Do not block the ventilation openings with objects such as tablecloth. Keep the unit away from heat radiation objects such as fire or direct sunlight. Keep the unit away from strong magnetic and electric field. 2. Understanding VDi-S 32 / 58...
Features of VDi-S is capable of processing and recording High Definition audio and video signals. It is also equipped with comprehensive recording functions: ● processes Digital Multimedia Broadcast – Terrestrial (DMB-T) signals and enables viewing of High Definition (HD) Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT) programmes ●...
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Programming the Remote Control Step 1: Place the VD Remote Control and the TV remote control on the same surface, 3cm apart and with the emitters facing each other. Step 2: 34 / 58...
Press and hold the button for 2 seconds until the LED Indicator will light. The VD Remote Control is now in Learning Mode. Step 3: Press the button you want to programme (the for example) and the LED Indicator flashes slowly. Step 4: Press and hold the corresponding button on your TV remote control (the power button in this case) until the LED Indicator turns on.
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Antenna In Connect this input with a coaxial RF cable to allow VD to receive DTT and analogue signals. Antenna Out (Loop Out) Link this output to another device with the Aerial/Antenna extension cable if you wish to retain analogue TV reception (on your TV for example). Digital Audio Output Provides Multi-channel digital audio to your surround sound system.
Analogue Stereo Audio Output Connect the left/right audio cables to this output for analogue stereo sound. Composite Video Output This output is the most basic video connections and is Standard Definition only. S-Video Output This output offers a higher quality signal than composite for Compatible equipment but is Standard Definition only.
3. Connection and Installation Antenna Connections 3.1.1 Direct Antenna Connection Connect VD to your antenna using the Ant. In connector. A roof-mounted antenna is recommended for best reception. 3.1.2 Antenna Loopthrough Connection supports antenna loopthrough connection. To retain analogue TV reception on TV or on any other devices with a TV tuner (VCR or DVD recorder for example), connect the extension cable to the loop out connector of VD and to...
component on the chain and TV as the last component. HDMI Television Connection supports HDMI Output which is the highest quality video output. Simply connect the HDMI Output from VD directly to one of the TV’s HDMI Input. Composite Video Connection In order to get Standard Definition video from VD without HDMI and YPbPr, Composite Video must be used.
3.4 S-Video Connection S-Video is an analogue signal. In order to get Higher Definition video from without HDMI, simply connect S-Video Output from VD directly to one of the TV’s S-Video Inputs. As S-Video does not convey audio signal, a separate connection is needed to connect the Audio/L/R Output from VD to the TV’s Audio/L/R Input.
TV’s Audio Inputs. Amplifier Connection provides both Coaxial and Optical Digital Audio Outputs. Use whichever is more convenient. 3.7.1 Connecting to Amplifier – Coaxial Audio Output Connect the Coaxial Output from VD to the Coaxial Input of the amplifier with the Coaxial Audio Cable. 3.7.2 Connecting to Amplifier –...
Network Connection for Interactive Services Some of the features present in the new MHEG-5 Interactive Services broadcasts require an internet connection (competition entries, voting, subscribing and purchasing for example). An existing Ethernet Network is needed. Simply use a CAT-5 cable to connect the Network Port of VD to the network router or hub.
(if all the channels are scanned, you can choose to quit the process). Enter the channels after the channel scan. Note: Select “list” to display all the scanned channels. Adjustments can be made. 5. Features of VDi-S 5.1 Viewing TV 5.1.1 Simple Operations ●...
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● Enter the channel number directly if known. ● Use the built-in Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) to browse and select a channel. 5.1.2 EPG The EPG provides an easily understandable guide to what’s showing on over the next few days. On the EPG Menu, press the Blue button to display the information on the current channel.
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On the EPG Menu, various functions can be performed by the Remote Control. ● Open/Close EPG interface ● Channel Switch ● Browsing channel information on the previous and the coming days ● Channel up/down on the EPG Menu ● Confirm Channel Switch ●...
● Stop Recording. ● Close EPG Interface. 5.1.3 Channel Information To view the current programme information, press 5.2 Recording With VD , you can easily record a programme by Instant recording, adding Scheduled Recording task on Main Menu or EPG Menu. 5.2.1 Instant Recording To record the programme currently being viewed, simply press Various options will be displayed, press...
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5.2.2 Scheduling Recording on the EPG Menu To record a future programme, the easiest way is to select the preferred programme on the EPG Menu and press . A Recording Sign will be displayed next to the selected programme. To cancel a Scheduled Recording, simply press 47 / 58...
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5.2.3 Scheduling Recording on the Main Menu Main Menu>REC Management >Add REC Prog. Scheduled Recording can be applied to DTT programmes. You can decide the channel, recording date and time, length of recording, storing options, image quality, recording mode and video format.
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1) Press to cancel recording while recording . 2) On the “Info” interface, press (Red button) for Recording details. 5.2.4 Editing Recording Settings Main Menu> REC Management> Amend Pre-REC Prog The settings of the Scheduled Recordings can be modified. Selected Scheduled Recordings can be modified. These modifications include channel, start time, length of recording, extend start time, delay end time, video format, length of time for keeping recordings, storage options and recording mode.
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5.2.5 Recording Priorities and Conflicts can process limited number of recording tasks at a time. The Recording Conflicts Manager will check if any new recordings or changes to a Scheduled Recording cause an overlap. If an overlap or conflict is detected, a message will appear asking you to set the priority for that programme.
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Press “BACK” upon the confirmation of modifications. 5.2.5 Other Reminders for Recording Checking the Recording Devices 5 Minutes before Instant and Scheduled Recording, VD will automatically check the settings of recording device. If there is an absence of recording device, a message will appear asking you to insert the necessary device or cancel the Recording.
5.2.7 REC Setting All the Recording-related settings can be made on this interface, Auto On For REC Activate or deactivate the Timer function on this interface. Interval Length of Recording can be set on this interface. is equipped with an internal HDD for recording storage and is the default storage driver.
product information including product updates, details of V Digi, user configuration and channel scanning. On the Configuration interface, the Remote Control performs these functions: Press these buttons to go to the previous page or the next page. Press these buttons to select different the options on the menu.
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1080p_50Hz or 1080p_60 Hz Brightness Adjust the brightness according to your preference (only valid for CVBS or S-Video output). Contrast Adjust the contrast according to your preference (only valid for CVBS or S-Video output). Colours Adjust the image colours according to your preference (only valid for CVBS or S-Video output).
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S/PDIF Audio Output can be used for connecting the Digital Audio Output to an amplifier. By default the digital audio is transmitted in PCM format (Bitstream off) for maximum compatibility with TVs. 6.1.3 Interface Language This menu allows you to choose the language for the VD Menu.
A”Y” mark will be displayed next to the selected channel. (BLUE) Channel Editing Press the button “List” on the Channel List Interface to view the channel information. Press “List” again to quit the Interface. 6.3 VDIGI Setting 56 / 58...
6.3.1 System Update To do so, download the new firmware file from www.vdigi.com.hk. Unzip the file and then put .xml and .bin files to the USB disk. Insert the USB disk into the USB port of the rear panel or front panel of VD when it is switched on.
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b) Check whether the antenna is connected correctly and firmly to Antenna In port of the receiver. c) Check whether the antenna cable to VD is too long. d) Change an antenna cable with better quality. e) Check with building service agent if needed Remote Control does not work: a) Check whether batteries are mounted correctly.
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