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- Page 1 Model: TEAC ITV-D500 OPERATOR’s MANUAL INTERACTIVE PLAYER Please read this manual carefully. Software Revision 4.4.2...
- Page 2 The author and TEAC Australia Pty Ltd disclaim all liability for any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential, special or exemplary damages resulting from the use of this product or from the use of any products described in this document.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Page PRODUCT SAFETY NOTICE..........GETTING STARTED Step-by-step setup............The remote controller..........Using the joystick............Accessory: Cordless keyboard......... USB Device Compatibility..........BASIC OPERATION The LIST key.............. New Services............. Logical Channel numbering..........The INFO function............Closed Captioning & Subtitling........Digital Audio.............. - Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS continued..Page MY PLAYER Timers..............Your Opinion.............. Help................ Preferences............... - Tuning-in Services............- Favourite Channels............ - Audio & Video Settings..........- Modem Settings............- Parental Lock............- User Interface............ADVANCED TOPICS Interactive Hyper-channels..........Broadcaster Applications..........Software Upgrades............USB Port Connectivity...........
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Page 5: Product Safety Notice
If a fault occurs, check the troubleshooting guide at the back of this manual. Should problems continue to persist, contact TEAC Total Care on 1800 656 700 EST between 9am to 5pm weekdays. - Page 6 There are visual indicators on the front of your digital player. They operate as follows: - The 3rd led light is orange. This is used to indicate an Internet connection. This is decribed later within this manual. NOTE: There are no lights, indicators or any other displays from the front lens.
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Page 7: Getting Started
GETTING STARTED Introduction Digital Television begun January 2001 within Australia. Since this time, digital television programs and services have evolved and all Australians can now enjoy this exciting new technology. You will find today there are extra channels and services over the older analog system. -
Page 8: Step-By-Step Setup
STEP BY STEP SET-UP Before proceeding, please ensure you have connected your digital player as shown in the Quick Installation Guide and that you can see the following screen on your television. The joystick is the large grey button in the centre of your remote control. - Page 9 It is recommened that you enter the postcode where indicated. Specific services or information may be available directly to you depending upon your location within Australia. By guiding the joystick up and down, you can select the state you live in. Thus ensuring the digital receiver is set to the correct timezone.
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Page 10: The Remote Controller
THE REMOTE CONTROL Learning to use the remote control may be difficult at first. In time however, you will learn to use it effectively along with all the new features digital television has to offer. [0-9] KEYS Enter the channel number to watch. -
Page 11: Using The Joystick
The keyboard uses infrared (same as your remote control). It may be available where you purchased this product or by contacting TEAC. The keyboard is useful for Internet browsing and using E-mail (electronic mail on your TV). It is different to that of a computer keyboard. There are extra keys such as Volume adjust, Channel selection, Menu, Service List, Teletext, etc. -
Page 12: Usb Device Compatibility
USB DEVICE COMPATIBILITY The TEAC player features a USB (Universal Serial Bus) connector. This connector is compatible with a myriad of devices. In the future, more devices will work with your player. We recommend that you lookup the website http://player.teac.com.au before purchasing any devices for your player. -
Page 13: Basic Operation
BASIC OPERATION Introduction In the section you will learn how to use basic digital television features and learn more about this new technology. We will begin by using the service list and exploring what channels (services) are available. -
Page 14: The List Key
LIST FUNCTION Now that your digital receiver is set-up and working, you able able to watch television by simply pressing the LIST key on the remote control. Within seconds a channel list similar to the picture below is shown. Using the joystick, press down to scroll to the desired channel. To watch it, simply press firmly to select [OK function]. -
Page 15: Logical Channel Numbering
LOGICAL CHANNEL NUMBERING Logical channel numbering is another new feature of digital television. Broadcasters can send their channel numbers together with their digital services. It works like this: Press 2 for ABC, 7 for Network Seven, 9 for Network Nine, 1 or 10 for Network TEN and 3 for SBS. Television networks that offer other channels will start with their main number. -
Page 16: Closed Captioning & Subtitling
Press the [info] key again to get further detailed EVENT information about the program. Press [info] key again to remove this screen. In the above picture, you are shown the current program is a drama program called 24 and that mature audience 15+ is recommended. It also shows that this service has subtitles available in English (yellow icon) and that 7 Digital has teletext available (press TEXT). -
Page 17: Digital Audio
Note: You may need to activate subtitles for each channel individually. Press the YELLOW key again to disable the feature. For further information about captioning, visit the Australian Caption Centre website at http://www.auscap.com.au. NOTE: The yellow icon as shown is an indicator for subtitles. There are times when the broadcaster will enable this feature and the icon will display however, there are actually no captions available. -
Page 18: Teletext
If you see the 5.1 audio icon as shown then 'english5.1' has been selected. TROUBLESHOOTING: When 'english5.1' is selected, NO AUDIO can be heard through your television. This is normal. The digital receiver will pass the Dolby Digital stream to a compatible external amplifier via the optical connection. -
Page 19: Switching Wide Views
In the top left corner, you will see 'P100'. These are known as page numbers. The 'main index page' is page 100. You will find on the main index a myriad of information available at your fingertips. Simply, type the number of the page you are interested in. - Page 20 The screen size options give the following pixel sizes: FULL = 640x360 HALF = 320x180 QUARTER = 160x90 Images are capture in JPG format and are automatically labelled as Grabbed Photo 000.jpg and so on.. Refer to the section on MULTIMEDIA for further information on using the picture viewer Photos@TV, and the ability to delete and rename your pictures.
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Page 21: The Electronic Program Guide
THE ELECTRONIC PROGRAM GUIDE Introduction One of the latest features available on digital television is the electronic program guide. Broadcasters are now sending the NOW and NEXT information. In addition, other information such as program type, it’s duration and event data is available. In this section, we will explore Channel 0 - What’s On. -
Page 22: Using The Guide
The information described here is based on software version 4.4. If their are variations to the What’sOn guide you have, please refer to our website http://player.teac.com.au for more details. To activate What’sOn, press number 0. The guide is also available by the service list. -
Page 23: Program Reminders
PROGRAM REMINDERS It is possible to set a program reminder so you do not miss your favourite program. You must have the NEXT GUIDE on screen. Move joystick [RIGHT]. Move joystick [UP] or [DOWN] to select the program you wish to be reminded. -
Page 24: Recording To A Vcr
To review what timers are set, press the GREEN button for timer list. A screen such as this one will appear. To make changes or review this timer, press joystick [OK]. The BLUE button may be used to add another timer. When making changes to a timer, many options will appear. -
Page 25: The Menu Options
The MENU system on the TEAC player is dynamic. That is, whilst you are connected to the internet, it is possible for the MENU to change... - Page 26 TEAC is constantly improving this product and therefore you may find additional features not described here. You should visit our website for further details. (http://player.teac.com.au) The MENU allows you to change settings and customize your digital set-top box. To activate the menu, press the [menu] key on the remote control.
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Page 27: Favourites
‘test.mp3’. A favourite may be set as a direct link to this by settings the favourite address to storage://d/test.mp3 Favourites, when used correctly, can offer immediate access of entertainment, whether it be via broadcast, your PC, a memory stick, an external hard-drive or the Internet. Only the TEAC digital player makes this possible. -
Page 28: Addressbook
Internet and E-mail connection set-up correctly. Refer to the section MY-PLAYER to learn more on how to set-up connectivity. Your Internet Service provider will give you details to set-up an E- mail account. The TEAC player uses the standard POP3 and SMTP protocols. provider details given to you, press the BLUE key. - Page 29 To delete all the marked E-mails, select OPTIONS again and choose DELETE MARKED. COMPOSE AN E-MAIL Press YELLOW to compose a new E-Mail. NOTE: accessory wireless keyboard available recommended for heavy E-mail usage. Ask at your place of purchase for more information. TEAC product code is KEYBRD500.
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Page 30: Services (Internet Access)
USB CAMERA! When a USB webcam is connected, a snapshot may be taken from the camera. Check USB compatibility list for a valid camera. Connect the camera, wait for 20 seconds, press snapshot. Then select ‘Change Source’. NOTICE: Only still images may be Only when a valid E-mail address is taken. -
Page 31: The Internet
THE INTERNET Introduction In this section, you will learn about the Internet and how this digital receiver may be used to enhance your television viewing and entertainment. It is important to learn more about a ‘television browser’. It is different to a PC and therefore to some experienced PC users it seems limited. -
Page 32: Introduction To The Tv Browser
INTRODUCTION TO THE TV-BROWSER tv-browser is very different to a home computer. It is specifically designed for television sites and enhanced broadcaster applications. There are many factors which make the tv-browser interpret web-pages and display them differently on the television screen. The largest problem today in Australia is that many web-pages are designed for a home computer. - Page 33 Once you have the connection running and later find you have dial-up problems, please contact your Internet provider hotline as TEAC is unable to assist with this. To set-up your provider details, press the [MENU] key and select MY PLAYER by pressing [OK]. Then select PREFERENCES -> INTERNET ->...
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Page 34: Using The Internet (Ch954)
Where it says “Enter your destination:”, type a website link such as http://www.teac.com.au and press [OK]. If your Internet provider details are entered and telephone cable is connected, your player will begin to dial. Noises will be heard from your TV speakers. - Page 35 When browsing the Internet using the “Enter in desitination” tecnique, you will find that there is no need to type http:// if front or .com.au at the end of the address. TEAC PLAYER WEBSITE http://player.teac.com.au Contains all the information relating to this product.
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Page 36: Broadband Connectivity
Broadband set-up may not be easy for some users. It is recommened that some background knowledge of computer networking is required before proceeding. TEAC’s ability to assist below is limited. We recommend you refer to the website before contacting us for assistance. - Page 37 Now that your player is connected to an Ethernet switch, the next step is to allow access to your Internet provider from your computer. You need to activate Internet sharing on Windows XP. It will default an IP address of 192.168.0.1 to your computer. Go to the player connection menu by pressing [MENU] and select MY PLAYER.
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Page 38: Wifi Connectivity
Broadband Wi-Fi set-up may not be easy for some users. It is recommened that some background knowledge of wireless computer networking is required before proceeding. TEAC’s ability to assist below is limited. We recommend you refer to the website before contacting us for assistance. -
Page 39: Wep Security
Turning on encryption will require you to set each of your wireless equipped devices with the same encryption code. The router and TEAC player must have the same key code. There are generally two types of encryption to choose from: 64-bit and 128-bit. - Page 40 Select USE WEP - a tick will appear in the box. Next select the WEP key length. We recommend using either 64 or 128 bit lengths. For Example: AF0F4BCCD5 = 64 bit key length CC123FAF1F4BBBCCD544CDDDF6 = 128 bit key length You may use only letters A-F and numbers 0-9.
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Page 41: Multimedia
MULTIMEDIA Introduction In this section, you will learn about the multimedia playback capabilities of the player. It is possible to view photos, play music, watch movie files, and with a broadband connection listen to Internet radio. -
Page 42: Exploring Media
EXPLORING MEDIA The Multimedia player is an exciting feature of the TEAC player and allows you to view pictures, listen to MP3 music, and watch MPEG movies. To use the mutlimedia application, press MENU and select MULTIMEDIA. The following screen will appear. -
Page 43: Playing Music
The coloured keys provide various options and features. FILTERS The BLUE button opens a menu to select various filters. example, select SOUND FILES and only sounds files will be shown. The default is ALL FILES. SNAPSHOT The YELLOW button opens a menu to capture the TVimage as a picture file. -
Page 44: Photos@Tv
PHOTOS@TV When viewing an image (JPG, GIF, PNG, BMP, etc..), the following screen options will appear. The screen resolution is 640x520 so larger images may appear squashed or only a part of it may be displayed. Fullscreen mode [BLUE] displays the pictures only. You will need to press the [PREV] and [NEXT] keys to view the images. -
Page 45: My Player
Some options you have already been introduced too earlier. It is important to note that when connected to the Internet, TEAC may introduce new menu items. This can only be done via the hyperchannels syncronization. -
Page 46: Timers
INTRODUCTION Notice: The items described below may change without notice. One of the unique features of the TEAC player is the ability to change and manage the selections. MY PLAYER PREFERENCES TIMERS YOUR OPINION HELP YOUR OPINION Selecting this option will send an E-mail directly to TEAC. You must set-up your Internet provider connection and E-mail details. -
Page 47: Preferences
This option displays the USB devices that are connected to your player. A USB hub may be used to connect more than one device. Only those USB devices compatible with player will be detected and shown. WIRELESS Connect a Wi-Fi 802.11b device to display information on the connection. - Page 48 When automatic tuning, within some areas it may be apossible to pickup more than one service that is the same. For example, you may live inbetween two ABC transmitters. The TEAC player during automatic tuning is smart enough to list only the better signal for you.
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Page 49: Audio & Video Settings
RGB signal. A Scart to Scart cable will be required for purchase. The YPbPr output will require a SCART to 3 RCA adaptor (such as TEAC ADP51) or a specific SCART cable. The TV aspect ratio may be new to many of us. There are generally... -
Page 50: Modem Settings
INTERNET Refer to pages 31~40 for further intformation on setting up an Internet connection. As shown, four options shall appear when Internet is selected. CONNECTION - to enter or change existing Internet connection details. EMAIL - to enter or change existing E-mail account details. -
Page 51: Parental Lock
PARENTAL LOCK The Parental Control menu is locked by a pin number. The factory default pin code is: 0000 Simply, type the pin number and press [OK] or [BLUE]. If you make a mistake, press the [RED] key to cancel. The next screen gives you two options: - Restrict Channels - allows any... -
Page 52: User Interface
Some Interactive applications may be specific for your area. In addition, TEAC would like to use the postcode information for research purposes. The KEYBOARD menu allows the selection of two types of keyboards. -
Page 53: Advanced Features
ADVANCED FEATURES Introduction In this section, you will learn many new features that make this set- top box receiver unique. We will cover items such as Interactive Television and using USB devices. Latest technology brings a new world of television entertainment to lounge room sofa. -
Page 54: Interactive Hyper-Channels
What is an Interactive Hyper-Channel? An interactive hyper-channel is a new channel service concept available only on the TEAC Digital Player. A typical digital receiver gives only television channels via your aerial. The TEAC Digital Player however gives more channels from the Internet (static pages of information, games, program guides, etc.) You will find your... -
Page 55: Broadcaster Applications
Australia, there are no applications available to describe here at the time of printing this manual. Below is an example created by TEAC for demonstration. It is a simple Grand Prix voting application. Notice the top left corner of the screen. -
Page 56: Software Upgrades
SOFTWARE UPGRADES The TEAC Digital Player is the first set-top box within Australia capable of upgrading itself over the Internet. When connected to the internet, a message will be displayed on your screen when an upgrade is available. Check the website http://player.teac.com.au for more details. -
Page 57: Web Programming
WEB PROGRAMMING Programming your own pages (channels) is possible. The player uses standard HTML4.01, JavaScript, ECMAscripts, DOM, CSS, etc.. There are examples available on the website. You will need a home PC, a HTML editor and a basic knowledge of web programming. -
Page 58: Troubleshooting & Frequent Questions
TROUBLESHOOTING & FREQUENT QUESTIONS Q. I have some channels numbered 350, 351, 352, etc. Why? A. The STB supports logical-channel-numbering. In some areas the broadcaster may not be sending their channel number. The Australian requirement for STB design says that any services without a channel allocation are to be given a number from 350 to 399. - Page 59 Q. How do I get System Information about my product? A. Press the MENU key, select MY PLAYER -> HELP -> DIAGNOSTICS -> MY PLAYER. For further details, go to the Internet page (channel 954) and enter a web address as about: [OK] Q.
- Page 60 TEAC TOTAL CARE HOTLINE 1800 656 700 EST 9:00am to 5:00pm info@teac.com.au http://player.teac.com.au TEAC STATE OFFICES TEAC Melbourne Office (Headoffice) Former Royal Mint Building 280 William Street Melbourne VIC 3000 Phone:(03) 9672 2400 TEAC Sydney Office Unit 8, 20-22 Foundary Rd...