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Manhattan Plaza DS-100A User Manual

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  • Page 1 User Guide Plaza DS •100A freesat digital TV receiver...
  • Page 2 CONGRATULATIONS Some of the features of the Plaza DS•100A are: on buying a Manhattan Plaza DS•100A freesat receiver. • Over 150 freesat TV and radio channels • This high performance unit is designed to provide you with the Subscription-free reception •...
  • Page 3 FURTHER INFORMATION FREESAT You can get more information and help from the freesat website at: www.freesat.co.uk MANHATTAN You can get more information and help from our website at: www.manhattan-tv.com or you can phone us on: 020 8450 0005 www.manhattan-tv.com...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS In The Box Advanced Use Your receiver The lock PIN Remote control Display mode TV/DTV Changing the channel list Preparation Using the favourite channel list The satellite dish Using the menu system Connecting your receiver The setup menu Switching on General menu section Tuning in Picture menu section...

  • Page 5: In The Box

    In The Box In your Plaza DS•100A freesat receiver pack you should fi nd the following items: Batteries for the Scart cable to connect Main User Guide remote control to the TV Remote control Quick Start Guide Plaza DS•100A receiver...

  • Page 6: Your Receiver

    YOUR RECEIVER Manhattan Plaza DS•100A Open the receiver’s front cover by gently pulling forward at the sides. Front Power indicator light – – VOL- / VOL+ Turn the volume up or down CH- / CH+ Switch to the next or previous channel...
  • Page 7 Manhattan Plaza DS•100A Back Mains power input for connecting to the mains supply. TV SCART Output for connecting to the TV. VCR SCART Output/input for connecting to a video casette recorder or DVD recorder. LNB IN Input for connecting to the satellite dish.

  • Page 8: Remote Control

    REMOTE CONTROL Manhattan Plaza DS•100A Standby - switches the receiver on and off. Mute - silences the receiver’s sound. 0, 1 … 9 - buttons to choose channels and so on, and to enter your postcode. Switches to the last channel watched and switches between favourite and main channel lists.
  • Page 9 Chooses the option in the menu. Switches to the next or previous channel. Moves one page up or down the channel list. Displays the channel list. Displays the available audio menu to choose between normal sound and audio description Displays the electronic programme guide (EPG). Switches between widescreen display formats on a conventional TV.

  • Page 10: Preparation

    Preparation CONNECTING YOUR RECEIVER This section explains how to set up your Plaza Place your Plaza DS•100A receiver on a firm, level surface close to DS•100A to receive freesat channels. the television, a mains electricity socket, and the cable from the dish.

  • Page 11: Switching On

    SCART socket on the video or DVD recorder. Check the recorder’s HINT: The “F-connector” used for the satellite dish cable manual for guidance. connection has a central wire that is inserted into the hole in the LNB IN socket while the collar is screwed onto the You can also connect the Plaza DS•100A receiver to a stereo or socket.

  • Page 12: Tuning In

    SWITCHING ON (continued) Turn on your TV set and choose the correct SCART input for the After a few seconds, the receiver’s first freesat installation screen receiver (you usually do this by pressing an ‘AV’ button on your TV shown below will appear on the television screen: remote –...
  • Page 13 HINT: You should set the SCART output to RGB if your television is compatible with this output (see your television’s manual). If in doubt, set the output to Composite. Enter your postcode using the number buttons on the remote control. You do not need to enter a space. Once you have entered your postcode, press the button and then press to proceed.
  • Page 14 TUNING IN (continued) Your Plaza DS•100A receiver will take a couple of minutes to find The setup completion screen confirms the lock PIN you have set. and store the available freesat channels. The number of freesat Press the button and your Plaza DS•100A receiver is now ready TV and radio channels found is shown on the screen as the scan for you to watch freesat digital TV.

  • Page 15: Everyday Use

    Everyday Use CHANGING CHANNELS Step through the channels by pressing the buttons on This section describes the day-to-day use of your Plaza the remote control (or the buttons behind the fold- DS•100A receiver – how to select the channels that –...

  • Page 16: Changing The Volume

    CHANGING CHANNELS (continued) It shows: There are other ways to change channel: • the name and number of the channel • Use the browsing bar at the bottom of the screen (see below) • the name of the programme you are watching •...

  • Page 17: Subtitles And Audio Description (Ad)

    If you want to turn on subtitles, fi rst display the subtitles menu While the bar is displayed, press the button to see details of the by pressing the button and then use the buttons next programme, and the button to go back again. To see what to highlight “English”, and press .

  • Page 18: Using The Channel List

    USING THE CHANNEL LIST Display the on-screen channel list by pressing the button on HINT: Move a page at a time through the channel list by the remote control. This lists the channels on the left-hand side of using the buttons.

  • Page 19: Using The Programme Guide

    To access the guide, press the button on the remote control. Choose the section of the guide you want to look at – either all channels or a specific channel genre – by pressing the buttons to highlight the section, and then to select it.
  • Page 20 USING THE PROGRAMME GUIDE (continued) Press to switch the receiver to the channel and programme The current date and time is displayed at the top right of the highlighted. If the programme is on at the time, the receiver will switch to that channel immediately.

  • Page 21: Interactive Tv Services

    You leave the programme guide and return to watching TV by pressing button. RECORDING FREESAT PROGRAMMES INTERACTIVE TV SERVICES You can record a programme by connecting a VCR or DVD recorder Several freesat channels broadcast a range of digital text and to the VCR SCART socket on the back of the Plaza DS•100A.

  • Page 22: Advanced Use

    DISPLAY MODE Advanced Use Most freesat programmes are broadcast using a widescreen 16:9 This section explains how to get the most out of your format, designed for a widescreen TV. If you watch a widescreen Plaza DS•100A receiver. broadcast on a squarer 4:3 television the Plaza DS•100A provides a choice of how the image is displayed.

  • Page 23: Tv/Dtv

    (TV) and digital press the green button to lock it. A padlock symbol is shown next television from freesat (DTV). When the Plaza DS-100A is turned to all locked channels in the channel list.

  • Page 24: Using The Menu System

    USING THE FAVOURITE CHANNELS LISTS (continued) It only takes a short time to set up the list before it can be used. First, display the channel list by pressing the button. Highlight each channel that you want to include in the favourite channels list, and press the button.

  • Page 25: The Setup Menu

    GENERAL MENU SECTION TV Guide – same as button Channel Lists – same as button Highlight the option you want to alter using the Setup – see below buttons. When you have finished making the changes you want, Information – see page 30. leave the menu system by pressing SUBTITLES SETUP MENU...

  • Page 26: Picture Menu Section

    SUBTITLE LANGUAGE (continued) Press to confirm your choice. AUTO STANDBY To conserve power, the Plaza DS-100A will switch to standby after three hours if no buttons are pressed on the remote control or HINT: This setting overrides the screen type you selected front panel.
  • Page 27 HINT: This menu option has the same effect as the button. SCART OUTPUT Press to show the SCART mode menu and use the buttons to choose between Composite and RGB for the correct output for a television connected to the receiver’s TV SCART output.

  • Page 28: Sound Menu Section

    SOUND MENU SECTION Highlight the option you want to alter using the buttons. When you have finished making the changes you want, leave the menu system by pressing AUDIO DESCRIPTION Press to switch on audio description for all channels that provide it.

  • Page 29: System Menu Section

    SYSTEM MENU SECTION HIDE ADULT CHANNELS Highlight the option you want to alter using the Press to hide or show the adult freesat channels. If you set buttons. When you have finished making the changes you want, the Plaza DS•100A to hide adult channels, all adult genre channels leave the menu system by pressing are removed from the programme guide and the channel list, and they cannot be selected by putting in the channel number or by...

  • Page 30: Information Menu

    We recommend that you have this screen displayed INFORMATION MENU on your TV if you need to phone the Plaza DS-100A helpline. The information menu displays important information about your Plaza DS-100A and is helpful in diagnosing any potential problems...

  • Page 31: Non-Freesat Channels

    Non-Freesat Channels This section explains how to set up your Plaza In the manual scan, enter the frequency and symbol rate of the transponder to scan, using the number buttons, and its DS•100A receiver to receive channels that are not polarization by using the buttons.

  • Page 32: Watching Non-Freesat Channels

    When you are watching a non-freesat channel, the information non-freesat channels, and to see the programmes on next. bar displays the Manhattan logo instead of the freesat logo.
  • Page 33 HINT: The programme guide does not display non-freesat channels. When you have some non-freesat channels stored, the channel list displays both freesat and non-freesat channels. Go to the channel list by pressing the button. Now pressing will take you through the four channel lists available: •...

  • Page 34: Appendix A Safety

    Appendix A - Safety CLEANING Unplug the receiver before you clean it with a lightly dampened POWER cloth. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. The receiver should be plugged into a 230V to 240V AC, 50Hz supply. HEAT AND FLAMES Do not place the receiver near to naked flames or sources of CABLES intense heat, such as an electric fire.
  • Page 35 ELECTRICAL SAFETY PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT Your receiver needs a 230V AC ~ 50Hz mains supply and is fitted with a moulded plug. If the plug breaks or becomes damaged, do not use it. If you change the fuse in the plug, make sure you refit the fuse cover.

  • Page 36: Appendix B Troubleshooting

    Appendix B – Troubleshooting PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE WHAT TO DO Power light off Power supply cable disconnected Check the power supply cable. Check the mains adapter is plugged in and mains Receiver not switched on socket is turned on. Turn on receiver. No set up screen Check SCART cable connection to receiver and SCART cable disconnected...
  • Page 37 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE WHAT TO DO Receiver in standby Switch on the receiver. Remote control not aimed at the Aim the remote control at the receiver. No response with remote receiver correctly control Remote sensor on the front of the receiver is Check for obstructions in front of the receiver.

  • Page 38: Appendix C Specifi Cations

    HELPLINE www.manhattan-tv.com 020 8450 0005 Appendix C - Specifications Input frequency 950~2150MHz Input connector F type, female 75 ohm Tuner LNB supply 14.0V / 19.0V (maximum.350mA), short-circuit protected Digital signal input level -25 to -65 dBm Video Aspect ratio 4:3, 16:9 and letter box Video output Two SCART sockets;...

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