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Summary of Contents for Dish TV aerialBox T2200 FreeviewPlus
- Page 1 User Guide T2200...
- Page 3 Welcome Thank you for choosing the Dish TV aerialBox T2200 FreeviewPlus™ PVR. You will be able to receive all Freeview High Definition and Standard Definition digital channels, as well as FreeviewPlus™ providing a state of the art Electronic Program Guide (EPG) and seamless access to catch-up TV across the free-to-air networks with the simple press of a button.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Contents About your Set Top Box..................Main Features ....................What’s in the Box?................... Product Overview....................Front and Back View..................Remote Control....................Connecting Up.....................9 Getting Started....................10 Main Features....................... Changing the Channel .................. Information Banner................... Service and Carrier Details................Quick Selection....................TV / Radio Mode....................Watch Recorded Programmes.............. - Page 5 Frequently Asked Questions................51 Placing your Unit....................53 Technical Specifications..................54 Quick Troubleshooting..................55 Support Information....................56...
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Page 6: About Your Set Top Box
About Your Set Top Box Features • MyFreeviewPlus • Built-in WiFi • Built in 1 TB Hard Drive (approx. 500 hours recording) • Enhanced TV Guide - 8-days forward and back in time • Pause, Rewind & Record Live TV •... -
Page 7: Product Overview
Product Overview Front View Signal/Power/Standby Indicator Standby Button Orange: Signal Lock Switches on/off the receiver. Green: Power LED Display Red: Standby Displays channel number, menu. Menu buttons Access Menu, Volume, Channel. Back View Antenna Out AV Video Out Output to another device. Yellow Connection to non HD TV. -
Page 8: Remote Control
Remote Control Power Mute TV / Radio Subtitle Favorite Audio Numeric Info Record Book List Colour Keys Menu Record List OK/Select Navigation Keys Library List Back / Return Portal Volume Channel Navigation EPG / Guide Rewind Play/Pause Stop Forward Forward Skip Record Media (USB) Backward Skip... -
Page 9: Connecting Up
Connecting Up Connecting to the Aerial Connect the cable from your aerial to the ANTENNA IN socket in the back of your receiver. Connecting to your TV Connecting using a HDMI Cable HD Ready TV Connect one end of the HDMI cable into the HDMI socket on the back of the receiver, then connect the other end to the... -
Page 10: Getting Started
Getting Started Step Install batteries in the remote control Open the battery cover of the remote control and put two AAA size batteries so the ‘+’ and ‘-’ marks on the batteries match the ‘+’ and ‘-’ marks inside the remote control. - Page 11 Installation Setup Choose your Internet connection type by selecting either Wireless (if you have a wireless router) or Wired (if you have a Ethernet cable connected) If you have no access to the Internet, simply press the green button to skip and begin scanning for Freeview channels.
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Page 12: Main Features
Main Features Your receiver comes packed full of great features which you can use right away, this section will tell you the basic functions of the receiver so that you can get used to it. Changing the channel Use your remote to quickly change the channel, you can use either the numeric pad on the top half of the remote or you can use the + CH -... -
Page 13: Quick Selection
Quick Select This will allow you to select other channels or view its schedule while allowing you to view the current channel. Press OK on your remote. Use the ▼▲ keys to select a channel. Press OK to view that channel. Quick Select - Programme Guide You can also view a 7 Day schedule of any channel without interrupting the... -
Page 14: Tv / Radio Mode
TV / Radio Mode You can access either TV or Radio channels by simply pressing the button. Radio Channels are audio only and to preserve the screen from image burning, a blank screen will appear while audio is being played. You can still access the Menu and Info options on your remote and this will wake the screen up. -
Page 15: Web Remote
Simply press the Apps button on the remote and choose your service. *Apps may be added or removed at any time, all decisions about apps are made by the broadcaster themselves and not by Dish TV... -
Page 16: Audio Descriptions
Audio Descriptions Audio Descriptions are helpful for those who are visually impaired, Audio Descriptions narrate the programme so that you can understand what is happening in a scene. Audio Descriptions are only available on selected channels and with selected programmes only with the icon in the Freeview EPG. -
Page 17: Device Streaming
Device Streaming Stream the current live channel from the T2200 to any HTSP media playback device on your local network. Handy if you want another feed in another room. Plus it works on any device that has the suitable HTML streaming app such as VLC, Kodi, VLC for iPad etc... -
Page 18: Electronic Programme Guide (Epg)
Launching the Built-in EPG Press the Menu > EPG Wait for the guide to load. You will have the EPG viewed with the current channel listings. Navigating Around Use the ▼▲ keys to scroll up and down on the channel’s schedule. Use the ◀▶... -
Page 19: Recording
Recording Record the shows you love. The aerialBox T2200 comes with a 1TB built-in Hard Drive allowing you to record just over 500 hours of shows. You can record series and one off episodes from a press of a button. And don’t forget FreeviewPlus is there in case you forget to record! Book Play Book a show from the EPG... -
Page 20: Pause And Rewind Live Tv (Time Shifting)
Pause and Rewind live TV (Time shifting) With the aerialBox T2200 you can pause live TV and rewind back to a point that you missed, so the schedule suits you. Make sure that you have the correct Time shifting options set in the Main Menu you can find out more about this on Page 34. -
Page 21: Instant Record
Instant Record If you would like to make a one off recording on the current programme you can use instant record to record to the end of the show. Press the REC button at any time you would to record the rest of the programme on the current live channel. -
Page 22: Editing Recordings
Edit Recordings Editing Recordings You can edit out certain parts of a program which is handy if you want to create seamless viewing. Once you have selected your program and accessed the Recording Edit from the options menu the program will play in its real-time. -
Page 23: Freeviewplus
A better way to TV! With FreeviewPlus™ The smartest way to enjoy TV bringing the most popular shows from On Demand and Live TV together. • Switch easily between Live TV & On Demand • 8-days forward & 8-days catch up TV Guide •... - Page 24 Mini Guide The mini guide enables you to browse through listings for the next 8 days while watching the current channel uninterrupted. To open the mini guide press the red button at any time when watching any channel on Freeview. What's On Now Next Day Catchup Guide...
- Page 25 Full Guide The full guide enables you browse through more channel listings for the next 8 days, to view the full guide, open up the Mini Guide by pressing the Green button, press the Green button again to open the full TV guide. Selected show synopsis Live TV preview Scroll through the...
- Page 26 Set a Reminder Press OK on a show within the FreeviewPlus™ guide that you would like to set a reminder*. Highlight and select then confirm when you will be notified before the show starts. You will then have to set whether you would like to be reminded for the entire series or just the single episode.
- Page 27 Catchup Guide With FreeviewPlus you can catchup on the past 8 days on the channel and watch any missed content. Meaning if you forgot something last week, you will be able to catch up via the On Demand apps. To launch the catch-up guide, open up either the Mini or Full Guide, Select a channel you would like to catchup on and press the ◀...
- Page 28 Access Favourites In the menu, press Favourites to access the list of favourites shows you compiled from the guides. Here you can see a list of what's on and whether you can catchup on demand. Catchup View the list of apps you can catchup on, the broadcasters offer free video streaming so you can watch TV Shows and Movies when you want.
- Page 29 FreeviewPlus Settings Adjust some for the settings for FreeviewPlus such as Reminders, Postcode, User Data cache, Parental Lock Controls and the mini guide timeout. You may also find out more information about how to use FreeviewPlus by going back to the menu and selecting Help, here you can view a range of videos that can help you get familiar with FreeviewPlus.
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Page 30: Main Menu
Main Menu To access the T2200 Main Menu, simply press the Menu button on your remote, the menu has been designed so you can still see what’s happening on screen. Use the ◀ ▶ keys to choose a Menu category then ▼▲ to select a sub menu item...................... -
Page 31: Settings
Settings OSD (On Screen Display) Change the way the on screen menus appear which includes the theme and banner position. Info Banner Timeout Adjust how long you want the banner to appear on screen before it’s hidden, you can set it up to 15 secs or leave it Theme Selection Choose the color of the theme to either Green or Fuschia. -
Page 32: Video
Settings Video Adjust the video settings of the receiver to your preference. Resolution Change the resolution of the video output to your TV, adjust these if you experience any issues with the screen, you can set up to 1080p 60Hz. Aspect Ratio Aspect Ratios Change how the screen fits depending... -
Page 33: Admin
Settings Admin To access the Admin panel, enter in your 4 digit PIN code. Auto Shutdown Set a countdown timer to tell the T2200 when to shut down, specify a time in which you would like this to happen, or leave it off. Time Mode Let the T2200 receiver retrieve the time via the Freeview network (Broadcast), or the... -
Page 34: Application
Settings Application Live Streaming Stream the current live channel on the T2200 to any HTML streaming device on your local network such as an iPad with VLC, Kodi, VLC PC and Mac. Live streaming carries Subtitles and Audio Descriptions. More info on Page DMR (DLNA Sharing) Turn this on to enable local media sharing on your local network to and from the T2200. -
Page 35: Epg
Built in EPG The Built-in EPG is an alternative way to view channel listings and schedule recordings. Use the ▼▲ keys to browse through the channel, the green highlight will indicate where you are and what show you have navigated through. Use the ◀... -
Page 36: Installation
Installation Auto Scan Scan for new channels on the Freeview broadcast by completing an Auto Scan. Please note that an Auto Scan will wipe all channels including booked shows, you will need to relink shows via the EPG after the scan. This will not erase already recorded shows. -
Page 37: Factory Reset
Installation Enter in the Frequency number. Choose the correct bandwidth. Select your scan mode, you can choose wither FTA or Scrambled or both. Press the Green button to begin the manual scan. Or if you wish to reset the manual tune then press the Yellow button and start again. -
Page 38: Network Setup
Installation Network Setup Connecting to the Internet allows you to use a range of features such as FreeviewPlus, DLNA Media Sharing, Live streaming, Apps and automatic software upgrades. You can connect using two methods, via an Ethernet cable (Wired Connection) or through the built-in WiFi for a wireless internet connection. -
Page 39: Imanual
Installation A successful connection will have a tick within your network name to indicate that you can now use the internet. If you wish to change IP, DNS settings press the BLUE button. iManual An updated version of the manual is available on the T2200 unit, the IManual is easy to navigate and is updated often. -
Page 40: Software Upgrade
Software Upgrade Updates for the T2200 are delivered via the internet so that any bugs and faults or changes by the network can be corrected. You can set updates to be checked and installed automatically to turn this off so you can manually check for updates. Manual Update Check for the latest updates manually either over the Air (Freeview Broadcast),... -
Page 41: Schedule Update
Update over USB Schedule Update Let the T2200 do all the upgrading for Go to dishtv.co.nz/support/ you. You can change how the unit downloads to download the checks and installs new updates. corresponding firmware package. You can: The file package will be a ZIP file which will need to be extracted •... -
Page 42: Media Manager
Media Manager Play media files from a USB device such as a Portable Hardrive. You will be able to play Video, Music and Photos. Go to Menu > Media Manager > USB and then plug in your USB device into one of the ports on the unit. -
Page 43: Media Sharing
Media Sharing (DLNA) You can search and play media files using devices on your local network such as computers and media servers. Just make sure that your sharing device has the correct share settings. • Retrieve Files from the aerialBox: Go to Menu >... -
Page 44: File Sharing
File Sharing Play media files from a USB device such as a Portable Hardrive. You will be able to play Video, Music and Photos. Go to Menu > Media Manager > USB and then plug in your USB device into one of the ports on the unit. -
Page 45: Media Info
Media Info View all media devices such as USB drives and configure to allow them to work on the aerialBox T2200. The first device you will see is the built in 1TB hardrive. Which is the default recording device, all of your shows will on this hard-drive. -
Page 46: Library
Library Find all your collections of recorded shows and imported files in the media library. Simply press the LIB (Library) button on your remote. Series / Episode View Press the Blue button to sort the recordings to series or episode view. Series View allows you to group the series together instead of individual episodes, simply select a series to open... -
Page 47: Schedule
Schedule View all upcoming bookings that the T2200 unit will record. You can see what type of recording will be set such as Series or Single Links. To delete a booked show, press the RED button and confirm the deletion. To select multiple bookings, press the GREEN button to mark then press the RED Button to delete. - Page 48 • Wakeup Timer Press the GREEN button to add a new timer. Select CHANNEL as the Timer Type. Select a Timer Mode, Once, Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Yearly, Weekends or Weekdays. Select a channel you wish the T2200 to wake up to. Specify the dates and the start and end timers.
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Page 49: Channel Organiser
Channel Organiser Personalise your channels to your preference, you can move, delete, favorite, lock and skip channels. Please be aware that some options will only work if LCN is turned off from Settings, see page 33 on how to do this. •... - Page 50 • Favourites Set channels as specific favourites based on their genre, the Favourites can group channels together so you can have lists. Select a channel you would like to set a favorite to, then press 5. A pop up box will appear which will let you choose what genre the channel belongs to, simply press the OK button to confirm the favorite.
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Page 51: Frequently Asked Questions
Q. I am recording something but a group of channels are unavailable to watch? A. A Freeview signal is transmitted on different frequencies. The Dish TV T2200 comes with a dual tuner which allows you to record two channels on different frequency and watch another channel or play a recorded show. - Page 52 • Some modems have “client limits” where it can only allow a certain amount of devices connected to the network, usually the default is 20+ but you may need to access your routers settings via a browser to adjust this. Please refer to your modem manual or Internet Service Provider on how to do this or to find out more information.
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Page 53: Placing Your Unit
Where should I place my unit? Over long periods of use, the aerialBox T2200 will be warm, to keep the unit running as smooth as possible and to avoid damaging the unit from heat we recommend you take in the following: •... -
Page 54: Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications Item Specification Tuner Frequency Range 174MHz to 858MHz Signal Input Level -90 ~ -20dBm IF Bandwidth 7, 8 MHz Interface HDMI Output RCA Composite (CVBS) video/audio output S/PDIF audio via RCA Coaxial RJ-45 Ethernet 10/100Mbps 2x USB 2.0 Connectors 1x front 1x rear IR extension socket 12v DC jack input 5.5mm x 2.1mm Wi-Fi 802.11N... -
Page 55: Quick Troubleshooting
Quick Troubleshooting Problem Possible Causes What to do Main Lead unplugged/ Check that the adapter Power Indicator on switched off is plugged in and front panel not lit. switched on. Your TV isn’t able to display the Check to see if your TV is set current output format to the current source. -
Page 56: Support Information
Discuss with us anytime. Office Hours are 9:00am - 5pm Mon - Fri. * Whirlpool free registration required, please be as descriptive as possible when posting and make sure you include Dish TV or aerialBox in the post title. - Page 58 T2200 aerialBox.com.au 1300 789 603 support@aerialbox.com.au a whole new way to enjoy TV Version 4.2 4/04/2016...
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