All channels are subject to coverage and may be changed from time to time. Reception may depend on the type and condition of your existing aerial. Aerial upgrade may be
required. For further details about FREEVIEW please write to: DTV Services Limited, PO Box 7630, Mansfield NG18 4YL. Information correct at time of printing April 2004.
Contents Contents Introduction Set Personal Reminders Subtitles/Audio Language Packing contents Picture Format Installation and Safety Child Lock Sleep Timer Product Overview Interactive Services Front panel Scart Configuration Rear Panel Service Updates Technical Information Remote Control Identifying Faults Getting Started Product Information Connections to TV/Video Storing Freeview Channels Changing TV Channels...
These easy to follow instructions explain how to set up the equipment and operate the Digital Video Recorder (DVR). If you have any product queries, please call the Digifusion Customer Helpline on 08702 405005 A list of DVR terms and functions are explained on pages 13 – 14 to help you become familiar with this product and its or email support@fusiondigitec.com...
Packing Contents Installation and Safety FVRT100 Digital Video Recorder Avoid extremes of temperature, either hot or cold. 2 batteries, 1.5V (AAA) Place your unit well away from heat sources such as radiators or gas/electric fires. Do not place the Remote control unit on surfaces such as cloth, carpet, sponge etc.
Product Overview Remote Control Switch the receiver in and out of standby Indicates remote control activity Switch TV audio on and off (mute) Front Panel VOL+ Increase audio volume Indicates number of channels currently recording VOL- Decrease audio volume (2 maximum) CH+ Change channel up CH- Change channel down 0-9 Numeric keys for input of channel number...
Getting Started Getting Started How to connect Connecting the Power Cable POWER your TV and DVR Plug the power cord supplied into the POWER IN socket on RF Lead Supplied the back of the unit. Insert the power plug into the wall socket. POWER TV2/VCR AUDIO...
Getting Started Getting Started Once the DVR has been connected to the mains and the TV, the “Welcome” screen will be displayed on the Storing and Adding Freeview Channels TV. If this doesn’t appear, press TV/AV or channel 0 on your TV remote. Weekly TV listings will not be You may need to re-store channels, for example, if a new channel is launched or your aerial is realigned.
Using the DVR Using the DVR MultiGuide™ Contents DVR Terms and Phrases Find your way around the MultiGuide™ quickly and easily The DVR allows you to watch and record TV in a completely new way. To help you understand and operate its functionality, please become familiar with the following terms and functions.
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Using the DVR Using the DVR Pause and Rewind Live TV Fast Forward Press to fast forward a recorded programme. When the DVR is switched on, it automatically records up to the last 30 minutes of the channel it has been tuned to. This allows you to: Pressing this button repeatedly doubles the fast forward speed as indicated on screen.
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Using the DVR Using the DVR Pause Live TV Recording with the DVR There are various ways in which you can record, depending on when the programme is scheduled to Press to pause live TV. The programme will be paused for up to 30 minutes be broadcast.
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Using the DVR Using the DVR Recording Programmes Showing Today Manual Recording Press Guide on the remote to view today’s programme listings You may want to set the DVR to record manually e.g. if no TV listings for that particular programme are displayed in the Guide. to highlight the desired programme.
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Using the DVR Using the DVR It is advisable to slightly increase the duration of the programme to allow for minor changes to the schedule. This can Playback Recorded Programmes be achieved by altering the start and end times of each recording. All recorded programmes are listed in the on screen Library.
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Using the DVR Using the DVR Delete Programmes Weekly TV Listings Guide View the latest TV listings for the week ahead for all available digital channels. Channel 704 “4TV Interactive” Press Library on your remote to view all recorded programmes currently saved. must appear in your channel line-up in order for you to receive weekly TV listings.
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Using the DVR Using the DVR Advanced TV Listings Favourite Channels View TV listings for the week ahead quickly and easily using the Calendar feature in the Multi Guide ™ Store your Favourite channels to navigate your way around quickly, easily and avoid browsing channels that you don’t wish to view.
Using the DVR Using the DVR Reorder Channels Personal Reminders Move channels to different locations in the channel list so your favourite channels appear first. Set personal reminders for appointments or anniversaries through the TV Calendar in the Multi Guide ™...
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Using the DVR Using the DVR Subtitles Audio Language Select your preferred audio language To display subtitles whilst watching TV, simply press SUB on the remote. To clear subtitles, press SUB again. Press Menu to highlight SETUP and press Programmes can be recorded to include subtitles however this does take up more storage space (future option). Scroll down to ‘Select Features’...
Using the DVR Using the DVR Picture Format Child Lock Depending on the format of your TV screen, you may wish to view programmes either in Use the Child Lock to create viewing restrictions on all available channels for a specified time period e.g. from 9PM until 6AM.
Using the DVR Using the DVR Sleep Timer Interactive Services Set the DVR to turn itself off. Once set, a warning message will be displayed in the last 30 seconds before the DVR Interactive services are currently available on some channels indicated by a red button icon on the broadcast. shuts down to allow you to cancel.
Using the DVR Using the DVR Scart Configuration Technical Information You may need to configure your SCART settings according to your TV and VCR configurations for improved Check technical settings and format the hard disk drive picture quality. The mute and volume control functions do not operate on the VCR/Scart output. Press Menu, use to highlight ‘Setup’...
If the following measures do not bring about satisfactory results, consult your local electrical retailer or call the slightly ‘blocking’ Digifusion Customer Helpline on 08702 405005. Programmes appear to be later than expected • The channel may be in time shift mode, press the ‘go to live’ button (uI) or place unit into standby and back...
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