Table of Contents NOTICES SAFETY PRECAUTIONS BEFORE USING THE PRODUCT Package content Front Panel Rear Panel REMOTE CONTROL SeTuP Connecting to the antenna Connection to the TV set Connection to a DVD or video recorder Connection to a hi-fi system Connection to main power supply THE INSTALLATION WIZARD User preferences...
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• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the product and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further. • Proper grounding: For protection from lightning and static discharge the antenna connected to this receiver must be connected to earth ground.
Remote Control Standby – switches the receiver into standby mode Mute – mutes the audio outputs of the receiver � ��� � ����� TV/ Radio – displays the TV/Radio channel list ��� ��� �� � ����� Teletext – launches the teletext browser ����...
BATTERIES: Batteries are required to operate the remote control (supplied with the unit). To insert the batteries, open the battery compartment cover on the rear of the remote control. Insert the batteries (AAA size, 2 x 1.5V), by matching the (+) and (-) markings on the batteries to the markings inside the battery compartment. Replace the compartment cover.
The HDMI connection is recommended for Digital TV. In case the TV has a HDMI input connector, a special all- digital interface that provides the highest picture quality, connect the product to the TV with the HDMI cable. The Component Video connection is also recommended for Digital TV. Connect the receiver to the TV with the Component cable as shown in the diagram.
The Installation Wizard The first time you turn on the receiver, a “Quick Start Guide” menu will be open to assist you with the initial settings. This menu will also appear after you do a Factory Reset. Use the directional keys on the remove control to change settings and the “OK”...
OSD colour You can change the colour of the user interface with this option. EPG font size This option allows you to change the size of the text in the EPG, to allow you to see more or less data at once. Power Up Mode This option allows you to set the unit to automatically change to a specific mode during power-up.
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the “Yellow” function key. The receiver will recalculate all positions accordingly. Satellite Use this option to select the satellite for which you would like to set the position. Reference transponder This option allows you to set which transponder is used as the reference. Move the dish Use this option to set the dish movement speed to “Fine”...
CHANNEL SEARCH In order to view video programs, you must first do a channel search. SATELLITE SEARCH In this option there are 3 options that user has to set before start satellite search (see picture): 1. Scan mode: • Select Quick Scan to search for channels on the transponders in the preset transponder list for the selected satellite.
ADVANCED CHANNEL SEARCH The advanced channel search allows you to make a channel search with customized search parameters. The process is the same as in a normal satellite search, described in the previous section. Satellite Use this option to select which satellite to search. Frequency Use this option to set the frequency of the transponder to search.
RESOLUTION Resolution allows you to set the resolution of the screen. 1. Press the V-FORMAT key. 2. The current resolution will be displayed. 3. Each time you press the V-FORMAT key, the resolution changes in the following sequence: 576p -> 720p -> 1080i.
Several audio sound tracks in different languages are available Dolby digital bit stream available Program is broadcast in 16:9 format Subtitles are available Parental rating information Teletext information is available MeSSageS symbol will appear in the upper part of the screen to indicate when you have received a message.
AUDIO AND SUBTITLES LANGUAGE Some TV broadcasters provide several audio channels or subtitles information, carrying commentary in various European languages, to accompany the TV image. Press the ’’Audio/Subtitles” key on your remote control to display all available audio channel options. Use the directional keys on the remote control to make a selection.
RECORDING AND PLAYBACK Time shift If you are interrupted while watching a TV program, just press the “Pause/Play” key. From this moment, your programme will be recorded on the external USB hard disk drive. On the screen, you will see a frozen picture, like the one you have when you press pause on a VCR, as well as the time-shift counter.
confirm a selection, as well as in some cases by means of the coloured function keys. To enter into main menu, press “Menu” on your remote control. Being in a menu and pressing “Menu” key you will completely exit from all the open menu pages. Using “Exit” key you will exit only from the last open menu page.
Use this menu to set the time and date. Automatic Time Update If the “Automatic Time Update” is set to “On”, the receiver will receive the time and date automatically from the broadcast signal. Note: Some networks may transmit an incorrect time or date.
Audio/Video Settings. Preprogrammed Channel Lists Use this option to reset your TV channel lists to the receiver’s preprogrammed default program lists. SYSTEM INFORMATION This menu displays information related to the software and hardware version of the receiver as well as the option to update the software.
1 – Switch the digital receiver off using the main power switch on the rear panel. 2 – Connect the digital receiver to the PC using a RS232 cable. 3 – In the terminal software of the PC, open a communication port with following parameters: 115200bps, 8bit, 1stop bit, no parity and no flow control.
MAIN TV LIST AND MAIN RADIO LIST You can open the Main TV or Radio list by pressing the OK key or by selecting “Media Manager” from the main menu. The lists contain all of the TV and Radio programmes found during auto and manual search (see chapter Channel search).
Set the active list The digital receiver has minimum three lists: Main TV, Main Radio and My Favorite. You can add additional favorite lists as well. Once you select one of the lists, this list will become the active list that will be used for zapping.
EPG – GRID VIEW The EPG list view can be displayed by pressing the Guide key or from Program Guide in the Main menu. The EPG data is provided by the TV broadcast channels. The receiver will display what is available for each channel.
Personal Planner The Personal Planner shows you a summary of all planned events and events already in progress. You can enter the Personal planner by pressing the “Menu” key + select “Personal planner” or by pressing the “Personal planner” key on your remote control. The picture shows the Personal planner interface.
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Note: Events added in this way are set to a specific time and are not bound to the programme, as they are when added via the EPG. Type: You can choose between four recording preferences. Record: the programme is directly programmed for recording.
“Daily”, “Weekly” or “Monday to Friday.” If the event is added via the EPG the user is able to use only the “Yellow” function key to choose between “Single”, “Daily”, “Weekly”, “Monday to Friday” or “Series.” Note: The function keys do not have to be confirmed by pressing the OK/Menu-key. The modes shown at the bottom of the Personal Planner window are the next modes that will be set when pressing the associated function keys.
CHANGE PIN CODE Select this option to set a new PIN code. Note: In case you forget your pin code, call customer service. Sleep Timer You can use the Sleep timer to specify a time (e.g. at night) at which the receiver is to switch to standby mode. This is particularly useful if there is no person available at this time to manually switch the receiver to the standby mode.
Technical Specifications GENERAL INFORMATION • High Definition and Standard Definition compatible • PVR ready • CI slots: 2, DVB-CI compliant • CA slots: 1 (Conax – optional) • Number of channels: 6000 • Number of favourite list: 8 • EPG: Extended electronic program guide – 7-days based on SI information •...
Troubleshooting eRROR POSSIBLE CAUSES POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS No power supply Check connection cables Disconnect device from mains power supply, eliminate the short circuit No image, no sound, no display Short circuit in coaxial cable in the coaxial cable or connections, reconnect, and activate device Defective or missing cables Check connecting cables...
Warranty, service and support This Limited Warranty applies only to the Product sold by FTA communication Technologies, rue 11 Pierre Werner, L-6832 Betzdorf, Luxembourg and its subsidiaries (hereby, the “Company”) the Customer purchase for his own use and not for resale. The term “Product” in this Limited Warranty does not include any software programs, whether pre-loaded with the Product, installed subsequently or otherwise.
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The Company recommends the Customer first utilize support material shipped with the product, product diagnostics, information contained on the Web, and online support on http://www.inverto.tv/support. If unsuccessful to obtain service under this warranty, the Customer must notify the Company Technical Support or its authorized Service Center representative of the defect before the expiration of the warranty period.
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