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- Page 1 AD185X INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
- Page 2 Thank you for purchasing the Akai AD185X Digital Set top box. Before operating your new Digital Set top box please carefully read the instruction manual. If at any time during the life of your product you encounter difficulties please contact Akai support on...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Safety Warnings Packaging Contents Before you Start AD185X Overview The Remote Control Start up Guide Menu Menu - Program Menu – Picture settings Menu – Channel Search Menu – Time settings Menu – Option Menu – System Menu – USB Multimedia Player Tuning your AD185X Recording Live TV... -
Page 4: Safety Warnings
If you are unsure please call your local power company. • If your AD185X becomes damaged please seek advise from you local Akai service center by calling 1300 300 346. • Turn off your AD185X before storing or attempting to clean it. -
Page 5: Packaging Contents
Package Contents Before installing your new AD185X please ensure that you have received all the following items: • AD185X • Remote Control • RCA Composite cable • User Manual... -
Page 6: Before You Start
Before you Start Before you install your new AD185X please note that many older style antennas are unsuitable to receive digital television. To ensure the best results you must have a digital UHF antenna that has been correctly tuned. The Australian government has released an easy to understand guide explaining the proper instillation of an antenna. -
Page 7: Ad185X Overview
AD185X Overview Front Panel 1. CH- 3.CH+ 4.USB SOCKET 2. STANDBY INDICATOR 5.DISPLAY SCREEN Rear panel 1. RF In: Connect you external antenna to this socket to receive digital broadcasts 2. RF Loop Through: You can connect a second receiving device to the AD185X via this connector such as a TV you still wish to receive an analogue signal through 3. -
Page 8: The Remote Control
The Remote Control POWER: Switch the receiver in and out of Standby mode. <0>-<9>: Numeric keys. CH-/CH+: Program changing keys. MENU: Display main menu on TV screen, and press again to disappear menu. OK: To confirm current setting, or display all programs in no-menu mode. -
Page 9: Start Up Guide
Start up guide Before you set up your new AD185X please position it on a flat stable surface within reach of your TV and an antenna connection. To connect you AD185X please follow the below instructions: 1. Connect your AD185X to an antenna. For the best possible reception it is recommended that you use an external antenna. -
Page 10: Menu
Menu The main menu on you AD185X gives you the power to quickly switch between several key features. To access the main menu press the Menu button on the remote. You will be offered the following catagries (Right to Left): Program: The program menu allows you to make changes to the channel order, access the EPG and set restrictions for channels. -
Page 11: Menu- Program
Menu- Program The program menu allows you to make changes to the channel order, access the EPG and set restrictions for channels. Below you will find a guid on how to use each of the program sub catagries. Program Edit When you first enter the program edit menu you will be asked to enter a password. - Page 12 Menu- Program EPG (Electronic Program Guide) The EPG allows you to view scheduled programs up to 7 days in advance as well as schedule recordings and viewing program information. You can also access the EPG from the EPG button on the remote. Below is a list of the functions that can be carried out while in EPG mode.
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Page 13: Menu- Picture Settings
Menu- Picture Settings The picture settings menu allows you to set the resolution you wish to use the set top box at, set the aspect ratio and the TV mode you are using. Below is a description on each of the picture settings: Resolution Set the resolution you wish to view TV in. -
Page 14: Menu- Channel Search
Menu- Channel Search The channel search menu option allows you to automatically or manually search for available channels and select county preferences. Below is a detailed description on how to use each of the options in the channel search menu: Auto Search By selecting the auto search function the AD185X will automatically search for all available digital channels in your area and assigning them a channel number. -
Page 15: Menu- Time Settings
Menu- Time Settings The time settings allow you to adjust the time offset (daylight savings) the country and region for time settings, sleep time and power on and off times. Below is a description of each feature: Time offset Setting the time offset to automatic will allow the AD185X to automatically switch between daylight savings times. -
Page 16: Menu- Option
Menu- Option The option sub menu allows you to change the language settings for the on screen display, subtitles and preferred audio language. To change any of these settings simply select the option you wish to change using the up and down keys on the remote then use the right and left keys to make changes to the language. -
Page 17: Menu- System
Menu- System The system menu allows you to set parental guidance, password protect your device and reset the AD185X to factory defaults. The following will guide you on setting up your system options: Parental Guidance Select parental guidance by highlighting it and pressing the Ok button on the remote. You will be asked to enter a password the default password is “000000”... -
Page 18: Menu- Usb
Menu- USB The USB menu options gives you access to playback recorded content and set up playback features. The following will guide you through configuring the various settings. Multimedia See Multimedia player (Page 19) Photo Configure The photo configure menu gives you three options you can adjust: - Slide time: use the left and right arrows to adjust the time between slides. -
Page 19: Multimedia Player
Multimedia Player The multimedia player gives you access to the multimedia features of the AD185X. The multimedia player can be accessed two ways, either by pressing the multimedia button on the remote or under the USB submenu. The multimedia player gives you four options to choose from: Music: Select any compatible Music files you wish to play by highlighting the file using the arrow keys on the remote then pressing the OK button. -
Page 20: Tuning Your Ad185X
Tuning your AD185X During the life of you AD185X you may find that you need to retune your AD185X. To do this follow the below instructions: Ensure that the AD185X is properly connected to power, your TV and an external antenna. As per start up guide Page 9. Switch on the AD185X and your TV. -
Page 21: Recording Live Tv
Recording Live TV The most unique feature on your AD185X is its ability to record live TV. There are two ways you can go about this. The first is to simply connect a USB storage device to your AD185X and press the record button on the remote. The second way is to schedule a program to record using the EPG. -
Page 22: Time Shift
Time Shift Time shift is one of the unique abilities of a PVR, it allows you to Pause, fast forward or Rewind live TV without the worry of missing anything. To use the time shift function follow the below steps (Requires you to have a USB storage device inserted with at least 256Mb free): Press the Timeshift button on the remote. -
Page 23: How To Format A Usb Storage Device
How to format a USB Storage Device There are two ways that a USB storage device can be formatted so it will work on the AD185X just remember to copy off anything you wish to keep before you format the drive. Formatting will erase everything off the drive. -
Page 24: Trouble Shooting
Trouble Shooting The following are some common trouble shooting problems. If you are unable to find a solution to your problem or are unsure about any part of this manual please call our friendly support team on 1300 300 Fault Cause Solution Press...