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Introduction Applications/Features Support DMB-TH digital broadcast standard Support DAB+ digital Radio broadcast standard Time Shift supports with record function up to 2 hours 7 days Electronic Program Guide (EPG) Personal Video Recorder (PVR) with schedule/EPG recording Aspect Ratio Conversion (16:9, 4:3) Channel List Logical Channels (0-999) Number Display OSD Language support Traditional Chinese/English...
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Introduction Package Contents Before installation, please check the items of the package. The package should contain the following items: Main Unit Remote Control “AAA” Batteries (for remote) Instruction Manual Composite Cable DAB Antenna RF Cable...
Front Panel Front Panel STAND BY: To turn the Standby mode ON/OFF. MENU: To enter the Main Menu. To confirm the selected menu item. CH-/CH+: To change Channel up/down or move cursor up/down in the menu. VOL-/VOL+: To control volume level up/down or move cursor up/down in the menu.
Rear Panel Rear Panel LOOP OUT: Loop output RF signal to another receiver or DAB+ IN. ANT IN: Connect to terrestrial antenna. ETHERNET: Connect to Ethernet. SPDIF: Output digital audio signal to amplifier. USB: Connect to specific USB device. (USB1) HDMI: Output video and audio signal to TV (support high definition Output).
Remote Control Guide Key functions for remote control: POWER: To turn unit ON/OFF. TV: Shortcut key to TV function. PVR: Shortcut key to PVR function. DAB+: Shortcut key to DAB+ function. INTERNET: Shortcut key to Internet function. REW: Rewind playing record or time shift (support 2X, 4X, 8X, 16X, 32X, 64X).
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Remote Control Guide 27. STOP: Stop to run existing recording or time shift. 28. REC: To start instant record on current program. 29. PAGE UP: Go to previous page. 30. VOL+/-: To control the level of volume. 31. PAGE DOWN: Go to next page. 32.
Using the Remote Control To install AAA size batteries for remote control: Remove the battery cover from the remote control and put two AAA size batteries inside the compartment. The diagram shows the correct way to install the batteries. Caution: Keep batteries out of children’s reach.
Cable Connections The following figure shows cable connections required for TV and other related electrical equipment. Connection Diagram: Basic Connections Connect the antenna with ANT IN on the unit. Connect the DAB antenna with DAB+ IN on the unit. Connect the unit via CVBS and AUDIO L/R. B) Connect YPbPr Ports Connect the antenna with ANT IN on the unit.
Cable Connections Connect HDMI Port Connect the antenna with ANT IN on the unit. Connect the DAB antenna with DAB+ IN on the unit. Connect the unit to TV via HDMI cable as the following figure. Audio connection via SPDIF/ Audio L/R Ports Connect the antenna with ANT IN on the unit.
MAIN MENU Pressing [MENU] to open MAIN MENU. Description on each setting items are as below: LIVE TV mode Press [OK]/[▶] to enter the Channel List. EPG Menu Press [OK]/[▶] to enter EPG List. Electronic Program Guide PVR Menu Press [OK]/[▶] to enter PVR List, to select others function.
MAIN MENU -There are 2 options: USB1 (at the back USB slot), USB2 (in the front USB slot) Playback Start Position To select the start point for playing of recorded program. Available: Beginning, Continuing (from the point which stop in last playing) Automatic Play Next Program -If select “Enable”, will continue to play next program after current program finished.
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MAIN MENU SETTINGS Menu Press [OK]/[▶] to enter Settings Menu. Audio & Video Output Setting Video Resolution: -1080p, 1080i, 720p, 576p, 576i, 480i TV Aspect Ratio: -16:9, 4:3 Aspect Ratio Conversions: -Auto, Letter Box, Pan Scan Digital Audio format -PCM, Bit Stream Time Mode Display Current Date...
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NOTE: Factory default PIN is “0000”. *Warning: During firmware upgrade/restoring default, DO NOT shut down the power otherwise the unit will be damaged and need to be returned to EIGHT Limited for repair. Proceeding firmware upgrade it will delete all the recorded...
Basic Operation Channel Search Included DTV channels, DAB channels & FM Radio channels. For DTV channels search ▲]/[▼] Press [MENU] and then click [ to [Installation]. Press [OK]/ [▶] to enter [Installation] menu. ▲]/[▼] Press [ to select the method of channel scan, press [OK] to confirm. Auto Search: can select –...
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Basic Operation For DAB channels search ▲]/[▼] Press [MENU] and then click [ to [Installation]. Press [OK]/ [▶] to enter [Installation] menu. ▲]/[▼] Press [ to select DAB Search, then press [OK] to start. After channels search, data will save automatically. For FM Radio channels search ▲]/[▼] Press [MENU] and then click [...
Basic Operation Changing Channels Open Channel List menu by pressing [OK] . Press [◀]/[▶] key to switch between DTV List/DAB List/FM Radio list. ▲]/[▼] Press [ key to navigate for the channels. Press [OK] key to play the channel. Channel Change can also be done by: Press [CH+][CH-].
Basic Operation Subtitle Press [SUBT] to circulate between available subtitles of current watching channel or turn it off. On the screen top left corner will show the current choice. Audio Press [AUDIO] to circulate between available sound tracks of current watching channel.
Basic Operation Real Standby Function Press the [POWER] button, unit will enter stand by mode. The unit will enter real stand by mode after 10 seconds. While recording and press [POWER] button, the screen which pump up a dialog. Select [Yes]: Recording will be stopped and enter stand by mode, unit will enter real stand by mode after 5 seconds.
Recording Function Instant Recording Activate Instant Recording by pressing [REC] in Live TV Mode. Current watching channel will be recorded immediately, default recording time is 2 hours. Repeat press [REC] choosing record timing (from 3 minute up to 24 hours). During recording, you can change to watch other channels (same frequency with recorded channel), recording will...
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Recording Function Press Blue button to re-arrange the sequence of the timer list by: Start time for the timer Create time for the timer Press [EXIT] to exit the screen. For editing the information of Timer setting: Press [Timer] key and selected the timer which want to edit, then press [OK].
Recording Function & Network Function Press [REW] to circulate between 2X, 4X, 8X, 16X, 32X, 64X fast rewind & play mode. Press [STOP] to stop playing. While recording and play PVR file, press the [STOP], a dialog will show on the screen, to let the user select which program would like to stop.
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Network Network Neiborhood (Share Information with PC) Operation system is windows XP Please follow the below steps to create a share directory in the PC to connect with the receiver. Create a new folder in the PC (for example in E: ). Suggest to use the folder name as “Media”.
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Network Operation system is windows 7 Please follow the below steps to create a share directory in the PC to connect with the receiver. Create a new folder in the PC (for example in E: ). Suggest to use the folder name as “Media”.
Network To activate the Network Neiborhood: Press [MENU] key in Live TV mode. Select Network PC Share Press Red button to insert share information Enter IP address for PC share Press [▶] button to enter the file name which want to share in PC (recommend the file name use ‘Media”) Press [OK] to exit the screen and go to PVR list to play the media file which store in PC.
Electronic Program Guide (EPG) Open EPG menu by pressing [EPG] in Live TV Mode. The cursor displayed in the channel list. Press [▲][▼] [CH+][CH-] key to change Channel. Press [▶] key to enter electronic program data list. Press [EXIT] key to exit the screen. The cursor displayed in the electronic program data list.
Troubleshooting If you experience problems with this receiver or its installation, in the first instance please read carefully the relevant sections of this User Manual and this Troubleshooting section. Problem Possible Cause What To Do The display on the front panel Check that the power cord is Power cord is not connected.
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