Summary of Contents for Visiosat TVT500PVR
- Page 1 TVT500PVR User Guide TVT500PVR Twin Tuner Digital Tapeless Video Recorder User Guide - 1 -...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Quick Guide........................3 Connecting to a TV set ....................3 Introduction........................4 Getting Started........................6 In the box.........................6 Identification of Parts .......................6 Remote Control ......................6 PVR..........................8 Connecting your PVR ....................10 First Time Installation.....................11 Using the PVR ........................13 Navigating the OSD.......................13 Changing channels......................14 I-Bar / Record I-Bar .......................15 Channel list........................16 Favourites........................17... -
Page 3: Quick Guide
TVT500PVR User Guide Quick Guide Connecting to a TV set... -
Page 4: Introduction
TVT500PVR User Guide Introduction Thank you for purchasing this product which has been designed and manufactured to give you many years of trouble-free service. Before use please ensure that you have read all of the following instructions. About This User Guide This user guide contains all the information you need to know about how to setup, watch and record available DVB-T Free-to-Air channels using your PVR. -
Page 5: Electrical Information
TVT500PVR User Guide Electrical Information • • • • Read these electrical safety instructions carefully before connecting the adapter to the mains supply. • This PVR is supplied with an internal mains adapter. There are no user serviceable parts inside and it does not require any electrical adjustments. -
Page 6: Getting Started
TVT500PVR User Guide Getting Started Remove your PVR carefully from the box, and remove the packaging from each part. In the box You will find the following items: • PVR • Remote Control (AAA batteries) • SCART-to-SCART cable (for PVR to SCART input connector on TV set) •... - Page 7 TVT500PVR User Guide Explanation of keys Mute Mute/Unmute audio output Text Display/Exit Digital teletext (when available) Power Turn PVR ON/OFF (standby) Swap Switch between two most recently viewed channels Exit Exit the current menu Display information about the current menu (when available)/Show the I-bar/record I-bar...
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Page 8: Pvr
TVT500PVR User Guide To use the remote control, point it towards the front of the PVR. The remote control has a range of up to 7 metres from the PVR at an angle of up to 60 degrees. The remote control will not operate if its path is blocked. - Page 9 TVT500PVR User Guide Back The PVR features the following connector sockets: 1 Aerial OUT (Coaxial) - connect to your TV set's Aerial IN 2 Aerial IN (Coaxial) - connect to your aerial 3 Audio OUT (RCA phono) - connect to an external audio device (e.g. stereo) via RCA phono...
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Page 10: Connecting Your Pvr
TVT500PVR User Guide Connecting your PVR The following diagram shows typical configurations only, and may differ slightly to your existing external equipment. If you are unsure on how to connect to your PVR, always consult your manufacturer's user guide supplied with your equipment. -
Page 11: First Time Installation
TVT500PVR User Guide First Time Installation Connect any equipment according to the appropriate system diagram given on the previous page and power up/turn on the equipment by pressing the power button on the left side of the PVR. Depending on your TV set the AV channel may have to be selected in order to see the PVR programme (for further information consult the instruction manual that is supplied with your TV). - Page 12 TVT500PVR User Guide After the search has been completed, the PVR will switch to the first available channel. If no channels have been found, please refer to the troubleshooting section of this user guide.
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Page 13: Using The Pvr
TVT500PVR User Guide Using the PVR The PVR comes with an easy to use on screen display (OSD) which allows you to access all the PVR's functions with the remote control. Navigating the OSD Most of the OSD functions are controlled by the following keys on the remote control:... -
Page 14: Changing Channels
TVT500PVR User Guide Changing channels There are several ways to change channels: 1. Use the up/down arrow keys or the P + / - keys to advance one channel up or down 2. Enter a channel number with the number keys. Each number can be composed of up to 3 digits. -
Page 15: I-Bar / Record I-Bar
TVT500PVR User Guide I-Bar / Record I-Bar The I-Bar displays information about the current programme whenever another channel is selected. Press the i key to show the I-Bar at any time. The I-Bar shows the channel name, its number in the channel list, the type of channel which is currently tuned in (TV, radio or text) and the current date and time. -
Page 16: Channel List
TVT500PVR User Guide Channel list The channel list provides management functions for the channels found during a channel search. It is designed in a way that allows the currently select channel to be watched while making adjustments. Access the channel list by pressing OK key or press the menu key and select Channel list from the setup menu. -
Page 17: Favourites
TVT500PVR User Guide Favourites The favourites function allows the channels to be organised in up to 4 different lists which can then be accessed whenever you switch a channel. Up to four channel lists can be set allowing for different channels for different members of the family. -
Page 18: Guides (Epg)
TVT500PVR User Guide Guides (EPG) The PVR comes with a fully featured electronic programme guides (EPG) to give you immediate access to all the programmes without the need for an old fashioned printed TV guide. The EPG can be accessed by pressing the EPG key on the remote. -
Page 19: Timers
TVT500PVR User Guide Timers The timer feature can be used to set recording timer for a certain channel and time. The recording will start in background, using the second tuner allowing you to continue watching a different programme during the recording, when the start time is achieved. (During the recording the channel number of the recording is shown in the display on the front panel to the right of the channel number being viewed. -
Page 20: Record Pause
TVT500PVR User Guide Recording & Playback An important feature of your PVR is the record and playback function. The internal hard drive can store up to 30 hours of digital TV broadcast (depending on the data rate of the recorded programme, which is set automatically by the broadcaster). -
Page 21: Timeshift
TVT500PVR User Guide When you press the i-button during playback and recording, the I-Bar will be displayed in the upper part of the TV screen as shown below. Current Mode, eg Play, pause, search Progress indicator Elapsed Time The yellow part of the bar represents the recorded portion of the programme and the small red bar is the current position within that recording. -
Page 22: Recordings List
TVT500PVR User Guide Recordings list The recordings list is library of all the records that have been created with the PVR's recording functions. It provides information about every recording, like the date, time and channel it was recorded on, the name of the recorded programme as well as the file size. -
Page 23: Configuration
TVT500PVR User Guide Configuration The PVR offers a lot of functions that can be configured to suit your personal preferences. In order to access the configuration menu, press the menu key on the remote control. System Settings Select the System settings menu using the up/down cursor keys and press OK. This opens the setting menu. - Page 24 TVT500PVR User Guide In order to change a setting, use the cursor keys up / down to select it and left / right to change its value. See below for a list of all possible settings: Menu language: English, Deutsch, Francais Set the default menu language.
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Page 25: System Information
TVT500PVR User Guide Colour schema: Default, Seaside, Polar night, Rose Garden, Mint, Sand This function allows you to select your favourite OSD menu colour. System Information In the system information OSD device specific and reception specific information can be displayed. -
Page 26: Channel Search
TVT500PVR User Guide Channel search We recommend using the automatic search if several channels in your channel list are no longer being broadcast or if more than one or two new channels have become available. The automatic search will scan the frequency range according to your country settings automatically. -
Page 27: Troubleshooting
TVT500PVR User Guide Troubleshooting Attention! Please avoid unnecessary risks. Never attempt to repair a defective – or seemingly defective – device on your own. Repairs should only be performed by a specialised repair facility or an equally qualified specialist. Any electronical device is possibly susceptible to errors. However not every error represents a defect. Very often the cause for errors are faulty cables, connector cables/sockets or errors in connecting the device. -
Page 28: Technical Specification
TVT500PVR User Guide Technical Specification Basics • DVB terrestrial Free-To-Air reception • Twin tuner PVR DTT receiver • Video and Audio out via 2x SCART • EPG schedule (7 days) and EPG now/next support • Integrated 80 GB (Hard Disc Drive) •...
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