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- Page 1 Digital TV Receiver USER MANUAL December 2003...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Using the remote control............................7 d) Using the optional Wireless Keyboard ........................8 e) Navigation basics..............................9 f) On-screen controls ............................9 3. Setting Up i-Player ............................10 4. Watching Digital Television ..........................11 a) The Channel List ............................11 b) “What’s on” programme guide ........................11 c) Programme information and interactions ......................11... -
Page 3: Safety Instructions
• Do not insert anything into openings or connectors of i-Player. A 3 amp fuse is fitted in i-Player’s three-pin mains plug. If replacement is needed, always use a 3 amp rated fuse approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362. Check for the BSI mark on the body of the fuse. -
Page 4: Getting Started
A simple installation will immediately give you access to new digital television and radio services. You will discover the full potential of i-Player with the optional Wireless Keyboard. The optional Wireless Keyboard is the 21st century remote control. It gives you one-key access to a range of interactive services, from checking email, to entertainment or information services. - Page 5 Unplug any device (VCR, DVD or game console) currently connected to the SCART 1 plug of your TV. Then connect i-Player TV SCART to SCART 1 of your TV using the supplied SCART lead. If needed, re-connect the additional device (VCR, DVD or game console) to i-Player AUX SCART.
- Page 6 You can now switch i-Player on. Please observe the following front panel light indicators: Netgem i-Player is off Status Lights Use the switch at the back of i-Player to power on Netgem Green Blinks i-Player is powering up This step takes about 20 seconds. The red light is on and the green light blinks...
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Page 7: C) Using The Remote Control
Before using your remote control, make sure the batteries are correctly installed. • To test your remote control, press any key and check that the red light on the front cover of i-Player is blinking. Select a channel number (up to 3 digits). -
Page 8: D) Using The Optional Wireless Keyboard
Before using the optional Wireless Keyboard, make sure the batteries are correctly installed. • To test your optional Wireless Keyboard, press any key and check if the red light on the front cover of i-Player is blinking One-click access to Internet... -
Page 9: E) Navigation Basics
Navigation basics i-Player has been designed to let you use both digital television and interactive services with the remote control or with the optional Wireless Keyboard. • To use interactive services, use the arrow keys to navigate in the list of items. Then press OK key to open the currently selected item. -
Page 10: Setting Up I-Player
• Automatically tune in all digital services available in your area (TV channels, radio channels and digital Text) • Check if a newer i-Player software version is available for you. If a service update is available, your i-Player will automatically receive it (it lasts about 5 to 10 minutes). -
Page 11: Watching Digital Television
Additional services available from the “What’s on” programme guide are: • VCR Timers: Use this service to program your i-Player to automatically switch on and off when your VCR is programmed to record digital channels. (This function does not program your VCR) •... -
Page 12: D) Channel Tuning-In
(return to default display mode) d) Channel tuning-in During the initial set up, i-Player has scanned all digital services available in your area. You may however need to redo the channel tuning-in, for instance if you change your aerial. -
Page 13: Personalising Digital Television
Channel List or through the 3-digit channel number. b) Audio, video and language personalisation i-Player offers a set of audio and video settings enabling you to personalise for example your audio or subtitles language, your video output settings or your TV aspect ratio. -
Page 14: D) Advanced Audio Connection
Advanced audio connection Connect i-Player to a Hi-Fi system • To connect i-Player to a Hi-Fi system, connect an audio cable (not included) between your Hi-Fi system and i-Player AUDIO OUT “line” jack, as shown below: Connect i-Player to a home cinema system •... -
Page 15: Recording Digital Programmes
• To connect i-Player to a TV with 1 SCART input, to a VCR and to a DVD player (or a game console), use the connection diagram below: • To connect i-Player to a TV with 2 SCART inputs, to a VCR and to a DVD player (or to a game console), use the connection diagram below:... -
Page 16: Using Messaging Services
7. Using Messaging Services i-Player lets you send and receive emails on your television using up to five email addresses. You can use free i-Player email addresses or your own existing email addresses. To access the messaging services, MENU - MESSAGES or press EMAIL on your optional Wireless Keyboard a) Receiving and sending emails •... -
Page 17: Using Interactive Services
Web@tv Report Service Web@tv Report service lets you inform the i-Player team that the Web site you are visiting is not displaying correctly on the television. i-Player allows you to access any Web destination. As Web sites are often designed for personal computers display, you may notice that some Web sites do not display properly (sometimes not at all) on the TV. -
Page 18: D) Changing The Internet Connection Method
MODEM. Note that the i-Player default connection dials an 0845 telephone number - accessible from a BT line. You may need to use the 1470 prefix to ensure calling line identity is released. If a BT line is not used, check with your telephone Provider to see if an additional or alternative prefix is required to access this number. -
Page 19: Using Multimedia Services
• To use a digital USB accessory, just connect it to the i-Player USB port. i-Player will detect it and install it automatically USB Port • You must use a USB hub in order to connect more than one USB device to i-Player (for example a USB-Ethernet adapter, a Web cam and a disk-on-key) •... -
Page 20: C) Playing Multimedia Files
• To add a new storage device, plug it in to the USB port of i-Player or manually configure a remote storage if you have access to an FTP server • To browse a storage device, select it from the list. -
Page 21: Help Services
Please check that i-Player is connected to your TV using the SCART lead provided. The SCART lead should be connected between the AUX1 SCART input of your TV and the TV SCART plug of i-Player. You may also need to set your TV to AV mode if it doesn’t automatically switch to it. -
Page 22: C) Customer Support
To go online, i-Player uses an Internet connection. • i-Player default Internet connection uses an 0845 telephone number accessible from a BT line. If a BT line is not used, please check with your telephone Provider to see if a prefix is needed to access this number. -
Page 23: Technical Specifications
11. Technical Specifications DVB-MPEG compliant Video: MPEG2 MP@ML, 1.5 to 15 Mbits/s, 4:3, 14:9 and 16:9 (letterbox or Pan and Scan) Audio: MPEG1 Layer 1-2, S/P DIF optical output Teletext: Digital Teletext via MHEG5 Subtitle: DVB subtitling Demodulation Standard: DVB-T ETSI Frequency range: UHF Demodulation: COFDM 2K/8K automatic detection Automatic recognition of 16QAM and 64QAM...