Jaycar Electronics XC4929 User Manual

High definition digital set top box with recording via usb

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High Definition Digital Set Top Box

With Recording Via USB

XC4929

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Page 1 User Manual High Definition Digital Set Top Box With Recording Via USB XC4929 Please read this User Manual carefully to ensure proper use of this product and keep this manual for future reference.
Page 2 Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings, install in accordance with the This symbol indicates that dangerous voltages constituting a risk of electric instructions.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
OK: Confirms an entry or selection. Troubleshooting..................12 2. Rear panel Technical Specifications.................12 Using the XC4929 in New Zealand…………………………………………… …13 Frequently Asked Questions………………………………………………………14 Remote Control Quick Guide………………………………………………………15 1 RF IN: Connect to your TV antenna. 2 RF LOOP THROUGH: Feeds auxiliary TV antenna signal to your TV...
Page 5: Connecting To A Television
Connecting to a DVD Recorder or VCR Connecting to a Television TV Antenna For a basic connection from this Set Top Box to your television, use the Composite video connection outlined below. For a higher quality connection, use the Component Video connection outlined below combined with the L/R Audio outputs.
Page 6: Connecting To An Audio System
Connecting to an Audio System First Time Installation Getting Started: Once you have connected this Set Top Box (STB) to the appropriate video and audio input sockets on your TV, and have selected the matching inputs on the TV to receive these signals, you will need to be comfortable with selecting several basic operations before setting up your Set Top Box for the first time.
Page 7: Menu Settings
By default, the Installation Guide will be locked to English as the On-Screen Display (OSD) language. Use the DOWN cursor key on the Remote Control to select the Country entry line (which should be pre-set to AUSTRALIA), and then use the DOWN cursor key to select the Channel Search line.
Page 8: Electronic Program Guide (Epg)
[Service Name] - Sorts the channels according to the station. Move a TV or Radio Program [Service ID] - Sorts the channels by station ID. 1. Select the preferred program then press the RED button. A move symbol will appear (5) LCN (Logical channel number) 2.
Page 9 2. Press the RIGHT/LEFT key to select the channel frequency (7) Channel Search (In NZ please see page 13) 3. Press OK to start searching channels To access the menu, press MENU select [Channel Search]. The Menu If a channel is found, it is saved and added to the channels list. If channels can't provides options to adjust the Search Channel settings.
Page 10 (2) Set Password Set or change the password for locked programs. Enter your old password or the default password '000000'. You will then be asked to enter your new password. To confirm, re-enter your new password again. Once it is confirmed, press EXIT to exit the Menu. (3) Restore Factory Default Resets your Set Top Box to the “out of box”...
Page 11: Usb Personal Video Recorder (Pvr)
- USB extension cables should be avoided as they may degrade performance. PVR FUNCTION The XC4929 can also function as a Personal Video Recorder (PVR), allowing you to record off-air Digital TV programs onto a (minimum) USB 2.0 flash drive or USB 2.0 hard drive.
Page 12 Renaming files: Select a file using the up and down arrows and press the Green XC4929, rather like changing tapes on a VCR). button. An image of a keypad will appear in screen. Use the arrow keys to select the To view a list of recorded DTV files on the USB drive, press the LIST button on the letters, OK to confirm selection.
Page 13 If MODE is set to “Record” (default), the PVR will record the program. change ABC2-02272012-1030.mts.meta to CoffeeTime.mts.meta. Otherwise the .mts file will not play in the XC4929. PLAYING BACK OTHER MEDIA FILES: Repeat: This allows you to record the same program on a daily or weekly basis. For This unit can also play back other types of video files, including various example, the evening news or favourite weekly program(s).
Page 14: Troubleshooting
Technical Specifications Troubleshooting Problem Potential Reasons What to do Item Sub Item Parameter No picture 240V Power isn't connected Check Power Socket Tuner Input Frequency 177.5MHz~226.5MHz Switch to “on” (green). Unit is in standby (red light) 522.5MHz~830.5MHz Screen shows “No Antenna not connected Check antenna cable and plug RF Input level...
Page 15: Using The Xc4929 In New Zealand
1. The HDMI outputs will not operate unless they are plugged into an HDCP (High- You can also plug the USB device into any other XC4929 and play back the recordings, much bandwidth Digital Content Protection) compliant recording or display device.
Page 16: Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Do I need to format a USB drive before I use it? larger drives take a long time to get indexed, so there can be a A. It’s not essential; the XC4929 makes its own recording folder lengthy delay in commencing record and playback. We don’t and ignores any other files or folders on the drive.