WEEE collection centre. If you are buying a new product, the shop you are buying it from will do this for you. For more information, please contact the local authority or the shop where you bought the product. MDR-240 User Guide [71-800-040-10].indd 2 16/7/09 19:51:59...
The Help pages ......................15 The Channel list......................16 The Info display ......................17 The TV guide ........................18 The Timers screen ......................20 The Main menu ......................22 Main menu options .....................23 Troubleshooting ......................27 Specifications .........................29 General information ....................30 MDR-240 User Guide [71-800-040-10].indd 3 16/7/09 19:51:59...
Package contents Digital TV receiver SCART lead Remote control RF lead Batteries (2xAAA) User guide AC mains adaptor Quick-start guide MDR-240 User Guide [71-800-040-10].indd 4 16/7/09 19:52:00...
Don’t forget to get rid of old batteries safely. Check with your local authority for how you should get rid of batteries. Never put batteries on a fire or in the bin with normal household waste. MDR-240 User Guide [71-800-040-10].indd 5 16/7/09 19:52:01...
The remote control 1& MDR-240 User Guide [71-800-040-10].indd 6 16/7/09 19:52:01...
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Exits current menu/screen and returns to normal TV mode, displaying the first channel stored in the channel list (typically, BBC ONE). TEXT Displays digital text (if available). Coloured Selects options in digital text/TV Guide/Channel List/ buttons menu. MDR-240 User Guide [71-800-040-10].indd 7 16/7/09 19:52:01...
Plug the supplied RF lead between the RF OUT socket on the back panel of the receiver and your TV, video or DVD recorder. Plug the aerial lead into the RF IN socket on the back panel of the receiver. MDR-240 User Guide [71-800-040-10].indd 8 16/7/09 19:52:01...
If you don’t plan to use the digital TV receiver for a long period, put the receiver in standby and wait 20 seconds before switching it off at the mains. (Don’t worry - all of your settings will be saved.) MDR-240 User Guide [71-800-040-10].indd 9 16/7/09 19:52:01...
If you only see two regions in this list or do not see this list at all, it does not mean that your signal is too weak, but that the receiver has chosen the best signals available to you. MDR-240 User Guide [71-800-040-10].indd 10 16/7/09 19:52:01...
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Make your selection and then press the [OK] button to remove the transmitter preferences screen. A summary screen, like the one below, is shown. Automatic tuning summary screen Press the [OK] button to remove the summary screen and start watching digital TV. MDR-240 User Guide [71-800-040-10].indd 11 16/7/09 19:52:02...
TV receiver to the first channel stored in the channel list (usually, BBC One). Subtitles Press the [SUBTITLE] button on the remote control to display Subtitles (if available). Press again to switch off the Subtitles. MDR-240 User Guide [71-800-040-10].indd 12 16/7/09 19:52:02...
When you are listening to a radio channel, the screen saver will automatically start if you do not press any button for 15 minutes. To remove the screen saver, press any button on the remote control. MDR-240 User Guide [71-800-040-10].indd 13 16/7/09 19:52:02...
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You may be able to see the following symbols in the Programme guide, Channel list and Info display. Locked channel Timer has been set Radio channel Teletext available Swap channel Hide channel [S] Subtitles [AD] Audio Description Multilanguage option available (Audio and Subtitle). MDR-240 User Guide [71-800-040-10].indd 14 16/7/09 19:52:02...
And, if you press the [HELP] button while using any of the following, it will take you directly to the relevant Help page. Channel banner, Channel information, Channel list, Edit channel list, Programme guide, Settings, Parental control, Tuning and Timers. MDR-240 User Guide [71-800-040-10].indd 15 16/7/09 19:52:02...
Display the previous nine channels in the list [GREEN] button Display the next nine channels in the list [OK] button Switch to the channel you have chosen [BACK] button Leave the Channel list MDR-240 User Guide [71-800-040-10].indd 16 16/7/09 19:52:03...
Changes made to the Audio, Subtitle and AD Language settings are temporary and only apply to the current channel you are watching. You can change these options in the Settings menu (see page 24). MDR-240 User Guide [71-800-040-10].indd 17 16/7/09 19:52:04...
The TV guide shows programme information for the next eight days (if broadcasters provide this information). You can also set timers that will display a chosen programme when it starts. The TV guide Setting a timer MDR-240 User Guide [71-800-040-10].indd 18 16/7/09 19:52:05...
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Set a timer for a future programme [OK] button (while highlighting a future programme). The programme appears red in the EPG [OK] button (while highlighting the Cancel a timer programme you want) [TV GUIDE] or [BACK] button Leave the TV guide MDR-240 User Guide [71-800-040-10].indd 19 16/7/09 19:52:06...
Edit a timer the required timer slot). See below for further information [GREEN] button (while highlighting Delete a timer the required timer slot) [MENU] or [BACK] button Leave the Timers screen and return to TV MDR-240 User Guide [71-800-040-10].indd 20 16/7/09 19:52:06...
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PIN before the programme is shown. To enter the PIN number, press the [6] button. If you enter your PIN when setting the timer, the programme will be shown automatically. MDR-240 User Guide [71-800-040-10].indd 21 16/7/09 19:52:07...
[OK] button Choose an option [ ] and [ ] buttons Select a setting [BACK] button Move back to the previous level [MENU] or [BACK] button Leave the Main menu MDR-240 User Guide [71-800-040-10].indd 22 16/7/09 19:52:07...
Subtitle This allows you to set your preferred Subtitle setting (if available). Audio This allows you to set the Audio preference (if available). MDR-240 User Guide [71-800-040-10].indd 23 16/7/09 19:52:07...
Press [OK] to choose a channel to lock. A ‘ ’ appears next to channels that have been hidden. To unlock channels, highlight them and press [OK] to remove the ‘ ’ . MDR-240 User Guide [71-800-040-10].indd 24 16/7/09 19:52:07...
Green, the signal is good. If the bar is Red or Yellow, the signal may be too weak to get acceptable reception. You can use the [CH. / ] buttons to move through the channels. MDR-240 User Guide [71-800-040-10].indd 25 16/7/09 19:52:07...
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7 Software upgrade menu This allows you to search for software updates through your aerial (when available). As updates are handled automatically by your digital TV receiver, we do not recommended that you use this option. MDR-240 User Guide [71-800-040-10].indd 26 16/7/09 19:52:07...
• Check the aerial is connected correctly and the digital TV receiver is switched on. • Check all connections between the digital TV receiver and TV, Hi-Fi or surround sound system. Power MDR-240 User Guide [71-800-040-10].indd 27 16/7/09 19:52:07...
If the date is wrong after unplugging the digital TV receiver, this may be due to transmitter maintenance. Please see the following page on the BBC website for information on transmitter maintenance. http://www.bbc.co.uk/reception/ transmitters/index.shtml MDR-240 User Guide [71-800-040-10].indd 28 16/7/09 19:52:07...
AC mains adaptor (output 5.3V DC 1Amp) AAA Batteries (2) SCART Lead Quick-Start Guide RF Lead User Guide Due to continued product improvement, this specification may change without notice. All information correct at time of going to press. MDR-240 User Guide [71-800-040-10].indd 29 16/7/09 19:52:07...
General enquiries Freeview Phone: 08708 80 99 80 (Calls are charged at the national rate.) Website: www.freeview.co.uk Digital UK Website: www.digitaluk.co.uk/ Digital TV group Website: www.dtg.org.uk MDR-240 User Guide [71-800-040-10].indd 30 16/7/09 19:52:07...
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