Program Information Lists and interactive services Timer Programming and Recording Parental Controls Upgrading your Receiver Other Information Trouble Shooting and Information Your Guarantee ACCESSORIES Remote Control Operation Manual Power Cord 2 x AAA batteries Guarantee Card Scart Lead FDT 600...
3569851b fdt600 um3.qxp 03/02/2005 16:19 Page 3 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your choice of this state-of-the-art Digital Free to View Receiver. We hope you will enjoy all the new features this technology brings to your home for many years. Your dealer should have checked your postcode for reception, but the availability of Digital Signals does depend on the transmitter(s) available to your receiving aerial.
3569851b fdt600 um3.qxp 03/02/2005 16:19 Page 4 CONNECTIONS How to connect the aerial, scart and co-axial cables Caution : Always disconnect the receiver from the mains supply before you connect it to any other equipment. Not supplied - purchase separately if required Aerial EXT1 AUX1...
3569851b fdt600 um3.qxp 03/02/2005 16:19 Page 5 REMOTE CONTROL Insert the batteries into the handset making note of the polarity. Always point the remote control at the receiver. The remote control Switches the receiver in/out of stand-by mode. Numeric keys for various inputs. Switches to the next channel, position step by step.
3569851b fdt600 um3.qxp 03/02/2005 16:19 Page 6 TUNING THE RECEIVER Start up Once the mains has been connected to the receiver, it will take up to 15 seconds to start up. If this is the first time installation, a menu will automatically appear. Press [OK] when prompted.
3569851b fdt600 um3.qxp 03/02/2005 16:19 Page 7 ADVANCED SETUP TV Setup You can choose how pictures are displayed on your TV. 1. Press [MENU], select the SETUP menu and press [OK]. 2. Now select TV SETUP and press [OK]. 3. Now choose your type of TV. Use and choose 16:9 for a widescreen TV or 4:3 for a conventional one.
3569851b fdt600 um3.qxp 03/02/2005 16:19 Page 8 PROGRAM INFORMATION 7-Day TV guide The TV guide shows details of programs whilst allowing you to watch a smaller picture of the selected service. To access the guide press [GUIDE]. Move up and down the channel listings using keys, you can move a page at a time by using Pr+/Pr- keys.
3569851b fdt600 um3.qxp 03/02/2005 16:20 Page 9 LISTS AND INTERACTIVE SERVICES Service List This list contains all the services that were tuned in during an Auto tune or Manual tune. You can delete services that you do not want or you can add them to your Favourite List for easier selection.
3569851b fdt600 um3.qxp 03/02/2005 16:20 Page 10 TIMER PROGRAMMING AND RECORDING To record an analogue channel ensure that the aerial connections to your VCR are as shown in the connection diagram and use the VCR as normal. To record a digital channel, connect the receiver directly to your VCR via the VCR scart socket on the rear of the receiver (see connection diagram).
3569851b fdt600 um3.qxp 03/02/2005 16:20 Page 11 PARENTAL CONTROLS You can use PARENTAL CONTROL to create viewing restrictions on your receiver. First create your own Personal Identification Number (PIN) as shown in the Advanced Setup section of this guide. You can now create censorship levels or Lock out channels completely.
3569851b fdt600 um3.qxp 03/02/2005 16:20 Page 12 UPGRADING YOUR RECEIVER From time to time new services are launched which may require your receiver to be upgraded with new software before you can use them. Sometimes new features may be introduced to enhance your receiver. Notification This menu is automatically displayed when a new “Over- Air-Download”...
3569851b fdt600 um3.qxp 03/02/2005 16:20 Page 13 OTHER INFORMATION Technical information details The technical information screen displays the hardware and software information of the receiver. This information may be required by the service agent or service call operator. 1. Press [MENU], select SETUP and press [OK]. 2.
3569851b fdt600 um3.qxp 03/02/2005 16:20 Page 14 TROUBLE SHOOTING AND TECHNICAL INFORMATION Trouble Shooting Not every picture or sound problem is caused by a defect in your Digital Terrestrial Receiver. Leads having been accidentally pulled out or worn out batteries in the remote control can also cause impairment.
3569851b fdt600 um3.qxp 03/02/2005 16:20 Page 15 Safety information Mains connection This receiver is suitable for use on A.C. mains supply, 220-240 V - 50 Hz only. It must not be connected to D.C. mains. Note: The mains lead of the receiver is fitted with a moulded plug. If the mains sockets are not compatible or if for any reason the plug is removed please follow the directions below.
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