Metronic Eco Digi Scart 441817 Manual

Digital terrestrial receiver

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Digital Terrestrial Receiver
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  • Page 1 E c o D i g i S c a r t Ref : 441817 Digital Terrestrial Receiver MET006...
  • Page 3 Digital TV Thank you for choosing the Metronic Eco Digi-Scart. Not only can it receive over 40 Freeview channels, but you can also listen to digital radio, all at the touch of a button. Any electrical equipment should be used with care. Please read the safety section on page 24 before using your Eco Digi-Scart.
  • Page 4 After the digital switchover some Freeview channels will move to different frequencies.When this happens, you TOUCHE will lose some (or even all) channels in some areas. This loss of channels may also arise occasionally due to some network changes. Thanks to the SOS key, retrieving the channels couldn’t be simpler.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    SOMMAIRE Installation 2 Remote control description 3 Receiver description 4 Daily use 5 Organising channel list 6 Parental lock 7 Resetting the receiver 8 Screen settings 9 Radio 10. EPG 11 Using the receiver with a VCR 12 Channel search 13 Digital text 14 Universal remote control 15 Energy saving...
  • Page 6: Installation

    1 - Installation A - Simplified installation Please refer to the installation diagram below. With the receiver not yet plugged into the mains, connect the aerial cable directly to the ANT input of the receiver. Plug the remote «Eye» into the IR input of the Eco Digi-Scart and stick this eye on your TV so that there is a direct sight between the eye and the remote control.
  • Page 7 Press the Power ON key on the remote control. A green indicator appears on the remote «Eye». A language selection menu appears on the TV screen. If not, check the connections and switch your TV mode to AV or EXT. If English is your preferred menu language, press OK on the remote control.
  • Page 8 B - Wedging / adjusting the aerial If no channels have been found through your current antenna, it’s possibly because it is pointing towards a non digital transmitter. If your area is covered by digital, it means that the programs are coming from another transmitter and you will have to adjust the direction of the antenna.
  • Page 9 Option 2 You are able to receive national analogue channels but don’t know what digital channels you can receive. If you are certain that you can receive additional channels, but you do not know which network is used for these channels, we suggest the following : Connect a high gain UHF antenna (at least 15 dB) to the ANT input of the Eco Digi-Scart.
  • Page 10: Remote Control Description

    2 - Remote Control Description...
  • Page 11 Numerical pad. Select a channel by entering the channel number. : power on / Standby MENU : allows you to open the menu to change the settings Volume up / down Channel up / down OK : confirm selection in menu / on screen displays. EXIT : allows you to go back one step in the menus. EPG : display the EPG, Electronic Program Guide.
  • Page 12: Receiver Description

    3 - Eco Digi-Scart description TV/VCR ANT. Infrared Remote «Eye» Scart outlet, to connect the receiver to the TV. Terrestrial antenna input. TV/VCR output. Connect the TV to this socket if you want to watch analog channels on your TV. (This is dependent upon your antenna) Mains power supply input.
  • Page 13: Organising Channel List

    5 - Personalising the channels list Deleting channels • Press OK or go to Menu / Channel / TV Channel List. • Press  to enter the Edit menu. • Press 56 to select the channel you want to delete. • Press OK, the channel is marked as selected.
  • Page 14: Parental Lock

    6 - Parental Lock Your receiver is delivered with a code (PIN) which is 0000. This code allows you to lock channels that you do not wish your children to view, or to protect the settings of the receiver. We advise you to change this code, make a note of it and hide it.
  • Page 15: Resetting The Receiver

    7 - Resetting the receiver You should follow this process if you have lost some functions after modifying some settings. The factory settings will be restored and you will lose all personalised functions (favourites, parental lock etc). • Go to MENU / Tools / Load Factory Default. • Enter your password (0000 when first purchased).
  • Page 16: Radio

    9 - Radio Digital terrestrial reception also gives you a choice of radio stations. Press , for radio mode. 10 - EPG The screen on the top left lists the channels, the screen on the top ri- ght lists the programme currently showing on the channel highlighted.
  • Page 17: Using The Receiver With A Vcr

    AND to a VCR at the same time. You can however purchase an automatic multiscart switch (Metronic reference 475020 or 475003) which will allow you to connect your TV, VCR and freeview receiver together. The timer function will be operable in this case.
  • Page 18 Programming Select the channel as if you were going to watch it. • Go to MENU / Setup / Timer Setting / Program Timer. • Timer Number : enter 1 for the 1st programme you want to record (2 for the 2nd etc.).
  • Page 19: Channel Search

    12 - Re-tuning As digital switchover happens in your region and extra channels and services are launched, you will need to re-tune your Eco Digi-Scart from time to time. Channels which were lost due to frequency changes will be recovered and newly launched channels and services will be added. Option 1 : • MENU / Installation / Auto Scan.
  • Page 20: Universal Remote Control

    As your receiver is a recent model, some universal remote controls may not function with it. Please understand that METRONIC cannot help you with codes for a non- METRONIC universal remote control. You can buy a replacement Eco Digi-Scart remote control from METRONIC LTD.
  • Page 21: Useful Accessories

    16 - Useful Accessories METRONIC Universal remote control : Zap 6 learning (ref.495336) : thanks to its learning function it will memorise all the keys of your original remote control.
  • Page 22: Troubleshooting

    17 - Troubleshooting Please note indoor aerial are not recommended for use with this product (this includes loft aerials) otherwise you may experience problems with reception or picture break ups on some channels. Problem Possible cause What to do Standby light Mains lead unplug- Check mains lead not lit...
  • Page 23: Specifications

    18 - Specifications Tuner and channel • RF input connector (IEC-TYPE, IEC169-2, female) • RF output connector (IEC-TYPE, IEC169-2, male) • Frequency range: 470MHz ~862MHz (UHF) Decoder • Transport stream MPEG-2 ISO/IEC 13818 • Profile level MAX. 15Mbit/s • Input rate MPEG-2 Main profile@Main level • Video format 4:3/16:9 Switchable • Audio format MPEG Layer I & II, 32 / 44.1 / 48KHz • Video output RGB, CVBS Connection • Main power cable Fixed type • Tuner Antenna input • Video...
  • Page 24: Warnings

    19 - Warnings • Attempts to repair this will invalidate the warranty. • Refer repairs to this Eco Digi Scart to a qualified service personnel only. • Do not disassemble this Eco Digi Scart. • There are dangerous-voltage parts inside that may cause electric shock even after power is disconnected. • Store your Eco Digi Scart in a clean, dry environment. • Unplug the Eco Digi Scart immediately if it gets wet, and consult a servicing technician.
  • Page 25 Safety Tips If smoke, abnormal noise or odour comes out of this Eco Digi Scart, unplug from the mains supply immediately and contact the retailer. Never try to repair the Eco Digi Scart on your own. Always contact the dealer. Note This manual contains for-reference-only graphics and information that are subject to change without notice.
  • Page 26 How the Digital switchover may affect you : Television in the UK is going digital, bringing us all more choice and new services. Starting in late 2007 and ending in 2012, television services in the UK will go completely digital, TV region by TV region.
  • Page 28 Metronic Ltd Park House, 15-23 Greenhill Crescent, Watford, Herts, WD18 8PH. www.metronic.com Product made in Asia...

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