TechniSat TERRABOX T3 User Manual

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TERRABOX T3
DVB-T2 receiver with USB recording function

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  • Page 1 User manual TERRABOX T3 DVB-T2 receiver with USB recording function...
  • Page 2 Detailed information on the operation of the unit is provided in this manual and we have tried to make the manual as clear and concise as possible. We wish you much pleasure in using the TechniSat TERRABOX T3. Digital Imports Team...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1 Pictures and description of the device 2 Please read first Purpose of the device Safety instructions Interruptions in operation Important information about backing up data Remote control / Battery change Disposal instructions 3 Connecting the receiver Connection to power supply Connecting to a TV USB connector Connecting the antenna cable...
  • Page 4: Pictures And Description Of The Device

    1. Pictures and description of the device Remote controller Learning function Some of the remote control buttons can be freely programmed. This function allows you to transfer some functions of TV remote control to the decoder remote control. Thanks to this function, you may switch on the TV set, change volume or choose signal source.
  • Page 5 • Once the button is programmed, the red LED stops flashing and turns solid. • The remote control is ready to program the next button. • Program the next button as described above. • Once programming is complete, press the "SET" button quickly. The red LED stops flashing and the newly assigned button functions are saved.
  • Page 6: Please Read First

    1x remote control with battery’s included 2.1 Purpose of the device Digital receiver TERRABOX T3 is used for receiving digital terrestrial broadcast channels. It is designed exclusively for this purpose. Observe all information contained in this manual, especially the safety instructions. Any other use is considered inappropriate and may result in property damage or even personal injury.
  • Page 7 • Do not insert any objects through the ventilation slots. • Never open the device! There is a risk of electric shock. Any necessary intervention should only be carried out by trained personnel. In the following cases, unplug the unit from the mains and ask a specialist for assistance: •...
  • Page 8 • Do not expose the unit to dripping or splashing and do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the unit. If water enters the unit, unplug the unit immediately and call for service. • Do not use any heat sources near the machine that will further heat the machine. •...
  • Page 9: Interruptions In Operation

    2.3 Interruptions in operation During thunderstorms or longer periods of disuse (e.g. vacations), disconnect the device from the mains and remove the antenna cable. Before disconnecting the device from the mains, first switch it to standby mode and wait until the red LED lights up.
  • Page 10: Connecting The Receiver

    Important note on disposal of batteries: Batteries may contain toxic substances that are harmful to the environment. Therefore, it is necessary to dispose of batteries in accordance with applicable laws. Never dispose of batteries in normal household waste. You can dispose of used batteries at your recycling facilities free of charge.
  • Page 11: Basic Operation

    4 Basic operation The following points will introduce you to the user interface that allows you to use many of the receiver's seings and functions. Some buttons on the remote control give you direct access to the functions of the unit. Some of these buttons are labeled, for example EPG, MENU, OK, or colored for ease of use.
  • Page 12 • New menu items can be selected by moving the highlight to that item with the up/down or left/right arrow keys. • Pressing the "OK" key opens the next menu item or accepts the selection made. 4.3 Channel list In this menu, you can edit the list of TV channels. Editing is done with the numeric buttons on the remote control.
  • Page 13 Removing a program from the list. To delete a program, press "1" "Del" and confirm with "OK". Aer exiting the menu with "EXIT", confirm the changes. Moving a program in the program list In order to move the program to another number in the list, press the number button "2"...
  • Page 14: Picture Settings

    Adding a program to the thematic favorites list The receiver allows you to create thematic favourite lists. In order to add a program to such a list, select the program and press the numerical button "5" "FAV" and confirm with "OK". Next, select the type of list to which the selected program will be added and confirm with "OK".
  • Page 15: Channel Search

    TV-SCART Supported modes: CVBS, iRGB OSD settings Contains an option to change the appearance of the menu. User can change transparency, brightness, chroma, contrast or display time of info banner. LED display settings This menu allows you to control the brightness of the LED display used on the body of the decoder.
  • Page 16 The programs will be sorted according to the settings in the main menu. Default setting is sorting by LCN numbering. The receiver scans DVB-T/T2 channels according to country-specific specification. The country selected by default depends on the initial settings applied. You can change this setting in the search menu. England should be used. Manual channel search Manual Search allows you to scan a specific DVB-T channel.
  • Page 17 Antenna power supply The device can power an antenna amplifier with 5V DC voltage. • To power the amplifier with 5VDC, switch with the up/down arrow buttons to the "Antenna Power" position. • Using the left/right arrow buttons, select "on" to activate the power supply or select "off"...
  • Page 18: Additional Options

    Sleep (hour) The time which the receiver is automatically switched off if it is not operated. Default setting is 3 hours. Power on/off Possibility of programming the automatic switching on and off of the receiver according to the pre-set time 4.7 Additional options This menu is used to specify the language in which the menu, info, and subtitles are displayed.
  • Page 19: System

    In this menu you can also choose to display subtitles for the hearing impaired (if broadcast). 4.8 System The System menu allows you to change system settings including parental controls, factory reset. The access to some settings is password protected. The default password is "000000"...
  • Page 20 Software update This menu is used to update the receiver. The latest software is available at www.technisat.com. Note: Digital Imports will not be responsible if this process damages or stops your receiver from working. • Unzip the downloaded file and save it on an external USB stick and then connect it to your receiver.
  • Page 21: Usb

    CAUTION: Do not disconnect the receiver for the power supply while the software / firmware update is in progress! 4.9 USB This menu allows settings for media playback, recording, and configuration of the connected USB memory device including its formatting. Multimedia The multimedia menu allows you to access the multimedia stored on the USB drive.
  • Page 22 Supported video files: mkv, avi, ts, mp4, mpg, flv, vob, trp, tp, mov, dvr, mpeg, m2ts Supported audio files: mp3, m4a, ac3 Supported picture files: jpg, jpeg, bmp, png. NOTE: • Playback of some files may fail or be incorrect. •...
  • Page 23: Pvr Media Playback

    With the red function button can format the connected USB stick. This function allows you to clean and prepare the USB drive for use with the digital receiver. With the green button you assign the hard disk to the DVR recording function and thus set it as default device.
  • Page 24: Useful Functions

    5 Useful functions 5.1 EPG This function displays the program guide. The content of current, future and detailed information depends on what the station is broadcasting. Select the desired program to display detailed program information. Please note that the availability of this information depends on the broadcaster. After selecting a program, you can use the timer function ("OK"...
  • Page 25: Subtitles

    5.3 Subtitles The receiver allows you to display the subtitles broadcast for the program. Please note that the availability of subtitles and the way in which they are displayed depends on the broadcaster. To display the list of available subtitles for a TV program, press the "SUB" button (red function button).
  • Page 26: Time Shift

    5.5 Time-Shift The Time-Shift function allows you to pause a Live TV program and then resume it from the same point. To activate the Timeshift function, press the Pause button. To resume the paused material, please press the "pause/playback" button. To stop the Timeshift function, please press the "Stop"...
  • Page 27: Legal Information

    Covered by one or more patent claims listed at patentlist.hevcadvance.com. The names of companies, institutions or brands mentioned are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. TechniSat and TERRABOX T3 (0000/4927) are registered trademarks of the following company: TechniSat Digital...
  • Page 28: Service Information And Warranty

    7 Service Information and Warranty This product is quality tested and has a statutory warranty period of 24 months from the date of purchase. Please keep your invoice as proof of purchase. For warranty claims, please contact the product seller or manufacturer.
  • Page 29: Specification

    9 Specification Tuner Frequency input: VHF + UHF Supply Voltage: 5VDC 30mA Demodulation: DVB-T + DVB-T2 Input: 1 x IEC female connector Video decoding Supported video compressions: MPEG 2 (MP@ML, MP@HL), H.264 (MPEG 4 part 10/AVC:MP@L3, HP@L4.), H.265 (HEVC) Supported resolution: up to 1920x1080 max.
  • Page 30 Your TERRABOX T3 is recommended to be used with Triax aerials which have been specifically designed for HD UHF reception. With their excellent gain and build quality these aerials will ensure superior TV reception for many years to come. The aerials are made of an aluminium, magnesium and manganese alloy which is extremely resistant to sea fog and acid rain.
  • Page 31 Installer Notes VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION & TIPS My T3 was installed by: Do NOT connect the receiver to the mains supply until HDMI / RCA & Aerial leads are connected: Warranty will be void if installed without good ventilation. After a factory default of the T3, TV channels will erased and the T3 will need to set up from scratch. See page 11-15 Always turn the T3 off at the power socket when it’s not being used to watch TV - This is a safety message...

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