CONTENTS ____________________________________________ General information Packing contents Receiving digital stations Special features of your digital receiver Set-up and safety Overview The front of the digital receiver The back of the digital receiver The remote control 9-10 Connection/preparation Connecting the antenna Connecting the television Connecting a video recorder Connecting a hi-fi system Connecting the power cord...
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CONTENTS _________________________________________________ 22-25 Additional functions Selecting the audio language Displaying and hiding subtitles Switching audio channels Calling up teletext 22-23 Timer functions 24-25 Recording timer Switching the voltage for an active indoor antenna on and off 26-28 Special settings 26-27 System settings Connecting the digital receiver to a PC 29-30...
GENERAL INFORMATION __________________ Packing contents DTR 1521 Digital Terrestrial Receiver Remote control 2 batteries for the remote control (2 x 1.5 V, Micro type, e.g. R03 AAA) Euro/AV (Scart) cable Power cord Operating manual Receiving digital stations To use your DTR 1521 digital receiver you need a digital outdoor or indoor antenna.
SET-UP AND SAFETY ___________________________ To ensure that this high quality, easy-to-use digital receiver gives you lasting entertainment and enjoyment, please note the following information. This digital receiver is designed to receive, record and play back video and audio signals. Any other use is expressly prohibited. When setting up the digital receiver, make sure it is in a horizontal position and that the mains socket is easily accessible.
OVERVIEW ____________________________________________ The front of the digital receiver Switches the digital receiver to standby, and from standby back on again. Mode indicator. Lights up green when the digital receiver is switched on. Lights up red when the digital receiver is in standby mode.
OVERVIEW ____________________________________________ The back of the digital receiver DO NOT REMOVE COVER 220-240 V INPUT TER. OUTPUT TER. DIGITAL AUDIO EURO AV 2 EURO AV 1 HAZARD - LIVE PARTS 50/60 Hz 10 W RS 232 G.RP 42 Serial Number VHF/UHF DIGITAL TERRESTRIAL RECEIVER DTR 1521...
OVERVIEW ____________________________________________ The remote control Switches the digital receiver to standby, and from standby to the channel last selected. DTV/VCR Switches between TV mode (internal output signal) DTV/VCR and external input signal (e.g. VCR). Numerical keys for directly entering menu com- 1 …...
CONNECTION/PREPARATION _____ DO NOT REMOVE COVER 220-240 V INPUT TER. OUTPUT TER. DIGITAL AUDIO EURO AV 2 EURO AV 1 HAZARD - LIVE PARTS 50/60 Hz 10 W RS 232 G.RP 42 Serial Number VHF/UHF DIGITAL TERRESTRIAL RECEIVER max. 30 mA DTR 1521 DEC.
CONNECTION/PREPARATION ________________________ Connecting a hi-fi system INPUT TER. OUTPUT TER. DIGITAL AUDIO Plug a standard coaxial cable into the »DIGITAL AUDIO OUT« socket on the digital receiver and the corresponding socket on the hi-fi. VHF/UHF max. 30 mA Connecting the power cord Plug the power cord »220-240 V ~ 50/60 Hz«...
SETTINGS ______________________________________________ The digital receiver is set at the factory so that it is ready for opera- tion after you connect it. The precondition is a functioning digital antenna system. You only need to correct the local time difference, select the menu language (default »German«) and then perform a station search.
SETTINGS ______________________________________________ Setting the menu language Press »MENU« to open the main menu. a« or Select the main menu item »Settings« with »VOL – s« and press »OK« to confirm. »VOL + A« or S« Select »Language Settings« with »CH + »CH –...
SETTINGS ______________________________________________ Manual station search You can look for stations directly using the manual station search. a« or Select the main menu item »Scan« with »VOL – »VOL s« and press »OK« to confirm. Channels Favorites Settings Scan Timer A« or S«...
SETTINGS ______________________________________________ Editing the station list You can change the order of preset stations as required and delete stations you do not need. Before editing a station according to your needs you may carry out a preparatory or basic sorting. Sorting stations basicly a«...
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SETTINGS ______________________________________________ Deleting individual stations a« or Select the main menu item »Channels« with »VOL – s« and press »OK« to confirm. »VOL + Channels Favorites Settings Scan Timer – The TV station list appears. 1. ARD A« or S« to select the station. Press »CH + »CH –...
SETTINGS ______________________________________________ List of favourite stations Creating groups of favourites You can select your favourite stations and save them in a group. a« or Select the main menu item »Favorites« with »VOL – s« and press »OK« to confirm. »VOL + Channels Favorites Settings...
SETTINGS ______________________________________________ Adjusting the digital receiver to the television set Specifying the video signal at the Euro AV output You can choose »CVBS« (normal picture quality) or »RGB« (high picture quality). The default setting is »RGB«. a« or Select the main menu item »Settings« with »VOL –...
SETTINGS ______________________________________________ Language settings Selecting the audio language Here you can find information on the number of audio channels (i.e. the language of the current TV programme). With programmes broadcast in more than one language, you can select the language you prefer.
BASIC FUNCTIONS ______________________________ Switching on and off Press » « to switch on the digital receiver from standby mode. – The mode indicator lights up green. Press » « to switch the digital receiver to standby mode. – The mode indicator lights up red. Note: The only way to disconnect the digital receiver from the mains supply is to unplug the mains adapter.
BASIC FUNCTIONS ______________________________ Muting the sound Press »MUTE « to mute the sound. – Display: » «. Press »MUTE « to turn the sound back on. – Display: » « disappears. – You can hear the sound at the volume previously set. Selecting preset channels To switch up or down channels one by one, press »P +...
BASIC FUNCTIONS ______________________________ Electronic programme guide (EPG) The TV guide provides information on the current station such as the title and descriptions of the current and next programmes. Press »EPG« to open the electronic programme guide. A« or S« to switch between stations. Press »CH + »CH –...
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS _________________ Selecting the audio language If a programme is broadcast in more than one language, you can select the language directly. Select the language by pressing »LANG« repeatedly. Displaying and hiding subtitles Press »SUBTITLE« to show the subtitles. –...
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ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS _________________ a« or s«. Select »On« with »VOL – »VOL + Channels Favorites Settings Scan Timer A« or S«. Select »Time« with »CH + »CH – Time Zone GMT+1 Localtime/Timer Current Time 12:31 Language Settings Enter the hours with the numerical buttons »1 ...
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS _________________ Recording timer You can program up to 10 different recordings using the recording timer. The times of the recordings may not overlap. Your video recorder must also be programmed accordingly. Programming the recording timer Press »MENU« to open the main menu. Channels Favorites Settings...
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS _________________ Deactivating a programmed recording a« or Select the main menu item »Timer« with »VOL – s« and press »OK« to confirm. »VOL + Channels Favorites Settings Scan Timer Timer : A« or S« and select the Select »Timer« with »CH + »CH –...
SPECIAL SETTINGS ______________________________ System settings The system settings are protected by the same code you use to block stations. Press »MENU« to open the main menu. a« or Select the main menu item »Settings« with »VOL – Channels Favorites Setiings Scan Timer s«...
SPECIAL SETTINGS ______________________________ Resetting the digital receiver to its original state With this function you can delete all custom settings and reset the digital receiver to its original state. Channels Favorites Settings Scan Timer Localtime/Timer System Info A« or S« and Select »Factory Reset«...
SPECIAL SETTINGS ______________________________ Connecting the digital receiver to a PC The serial interface »RS 232« allows you to connect to a PC. You can use this connection for software updates and for uploading and downloading other data. To do this, you need a serial cable with a 1:1 assignment, i.e. all the pins are directly connected.
INFORMATION _____________________________________ Technical data This product complies with the following EU directives: 73/23/EEC and 89/336/EEC. It complies with the standards required for CE labelling, EN 55013: 1990 including A12: 1994, A13: 1996, A14: 1999, EN 55020: 1994 including A11: 1996, A12, A13, A14: 1999, EN 60065: 1998, EN 61000-3-2: 1995 including A14: 2000, EN 61000-3-3: 1995.
INFORMATION ___________________________________________ Troubleshooting If a fault occurs, first refer to this information before you take the digital receiver for repair. If you are unable to rectify the fault using the information given here, contact your local dealer or service specialist. Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the digital receiver yourself, as this will invalidate the guarantee.
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