Content Unpacking........................4 Product.Overview......................5 Front View ............................5 Right View ............................5 Rear View..............................5 Remote Control ..........................6 Installing Batteries in the Remote Control ................8 Remote Control Operation Range ....................9 Connections........................10 Connecting to the TV ........................10 Connecting to External AV Equipment ...................11 Connecting a USB Storage Device ....................12 Initial.Setting........................13 Plug In and Switch On ........................13...
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Favourites.Menu......................19 New ..............................19 Edit ...............................19 Reorder ...............................20 Rename...............................20 Delete ..............................21 Setup.Menu........................22 Languages ............................22 TV Setup .............................23 Parental Control..........................24 Service Setup ............................25 Software Update ..........................28 System Information ........................29 Auto Standby Setting ........................29 Multimedia.Menu......................31 My Photo ............................31 My Music ............................32 Hints.and.Tips.......................34 Specification.........................36 Safety.Warnings.
Thank.you for purchasing your new Currys Essentials Digital Set-top Box. We recommend that you spend some time reading this instruction manual in order that you fully understand all the operational features it offers. You will also find some hints and tips to help you resolve any issues.
Product.Overview Front.View Standby.Indicator. Illuminates green when the unit is turned on. Illuminates red when the unit is in standby mode. Remote.Sensor Receive the signals from the remote control. Right.View USB.Socket Allows the insertion of a USB storage device to play photo and music files. Do not attempt to service the unit without the appropriate technical support.
Remote.Control .STANDBY Button Press to turn the unit to on and standby. .Button Press to mute and restore the sound output. 0-9.Number.Button Press to enter values and select the channel directly by entering its number. FAV.Button Press to switch between your favourite channels.
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12. CH+./.CH–.Button Press to select a channel. Vol+./.Vol–.Button Press to adjust the volume. . .Button Press to allow you to navigate the menus and adjust the system settings to your preference. OK.Button Press to confirm selection in OSD menu. 13. TEXT.Button Press to turn on/off teletext/MHEG-5 function.
Installing.Batteries.in.the.Remote.Control Press and lift the battery cover of remote control. Insert 2 x AAA size batteries and make sure to match the (+) and (–) ends of the batteries with the (+) and (–) ends indicated in the battery compartment. Close the battery cover.
Remote.Control.Operation.Range Point the remote control unit no more than 5 metres from the remote control sensor and within 60° in front of the unit. The operating distance may vary depending on the brightness of the room. 30° 30° CH. LIST C1STB11_IB_110608_Annie.indd 9 11年6月8日...
Connections Connecting.to.the.TV To mains socket To SCART RF OUT socket Mains Cable RF Cable RF Cable (not included) SCART Cable (not included) (not included) To RF IN To TV SCART RF OUT Make sure your TV and any other equipment you are connecting to are switched off.
Connecting.to.External.AV.Equipment To RF IN RF Cable (not included) RF OUT To SCART socket To mains socket To RF IN RF OUT Mains Cable RF Cable RF Cable (not included) SCART Cable (not included) (not included) To RF IN To TV SCART RF OUT Make sure your TV and any other equipment you are connecting to are switched off.
Connecting.a.USB.Storage.Device USB Cable (not included) USB Hub Adapter Portable Hard Disk Make sure your TV and any other equipment you are connecting to are switched off. Connect your USB storage device to the USB port of your TV. Connect one end of the SCART cable (not supplied) between the TV SCART socket of the unit and the SCART socket on your TV.
Initial.Setting Plug.In.and.Switch.On Plug the mains plug into a mains socket and switch on. The green standby light on the .STANDBY button to turn it on. front will come on and then go to standby. Press the Switch your TV on and select the Scart input. •...
Basic.Operation Using.the.EPG.(Electronic.Programme.Guide) The Electronic Programme Guide, or EPG, is TV GUIDE 10:29 06/12/2010 an on-screen TV guide. It shows all scheduled 10:00 - 11:00 Homes under the Hammer Property series. Martin Roberts and Lucy programmes seven days in advance for every Alexander visit a cottage in Derbyshire, a semi in Kent with paint colour problems, and a house in Dorset.
Changing.the.Channel Press the CH+./.–.button to select the channel you 001 BBC ONE 11:00 06/12/2010 want to watch. Alternatively press the 0-9 buttons 11:00 - 11:45 Real Rescues to key in the channel number. Press the CH..LIST button to enter the channel list and then press the buttons to highlight and select the channel.
The.Info.Banner The info banner can be accessed when you 001 BBC ONE 11:00 06/12/2010 are watching a TV programme, by pressing 11:00 - 11:45 Real Rescues the button. CH+ / CH– More Next Select INFO The info banner gives you the date, and time of the current programme, and also shows you the programme name.
Channel.Organiser.Menu Press the MENU button to enter the MAIN. MAIN MENU MENU. Channel Organiser Favourites Setup Multimedia Select Enter Menu buttons and then press the OK Press the CHANNEL ORGANISER button to select Channel.Organiser. Name Provider BBC ONE BBC TWO ITV1 Channel 4 Channel...
Rename Press the YELLOW button to change the favourite list EDIT name. The EDIT window will display on the screen. Press the . . buttons to select characters, and FAVOURITES 1 then press the OK button to choose a character. Repeat the same setup until the new name is displayed in the text field.
Favourites.Menu Press the MENU button to enter the MAIN.. MAIN MENU MENU. Channel Organiser Favourites Setup Multimedia Select Enter Menu Press the buttons and then press the OK FAVOURITES button to select Favourites. FAVOURITES 1 Select Enable Delete Edit Press the GREEN button to add a new favourite list. Edit Press the buttons to select a favourite...
Press the button to enter to the right EDIT FAVOURITES window and then press the buttons to FAVOURITES 1 Name BBC Choice BBC Choice select a channel to edit channels if necessary. ITV 1 ITV 2 BBC TWO BBC TWO BBC Knowledge BBC Knowledge ITV 2...
Delete Press the CH+./.– buttons to select a channel from the favourite list. Press the RED button to delete the selected channel. To enable your favourites list, select it and then press the OK button. To turn favourites off, select OFF and press the OK button. When your favourites list is enabled you can only select the channels that have been added to your favourites list.
Setup.Menu The setup menu lets you change the default settings of your unit. Languages Press the MENU button to enter the MAIN. MAIN MENU MENU. Channel Organiser Press the buttons and then press the OK Favourites button to select Setup. Setup Multimedia Select...
TV.Setup Press the MENU button to enter the MAIN. MAIN MENU MENU. Channel Organiser Favourites Press the buttons and then press the OK Setup button to select Setup. Multimedia Select Enter Menu buttons to select TV.Setup Press the SETUP MENU and then press the OK button.
Parental.Control Press the MENU button to enter the MAIN. MAIN MENU MENU. Channel Organiser Press the buttons and then press the OK Favourites button to select Setup. Setup Multimedia Select Enter Menu buttons to select Parental. Press the SETUP MENU Control and then press the OK button.
Lock./.Unlock.Services buttons to select Lock/Unlock. Press the PARENTAL CONTROL Services and then press the OK button. Change PIN Lock/Unlock Services Select Change Press the CH+./.– button to select channels LOCK/UNLOCK SEREVICES and then the OK button to lock or unlock Name BBC Choice channels.
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The scanning will be started and replace all FULL SCAN REPLACE EXISTING SERVICES the existing services. Name Provider Type Turner UK Style five Cartoon Nwk five Discovery five Television X five Boomerang five UK Gold five Discovery H&L five 100% Scanning, please wait.
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Restore.Factory.Default Press the buttons and then press the SERVICE SETUP OK button to select the Restore.Factory. Rescan Channels Manual Scan Default. Restore Factory Default Select Enter Menu The Restore Factory Default screen will Restore Factory Default appear on screen. Press the OK button to select YES.
Software.Update This function allows you to update the product’s system software by USB connection or by OAD setting. OAD (Over the Air Download) means that firmware (a products in-built software) can be sent, installed and updated via a TV broadcast and therefore can be received by your unit via the aerial system.
System.Information Press the MENU button to enter the MAIN. MAIN MENU MENU. Channel Organiser Press the buttons and then press the Favourites OK button to select Setup. Setup Multimedia Select Enter Menu buttons to select System. Press the SETUP MENU Information and then press the OK button Languages to display the DTV information.
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buttons to select Auto. Press the SETUP MENU Standby.Setting and then press the OK Languages button to confirm. TV Setup Parental Control Service Setup Software Update System Information Auto Standby Setting Select Enter Menu Press the . buttons to select 3 Hours / Auto Standby Setting 4 Hours / OFF.
Multimedia.Menu The multimedia function is used to playback MP3 and JPEG files via a USB drive. My.Photo Press the MENU button to enter the MAIN. MAIN MENU MENU. Channel Organiser Press the buttons and then press the Favourites OK button to select Multimedia. Setup Multimedia Select...
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buttons to select My.Music Press the MULTIMEDIA and then press the OK button to confirm. My Photo My Music Select Enter Menu If you have MP3 files in the root folder they My Music Repeat All will load and show on-screen in the right 001.
Hints.and.Tips If a problem does occur, it may often be due to something very minor. The following table contains various tips. Problem Solution No power • Check to make sure the mains plug is plugged into the mains outlet. • Make sure there is power to the mains socket. No pictures •...
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Problem Solution DTV interference • The reception becomes weak under rainy or cloudy weather. • The effect of the intervening terrain (e.g. mountains and valleys) can weaken the quality of signals. • Place the unit in a flat and open area to get good signal reception.
Safety.Warnings Read all the instructions carefully before Naked.Flames using the unit and keep them for future Never place any type of candle or naked reference. flame on the top of or near the unit. Retain the manual. If you pass the unit Moisture onto a third party make sure to include this manual.
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Interference CAUTION Do not place the unit on or near RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK appliances which may cause DO NOT OPEN electromagnetic interference. If you do, The lightning flash with it may adversely affect the operating arrowhead symbol, within performance of the unit, and cause a an equilateral triangle, is distorted picture or sound.
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How.the.digital.switchover.may.affect.you: Television in the UK is going digital, bringing us all more choice and new services. Starting in late 2007 and ending in 2012, television services in the UK will go completely digital, TV region by TV region. The map shows when your area will switchover to digital.