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  • Page 1 DSD 4921 RV User Manual...
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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Settings ................34 TROUBLESHOOTING............43 LEGAL MATTERS ............. 44 The DSD 4921 RV User’s Manual is the subject of intellectual property rights, including copyright, under domestic law and international conventions. All rights are reserved. The DSD 4921 RV User’s Manual supplements the information supplied with the packaging of the Set Top Box as well as the detailed information available on our website.

  • Page 4: Warranty And Safety / Warnings

    WARRANTY AND SAFETY / WARNINGS This product has been manufactured to comply with all the relevant Australian safety standards. Please read the following safety precautions and warnings carefully, adhered to all safety and warnings notes. Warranty Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law.
  • Page 5 OVERLOADING: Do not overload a wall outlet, extension cord or adapter as this may result in electric fire or shock. LIQUID: Do not expose this product to liquid of any kind. In addition, do not place objects filled with liquid on the unit. CLEANING: Disconnect the product from the wall outlet before cleaning.
  • Page 6 LIGHTNING, STORM or NOT IN USE: Unplug the unit from the wall outlet and disconnect the LNB or antenna during a thunderstorm or when left unattended and unused for long periods. This will prevent damage to the unit due to lightning and power-surges. EXTRANEOUS OBJECTS: Do not insert any type of object through the openings in the unit, where they can touch dangerous voltage points, damage electronic components or other parts of the unit.
  • Page 7 Correct Handling of Batteries  Never subject batteries to heat such as extreme sunlight, fire or anything similar.  Batteries can contain toxic substances. Please keep batteries well out of reach from children as they may put batteries into their mouth and/or swallow them.

  • Page 8: Welcome

    WELCOME Welcome to the DSD 4921 RV Set Top Box designed for receiving VAST digital television services. This Set Top Box features High Definition (HD) and Standard Definition (SD) capabilities. Please read and follow all the instructions in this User Manual before using one of the various installation options provided in this manual, as well as becoming familiar with the Front Panel and Remote Control Unit keys.

  • Page 9: Main Features

    MAIN FEATURES  Australian VAST certified  Dual DVB-S2 tuners  HEVC, MPEG-2/4 compliant  Dolby Audio supported  HbbTV 1.5 Australian Profile (functionality to be supported in the future)  MS PlayReady  Secure Boot Processor  Embedded IRDETO Secure Silicon CAS ...
  • Page 10 1 x Set Top Box with smartcard 1 x 12V DC Power supply inserted adapter with power lead (PSU) 1 x Remote Control Unit (RCU) 2 x 1.5V AAA Batteries 1 x User Manual 1 x HDMI Cable 1 x 12V Car Adaptor with cable 1x RCA cables 1 x IR Extender Documentation included in the...

  • Page 11: Hardware

    HARDWARE Front Panel IR Receiver IR Receiver for the Remote control unit. The Remote Control Unit (RCU) operates the receiver by sending a beam, which is received by the infra-red window. Do not block the path between remote control and this window. Front Panel LED The following information could be displayed: ...

  • Page 12: Rear Panel

    Rear Panel LNB IN Connects to the TV satellite antenna Connect the satellite antenna coaxial connector to the SAT IN socket on the Set Top Box. RCU Ext IR extender, used for extending the RCU functionality when the set top box is in a cabinet. Ethernet port for internet connectivity Connect to external equipment approved by your (Future Support)

  • Page 13: Remote Control Unit (Rcu)

    Remote Control Unit (RCU) Installing the Remote Control Batteries Load the batteries as follows:  Open the battery cover by pushing in the clip and lifting the cover on the back of the remote control unit.  Insert the batteries with their polarities aligned, as indicated inside the battery compartment and replace plastic cover.
  • Page 14 Remote Control unit modes The Remote Control Button Function Name Red LED lights up on selection of any key. Power Switches the set top box between ON and STANDBY. Flashes Red on selection 0,1, 2, 3, Numerical data entry of channel 4, 5, 6, number, PIN etc.
  • Page 15 The Remote Control Button Function Name BACK Navigates back to previous menu or channel Allows channel UP navigation Allows channel DOWN navigation Functions required application or to select various menu options GREEN Functions required application or to select various menu options YELLO Functions required...

  • Page 16: How To Connect To Your Set Top Box

    HOW TO CONNECT TO YOUR SET TOP BOX Quick Start Guide for Installations 1. Remove Set Top Box from packaging. Insert supplied batteries into the remote control (RCU). 2. Ensure a Smart Card is inserted into the slot on the right side of the Set Top Box.

  • Page 17: Vast Registration

    7.1. External Hard Disk Drive (not supplied) 7.2. USB Thumb drive for recording functionality (not supplied) 8. Optional connection to extend the RCU if your set top box is inside a cabinet 8.1. Connect the RCU (RF) Extender to the connector marked “RCU EXT.”...

  • Page 18: Additional Information

    Additional information Restoring Factory Defaults Resetting to factory defaults can be useful if you have changed some settings and lost some functions. Resetting will restore the decoder back to its original configuration and you will lose all personalized settings. To restore factory defaults: 1.

  • Page 19: First Time Start-Up Of Set Top Box

    FIRST TIME START-UP OF SET TOP BOX After installing all the cables correctly between the Satellite Dish, Set Top Box and the TV, there are five easy steps to perform before you can activate the Set Top Box with your network provider. See the following list below for the initial set-up procedures: ...
  • Page 20 STEP 2: TIME ZONE The next setting is the “Time Zone”. Use the “▲▼”keys to select your preferred Australian time zone, press “OK” to accept and proceed to next screen STEP 3: STORAGE DEVICE The next setting is the “Select USB Storage device”.
  • Page 21 Once the search is finished, the total number of TV channels and Radio services found are shown. Press “OK” to Close First Time installation and go to live TV. The first time installation is complete. Follow Step 5, to complete VAST registration.
  • Page 22 Dish Installation - Map. Using the remote simply navigate to the region you reside in and select “OK”. Dish Installation Alignment screen will displayed with tips to help you align your dish. The Dish Installation – LNB screen will be displayed with tips to help you select the correct LNB frequency.

  • Page 23: General Functions

    GENERAL FUNCTIONS Standby/Power On “Standby/Power On” button “ ” key on the RCU places your Set Top Box into standby or powers up the Set Top Box to resume watching TV (ensure your TV is also ON). Volume Control Pressing the “VOL” buttons“ ”...
  • Page 24 Remote - OK key While viewing a full screen program, if you press “OK” a list shows all the TV channels available to you. This list does not show any program information. You can scroll through the list or use the colour icons below the TV channels to Find or Sort channels.
  • Page 25 2. To select an option of what you want sorted, use the “▲▼” keys to highlight your option, press “OK”. 3. You can close these screens at any time, press “EXIT” or “BACK” until clear. I-Plate Information Banner Press the ‘INFO” button “ ”...

  • Page 26: Main Menu Screen

    MAIN MENU SCREEN The Main Menu provides access to the most important features of the Set Top Box. These features are divided into the following Menus. Each Menu contains corresponding sub-menus. See main menu icons below for a brief description on each of them. To launch the Main Menu press the “MENU”...

  • Page 27: Tv Portal

    TV Portal The TV Portal menu provides access to online or interactive applications. 1. To launch the Main Menu press the “MENU” key. 2. Use arrow buttons highlight TV Portal icon. 3. To access Portal content, press “OK”. NOTE: This functionality will be available at a later date.
  • Page 28 Setting a Manual Recording 1. After pressing, the “ ” button the “New Timer” banner shows you the various options. 2. To confirm Manual Recording, press “OK”. 3. The following banner appears showing the information about that channel. 4. To change the duration, press “OK”.

  • Page 29: Recordings

    Recordings The Recordings menu presents a playlist which provides information about the recorded content as well as functions to lock and protect recordings from deletion. 1. To launch the Main Menu press the “MENU” key. 2. Use the “◄►” keys to highlight the Recordings icon.
  • Page 30 EPG Layout 1.YEAR/DATE & TIME 6.RECORD ICON Display the current time, you will know Allows you to record a program from when the next program and series within the EPG. begins. 2.PROGRAM SCHEDULE 7.NAVIGATION ICONS Displays the start and end time of all Allows you to navigate forward to view programs.
  • Page 31 Electronic Program Guide (EPG) View program information for Now and the Next 8 days. To activate the EPG application, press the EPG key while watching a TV program or listening to a Radio Channel. You can still watch your program while looking at other program schedules and information on the mini screen.
  • Page 32 Recording from the EPG A Recording/Reminder opens a banner displaying three timer options. Record entire event The first option is to record the show according to broadcaster time schedule, with a few minutes of overlap on each end of the time slot. 1.
  • Page 33 PVR Function The Set Top Box has PVR (Digital Video Recorder) capabilities. Whilst recording, you have the option of watching other channels. Direct recording To start a recording press the “ ” record key, choose a recording option with the “▲▼” keys and confirm with the “OK”...
  • Page 34 Playback List The playback list is where you will find all recorded programs. Pressing the “PVR” key displays a list of all the recorded programs on your HDD. To select a program use the “▲▼” keys highlight desired program and to start the playback press the “OK”...
  • Page 35 Renaming a recording 1. To rename a program use the “▲▼” keys and highlight the movie/series, press “ ” this opens the renaming banner. 2. To delete part of the name use the “ ” backspace key or delete the name completely press “...

  • Page 36: Settings

    Settings The Settings menu provides functionality for the user to set up and manage the Set Top Box. The Settings Menu includes the following functional sub menus:  Installation  User Preferences  Parental Control  System  Operator Messages 1.
  • Page 37 Settings - Installation To perform any of the functions under “Installation” the user is required to enter their Installation PIN 1234 (This PIN cannot be changed) before gaining access to these options. The Settings - Installation sub- menu includes following functional sub menus: ...
  • Page 38 Select the satellite and press “OK”, the advanced satellite options will be displayed. Select the correct satellite, LNB Type and DiSEqC port. Select “OK”. Press “ ” for advanced DiSEqC settings. Internet Setup The Internet Setup sub-menu includes the following functional sub menus: NOTE: This functionality will be available at a later date.
  • Page 39 Settings - User Preferences The Settings - User Preference sub-menu includes the following functional sub menus:  Recording  Video  Audio  Subtitle On/Off  Time Zone  Banner Display Duration  Virtual Keyboard Default Recording In the Sub-menu “Recording”, you have various options to change the settings of your connected Hard Disk Drive (HDD) or USB devices.
  • Page 40 Select USB Storage Device A storage device must be inserted to see full recording functions. Recording Start Lead-time The Recording Start Lead-time can be set between 0 and 30 minutes. Recording End Delay The Recording End Delay can be set between 0 and 120 minutes. Timeshift Length The Time-shift length can be set between 15 and 120 minutes.
  • Page 41 Video In the Video menu, you can modify the properties of the video signals to suit your TV and theatre equipment. Selectable Video settings include:  Resolution  Screen ratio  Display Format Audio Use the Audio options in the Settings menu to identify the type of audio connection to the TV.
  • Page 42 Settings - Parental Control Your PIN code enables you to control the programs viewed in your home. The default Parental PIN is 1234 - This PIN may be changed. Keep your PIN secret and choose a PIN you can remember. If you forget your PIN, use the FACTORY RESET to reset the Set Top Box back to the default or by calling the service centre.
  • Page 43 Changing PIN Code Use the “▲▼” to highlight “Change Pin Code” from the Parental Control menu, press “OK” to display the PIN code window. You may change your PIN at any time. To change your PIN you must type in your new PIN twice. Parental Control Ratings To view the Parental Control, move to the “Settings”...
  • Page 44 Settings - System In the Sub-menu “System”, you have various options to view the system information. This sub menu includes the following functions:  System Information  Irdeto CA Status  Software Update  Software Licence  System Reboot System Information The system information option gives you statistics about the Set Top Box’s system and attached peripherals.

  • Page 45: 10 Troubleshooting

    10 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem What To Do The Set Top Box will not Check the connection of the external power supply unit at the switch ON. None of the wall socket and ensure it is switched ON. If it is connected LEDs are ON.

  • Page 46: 11 Legal Matters

    11 LEGAL MATTERS Important NOTICE to all purchasers of a DSD 4921 RV Set Top Box: The DSD 4921 RV Set Top Box is designed, manufactured and sold to receive selected network services only. It will therefore not be fully functional unless it is used with the network operator’s enabled Smartcard supplied with...
  • Page 47 ROVI This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Rovi Corporation, and is intended for the home and other Limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorised by Rovi Corporation.
  • Page 48 All rights are reserved. All intellectual property rights of the DSD 4921 RV Set Top Box are owned by Altech Multimedia (Pty) Ltd. Pirating or circumventing of the conditional access system or facilitating anyone else doing so is STRICTLY PROHIBITED.
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