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E c o z a p b o x Ref. 441802 Instruction manual V R/ 110-240V~ 50/60Hz 8W TV/VCR RS232 MET848...
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Scart cable : you will need a Scart cable to connect between your Eco zapbox and your TV. If you want to connect a DVD recorder to your Eco zapbox, you will need an additional Scart cable. This Eco zapbox lets you access...
Contents 01 Connecting up 02 Getting started 03 Your Eco zapbox 04 Your remote control 05 Using your Eco zapbox 06 Daily use 07 Advanced features 08 Re-tuning 09 Troubleshooting 10 Specifications 11 Electrical information 12 Warnings...
01 - Connecting up Getting connected Connecting to the TV with SCART SER VICE ONL Y RF Cable* SCART Cable* RF Cable* Other connections Connecting to the TV and DVD recorder with SCART SCART Cable* RF Cable* SER VICE ONL Y RF Cable* SCART Cable* DVD/RECORDER...
‘+’ and ‘-’ marks on the batteries match the ‘+’ and ‘-’ marks inside the unit. Replace the battery cover. B - Plug in and switch on Insert the Eco zapbox mains plug into a mains socket. The standby light (red) on the front will come on. Switch your TV on.
03 - Your Eco zapbox Standby button. Volume up / down and Channel up / down Aerial Input. Connect the aerial to this socket. Aerial Output. Connect the TV to this socket, if you want to watch analog channels on your TV.
: power on / Standby MENU : allows you to open the menu so that you can change the settings of your Eco zapbox. Volume up / down Channel up / down OK : confirm selection in menu / on screen displays.
We’ve put the most commonly used functions in this section so you can get your Eco zapbox up and running as quickly as possible. We suggest you read this section carefully, then use the other sections to dip in to whenever you need some extra details or some guidance for settings.
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C - Changing the volume You can change the volume of your Eco zapbox by using the VOL5 and VOL6 buttons on the remote control. VOL5 will increase the volume and VOL6 will decrease the volume. To turn the volume off, press the mute button on the remote control.
The info banner gives you date, time and signal strength information, and also shows you details of the programme your watching and the pro- gramme following it. 06 - Daily use Setting a reminder You can set your TV to remind you when a programme you want to watch is about to start.
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See Re-tuning on page 15. B - System setup The settings menu lets you alter the default settings of your Eco zapbox. • Press the MENU button. • Select System Configuration and then press the OK button.
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D - Low power mode The Low power mode reduces the amount of electricity that your Eco zapbox uses. The factory default is low power enabled. When the receiver is in standby mode, please allow a few seconds for the zapbox to switch on. You can disable the low power consumption by changing the settings in the MENU / SYSTEM CONFIGURATION / SYSTEM SETTINGS / TV.
• Enter your passcode. DON’T FORGET! If you have set your parental code you will need to enter it to retune your Eco zapbox. The default code is 0000. • The tuning progress screen will be displayed, showing you how many channels have been found and saved.
Tuned to digital teletext chan- Switch to another channel Scrambled channel message Channel is scrambled This Eco zapbox is not able to decode scrambled channels No response to remote control New batteries required Plug in and turn on switch at...
11 - Electrical Information This Eco zapbox is fitted with a BS1363/A 13 amp plug. If it is not suitable for your supply sockets it must be removed and replaced with an appropriate plug. If the plug becomes damaged and/or needs to be replaced please follow the wiring instructions below.
• Always unplug the Eco zapbox beforecleaning it. • Wipe dust off the cabinet of the Eco zapbox with a clean, dry and soft cloth. • Do not place any objects on top of the Eco zapbox. • Avoid exposing your Eco zapbox directly to sunlight or other heat sources.
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When the TV swit- chover happens in your area, there are at least two occasions when you will need to re-tune your Eco zapbox in order to continue receiving your exis- ting TV channels, and also to pick up new ones.
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Metronic Ltd Park House, 15-23 Greenhill Crescent, Watford, Herts, WD18 8PH. www.metronic.com Product made in Asia...
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