Summary of Contents for Digitalstream DHR8202U
- Page 1 User’s Guide Twin HD Tuner Digital Terrestrial Recorder DHR8202U / DHR8203U / DHR8205U...
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Page 3: Important Care And Safety Advice
Introduction Thank you for purchasing a Digital Stream twin HD tuner digital recorder product. Following the instructions in this manual will enable you to obtain optimum performance from your new product. Equipped with the latest technology and design, the product is ideal for digital terrestrial broadcast reception and recording. - Page 4 If you have any problems about the installation, operation or safety of the product, contact Digital STREAM Technology, as shown in the next page. The lightening flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of un-insulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.
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Page 5: Cleaning The Product
Cleaning the Product - Always unplug the product before cleaning. - Wipe with lint-free cloth or any cloth that has been slightly dampened with clean water. Never use detergents or liquid cleaners. Unplug when not in use When not in use for an extended period, unplug the product. Do not overload the wall outlets and extensions adapters as this can cause a risk of fire or electric shock. -
Page 6: Hard Disk Drive
RoHS(Directive 2002/95/EC) Compliant This environment-friendly product does not contain the EU RoHS restricted substances (Pb, Hg, Cd, Cr6+, PBB and PBDE). Warning Hard Disk Drive - Do not move the product or turn the power off when the product is accessing the hard disk drive. The company shall not be liable for any corruption of data on the hard disk drive caused by the carelessness or the misuse of users. -
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Getting Started Package contents Front Panel Overview Rear Panel Overview Remote Control Overview Conditional Access Inserting a CI Module(with Smartcard) Setup Installation Wizard Connecting the Aerial Basic Operation Connecting the TV Using Stand-by Using HDMI Lead Service List Using SCART Lead Information Banner Using RCA Lead... - Page 8 Main Menu Media Information on the Media screen JPEG Viewer MP3 Player Guide Detailed information on Programme Guide Using the record function in the Programme Guide Searching Programmes Schedule Adding Manual Reservations Preferences AV Setup Language Time Parental Control Playback Settings Power Management Installation Others...
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Page 9: Getting Started
Getting Started Package contents When you open the packaging, make sure you have the following : Remote Control Digital Stream Twin HD Tuner Digital Terrestrial Recorder Batteries(AAA 1.5V Battery x 2) User’s Guide Quick Start Guide Retune Guide Retune Guide User’s Guide Quick Start Guide SCART-lead... -
Page 10: Front Panel Overview
Front Panel Overview 1. Standby Button: Sets the product to On or Standby. 2. Menu up/down Buttons: Works as arrow buttons, moving up and down. Menu left/right Buttons: Works as arrow buttons, moving left and right. OK Button: Can be used to select or to confirm menu options. 3. -
Page 11: Remote Control Overview
Remote Control Overview When you open the packaging, make sure you have the following : Press to set the product to On or Standby. Mutes or unmutes the product. Source selection between TV mode and Settop box mode Press to adjust HDMI Press to toggle between TV video output format. -
Page 12: Conditional Access
Conditional Access The product delivers free to air TV and radio services. However, some are subscription basis so that they can only be enjoyed via a Conditional Access component. The Conditional Access component is a CI module with a removable Smartcard. Inserting a CI Module(with Smartcard) A CI Module looks like a PCMCIA for laptops. -
Page 13: Setup
Setup This chapter describes various methods on how to connect your product to the TV to gain the optimum signal quality. The product provides various interfaces connecting to your TV, VCR, and other devices. Select the most appropriate interface depending on your equipment. If you have any problems during setting up your product, please contact your local product distributor. -
Page 14: Using Scart Lead
Note: The audio may not work properly if the receiver does not support compressed audio through the HDMI interface. In this case change the settings in the Menu > Preferences > AV Setup > Dolby Digital. WARNING: When using HDMI-DVI converter lead for your connection to a monitor, you may not be able to view any pictures if your DVI monitor does not support HDCP. -
Page 15: Connecting The Tv And Vcr
Connecting the TV and VCR This section describes the methods when connecting both your TV and VCR to your product. Follow one of the most appropriate methods described as below. Using SCART Lead TV and VCR connections using the SCART leads are as below. SCART LEAD TV SCART VCR SCART... -
Page 16: Connecting The Audio System
Connecting the Audio System When connecting the Audio System, choose the most appropriate procedure for your product as below. - Using the RCA lead, connect the product and the audio system. - Using the S/PDIF lead, connect the product and the audio receiver that functions as a digital audio decoder. AUDIO LEAD AUDIO SPDIF LEAD... -
Page 17: Touch Panel And Vfd Display
Touch Panel and VFD Display Touch Panel This product can be controlled by using the touch buttons on the front panel. When your product is active and you touch the LED indicators, the product responds as by changing the whole LEDs’ colour into yellow and turning back to red. -
Page 18: Vfd Display
VFD Display 1. Displays when the current service is HD content. 2. Displays that the current channel contains Dolby audio. 3. Displays whether the soruce is from the external VCR SCART input. 4. Displays whether the user is watching TV Service. 5. -
Page 19: Installation Wizard
Installation Wizard Installation Wizard will guide you through the initial installation process to automatically search digital services. When using the product for the first time, the Installation Wizard will be started automatically. Step 1. Select your TV screen type and press the OK button. Step 2. -
Page 20: Basic Operation
Basic Operation Read the descriptions below for the functions such as switching services, volume control, and basic features for watching programmes on your product. Using Stand-by When you are not using your product, you should set it to Stand-by mode. Please press the STAND-BY button on the front panel or the On/Standby button on the remote control to switch to Standby mode. -
Page 21: Information Banner
- Whenever you press the TV/RADIO button while the Service List is displayed, the Service will switch between TV and Radio service lists. - The Favourite lists will only appear if you have created them first. The functions for the Colour Buttons on the remote control while navigating the Service List is as below : - RED: Home. -
Page 22: Detailed Programme Information
G. Indicates Dolby Digital or Dolby Digital Plus. H. Indicates Subtitle. Displays only when the programme contains Subtitile. I. Indicates Pay TV Services. J. Indicates Locked Service. Displays only when the current Service is Locked. Note: - While the Information Banner is displayed, you can move to the next or previous programme information by pressing the ◀/▶... -
Page 23: Volume Control
Volume Control 1. Press the button to adjust the audio volume. 2. Press the Mute button to switch the audio ON/OFF. Note: - The mute function will be initialized whenever after the user changes the volume. - But the mute function will remain still whether the service is changed or not. Audio Language Selection If the current programme supports multiple audio languages, you can select the desired audio language as below : 1. -
Page 24: Function Plus
Function Plus The Function Plus is a very unique software feature of the product. While watching a programme, press the FUNC+ on the front panel or the WHITE button on the remote control and then you can see a list of functions which you can access them directly. -
Page 25: General Information
Personal Video Recorder You can enjoy various play functions similar to a VCR using the playback control buttons while playing back a programme. Time Shifted Recording is also available when watching a live programme. If you press the pause or play button while watching a programme, the Progress Bar will be displayed. - Page 26 Time Shifted Recording By default, this product provides 1 hour Time Shifted Recording by pressing the button while watching a live TV/RADIO service. You can change the Time Shifted Recording setting from the Menu > Preferences > Playback Settings. Note: The product does not support Time Shifted Recording and recording the same service simultaneously.
- Page 27 Repeat Mode You can repeat play back of a recorded programme(s) repeatedly by pressing the REPEAT button. Select as many recorded programmes from the Media List and press the OK (or PLAY) button to start playback of the selected recorded programmes. Press the REPEAT key while playing back the recorded programmes. To stop the repeat mode, press the REPEAT button again.
- Page 28 Tip: While recording two programmes, you may watch another programme in the PIP screen but there are some restrictions. Press the OK button to display the Service List and press the ◀/▶ button to select the PIP Service List available. Note: The product has two aerial tuners.
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Page 29: Fast Forward And Rewind
Pause If you press the PAUSE button on the remote control, the current programme will be paused. If you press the PAUSE button once again, the programme will resume from the point where it was paused. Note: Using the pause function results time delay between the live point and current watching point. - Page 30 Note: - Fast Forward operation will be effective only when there is a time difference between the current watching point and the live point caused by any previous operations such as Pause, Slow or Rewind. You can fast forward only up to the live point. While fast forwarding, if the watching point reaches the live point, the programme will automatically be played at normal speed.
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Page 31: Main Menu
Main Menu The Main Menu lets you choose and change a wide range of your Digital PVR product. Menu map Media Recorded programme, Mp3, Jpeg Guide Programme Guide Schedule Recording programme List Preferences TV SCART TV Type Display Format AV Setup Video Format Dolby Digital Audio Description... - Page 32 Audio Language Subtitle Time Zone Setting Time Time Zone Guidance Protection Parental Control Change PIN Instant Replay Quick Skip Playback Settings Slide Show Time Time Shift Duration Time Shift Auto-Start Power Saving Mode in Standby Power Management Automatic Standby Installation Full Rescan Scan Services Update Scan...
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Page 33: Media
Media Press the MEDIA button to display the list of the storage media and their contents. Note: - The media screen can be also displayed by selecting the MEDIA menu from the main MENU. - Recorded programmes are always stored into the built-in HDD. External USB storages are only for photos and music files. - Page 34 General Information button: Change Path. 2. Icons Icons differ by the type of the media. Picture, Music, Recorded Programmes. The currently played media. The icon is displayed when the media is currently in recording. The icon is displayed when the media is Locked. The icon is displayed when the media is high definition programme.
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Page 35: Jpeg Viewer
Selecting / Unselecting Media 1. Select a recorded media and press the GREEN button. You can select multiple media. 2. To unselect the selected media, press the GREEN button again. Deleting Recorded Media 1. Select a media you want to delete from the list and press the FUNC+ button. 2. -
Page 36: Guide
Guide The programme guide displays a full list of available services and programmes based on the date and time. You can also easily schedule your recordings using the information given by the Programme Guide. You can view the programme guide information for all available services by pressing the GUIDE button. Press the EXIT or GUIDE button to hide the Programme Guide Information screen. -
Page 37: Using The Record Function In The Programme Guide
: Page Up/Down. : Move the cursor by 2 hours. : Press to view the programme information. : Press to reserve the selected programme. : Press to search a programme. Detail Information on Programme Guide Press the button in the selected programme to view the Detail Information (if available) of the selected programme. - Page 38 Searching Programmes You can search the programme you want by entering the name or the genre of the programme. 1. To start search, enter the search keyword by select and pressing the TEXT buttons in the Programme Guide screen. 2. After entering the search keyword, press the OK button to start searching process. 3.
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Page 39: Schedule
Schedule Press the SCHEDULE button to display the list of reserved recordings and instant recordings. General Information 1. Services and Programme information indicates that detailed information is available. 3. Icons Displayed on recommended programme. Displayed on series programme. Displayed on event based programme. 4. -
Page 40: Adding Manual Reservations
- In the Schedule screen, you can delete multiple reservations at once by checking the ones you want to delete. Move up/down by pressing P+/P- page buttons and select a specific reservation by pressing the OK button. Check mark will be displayed on that reservation. -
Page 41: Preferences
Preferences The Preferences menu lets you change the settings of your Digital PVR product. AV Setup The audio or video output control configurations can be set using the AV Setup menu. 1. Press the Menu button. 2. Select Preferences using ◀/▶/▲/▼ button and press the OK button. 3. -
Page 42: Language
Lip Sync Adjustment Selection: Range of 0 to 250ms Also by using the P+/P- key, the sync value can be adjusted by 10ms. The Lip Sync Adjustment can only be adjusted through the range of 0 to 250ms and only be affected on the SPDIF audio output. -
Page 43: Parental Control
1. Press the Menu button. 2. Select Preferences using ◀/▶/▲/▼ button and press the OK button. 3. Select Time using the ▲/▼ button and press the OK button. Time Zone Setting Selection: Manual, Auto When Auto is selected, the time is detected from the Digital Transmitter where you receive the digital services. In this case it is not possible to enter the time manually. -
Page 44: Playback Settings
Change PIN You will be asked for the PIN number to change this setting. The default PIN is 0000. Enter the new PIN number. You will also need to enter the new PIN number again for confirmation. Playback Settings You can set miscellaneous settings related to PVR and Slide Show. 1. -
Page 45: Power Management
Time Shift Duration Selection: 30 Min, 1 Hour, 2 Hour Time Shift Auto-Start Selection: Enable, Disable You can set whether the Time Shifted operation starts automatically or manually. When the Time Shift Auto-Start is set to Enable, it will start automatically whenever you switch to another service. If it is set to Disable, you have to press the Pause button whenever you want to start the Time Shifted Recording. -
Page 46: Installation
Installation The Installation menu lets you change the service settings of your Digital PVR product. Scan Services The product provides you two types of scanning: Automatic (Full and Update) Scan and Manual Scan. Full Rescan 1. Press the Menu button. 2. -
Page 47: Update Scan
Update Scan 1. When the Start button is highlighted, press the OK button to start update scanning. 2. After the scan operation is finished, it will automatically highlight the Save button. Press the OK button to update the searched services. Note: Update scan will not erase the previously searched services, but only update the previous service list. -
Page 48: Edit Services
Edit Services You can edit service list and favourite list by using this menu. 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Select INSTALLATION using the ▲/▼ button and press the OK button. 3. Select Edit Service List using the ▲/▼ button and press the OK button Edit Service List 1. -
Page 49: Edit Favourite List
- RED: Remove. Pressing the RED button while navigating the EDIT SERVICE LIST will remove the selected services. - GREEN: Select/Unselect. Pressing the GREEN button while navigating the EDIT SERVICE LIST will Select/Unselect a service. - YELLOW: Select All /Unselect All. Pressing the YELLOW button while navigating the EDIT SERVICE LIST will Select All/Unselect All services. - Page 50 A favourite list enables you to select a subset of services you consider as your favourite. 1. Select Edit Favourite List using the ▲/▼ button and press the OK button. Now you can see the EDIT Favourite List window. 2. From the right side of the list, select a service using the ▲/▼ button and press the OK button or the GREEN button.
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Page 51: Others
Others Diagnostics The Diagnostics settings for the product can be set following the below methods. 1. Press the Menu button. 2. Select Others using ◀/▶/▲/▼ button and press the OK button. 3. Select Diagnostics using the ▲/▼ button and press the OK button. System Messages The System Messages for the product can be viewed following the below methods. -
Page 52: System Information
System Information The system information enables the user to view the information as below. - Hardware and middleware version - Firmware version - Network configuration Signal Information The signal information enables the user to view the information as below. - Current tuned channel information - Modulation information - Service provider information - Signal strength and quality information... -
Page 53: Disk
Disk Your product supports basic operation for your disk such as viewing disk information or formatting your disk. 1. Press the Menu button. 2. Select Others using ◀/▶/▲/▼ button and press the OK button. 3. Select Diagnostics using the ▲/▼ button and press the OK button. Disk Information You can view the information of the Hard Disk Drive using this menu. -
Page 54: Peripheral Devices
Note: Please be aware that this process will take a few minutes. DO NOT TURN THE POWER OFF DURING FORMATTING PROCESS! The service list and configured settings for your product will not be erased using this function. WARNING : ALL OF THE RECORDED MEDIA WILL BE DELETED AFTER THIS PROCESS! Repair Disk You can repair your external memory device using this menu for consistency. -
Page 55: Common Interface
Network The network settings for your product supports DHCP connection to the network or can be set by manually. Using DHCP for your network configuration 1. Move your cursor to DHCP. 2. Then move your cursor to APPLY and press the OK button. Using manual settings for your network configuration 1. -
Page 56: Maintenance
Maintenance For the maintenance of your product, this menu provides functions such as software update and restore default. 1. Press the Menu button. 2. Select Others using ◀/▶/▲/▼ button and press the OK button. 3. Select Maintenace using the ▲/▼ button and press the OK button. Software Update When updating your firmware, you will be asked for the PIN. - Page 57 Appendix Specifications Tuner Twin HD Digital Terrestrial Tuner Tuner 21(474MHz) ~ 69(858MHz) UHF Channel Range Bandwidth 8 MHz -75 to -20dBm Signal Level DVB-T/DVB-T2 Demodulation Audio/Video Audio Decoding MPEG1/Layer2,3, MPEG2, AAC, HE-AAC, Dolby Digital Plus Video Decoding MPEG2, MPEG4, H.264/AVC, VC-1 HDMI Resolution 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p SCART Output...
- Page 58 Trouble Shooting 1. The product can not power ON or nothing is displayed on the front panel. - Make sure that the main power lead is plugged into a suitable power outlet. - Make sure that the power switch on the rear panel is switched on. - Try connecting the power lead to a different power outlet.
- Page 59 Warranty Certificate IMPORTANT! Please keep this with your purchase receipt, which will be required if service is needed on this product during the warranty period. KEEP THIS FOR YOUR FUTURE REFERENCE Model No.: Serial No.: Date of Purchase: WARRANTY CONDITIONS: The warranty of this product is valid for 12 months from the date of original purchase.
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