Summary of Contents for Sandstrom SHDFSAT14
- Page 1 Sandstrøm Freesat 500GB LET’S GET SHDFSAT14 STARTED YOUR USER GUIDE SHDFSAT14_IB.indd 2 13/08/2014 10:34...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents SAFETY WARNINGS............2 THE BROWSING BAR ............. 17 Show Available Space As ............26 Format Hard Disk Drive ............26 UNPACKING ..............3 SUBTITLES, AUDIO CHANNEL, PAUSING LIVE TV ....18 NETWORK SETTINGS .............27 Turning Subtitles On and Off ..........18 PRODUCT OVERVIEW ............ -
Page 3: Safety Warnings
SAFETY WARNINGS Safety Supervision Read all the instructions carefully before using the Freesat box and keep them for future reference. • Always disconnect the Freesat box from the mains supply • Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not Retain the manual. -
Page 4: Unpacking
We recommend that you spend some time reading this instruction manual in order that you fully understand all the operational features it offers. You will also find some hints and tips to We are so pleased you bought this Sandstrom help you resolve any issues. -
Page 5: Product Overview
PRODUCT OVERVIEW Standby Button Switches the Freesat box on and off. • Lights up green when the Freesat box is on. Front View • Lights up red when the Freesat box is in Standby mode. Recording Indicator Indicates when live TV is recording. LED Display Displays the current channel number when switched on. -
Page 6: Remote Control
REMOTE CONTROL HOME Button 15. COLOUR Buttons (Red/Green/Yellow/Blue) Exits all menus and returns to live TV. Chooses options within menus. MUTE Button VOL+ / VOL– Button Silences the Freesat box’s sound. Adjusts the volume up and down. STANDBY Button 17. P+ / P– Button Switches the Freesat box on and off. -
Page 7: Installing Batteries In The Remote Control
REMOTE CONTROL Installing Batteries in the Remote Control Handling the Batteries • Improper or incorrect use of batteries may cause corrosion or battery leakage, which could cause fire, personal injury or damage property. • Only use the battery type indicated in this manual. 1. -
Page 8: Connecting The Box To A Satellite Dish
CONNECTING THE BOX TO A SATELLITE DISH Satellite Dish Installation To receive Freesat, you must connect your Freesat box to an appropriate satellite dish. 20° - 30° For safety reasons and to provide reliable reception, we strongly recommend that you have your dish installed by a professional. -
Page 9: Connections
CONNECTIONS Ensure your TV is switched off at the mains supply. 1. Connect the HDMI cable supplied to the HDMI socket at the back of the Freesat box and a HDMI socket on your TV. There may be more than one HDMI socket on your TV. If you are not sure which one to use, check the TV’s instruction manual. -
Page 10: Basic Operation
BASIC OPERATION Plug In and Switch On 1. Switch your TV on and select the HDMI or SCART input. 2. Switch the power on at the mains. The green power indicator and the LED display on the Freesat box will illuminate. The first Freesat installation screen will show on the television screen after a few seconds. -
Page 11: First Time Installation
FIRST TIME INSTALLATION 1. On the first installation the Freesat installation screen will First Time Installation be displayed. Step 1 of 6 Step 2 of 6 Step 3 of 6 Step 4 of 6 Step 5 of 6 Step 6 of 6 The signal check bar shows the strength and quality of the Freesat signal received from your satellite dish. - Page 12 FIRST TIME INSTALLATION 4. The Freesat box will take a couple of minutes to find and store the First Time Installation available Freesat channels. The number of Freesat TV and radio Step 2 of 6 Step 3 of 6 Step 4 of 6 Step 5 of 6 Step 6 of 6 Step 1 of 6...
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Page 13: Using The Programme Guide
USING THE PROGRAMME GUIDE The Freesat box Programme Guide displays details of all programmes showing on Freesat channels for the next week ahead. To access the guide, press the GUIDE button on the remote control. Choose the section of the guide you want to look at – either all channels or a specific channel genre –... -
Page 14: Choosing A Channel
USING THE PROGRAMME GUIDE Choosing a Channel Programme Guide Fri 1 May 7:48pm As you move the highlight bar through the schedule, the programme Entertainment News and Sport Movies Lifestyle Music All Channels summary shown above the list changes to reflect the programme 8:00pm - 9:00pm The Restaurant Raymond Blanc adds to the pressure - he tells the couples to start a takeaway service so they can reach highlighted. -
Page 15: Recording Freesat Programmes
RECORDING FREESAT PROGRAMMES Two programmes can be recorded at the same time. Programming a Recording 1. Open the Programme Guide. 2. Select a programme to be recorded. 3. Press the REC button on the remote. When a recording has been set, the record icon is shown before the programme name. -
Page 16: Instant Recording
RECORDING FREESAT PROGRAMMES Instant Recording To record the programme you are currently watching: 1. Press the REC button on the remote control. A red LED will appear in the display to show you are recording. The programme records to its end and then exits the recording. -
Page 17: Previewing A Recording
RECORDING FREESAT PROGRAMMES Previewing a Recording 1. Access the Library. 2. Select the recording by pressing the buttons. 3. Press the YELLOW button to start the preview. Library Fri 9 Sep 9:22pm Protecting a Recording 09/09/2011 BBC One HD 8:00pm - 9:00pm Gardeners’... -
Page 18: The Browsing Bar
THE BROWSING BAR • To display the Browsing Bar Press the info button at any time OR press BBC News 17:02 the OK button when you are watching TV The browsing bar appears briefly at the bottom of the screen with Now: 17:00 - 18:00 BBC News at Five O’Clock... -
Page 19: Subtitles, Audio Channel, Pausing Live Tv
SUBTITLES, AUDIO CHANNEL, PAUSING LIVE TV Many Freesat programmes are broadcast with subtitles for people who are hearing impaired. Channels with subtitles available show in the information bar. Turning Subtitles on and off 1. Press the SUB button to select ‘subtitles on’ . 2. -
Page 20: The Channel List
THE CHANNEL LIST 1. Press the CH LIST button on the remote to display the Channel List. The Channel List displays the channels on the left-hand side of the screen, Channel List Weds 8 Oct 8:22pm in numerical order, and displays a preview window of the currently selected All Channels Favourites channel on the right-hand side of the screen. -
Page 21: Setting Up Your Freesat+ Box
SETTING UP YOUR FREESAT+ BOX Accessing the Main Menu Main Menu Fri 14 Oct 8:22pm 1. Press the MENU button to enter the Main Menu. buttons to select Settings in the section bar and then Recordings 2. Press the press the OK button to confirm. 3. -
Page 22: Screen Size
SETTING UP YOUR FREESAT+ BOX Screen Size Settings Weds 8 Oct 8:22pm Display & Audio Language Network 1. Access the Settings menu. HDMI Output 2. Press the buttons to select Display & Audio in the section bar and Digital Audio buttons to select Screen Size. -
Page 23: Audio Language
SETTING UP YOUR FREESAT+ BOX Audio Language Settings Weds 8 Oct 8:22pm Display & Audio Language Network 1. Access the Settings menu. buttons to select Language in the section bar and then 2. Press the Audio Language buttons to select Audio Language. press the Subtiltle Language Audio Description... -
Page 24: The Parental Menu
THE PARENTAL MENU The Parental menu is password protected. It allows you to set parental guidance levels and set system parameters with restricted access. Settings Weds 8 Oct 8:22pm Display & Audio Language Parental Network Accessing the Parental Menu WARNING Parental Settings PIN This menu is PIN protected. -
Page 25: Allowing Parental Settings Changes
THE PARENTAL MENU Allow Parental Settings Changes Settings Weds 8 Oct 8:22pm This menu allows you to choose whether you want to access parental Display & Audio Language Parental Network settings without always entering a PIN. To activate this however you have Guidance Allow First Time Installation first to enter a valid pin. -
Page 26: The Freesat+ Setting
THE FREESAT+ SETTING Entering the Freesat+ Menu Add to End of Recording 1. Press the MENU button to enter the Main Menu. Press the buttons This sets the amount of time that is added after the end of a recording. to select Settings in the section bar. -
Page 27: Skip Backwards Time
THE FREESAT+ SETTING Show Available Space As Settings Weds 8 Oct 8:22pm This sets how you want remaining space to be shown in the menus. You Display & Audio Language Parental Freesat + Network Other can choose from the percentage of space, hours of standard definition, or hours of high definition available. -
Page 28: Network Settings
NETWORK SETTINGS Before proceeding, ensure that the Freesat box is connected to your home network with a suitable ethernet connector. IP Address: This is the unique IP (Internet Protocol) address number of your Freesat digital box. Each item on your network will have its own IP address. An example IP 1. -
Page 29: On Demand Tv
ON DEMAND TV Setting Up for On Demand (Online) TV Follow the procedure on the previous page to set up and configure the Freesat box’s network settings. Watching On Demand TV You can switch to online TV in various ways. A: Via the Genre Screen 1. -
Page 30: Other Settings
OTHER SETTINGS Power Save in Standby Mode 1. Enter the Settings menu. buttons to select Other in the section bar. Press OK. 2. Press the 1. Press the buttons to select Power Save in Standby Mode. buttons to select the enable or disable and then press 2. -
Page 31: Non-Freesat Channels
NON-FREESAT CHANNELS In addition to Freesat channels, the Freesat box can be used to watch other Main Menu Fri 14 Oct 8:22pm free channels, as long as they are broadcast from the same satellites as Freesat. Recordings To view non-Freesat channels this option must be enabled in the main menu. -
Page 32: Watching Non-Freesat Channels
NON-FREESAT CHANNELS Watching Non-Freesat Channels Settings Weds 8 Oct 8:22pm Display & Audio Language Parental Freesat + Network Other 1. Enter the “Other” menu 2. Press the buttons to select Show Non-Freesat Channels. Show Non Freesat Channels 3. Press the buttons to enable the option. -
Page 33: System Information
Network 1. Press the MENU button to enter the Main Menu. Manufacturer Sandstrøm Postcode Goodmans CM1 1WZ 2. Press the buttons to select System Information in the SHDFSAT14 Region Model Number Anglia section bar. Tuners Hardware Version V1.1 Tuner 1... -
Page 34: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING If a problem does occur, it may often be due to something very minor. The following table contains various tips. If you require additional assistance please call our UK Call Centre on 0344 561 1234. Our UK Customer Contact Centre is open Monday-Saturday 8am-8pm or Sunday 8am-6pm. Problem Possible Cause Solution... -
Page 35: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Model SHDFSAT14 Standard DVB-S/S2 Input Frequency 950~2150MHz Input Connector F type, female 75 ohm Tuner 14.0V / 19.0V LNB Supply (maximum.350mA), short-circuit protected Digital Signal Input -20 to -65 dBm Level Resolution 576p / 720p / 1080i HDMI Output... - Page 36 All trademarks are the property of their respective owners and all rights are acknowledged. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners and all rights are acknowledged. DSG Retail Limited (Registered in England No. 504877) Maylands Avenue, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 7TG, UK IB-SHDFSAT14-140813V3 SHDFSAT14_IB.indd 35 13/08/2014 10:35...