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SNT7070 SATELLITE & TERRESTRIAL RECEIVER USER MANUAL WORKS WITH A WORKS WITH A UHF AERIAL Satellite Dish...
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6. No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus. 7. Attention should be drawn to environmental aspects of battery disposal. 8. The product is designed for use in moderate climates. Refer to Page 32 for more information regarding the placement of the SNT7070. • 02 •...
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This User Manual will explain the features unique to this Receiver in detail, allowing you to get the most out of your SNT7070. This Dish TV Satellite and Digital Terrestrial Receiver gives you access to TV and Radio Channels broadcast on Freeview Satellite or Freeview UHF.
Contents Contents..........................About Your Receiver......................Main Features........................What’s in the Box?......................Product Overview......................Front/Back View........................Remote Control........................Connecting Up........................First Time Installation....................... Satellite.......................... Terrestrial........................Daily Use........................3. Changing the Channel......................The INFO Button......................... TV/Radio Mode........................User Options........................Audio/Subtitles........................Freeview EPG........................Recording via the Freeview EPG..................Recording..........................
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Settings......................... User Preference......................Parental Rating........................ System Settings........................Recorder Settings......................PVR..........................Media Info........................Booked List........................Media Library......................... Manual Timer........................Admin..........................Factory Reset........................USB Software Upgrade..................... OTA Software Upgrade..................... EPG..........................System Info........................Troubleshooting....................... SNT7070 Placement......................Contact Us........................Warranty Information..................... • 05 •...
About Your Receiver Main Features • Freeview Live TV • Works with UHF Aerial OR Satellite • Enjoy TV/Radio Channels Nationwide • Full HD 1080p HDMI Output • 8-Day MHEG-5 Freeview EPG • Auto Tune and LNB Search for Satellite •...
Product Overview Front Panel 01. STATUS LED Red: Standby. Green: Power On. Back Panel 01. SATELLITE IN 04. USB Satellite Cable Input. Firmware Update, USB Recording. 02. ANTENNA IN 05. DETAILS Aerial Cable Input. Model Number, Serial Number. 03. DV-OUT 06.
NOTE, if the Satellite or Aerial cable is NOT connected correctly, such as the cable from a UHF Aerial is connected to SATELLITE IN. The SNT7070 will be unable to scan. Connecting to the TV Using an HDMI Cable For the best picture quality, use an HDMI Cable to connect to your TV.
First Time Installation Step Welcome Screen The Welcome Screen should appear on your TV* when the SNT7070 is first turned on. Select Satellite, if using a Satellite Dish. *If the Welcome Screen does not appear, go to Press OK to confirm selection.
First Time Installation Step Welcome Screen The Welcome Screen should appear on your TV* when the SNT7070 is first turned on. Select Terrestrial, if using a UHF Aerial. *If the Welcome Screen does not appear, go to Press OK to confirm selection.
Daily Use Changing the Channel Use your Remote Control to quickly change the channel. Channel Buttons You can use either the CH+ or CH- buttons to scroll through the available channels or use the NUMBER buttons to directly select a channel number. OK Button Press the OK button on your Remote Control.
Daily Use TV/Radio Mode Pressing the TV/R button on your Remote Control allows you to toggle between TV and Radio channels. All Radio Channels are audio only, so to help preserve your screen and prevent image burn-in, a blank screen will display while audio is being played.
Daily Use Audio/Subtitles Broadcasters work with organisations such as Able NZ to make programmes you find on Freeview as accessible as possible for all. This means they provide Audio Descriptions as well as Subtitles for selected programmes. Audio Description Audio Descriptions are helpful for those who are visually impaired, narrating the selected programme with what’s happening on screen in between spoken dialogue.
Freeview EPG The Freeview EPG displays the programme schedule of each available channel for the next eight days. You can open the Freeview EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) at any time from Live TV by pressing the EPG button on the Remote Control.
Freeview EPG Recording Recording via the Freeview EPG 1. Press the EPG button on your Remote Control, please allow a few seconds for the Freeview EPG to load. 2. Select a programme to book for recording, then press the RED button. 3.
Recording Recording Instant Recording 1. Press the RECORD (R) button at any time from Live TV to start a recording. 2. You will be asked to confirm the recording duration, the default is to stop recording at the end of the current viewed programme. To manually adjust the recording duration use the ◄...
All system information, user settings and tuning options are accessed through the Main Menu. You will need to access the Main Menu any time you decide to alter Media, User Interfaces or Reset the SNT7070. To display the Main Menu, press the MENU button on the Remote.
Satellites. Switch to the Transponder List to Delete, Add or Edit Transponders as well. Scanning a Satellite To re-tune the SNT7070 at any time, use this option. This will restore any channels lost using carriers already pre-configured with the SNT7070.
Main Menu - Installation Terrestrial Auto Channel Scan To re-tune the SNT7070 at any time, use this option. This will restore any channels lost using carriers already pre-configured with the SNT7070. 1. Select Auto Scan and press OK. 2. Highlight YES and press OK to start the Auto Scan.
Main Menu Channel Organiser Here you can Lock, Skip, Move and Delete Channels. NOTE, that some options are only available if LCN is turned OFF in the Settings, refer to Page 23 for more information. 1. Press the MENU button on the Remote. 2.
Main Menu - Settings User Preference Adjust general user settings in the SNT7070 to customize your viewing experience. Brightness & Contrast Adjust the Brightness and Contrast to suit your preferences OSD Time Out Adjust the length of time the Info Banner is displayed on screen before hidden, default will be 2 seconds.
576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i or 1080p. LPM in Stand-by Turn this ON if you would like to reduce the power usage of the SNT7070 in stand-by. Turning LCN OFF is never recommended. While it does allow you to move or delete a...
Main Menu - Settings Recorder Settings Recording START Offset Adjust the time before a scheduled booking the SNT7070 starts to record. The Default is set at 1 Minute. It can be extended up to 15 Minutes or turned OFF. Recording END Offset Adjust the time after the scheduled booking the SNT7070 will continue to record.
Main Menu - PVR Media Info View all Media Devices (USB Drives) and configure them to work with the SNT7070. Media Format You can media format any selected device by pressing the BLUE button, doing this will clear everything on the device. Performing a...
Main Menu - PVR Media Library Press the LIB button on the Remote. Series/Episode View Episode View is set by default, so individual episodes will be listed as recorded. You can switch to Series View by pressing the BLUE button. Instead of listing individual episodes, Series View will group each series together.
Main Menu - Manual Timer Manual Timer With Manual Timer, set a specific date and time for the SNT7070 to power on or switch to a specified channel. The Wakeup Modes, Service and Recording define what happens at the specified date and time. A maximum of eight timers can be set at once.
YES and press OK. Enter the PIN Code (Default is 0000). 3. Please allow a moment for the SNT7070 to return to the default settings. Once it’s completed the Factory Reset, you will be taken to the First Time Installation screen to setup your SNT7070.
1. Select OTA Software Upgrade and press WARNING! Please DO NOT turn off the SNT7070 while the software upgrade is in progress as this can corrupt or damage the firmware needed 2. The SNT7070 will search the broadcast to operate the SNT7070.
Main Menu - EPG Program Guide The Program Guide displays the schedule for each available channel for the next eight days. 1. Press the MENU button on your Remote. 2. Select EPG and press OK. Please allow a moment for the Program Guide to load. Navigation To change the channel information displayed use the ◄...
Troubleshooting • Unplugged/ Switched Off. No Power Indicator Check the Power Supply is plugged into both the SNT7070 on Front Panel. and Wall Socket correctly, ensuring the Wall Socket is switched on and there is power available. • HDMI cable is not...
• Ensure there is a reasonable amount of ventilation space around the SNT7070. • DO NOT place the SNT7070 in a location with NO ventilation, such as a cupboard. • Ensure the air vents on the SNT7070 are not blocked or covered.
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• All warranty claims will require you to return the product to our address. • The obligations of Dish TV are limited to the repair of defective parts. Costs and risks of transport to the retailer as well as removal and installation of the product, and any other costs directly or indirectly related to its repair, are not covered by warranty.
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