TVonics Freeview MFR-300 User Manual

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Page 1 Converts any TV to Digital MFR-300 User Guide...
Page 2: Introduction
Introduction Thank you for choosing this TVonics Freeview box. Record the serial number in the space provided below (the serial number can be found on the rear of the product). When calling your dealer regarding this product, please quote the model name and serial number.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction ........................2 Important Safety Information ..................2 Environmental Information ...................2 Getting Started Package Contents ......................4 Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control ............5 Connecting to your TV.....................6 Installing the Freeview Box ....................7 Setting up your TV ......................8 Automatically Tuning the Freeview Box..............9 Using your Freeview box The Remote Control .......................10 Everyday Use ........................12...
Page 4: Package Contents
Package Contents MFR-300 Quick Start Guide 1 Freeview box 2 Remote Control 3 Batteries (2) 4 User Guide 5 Power Adaptor 6 Remote Control (IR) Extender 7 RF Lead 8 Fixing Pads 9 Quick Start Guide...
Page 5: Inserting Batteries Into The Remote Control
Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control Always check the positive/negative symbols on the batteries to ensure they are inserted correctly. Don’t forget to dispose of old batteries in an environmentally friendly way.
Page 6: Connecting To Your Tv
Connecting to your TV 1 From your aerial. 2 To your TV (supplied RF lead). 3 To the supplied power adaptor. We recommend that you DO NOT connect the plug to a wall socket until you are ready to switch on the Freeview box.
Page 7: Installing The Freeview Box
Installing the Freeview Box Supplied Remote Control Extender Attaching to a stable surface Attaching to the rear of the TV 1 Cut the supplied fixing pads to the required size. 2 With the two parts of the fixing pads stuck together, remove the backing tape from one part and attach the fixing pads to the Freeview box.
Page 8: Setting Up Your Tv
Setting up your TV Before you can use the Freeview box you will need to tune a spare channel on your TV. Ensure the Freeview box is switched on before tuning the TV. To automatically tune a spare channel on your TV: 1.
Page 9: Automatically Tuning The Freeview Box
Automatically Tuning the Freeview Box 1 With the Freeview box’s Start up screen displayed, press the [OK] button on the Freeview box’s remote control to begin automatic tuning. Start up screen 2 When the automatic tuning has finished, a summary screen is displayed.
Page 10: The Remote Control
The Remote Control...
Page 11 Switches the Freeview box on/into standby. Turns the sound on/off. SUBTITLE Displays subtitles (if available). Switches Audio Description on/off. Selects channels, enter PIN, use Help pages. TV/RADIO Switches between Digital TV channels and Digital Radio channels. Returns to the previous channel watched. Switches between 4 and 24 hours advance in TV Guide.
Page 12: Everyday Use
Everyday Use Changing channels Press [CH. U] or [CH. u] on the remote control to “hop” through the channels. To choose a particular channel Type in the number using the 0-9 buttons, then press [OK]. If you do not press the [OK] button, the Freeview box will change to the selected channel after approximately 2 seconds.
Page 13: Audio Description
Standby retune When the Freeview box is in standby mode it will automatically search and add any new channels found to the channel list. In some cases, existing channels may be removed (e.g. when you are receiving your TV signal from 2 different transmitters). If this happens, you can stop the Freeview box searching for new channels in standby mode by setting the ‘Update Channels’...
Page 14: The Channel List
The Channel List The Channel List displays all the available channels. The Channel List Press [OK] button while watching TV. Access the Channel List... Select channels... [v] and [V] buttons. [RED] button. Display the previous nine channels in the list... [GREEN] button.
Page 15: The Info Display
The Info Display The Info display gives brief information on the current and future programmes. The Info Display Press [INFO] button. Access the Info display... View information for future/ [v], [V], [b] and [B] buttons. previous programmes... Set a reminder for future [OK] button while highlighting a programmes...
Page 16: The Tv Guide
The TV Guide The TV Guide displays programme information for the next 8 days (when transmitted by broadcasters). The TV Guide You can also set timers that will display a chosen programme when it starts. A Timer had been set for: BBC Ten O’Clock News on BBC One at 22:00 (Fri) A Timer had been set for:...
Page 17 Press [TV GUIDE] button. Access the TV Guide... Move around the TV Guide... [v], [V], [b] and [B] buttons. [RED] button. Display the previous nine channels in the list... [GREEN] button. Display the next nine channels in the list... [BLUE] button. Move forward 4 or 24 hours...
Page 18: The Timers Screen
The Timers Screen The Timers screen displays all the programmes that are currently set to display when they start. You can also set a manual timer and modify or cancel an existing timer. The Timers screen Editing a timer/Manually setting a timer event *Use ‘Mode’...
Page 19 Press [TIMER] button. Access the Timers screen... Move around the Timers screen... [v] and [V] buttons. [OK] button (while highlighting Manually set a timer... the required timer event). See below for further information. Edit a timer event... [RED] button (while highlighting the required timer event).
Page 20: The Main Menu
The Main Menu The main menu allows you to choose and change a wide range of features from your Freeview box. The Main menu Press [MENU] button. Access the Main menu... Move around the Main menu... [v] and [V] buttons. (Alternatively, press the corresponding number button to directly highlight an option.)
Page 21: Main Menu Options
Main Menu Options Edit Channel List 1 Hide Channels Allows you to hide unwanted channels so they do not appear on the TV Guide, Info and Channel List. Press [OK] to select a channel to hide. An ‘X’ appears next to channels that have been hidden.
Page 22: Parental Controls
6 Antenna Power Allows you to send power to a connected active aerial or amplifier that requires a power supply to operate. When set to ‘On’ , the Freeview box will output 5V/50mA from the ‘8 OUT’ socket. 7 Auto Standby Allows the Freeview box to switch to standby mode at 3.30am every day to help reduce the amount of electricity it uses.
Page 23: Software Upgrade
Tuning 1 Automatic Search Allows you to automatically tune the Freeview box to search for any new channels that may have been launched. 2 Manual Search Allows you to manually tune the Freeview box to search for any new channels that may have been launched. Use the [0-9] buttons to enter a channel number then press [OK] to search.
Page 24: Common On Screen Symbols
Common On Screen Symbols The following symbols may be visible in the TV Guide, Channel List and Info display: Locked channel. Multilanguage option available (audio and subtitle). Timer has been set. Radio channel. Teletext available. Swap channel. Hide channel.
Page 25: The Help Pages
The Help Pages The Help pages give advice and information for many of the features of this Freeview box. The Help pages Press [HELP] button. Access the Help pages... [1]-[9] buttons. Select a help topic... [0] button. Return to the index page... Exit the Help pages and return [HOME] button.
Page 26: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Should you experience a problem with your Freeview box which can’t be resolved using the table below, put the unit into Standby mode, then unplug completely from the mains. Leave the unit unplugged for at least one minute before connecting again to the mains. Picture Problem Possible cause/remedy...
Page 27: Remote Control
Troubleshooting Power Problem Possible cause/remedy No power • Check the supplied power adaptor is correctly connected and the Freeview box is switched on. Remote Control Problem Possible cause/remedy Remote control • Replace the batteries. does not work TV Guide Problem Possible cause/remedy Wrong date is •...
Page 28: Specifications
Specifications Physical Specifications Size ........(W)70mm x (H)27mm x (D)54mm Weight .
Page 29: Optional Av Lead
This alternative connection method gives superior audio and video quality. For more information or to order, visit tvonics.com or call TVonics on 0870 80 30 551 (calls charged at national rate). Connect the optional AV Lead to the AV Connector on the front of the Freeview box.