Contents You’ll soon be enjoying your new ShowDrive Digtial TV Recoder (DTC8021) Safety information Library Record Schedule Safety information It all begins here, with your instructions. Don’t worry, there’s nothing too Apps technical coming up. Just simple, step-by-step guidance to get you up and...
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Warning: • Whenever you connect the Don’t Open It REMOVING THE device to the power supply, COVER OF THE DTC8021 • Never attempt to repair or always connect the power lead to MAY LEAD TO SEVERE reconstruct this device yourself.
TV 3. USB Wi-Fi dongle – this is provided for your use if you have a Wi-Fi network that you’d like to connect your DTC8021 to. It is not required if you are using an Ethernet connection 4. Remote control 5.
You’ll be up and running in no time You’ll be up and running in no time Connections Your DTC8021 Remote First things first - Let’s connect the DTC8021! You can refer to the quick Power start guide, or follow the instructions Turn your box on/o Input Mute below.
Getting to know your ShowDrive Digital TV Recorder Getting to know your ShowDrive Digital TV Recorder You’ll be up and running in no time You’ll be up and running in no time Connect to your TV Put the included batteries First time set-up Scanning for channels in the remote control...
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Software Updates more details. Once your DTC8021 is connected to the internet, it will check to see Note: Your DTC8021 has very if there is a new version of the limited on-board storage, so you’ll software available.
Using your ShowDrive Digital TV Recorder Using your ShowDrive Digital TV Recorder Let’s get started Let’s get started Getting Around Info Navigating around your ShowDrive Digital TV Recorder is straightforward. If you would like to get more information about the programme you are You can get just about anywhere using the D-Pad (the circular Up/Down, watching, or want to see what else is on, you can use the “Info”...
Using your ShowDrive Digital TV Recorder Using your ShowDrive Digital TV Recorder Let’s get started Let’s get started List View – Now and Next Main Menu One nice way to browse through programmes that are on now, or coming The main menu for your PVR pops out from the left side of your screen. up next, while you are watching live TV is to use the “List”...
Using your ShowDrive Digital TV Recorder Using your ShowDrive Digital TV Recorder Let’s get started Let’s get started Guide Library (ShowDrive) The Guide is the place to go to see all of the live and upcoming programs The Library is where all of your recorded programmes are displayed. on your ShowDrive Digital TV Recorder.
Search The DTC8021 has two tuners, so you can record two programmes at the same time. You can also watch a programme you are recording, or one The easiest way to find a specific TV program that you’d like to record is to from your Library (ShowDrive activated) while two other programmes are use the Search menu.
Using your ShowDrive Digital TV Recorder Using your ShowDrive Digital TV Recorder Let’s get started Let’s get started Settings The available sections in the Settings screen are outlined below: You can access the Settings of your box via the icon on the main menu.
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Using your ShowDrive Digital TV Recorder Using your ShowDrive Digital TV Recorder Let’s get started Let’s get started Section Setting Options Why this matters: Section Setting Options Why this matters: Parental Parental Guidance Parental Guidance "On" will System On/ O Check for Updates prompt for a pin on any live or Region Select...
Using your ShowDrive Digital TV Recorder Using your ShowDrive Digital TV Recorder Let’s get started Let’s get started ShowDrive ShowDrive Settings ShowDrive is an internet storage service that enables you to store your If you haven’t activated ShowDrive, select “Link” in the ShowDrive details TV recordings in your own private digital locker.
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Using your ShowDrive Digital TV Recorder Using your ShowDrive Digital TV Recorder Let’s get started Let’s get started A Note About Recording Behavior With an active ShowDrive account, the ShowDrive Details menu displays the following: When you record, programmes are temporarily stored in local memory •...
Troubleshooting Q: How many programmes can I record at once? A: The DTC8021 PVR has two tuners, so you can record two programmes at Q: I’m not seeing any video. the same time. You can also watch a show you are recording, or one from A: Firstly, check all of your cable connections to ensure a good fit.
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