Macab DCB-101 User Manual

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Digital-TV-Box
DCB-101
Quick reference
On/Off (standby).
Numeric keys to select programmes and to change
menu values.
(P+) Step to the next programme position.
(P-) Step back to the prior programme position.
(GUIDE) Opens a menu guide for programmes and
interactive services.
(INFO) Display on-screen information of what you
are viewing just now.
(RADIO) Direct access to the radio menu.
In radio mode the present time is displayed on the
screen.
Access to the basic technical menus.
These 4 buttons are used for navigating in the menus.
Confirms choice in menus.
(QUIT) Exit menu/service.
(RETURN) Back to previous menu.
(MUTE) Audio On/Off.
(VOLUME) Increase or decrease audio volume.
Shift between the Box, TV and VCR.
CABLE- TV
DCB-101 is the key to the new digital
technology with transmission of multi-
media services via the cable-TV-net-
work. It opens up to a whole new world
of information in your home.
ordinary TV-programmes and digital
radio also be used as a modern infor-
mation medium for the entire family.
Bank errands, home shopping, games
and Internet are all functions that you
in the near future will be able to handle
on the cable-TV-box.
DCB-101 develops constantly as your
cable-TV-operator automatically up-
grade your box with new software and
functions. This happens automatically via
the cable-TV-network.
QUALITY YOU
USER MANUAL DCB-101
ENGLISH 1:ST EDITION
980805: 00270
DCB-101 can apart from receiving

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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL DCB-101 ENGLISH 1:ST EDITION 980805: 00270 Digital-TV-Box DCB-101 DCB-101 is the key to the new digital technology with transmission of multi- media services via the cable-TV-net- work. It opens up to a whole new world of information in your home.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    USER MANUAL DCB-101 1:ST EDITION Content PREFACE Network configuration ..............p. 14 Introduction ..................p. 4 Frequency ..................p. 14 Safety instructions ................p. 4 Network number ................p. 14 Mains connection ................p. 4 Symbol rate ..................p. 14 The enclosed parts .................
  • Page 4: Introduction

    USER MANUAL DCB-101 SECTION 1 Foreword The DCB-101 is in general terms designed and operates as SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Place your digital-box on a protected, dry and well- a computer, where basic functions for keys, remote control, ventilated spot. Never put anything on top of the digital- menu system etc.
  • Page 5: Quick Reference

    USER MANUAL DCB-101 SECTION 2 Quick reference CONNECT UP (More detailed information on page 10) Connect the box to your TV with the scart cable. Then connect the antenna (UHF) lead between the antenna wall-outlet and the input of the box. Finally you connect the box to the mains.
  • Page 6: Front Panel

    USER MANUAL DCB-101 SECTION 3 Front panel USING THE BUTTONS FRONT PANEL INDICATORS Green. Blink when receiving signal from the remote On/Off (stand-by). With this button you alter control. between Off (standby)-mode and the programme number that you last viewed.
  • Page 7: Front Panel Display

    USER MANUAL DCB-101 SECTION 3 Front panel display As a supplement to the menu and on screen messages some information is also shown in the front panel display. Se examples bellow: Clock in standby mode (The clock is automatically Radio programme number...
  • Page 8: Rear Panel

    USER MANUAL DCB-101 SECTION 3 Rear panel A Mains input connector F Socket for modem connection to the telephone line (for coming services) (Excessive Voltage as specified in standard EN41003) (TNV) B Serial interface (for coming services) G Parallel interface...
  • Page 9: Remote Control Handset

    USER MANUAL DCB-101 SECTION 4 Remote control handset INSTALLING BATTERIES USING THE REMOTE CONTROL Put the two LR3-type batteries in the compartment covered The remote control gives you access to all functions of the by a lid on the back of the handset. Observe how the digital-TV-box.
  • Page 10: Connect Up

    USER MANUAL DCB-101 SECTION 5 Connect up Wall-outlet SCART lead (Enclosed) Cable-TV Digital-TV-box UHF coaxial cable SCART lead (Extra) (Enclosed) UHF coaxial cable (Extra) UHF coaxial cable (Extra) CABLE-TV WALL-OUTLET Connect between the wall-outlet and CABLE IN on the back tuning the digital-box and VCR to the same UHF channel.
  • Page 11: External Amplifier

    USER MANUAL DCB-101 SECTION 5 Telephone/Modem Computer Printer HiFi EXTERNAL AMPLIFIER SERIALPORT Connecting the digital-box to an external amplifier or home To connect, for example an exernal printer. cinema equipment will improve the sound considerably. A (Aimed for future services) connection cable is enclosed.
  • Page 12: Viewing Card (Smart Card)

    USER MANUAL DCB-101 SECTION 6 Viewing card To install the digital-box and to be able to view encrypted programmes a valid viewing card “smart card” is required. Place the card in the designated card reader. Always leave your card in the card reader to avoid that it gets lost or damaged and so that it continuously can be updated.
  • Page 13: Installing The Digital-Tv-Box

    USER MANUAL DCB-101 SECTION 7 Installing the digital-TV-box The first time you install your digital-TV-box or when you move to another region or move the box to another cable-TV-provider, a few settings under the menu “Installation – Network configuration” need to be changed. The two settings that are to be changed are Network number and Frequency.
  • Page 14: Network Configuration

    USER MANUAL DCB-101 SECTION 7 Installing the digital-TV-box At the point of installation, the menu “Network configuration” is very important in order to get the digital-box to operate correctly. Certain specific INSTALLATION data related to your cable-TV-provider needs to be entered according to NETWORK CONFIGURATION description bellow.
  • Page 15: Tv And Vcr Installations

    USER MANUAL DCB-101 SECTION 7 TV AND VCR INSTALLATION Select with the navigation-keys up/down. INSTALLATION TV AND VCR INSTALLATIONS NETWORK CONFIGURATION Press to enter this menu. TV AND VCR INSTALLATION MODULATOR INSTALLATION CHANGE INSTALLATION CODE OPERATING INDICATORS LANGUAGE SELECTION LOCAL TIME SETTINGS...
  • Page 16: Modulator Installation

    USER MANUAL DCB-101 SECTION 7 Installing the digital-TV-box MODULATOR INSTALLATION Select using the navigation keys up/down. INSTALLATION MODULATOR INSTALLATION NETWORK CONFIGURATION Press to enter this menu. TV AND VCR INSTALLATION MODULATOR INSTALLATION CHANGE INSTALLATION CODE OPERATING INDICATORS LANGUAGE SELECTION LOCAL TIME SETTINGS...
  • Page 17: Change Installation Code

    USER MANUAL DCB-101 SECTION 7 CHANGE INSTALLATION CODE Select with the navigation keys up/down. INSTALLATION CHANGE INSTALLATION CODE NETWORK CONFIGURATION Press to enter this menu. TV AND VCR INSTALLATION MODULATOR INSTALLATION CHANGE INSTALLATION CODE OPERATING INDICATORS LANGUAGE SELECTION LOCAL TIME SETTINGS...
  • Page 18: Operating Indicators

    USER MANUAL DCB-101 SECTION 7 Installing the digital-TV-box OPERATING INDICATORS INSTALLATION Select with the navigation-keys up/down. OPERATING INDICATORS NETWORK CONFIGURATION Press to enter this menu. TV AND VCR INSTALLATION MODULATOR INSTALLATION CHANGE INSTALLATION CODE This menu is for service purposes and not aimed to the user.
  • Page 19: Local Time Settings

    USER MANUAL DCB-101 SECTION 7 LOCAL TIME SETTINGS A specific time descriptor for each country is normally transmitted by INSTALLATION NETWORK CONFIGURATION the cable-TV-operator. You set the country that you are in and the digi- TV AND VCR INSTALLATION MODULATOR INSTALLATION tal box will automatically register and display the correct local time.
  • Page 20: Updating The Box

    USER MANUAL DCB-101 SECTION 7 Installing the digital-TV-box In order to improve the functions and services offered, your digital-box may be updated directly via the cable-TV-network. The digital-box may only be updated when it is switched on (not in stand-by). Do not turn off the digi- tal-box during updating.
  • Page 21: Main Menu

    USER MANUAL DCB-101 SECTION 8 Main menu In the main menu you can access the channel and radio list. These lists will give you an over view of all the programmes available, here you can also directly select the programme you wish to view or listen to. Further more you can get information about your subscription, information about your digi- tal-box and move further in to the installation menus.
  • Page 22: Radio List

    USER MANUAL DCB-101 SECTION 8 Main menu RADIO LIST Press the -key to display the basic menu. MENU MAIN MENU CHANNEL LIST Select with the navigation-keys up/down. RADIO LIST RADIO LIST INFORMATION Press to confirm. INSTALLATION MOVE CONFIRM QUIT M001-2Fh 09:19 A list of available radio channels will be displayed on the screen.
  • Page 23: Information

    USER MANUAL DCB-101 SECTION 8 INFORMATION Press the -key to display the basic menu. MENU MAIN MENU CHANNEL LIST Select with the navigation-keys up/down. INFORMATION RADIO LIST INFORMATION Press to confirm. INSTALLATION A menu where you can get information about your subscription and about your digital box in general is displayed on the screen.
  • Page 24: Digital Decoder Information

    USER MANUAL DCB-101 SECTION 8 Main menu DIGITAL DECODER INFORMATION Select with the navigation-keys up/down. DIGITAL DECODER INFORMATION INFORMATION Press to confirm. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION DIGITAL DECODER INFORMATION MOVE CONFIRM QUIT M004-2Fh A menu with technical information about your digital-box is displayed on the screen.
  • Page 25: Vcr Recording

    USER MANUAL DCB-101 SECTION 9 VCR recording Following is a description of how to record a programme from the digital- box. There are different sections describing a number of ways of how to record a programme and at the same time view this or another programme.
  • Page 26 USER MANUAL DCB-101 SECTION 9 VCR recording RECORDING A DIGITAL PROGRAMME INFORMATION BOX Start the digital-box and select a digital programme. The AU-mode can be named Recording via scart-lead. Select on your VCR to record the AU-mode differently on various TV and VCR programme received on your digital-box.
  • Page 27: Tracing A Problem

    USER MANUAL DCB-101 SECTION 10 Tracing a problem All indications on the front panel are out. Make sure that the mains lead is connected properly. The digital-box is not responding to the remote control. Aim the remote towards the front panel of the digital-box. Make sure that the batteries are turned the right way around.
  • Page 28 USER MANUAL DCB-101 SECTION 10 Tracing a problem ERROR MEASURE CAUSE The software that was available for upgrading was of an Press the -button on the front panel, alternatively unplug the Er00 mains connector for 10 seconds. older or of the same version as the one already in the digital-box.
  • Page 29: Technical Specifications

    PTS, CE (LVD, EMC) Output level 71 ±4dBµV Output channel E 22 to 69 Pre-set E 22 The DCB-101 is built and corresponds to the following standards: Setting Menu controlled Eurobox standard, specified by ECCA (European Cable Communications Association) VIDEO Video output level 1V p-p (±3dB) in 75Ω...
  • Page 30: The Scart Connector

    USER MANUAL DCB-101 SECTION 12 The scart connector Right Audio Out Right Audio Out Right Audio In Right Audio In Left Audio Out Left Audio Out Audio Ground Audio Ground Ground Blue Ground Left Audio In Left Audio In Not connected...
  • Page 31: Menu Tree

    USER MANUAL DCB-101 SECTION 13 Menu tree MAIN MENU CHANNEL LIST RADIO LIST INFORMATION INSTALLATION MOVE CONFIRM QUIT M001-1Fh 09:19 INFORMATION INSTALLATION RADIO LIST CHANNEL LIST SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION ENTER YOUR INSTALLATION CODE 1 BBC 1 1 SVT 1 5 –...
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