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- Page 1 HD8000UPVR HIGH DEFINITION DIGITAL RECEIVER Set Top Box with USB Record Capabilities...
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Page 2: Safety First
Safety First Please review the following safety precautions. If this is your first time to use a digital receiver, then read this manual before installing or using this receiver. If the receiver is not functioning properly, please contact your local distributor or system installer. WARNING! RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK... -
Page 3: Trademark Information
Also follow these precautions: • Ventilation: Do not block the ventilation slots on the receiver, or place any heavy object on top of it. Blocking the airflow could damage the receiver. Arrange components so that air can flow freely around the receiver. Ensure that there is adequate ventilation if the receiver is placed in a stand. -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Safety First ..................2 Introduction ..................6 Package Contents ................6 Key Features ................7 Parts of the Uniden HD8000UPVR System ........8 Front Panel ...................8 Rear Panel ..................9 Remote Control ................10 ..............12 System Installation Connecting to a Standard Definition TV ........12 Connecting to a High Definition TV ..........12... -
Page 6: Introduction
Introduction The Uniden HD8000UPVR Set-Top-Box is an MPEG-4 compliant High Definition (HD) receiver, capable of receiving and recording high definition and standard definition (SD) TV programmes from free-to-air terrestrial broadcasts (DVB-T) in accordance with the FREEVIEW specification phase one. The user friendly On-Screen-Display (OSD) allows you to setup your receiver to enjoy both high and standard definition channels with crystal clear picture and stereo... -
Page 7: Key Features
* USB Record/Playback: In accordance with the Freeview specification the HD8000UPVR encrypts all content recorded to the USB Storage Drive. The recorded content can only be played back on the HD8000UPVR NOTE it was encrypted on. Therefore Uniden recommends connecting a... -
Page 8: Parts Of The Uniden Hd8000Upvr System
Parts of the Uniden HD8000UPVR System Front Panel 1. Power button: Toggles the HD8000UPVR between power-on (green LED) and standby (red LED) modes. 2. Channel button: Switch to the next channel. 3. Channel button: Switch to the previous channel. 4. Video Format button: Toggles between the video format modes;... -
Page 9: Rear Panel
Rear Panel 6. Power Supply: Power Adapter DC12V 1.5A input (100~240 VAC, 50~60 Hz). 7. RF In/ RF Out: RF Input for an external antenna/RF Out (loop through) for an external device. 8. Video Out: Composite Video (CVBS) / Component Video (Y/PB/PR): For High Definition ready HDTVs - Connect the Component Video cable to the red, blue and green coloured video jacks. -
Page 10: Remote Control
Remote Control The remote control provides easy access to all of the receiver’s functions, including selecting channels and using the menus. It uses infrared signals, and must be operated within seven meters from the receiver. When using the remote control, make sure there is a direct line of sight to the receiver. - Page 11 The buttons on the remote control have the following functions: 1. MUTE: Disable and enable MUTE 2. Numeric: For entering channel number or PIN code 3. INFO: Open I-PLATE/Now/Next Information 4. LIST: Open Channel List window 5. Directional buttons: Move the cursor or field in the ▲▼◄►...
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Page 12: System Installation
System Installation Connecting to a Standard Definition TV Composite Video Connection Component Video Connection Connecting to a High Definition TV... -
Page 13: Aspect Ratio Setting
Recommended Settings The HD8000UPVR offers the following options through the A.Ratio (aspect ratio) button on the remote control: 16:9 AFD 16:9 Wide (factory default) -
Page 14: Switching On For The First Time
Switching on for the First Time Your HD8000UPVR needs to be tuned to channels in your region. When it is connected and switched on for the first time the HD8000UPVR will start in Quick Scan mode. Turn on your TV set. -
Page 15: Viewing Channels
Viewing Channels Use the Channel keys or enter the channel number on the remote control to change channels. The Information Plate (or I-Plate) The I-Plate appears at the bottom of the screen whenever a channel is changed or when called up by pressing INFO. The I-Plate displays information about the channel and the current TV programme. - Page 16 I-Plate Information • Channel name • Broadcast standard (SD/HD) • Broadcast type (FTA: Free to Air) • Parental rating if available • Logical Channel Number • Broadcast status (Now/Next) • TV Programme name • Current Time • Programme progress bar with start and end times •...
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Page 17: Selecting Subtitle Tracks
Viewing Teletext Subtitles Some channels carry Teletext (TTX) and with it some programmes may have Teletext subtitles. • Press TTX and enter 801 to view the Teletext subtitles page. • To adjust the Teletext subtitles background, press TTX. Press TTX again to clear the Teletext screen. -
Page 18: Epg: Electronic Programme Guide
EPG: Electronic Programme Guide This HD8000UPVR comes with a native 8-day Electronic Programme Guide (EPG). Never miss your favourite TV programmes; simply select upcoming TV programmes and add them to the Record Schedule list. When the time is near the receiver will switch to the scheduled channel and start recording to the USB Storage Drive. -
Page 19: Recording Tv Programmes
Recording TV Programmes The HD8000UPVR can record television programmes onto a USB mass storage drive. The storage drive must be formatted before it can be used to store recorded content. For this reason Uniden recommends using a dedicated USB mass storage drive for recording and playback of TV programmes. -
Page 20: Scheduled Recording
Scheduled Recording You can record in two ways; • One-touch recording (OTR) • Scheduled Recording Scheduled Recording allows you to schedule up to 16 programmes in advance with each recording lasting up to 6 hours. To access the Record Schedule Menu press MENU then select “Record Schedule” from the “Channels”... - Page 21 Note: You can also add a new recording schedule from the EPG (see page 18) Adjust the timer, channel name and record frequency through the pop-up display, and then press ENTER to confirm your booking. The HD8000UPVR will start recording the scheduled programme when the allotted time comes.
- Page 22 Deleting a Recording Schedule Select the scheduled programme and press the Red key; Select “Yes” to delete the selected schedule. Starting (Scheduled) Recording When the scheduled record time comes “Start Recording” displays and recording starts.
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Page 23: Approximate Recording Times
Current Record Info To view the Current Record Info, press MENU then select “Current Record Info” from the “Channels” menu. Approximate Recording Times Depending on the content being recorded, the recording times may become shorter than indicated. (The times provided below are an estimate, use only as a guide.) Recording Mode Recording Times Capacity... -
Page 24: Otr (One Touch Recording)
OTR (One Touch Recording) OTR is a special feature of the HD8000UPVR, making the recording function easy to use with a single press of REC on the remote control. • Starting OTR Record: When you wish to start a recording, while watching TV, just press REC. The recording window will momentarily display to indicate recording has started. -
Page 25: Playback Recorded Tv Content
Playback Recorded TV Content The HD8000UPVR can only playback content that has been recorded to the USB Storage Drive. NOTE File Menu Press FILE to open the “Select File Type” menu. Select “Video” to open of the “PVR File Management” menu. - Page 26 PVR File Management In “PVR FPreview Menu”, you can playback your preferred recorded programme by simply highlighting the video clip and pressing ENTER. If you press INFO, you can review the recorded programme’s information.
- Page 27 Playback Display Playback - Remote Control Keys Play Press PLAY to begin playback of or restart a recorded programme. Pause Press PAUSE to pause the recorded programme. Forward Press FWD repeatedly to forward the recorded programme by 2X, 4X, 8X and up to 16X forward speed.
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Page 28: Main Menu Map
Main Menu Map Channel Edit Main Menu Channels File Menu Record Schedule Current Record Info Settings Parental Rating Audio Video Time On Screen Display (OSD) Auto Scan Manual Scan Setup Quick Scan Format Storage Drive PIN Code System Information Reset to Default Software Upgrade... -
Page 29: Main Menu
Main Menu Press MENU to display the Main Menu screen. Use the directional keys ▲, ▼, ◄ and ► to move through the menu and press ENTER to select the chosen option. Channels... - Page 30 Channel Edit: Channel Edit allows you to manage your favourite channels. Use the ▲, ▼, ◄ and ► to highlight options and press ENTER to assign channels to the Favourite List or remove from the Favourite List. • Red key: Change the Channel List between all channels, transponder channels or favourite channels.
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Page 31: Settings
Settings Parental Rating: Allows you to set a parental rating for a channel to prevent your children from viewing sensitive channels. Once you set the parental rating for the particular channel, the parental rating transmitted with the channel will verify if the received rating is higher than the parental lock rating. - Page 32 Audio: The Audio menu allows you to setup the following formats: • Audio Language (English only) • Audio Preference: Allows you to choose between Mpeg and Dolby as preference format for current viewing. • Default Volume: Adjust the volume to your preference. Video: The Video menu allows you to setup the following formats:...
- Page 33 Time: The Local Time Setup menu allows you to setup the following local time format: On Screen Display (OSD): The OSD Setting Menu allows you to adjust the screen display features from the following; • I-Plate: The I-Plate is shown every time the channel changes or after pressing INFO.
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Page 34: Setup
Setup Note: The default PIN code of this receiver is 0000. Auto Scan: On the “Setup” menu, highlight “Auto Scan” and press ENTER to start channel search. Once a digital TV/Radio channel is found, the channel number and the programme name will be displayed. - Page 35 Manual Scan: If you know the frequency of a local broadcaster you can conduct a Manual Scan. Input the Channel No. and Frequency, and select Start Scan to scan a specific channel. “Scan Complete” shows after scanning is finished. Note: These parameters vary between different regions. Please refer to the details provided by your local broadcast service.
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Page 36: System
System PIN Code: The PIN Code setting menu allows you to change the 4 digit PIN Code for the HD8000UPVR using the numeric keys (0-9). • Enter the Current PIN Code. • Enter the New PIN Code. • Confirm the new PIN Code. - Page 37 Information: Select to view the System Information menu showing the current hardware version (H/W) and software version (S/W) of the HD8000UPVR. Set Defaults: Select to restore the factory default settings. All current settings and data will be eliminated. The USB Storage...
- Page 38 Software Upgrade: The software for the HD8000UPVR may be upgraded in future. Visit the website; www. uniden.com.au for Australian model or www.uniden.co.nz for Zealand model for latest information. • Copy the software file to the root folder of a USB Storage Drive...
- Page 39 • Select the file from the disk and press ENTER. • Wait until reading of the file is done and when the message “Do you want to update?” appears, select “Yes”. • Please wait until “Erasing Flash” and “Programming Flash” is completed. Note: Do not switch off the power or remove the USB Storage Drive during this...
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Page 40: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem Solution (1)The receiver front panel power (a)Check the main lead and make sure the power plug is indicator doesn’t light up, and no well plugged into a stable power outlet (b)Press POWER message appears on the front button on the front panel to see if the green light (power panel indicator) is on. -
Page 41: Glossary
Glossary * Aspect Ratio: It is the ratio of the width of the screen to the height. The two relevant digital TV formats are 16:9 (wide screen) or 4:3 (the traditional screen ratio). 16:9 is ergonomically more suitable for human’s eye. * AFD Abbreviation for “Active Format Descriptor”. -
Page 42: Product Specification
Product Specification: Mechanical: Size (WxHxD)mm 265mm x 40mm x 163mm Weight 1.4Kgm PCB Construction 4 Layers Power: Input Voltage DC 12V /1.5A Consumption 18W exclude USB device, Less than 3 W Standby Mode Front End: Input Frequency 49 ~ 861 MHz / IEC-Female Channel Bandwidth 7 / 8MHz Standard / Demodulation... -
Page 43: One Year Limited Warranty
Uniden warrants to the original retail owner for the duration of this warranty, its UNIDEN HD8000UPVR SET TOP BOX (herein after referred to as the Product), to be free from defects in materials and craftsmanship with only the limitations or exclusions set out below. - Page 44 © 2009 Uniden Australia Pty. Limited. Uniden New Zealand Limited. Printed in PRC.
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