Evolution DMS-2042-HD-PVR User Manual

Advanced high-definition personal video recorder

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Advanced High-Definition Personal Video Recorder

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Page 1 User Guide Advanced High-Definition Personal Video Recorder Evolution - Ideas to Solutions for a Digital World STB_Evolution_Cab_110444_KCF-BG3HCOD_Eng( ).indd 1 2009-03-13 10:48:02...
Page 2 - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. CAUTION Changes or modiﬁcations not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. © 2009 Evolution Digital, LLC. All Rights Reserved. STB_Evolution_Cab_110444_KCF-BG3HCOD_Eng( ).indd 2 2009-03-13...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
This User Guide includes the following sections to get you Advanced High-Definition Personal Video Recorder (PVR). The started using Evolution’s Advanced HD PVR: Evolution DMS-2042-HD-PVR will allow you to enjoy viewing Quick Tip IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION HDTV with easy-to-use on-screen menus and navigation. The...
Page 4: Important Safety Information
Important Safety Information Danger Remove the antenna’s power plug from the outlet as quickly If the user mishandles the product, there is a risk of loss of life as possible during electric storms. Failure to do so could or critical injury. Read this manual carefully result in fire or electric shock.
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Do not place or keep the apparatus in the following or minor injury. Damage or loss to the user’s property might situations. Doing so might cause problems. The DMS-2042-HD-PVR is also result. where it is too hot or cold. provided with a DC 14V IN The product must not be exposed to water or liquid.
Page 6: Getting To Know Your Remote Control
Chapter 3 - Getting to Know Your Remote Control The Left Side Power Turn on or off the HD Set-Top Box TV Standby Record Pause Stop Turn your TV on or off C.C. Closed Captioning TV/STB Press and hold OK + MENU Press to switch between TV and Set-Top Box mode Fast- buttons for 3 seconds until...
Page 7 Chapter 3 - Getting to Know Your Remote Control The Right Side LED Indicator TV Input This selects available inputs Audio Press to select the sound mode (Mono, Left, Right, Stereo) When inserting batteries, Last make sure that the polarity Return to the previous channel or screen (+/-) is correct.
Page 8 Press the MENU button on your remote to access all your favorite digital cable features. SYSTEM SETTINGS Press TV/Standby to turn PROGRAM GUIDE Language, AV Settings (HDTV), on your TV. Personal Video Recorder View current program listings On-screen display (OSD) and more. Press Power to turn CA SYSTEM on the HD Set-Top Box.
Page 9: Quick Tips
Quick Tips INFO Press the INFO button to view on-screen program information. You can also use the info bar The Info bar will display the channel, title, rating, brief to browse what’s on other description and a progress bar, if available. channels without missing any Press the INFO button a second time to view the full program of your current program.
Page 10 Quick Tip Make sure to confirm the To restrict viewing based on the TV Program Rating Parental Control option is Press the P-RATE button on your remote. enabled: Enter the PIN code (default 0000)*. Press the MENU button on your remote. Select System Choose the minimum parental rating you would like viewing restrictions Settings, Enter your PIN on.
Page 11 Quick Tips MENU Press MENU button. Select the Edit Channel List icon on the main menu. Enter the PIN code (default 0000)*. Scroll to favorites, select OK to expand the list of customizable favorites. While setting up your Favorite List, Select a favorite list.
Page 12 CHECK YOUR PROGRESS TimeShift Functionality Press the PAUSE button on your remote to pause live TV. Press the PROGRESS BAR Note: You must be on the channel you would like to pause for at button on your remote. least 5 seconds before the pause functionality will start to work. Live TV will pause for approximately 30 minutes before resuming live TV.
Page 13 Quick Tips Quick Tip While Watching TV To STOP a recording Press the RECORD button. A notice will appear on the top right side of your screen to indicate Press the stop button at any the recording has started, this includes the recording time remaining. time while recording.
Page 14: Program Guide
Program Guide The channel list displayed is the currently sorted list Scheduled Program Listings (i.e. favorites) Premium or Pay Per View channels may have a “$” sign Program Viewing Window Information displays currently next to the channel and may Select a program by pressing the OK button selected program not be available for viewing on your remote.
Page 15: Parental Control
Parental Control With Parental Controls you can restrict your children from seeing specifics channels or shows with certain ratings. Quick Tip Channel and Rating restrictions will take Confirm the Parental Control effect immediately. The user will be option is enabled prompted to enter a PIN code for any Press the MENU button channel that has been restricted.
Page 16: Favorites
Chapter 7 - Favorites Press the Green SORT button. Use Arrow buttons to 1. Press MENU button. highlight favorites. 2. Select Edit Channel List icon on the Arrow to the right to Main Menu. select the Favorite list of your choice. 3.
Page 17: Additional Channel Editing Features
Chapter 8 - Additional Channel Editing Features Caution: All channel deleting will be final. To restore deleted channels you will need to contact your cable provider. To delete specific channels, press the MENU button, select the Edit Channel List icon. Enter your PIN code (default 0000)* if prompted.
Page 18: Personal Video Recorder
Chapter 9 - Personal Video Recorder Quick Tip While in the Program Guide scroll to the channel, date and time of the program you would like to record. Press the RECORD button, a red icon will appear on the program title. Press the RECORD button a second time to edit the settings.
Page 19 Chapter 9 - Personal Video Recorder Evolution’s DMS-2042-HD-PVR allows you to record on the spot or set fu- Quick Tip ture Reservations for programs you’d like to record. The PVR will record up Press the Recorded List button to view available...
Page 20 Chapter 9 - Personal Video Recorder Press the button to jump back and replay a scene. Press the button on the currently playing screen. The progress bar will appear at the bottom. To change the Instant Replay from 30 seconds, press MENU, PVR, PVR Quick Tip Settings, Press OK, scroll to Instant Replay, press OK and scroll to select Press and hold the...
Page 21 Chapter 9 - Personal Video Recorder PVR Menu Select PVR in the Main Menu to customize your PVR settings. Change your Instant Replay from 10 to 60 seconds or set a Guard Time to make sure you never miss the crucial 5 minutes at the start or end of your recordings PVR Settings This section is selectable only when no recordings are...
Page 22: System Settings
Chapter 10 - System Settings To access System Settings, press the MENU button. Select System Settings. To change the language you see highlight Menu Language and arrow over and highlight to the language you want displayed and press OK. To change the language you hear highlight Audio Language and arrow over and highlight to the language of your choice and press OK.
Page 23 Chapter 10 - System Settings Aspect Ratio, Select OK on TV. For HDTV select 16:9, For standard definition select 4:3. Display Format If available, an alternative To change Display Format, highlight the type you want; Auto, Pillar box or Pan & Scan and press OK. audio can be selected (i.e.
Page 24: Cable Connections
Chapter 11 - Cable Connections HDTV Connection HDMI Cable Quick Tip HDMI allows you to take full You can connect the DMS- advantage of the Evolution HD To TV -PVR 2042-HD Set-Top Box Set-top box high-deﬁnition HDMI (IN) to the TV in several ways digital features.
Page 25 Chapter 11 - Cable Connections HD Video/Analog Audio Connection Component Video/ Composite Audio To TV 1. Connect the RF coaxial cable AUDIO to the cable wall outlet and the RF IN port on the PVR. 2. Connect the Green, Red and Blue wire connections to the matching color ports on the TV and HD Set-top box.
Page 26 Cables are provided with your VIDEO AUDIO outlet and the RF IN port DMS-2042-HD PVR and pro- on the DMS-2042-HD-PVR. vide both audio and video in one cable. 2. Connect the Red, White and Yellow wire connections to the matching color ports on the TV and HD Set-top box.
Page 27 Chapter 12 - Wall Installation Wall Mounting Accessories Evolution’s HD Set-Top box is wall mountable to display nicely underneath STB_Evolution_Cab_110444_KCF-BG3HCOD_Eng( ).indd 27 2009-03-13 10:48:26...
Page 28: Front Panel
Chapter 12 - Getting to Know Your HD Set-Top Box Front Panel Conditional Access Caution: Please do not plug in the main power supply cord the connections. The Smart Card is inserted by your cable provider. A Smart Card looks similar to a credit card and entitles you to view and listen to all the channels you choose to subscribe to.
Page 29: Back Panel
1. RF IN Connects to cable signal Note from your service provider via the cable wall outlet The DMS-2042-HD-PVR pro- 2. LOOP OUT output connections including Connects to TV or VCR HDMI, Y Pb Pr Component Video and S/PDIF Audio.
Page 30 Chapter 13 - Frequently Asked Questions Double check that the power cord is connected to the HD Set-Top Box and the AC wall outlet. If the HD Set Top Box is Try another channel, this channel may be restricted from connected to another unit (such as a switched outlet or viewing or enter your PIN code (default 0000)*.
Page 31 Chapter 13 - Frequently Asked Questions Contact your cable provider and they will be able to reset them back to the default 0000 code for you. That will allow you to enter a new PIN code. Refer to page 14 to learn how to Verify that there are no obstructions between the re- change your PIN code.
Page 32: Glossary Of Terms
Glossary of Terms Set a to make sure you never miss the crucial Personal Video Recorder 5 or 10 minutes at the start or end of your recordings. Press the Instant Replay button to jump back and replay Set up a Reservation to record a future or currently a scene.
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