCART socket, select the TV or EXT1 port.
RCI88 2.6 Connection to a hi-fi unit To enjoy digital broadcasts in high sound quality and to listen to radio channels with switched off TV, connect the two analog AUDIO terminals (ANALOG AUDIO L / R) of the Digital HD-Video-Recorder to the AUDIO terminals of your hi-fi system (cable not provided).
RCI88 2.7 Powering On / Off the Digital HD-Video-Recorder You have all the equipment (Digital HD-Video-Recorder, TV, VCR) connected? Connect the Digital HD-Video-Recorder to the power network and turn it on. To turn on the Digital HD-Video-Recorder proceed as follows: Make sure that the power switch "On / Off"...
RCI88 3 Initial installation If the Digital HD-Video-Recorder is plugged in and turned on for the first time, the installation wizard starts. Turn on your TV. If your TV does not automatically recognize the connected and powered Digital HD- Video-Recorder, select the AV source to your TV (HDMI ®, analog or SCART AUDIO / VIDEO connector), on which the TV is currently connected to the Digital HD-Video-Recorder.
RCI88 3.3 The five steps of the installation wizard In five steps, the installation wizard will guide you through the installation. Please follow the instructions on the screen carefully. If necessary, react with your remote control. Simply use the keys around the button and then confirm your selection by pressing...
RCI88 3.3.3 Step 3: Setting up an internet connection Note If you are connected to the internet you can use the Kabel Deutschland’s online video store "Select Video". This service is not yet available everywhere in Germany. Furthermore, by using an internet connection you can review previous searches.
RCI88 Input ready on the on-screen keyboard and press on your remote control. Now, the Digital HD- Video-Recorder checks the network and internet connection. If the Digital HD-Video-Recorder is connected to the internet, the message The internet connection has been set up appears. In addition, the LED light flashes on the wireless stick. If you choose to connect via a network cable (LAN cable), check if the network cable is connected to the Digital HD-Video-Recorder and to the router as shown in chapter 2.3.2, Internet connection via network cable.
RCI88 4 Basic functions 4.1 Selecting a TV channel 4.1.1 Using P+/P- or 0-9 To change channels press the P+ or P- button on the remote control or enter the channel number directly using the numeric keys on the remote control. You can also switch to the last viewed channel using the button 4.1.2 Program information bar Each time you change the channel, the program information bar appears on the TV screen.
RCI88 4.1.3 Using the channel list During a program you can display the program information bar by pressing on your remote control or using the four keys Press to display the channel list. Press to scroll through the channel list (I). The program information bar shows the broadcast data for the selected channel (J).
RCI88 4.1.4 Detailed program information To view more information about a program, press . Depending on availability, a detailed description of the program is displayed. Use the keys P+ or P- to scroll through the information pages. Depending on the mission, you can select different actions within the information page: Action Description Watch...
RCI88 4.2.2 Mute If you want to mute the sound heard on the TV, use the button . Pressing again turns the sound on again. 4.3 Language settings for audio and subtitles and selection of option channels Note All changes are immediately reflected in the program that you are watching. The temporary adjustments will be lost if you switch to another channel.
RCI88 4.4 Teletext You can view teletext pages with additional information on television programs, if this service is supplied by the channel. Press to open the teletext page for the channel you are watching. To make teletext pages appear transparent so that you can track the current program in the background, press again.
RCI88 4.5.3 Fast Forward While you view a time-shift playback, you may fast forward by pressing . The distance between the current and deferred radiation decreases. By repeatedly pressing the forward speed increases to up to 30 times the normal speed. If you continue fast-forwarding, you will eventually get back to the current program.
RCI88 Press to display the radio channel list. As in TV mode, you may create a list of favorites among the radio channels (see chapter 7.5, Favorites). 4.6.2 Categories and other options in radio mode Each time you change the radio channel the program information bar appears. If you press the yellow button on your remote now, you can quickly reach the first channel of a particular category, for example News where categories are available for the program.
RCI88 5 Recording a program Your digital Digital HD-Video-Recorder has a hard disk on which you can store programs to view them at a time of your choice. Recording programs work similar to a video recorder. You can simultaneously: • record 3 programs and watch another program or •...
RCI88 5.2 Preparing recordings You can prepare upcoming programs for recording. To record a broadcast (TV or radio) press . You can press at any time to prepare a recording: while watching a TV program or after selecting a program in the program information bar (see chapter 4.1.2), in the EPG (see chapter 6.1), or in the search results (see chapter 6.2).
RCI88 Now you can prepare the recording in detail: Select the channel to be recorded. Press to select Channel. Select the Channel from the list using and press Enter the date of the recording. Select Date with the keys . Use the number buttons on your remote to insert the date.
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RCI88 Status Description The recording of the program failed (possible reasons are loss of the antenna signal, not enough hard disk space, Digital HD-Video-Recorder was off the grid, etc.). Failed To learn more details, use the keys to navigate to the failed recording and press Using the list Recordings you may view prepared and current recordings, edit recordings, delete recordings and check the amount of available hard disk space.
RCI88 The folder or the recordings were locked. Locked recordings are not deleted automatically when the disk management works in automatic mode (see chapter 5.3.2, Editing recordings). To lock / unlock an item, select it with the keys , press and then choose an action.
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RCI88 Enter a folder name in the on-screen keyboard using the keys on your remote. Select the characters to be entered with the keys and press . Numbers can also be entered using the numeric keypad on the remote control. You can correct the name of the folder using the key Delete on the on-screen keyboard.
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RCI88 Enter a folder name in the on-screen keyboard using the keys on your remote. Select the characters to be entered with the keys and press . Numbers can also be entered using the numeric keypad on the remote control. You can correct the name of the folder using the key Delete on the on-screen keyboard.
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RCI88 Please note that you can restrict access to all recordings and folders using Settings, Parental control, PIN for recordings (see chapter 7.3, Protection of minors). Note You received the default four-digit PIN number with your smartcard. You can change the default PIN number at any time, see chapter 7.3, Protection of minors.
RCI88 6 Electronic program guide (EPG), search function and Select Video (video library) If you are looking for programs that interest you, press on your remote. Now you see the following options: • Program Guide: The electronic program guide (EPG) provides an overview of current and upcoming programs.
RCI88 For better orientation, the EPG marks the current time with a yellow timeline. How to use the EPG: • To select a program or a channel on the current page of the digital program guide press the keys on your remote. Looking for a specific channel and knowing the number of the channel in your favorites? Then you can also enter this number directly using the number buttons on your remote control.
RCI88 6.2.1 Search by keyword Enter a keyword on the on-screen keyboard: • Select the characters using the four keys and press for each character you want to select. Note You may enter numbers using the on-screen keyboard as well as using the number buttons on your remote control.
RCI88 6.2.3 Search results In the list of search results all matching programs are displayed with date, time and channel. How to use the search results: • Browse the list of results using on your remote. • To browse several pages of a results list press P+ (one page forward) and P- (one page back) on your remote.
RCI88 • Press to view search results. 6.3 Select Video (online video library) Select Video is a video-on-demand service (VoD). It offers videos on demand through the internet and in high diversity. You order and play rental videos via your Digital HD-Video-Recorder, if it is connected to the internet.
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RCI88 You will now see the available films or programs in this category. Use the arrow keys to select a movie or a show. Select a film or a program using . If the item is marked yellow, press . Follow the instructions on the screen.
RCI88 7 Settings Press on your remote. Select Settings using the keys . Press . Select one of the following options using the keys System update System set-up Parental control Recordings Favorites Service System check 7.1 System update Using the settings in System update you can configure the software update feature, search for channels, add or remove channels, and reset the Digital HD-Video-Recorder to factory default.
RCI88 To start a search for new software: Press on your remote. Use the keys select Settings. Press Use the keys to select System update. Press Use the keys to select Search for new software. Press The Digital HD-Video-Recorder will search for new software. If new software is available, use the keys to select one of the following options: Download it now, In Standby or Do not download.
RCI88 Use the keys to select channels to be deleted and mark them. The list of additional channels may consist of multiple pages. To browse through the pages of the list press P+ (forward) or Taste P- (back). To undo the selection of a channel you selected press After selecting all channel to be deleted, press 7.1.5 Search additional channels This menu lets you search for additional channels manually by typing a specific cable frequency.
RCI88 7.1.7 Reset to factory default This menu lets you restore the factory settings of the Digital HD-Video-Recorder. Note If you restore the factory settings, your favorites, settings and prepared recordings are lost. Press on your remote. Use the keys select Settings.
RCI88 7.2.1 Language Using this setting you can configure the language settings for the user interface and the subtitle of the program. Broadcasts are also shown in the selected menu language, if available. The automatic (permanent) subtitle display can be enabled or disabled here. To open the language settings: Press on your remote.
RCI88 To open the audio settings: Press on your remote. Use the keys select Settings. Press Use the keys to select System set-up. Press Use the keys to select Audio. Press 7.2.2.1 Audio output To set the default settings for the audio output: Use the keys to select Audio output.
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RCI88 Press on your remote. Use the keys select Settings. Press Use the keys to select System set-up. Press Use the keys to select Picture. Press 7.2.3.1 SCART settings for TV Using this setting you can specify the most suitable video standard for TV output for the TV connected to the TV SCART connector.
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RCI88 7.2.3.4 HDMI video resolution Using this setting you can specify the output resolution for HDTV. Use the keys to select HDMI screen resolution. Press Determine the output resolution of your HD TV. Use the keys to select 576p, 576i, 720p or 1080i. If you use a standard TV, leave the setting to 720p.
RCI88 7.2.3.7 Startup channel Select On, if the Digital HD-Video-Recorder should always show the Kabel Deutschland channel on startup. Select Off, if the Digital HD-Video-Recorder should always show the last viewed channel on startup. Use the keys to select Start channel. Press Use the keys to select Off, if the Digital HD-Video- Recorder should always show the last viewed channel on...
RCI88 Quick start: In the quick start mode you can set on which days, at what time and for how long your Digital HD-Video-Recorder automatically turns on from standby mode to active mode. The Digital HD-Video- Recorder switches to active mode for the duration you determined. Use the keys to select Quick start.
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RCI88 Using the Kabel Deutschland WLAN-Stick Use the keys to select Via the Kabel Deutschland wireless LAN-Stick. Press Use the keys to select Continue with security key for wireless LAN or Continue with WPS. Note The wireless key is a string in the form of a password that protects access to your wireless internet access from unauthorized third parties.
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RCI88 Setting up a wireless internet connection (Wi-fi) manually Use the manual configuration if your wireless network (Wi-fi) is not visible for security reasons, but allows devices to detect and register. To perform the manual configuration, keep the following information about the network ready: SSID network name, wireless security type and wireless key.
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RCI88 Setting up an internet connection via network cable (LAN cable) Press on your remote. Use the keys to select Settings. Press Use the keys to select System set-up. Press Use the keys to select Internet. Press Use the keys to select Internet set-up.
RCI88 Use the keys to select Internet. Press Use the keys to select Data privacy. Press The privacy policy is displayed. Use P+ and P- to browse. Press to leave this menu. 7.3 Protection of minors With the Parental control menu you can change the PIN protection stored on your smartcard. If you use the online video library Select Video, you can also: •...
RCI88 Enter the new four-digit Parental Control PIN again, to protect against typos. If the first and second input match, you will receive confirmation that the Parental Control PIN has been changed successfully. 7.3.2 Change Adult PIN The Adult PIN protects access to videos in the online video library Select Video, which are only suitable for adults.
RCI88 To set up PIN protection: Press on your remote. Use the keys select Settings. Press Use the keys to select Parental control. Press Use the keys to select PIN VoD purchase. Press Use the keys to select On (PIN protection activated) or Off (PIN protection deactivated). If you select On, a window opens.
RCI88 7.4.2 Disk management This setting allows you to enable or disable the automatic management of the Digital HD-Video-Recorder hard drive. You can set two values: • Manual: If the hard disk memory is insufficient for new recordings, you will be prompted to add memory by deleting existing recordings.
RCI88 Use the keys to select Guard time. Press Use the keys to select Manual or Automatic. Press . If you select Manual, define recording time extensions yourself: Note In our example, the Digital HD-Video-Recorder will start recording 1 minute before the start time and end it 14 minutes after the end time of the broadcast.
RCI88 7.5.2 Delete favorites Press on your remote. Use the keys select Settings. Press Use the keys to select Favorites. Press Use the keys to select Delete. Press Press to select the type of list you want to edit: TV or radio.
RCI88 7.6 Service 7.6.1 Support by phone In this menu you find a support number if you need assistance. Press on your remote. Use the keys select Settings. Press Use the keys to select Service. Press Use the keys to select Hotline list. 7.6.2 Service messages Service messages are text messages that may be sent to you from the manufacturer.
RCI88 7.7.2 Smartcard This menu contains information on your smartcard. To retrieve and display this information, the smartcard must be inserted into the Digital HD-Video-Recorder. Press on your remote. Use the keys to select Settings. Press Use the keys to select System check. Press Use the keys to select Smartcard, to look up the information on the smartcard.
RCI88 7.7.7 Audio This menu contains information about the audio settings. Press on your remote. Use the keys to select Settings. Press Use the keys to select System check. Press Use the keys to select Audio, to look up the information about the audio settings. 7.7.8 Network settings This menu contains information about the internet connection via Wi-fi or network cable.
RCI88 7.8 Settings overview The following table shows an overview of the Settings menu and the default settings of the Digital HD- Video-Recorder: • Default settings are bold. • Grey cells show that the sub menu prompts for an action, for editing or shows data that can not be changed.
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RCI88 Menu Sub-menu(s) Default settings Page Energy saving mode On | Off p. 52 Standard Energy save mode Quick start Active Internet (*) p. 53 Internet set-up View settings Test connection Switch off Data privacy Parental control p. 57 Change Parental Control PIN Change Adult PIN PIN for VoD On | Off...
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RCI88 Menu Sub-menu(s) Default settings Page Manufacturer Model Serial number CA serial number Hardware version Software version Last SW update Last SW update status Provisioning code Free space Smartcard p. 64 Smartcard serial no. Smartcard version Smartcard status Program data status Program data version Program guide update Status program guide...
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RCI88 Menu Sub-menu(s) Default settings Page HDMI screen resolution HDMI status HDCP status TV manufacturer TV model TV picture p. 64 Selected channel Picture mode TV SCART VCR SCART SCART-switching Audio p. 65 On-screen language Subtitles Audio output Dolby Digital on HDMI Dolby Digital on SPDIF For visually impaired LAN / WLAN...
RCI88 8 Software update By default, the Digital HD-Video-Recorder automatically checks for new software in the cable network and downloads it when it is in standby mode. Using the menu Settings, System update, Search for new software you can start an automatic search for new Digital HD-Video-Recorder software at any time (see chapter 7.1.1, Software update).
RCI88 9 Universal remote control The remote control is a universal model. You can program it to control your TV as well. The supported devices are listed in the Brand Code List. After programming the remote press to switch from Digital HD-Video-Recorder mode to TV mode.
RCI88 9.2 Selection of the volume control When a TV code is programmed into the remote, the remote controls the volume of the TV also in Digital HD-Video-Recorder mode (instead of the Digital HD-Video-Recorder's volume). To change, press at the same time for at least 3 seconds. The LED on your remote flashes 2 times. To switch back to TV control mode, keep pressed at the same time for at least 3 seconds.
RCI88 10 Troubleshooting Problem Solution • Press to switch to Digital HD-Video-Recorder mode. • Point the remote towards the Digital HD-Video-Recorder. The remote control does not work. • Check the batteries and check that the batteries are inserted correctly. The Digital HD-Video-Recorder displays •...
RCI88 11.Support This product has been designed with great care to ensure the best possible quality. In the unlikely case you have difficulties with the product and need advice or support, you can rely on the best possible help. For technical problems with the product, you may contact Kabel Deutschland directly: 0800/ 52 666 25 Mon - Sun 0:00 - 24:00 (free of charge from Germany)
RCI88 12 Explanation of terms Term Definition Bit Error Rate The bit error rate defines the transmission quality from the number of incorrectly transmitted bits. Electronic Programme Guide Digital program guide, where you can view the programs, channels and search for content. Voluntary self-regulation of the film industry (Freiwillige Selbstkontrolle der Filmwirtschaft) German organization that maintains a movie rating system, which draws on...
RCI88 13Specifications TRANSMISSION STANDARDS VIDEO DECODING OUTPUT RESOLUTION FORMAT MPEG2 IP, DVB-C, MPEG-2, MPEG-4 For HD broadcast Standard MPEG-2 MP@HL for 50 Hz QUAD CABLE FRONT END 1280x720 @ 50 Hz (progressive) Input rates (max): 15 Mbit/s CABLE RF INPUT 1920x1080 @ 25 Hz (interlaced) MPEG-4 Part 10 / H.264 Input frequency range: 47-862 MHz...
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RCI88 HDMI OUTPUT CONDITIONAL ACCESS POWER SUPPLY HDMI version 1.3 1 x Smart card reader, ISO/IEC 7816 Mains supply voltage: 220-240 V ~50 Hz HDCP version 1.1 DATA PORT Max. Power consumption: < 23 W Rely on the (E)EDID HDMI information 1 x RS232 through AUX Scart returned by the display device Standby mode: <...
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