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  • Page 1 DEC 1000-t Digital Entertainment Centre Installation Reference Manual English...
  • Page 2 Tel: (+49) 2161/69 48 80 Fax: (+49) 2161/69 48 815 Email: info@hauppauge.de www.hauppauge.de Hauppauge Computer Works, Inc. 91 Cabot Court, Hauppauge, NY 11788 USA Tel: (+1) 631.434.1600 Fax: (+1) 631.434.3198 Tech Support: (+1) 631.434.3197 www.hauppauge.com ©2002 Hauppauge Digital Europe SARL...
  • Page 3 Hauppauge assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this book.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Connecting the DEC 1000-t to your TV set ..........14 4.3.1. Connecting the DEC 1000-t to your TV set via SCART......14 4.3.2. Connecting the DEC 1000-t to your TV set via RF cable......15 4.4. Connecting your TV Aerial .................18 4.5. Connecting the Power Supply ..............19...
  • Page 5 4.6. Powering UP your DEC 1000-t for the first time........20 4.7. The Initialising Screen and Initial Scan for Channels......21 4.7.1. The Initialisation Screen ................21 4.8. Initial Scan for Channels ................22 REMOTE CONTROL & BASIC FUNCTIONS ........23 5.1. Program List Menu and Selecting Channels ..........27 5.1.1.

  • Page 6: Overview

    1.1. DEC 1000-t Digital Entertainment Centre The DEC 1000-t product is designed for receiving, decoding and displaying Digital Terrestrial Free-to-Air TV and Radio Broadcasts on a standard analogue TV set or Video Recorder. The product can receive all the Free-to-Air channels without the need for any additional specialised equipment.

  • Page 7: What Channels Can I Get

    One of the main reasons is that there will be more choice of what is available to view. With interactive TV becoming the way of the future, consumers will have more of a say as to what standards are set in place in regards to broadcasts. The images and sound are clearer and widescreen TV is much easier to access through Digital TV.

  • Page 8: Why Switch To Digital Tv

    Digital TV. Finally the DEC 1000-t is a very small and portable device, it can be moved from location to location. With simple installation, digital TV and its vast range of features are never far away.

  • Page 9: What's In The Dec 1000-T Box

    What’s in the DEC 1000-t box? 1 DEC 1000-t TV Adapter 1 Remote Control 1 12V DC Power Supply 1 SCART to 9 PIN cable 1 RF Loop-through cable 2 AAA Batteries - 9 -...

  • Page 10: Important Information And Safety Notes

    For your safety and proper operation of your receiver, please take time to read this manual before installing and operating the receiver. Before using the DEC 1000-t for the first time please check that all of the following components are included in the package: •...

  • Page 11: Humidity, Sun Exposure, Warmth

    Please ensure the parabolic aerial is grounded correctly. 3.2.6. Weather Conditions Switch the DEC 1000-t off in the event of a thunderstorm by disconnecting the power switch at the back of the device or by using the remote control power button. This also applies to those devices, which are connected with the receiver.

  • Page 12: Getting Started

    Getting Started 4.1. DEC 1000-t Connections There are several different ways of connecting the DEC 1000-t to your TV or VCR. You will find some examples below: • SCART socket to TV set (optional) (Section 4.3.1 page 15) • RF Loop-though socket •...

  • Page 13: Inserting The Batteries Into The Remote Control Transmitter

    4.2. Inserting the batteries into the remote control transmitter 1. Slide off battery cover • Insert batteries (note correct polarity +/-) • Replace the battery cover - 13 -...

  • Page 14: Connecting The Dec 1000-T To Your Tv Set

    4.3. Connecting the DEC 1000-t to your TV set There are two ways to connect the DEC 1000-t to your TV set: through a SCART cable or through an RF cable. A SCART connection will give the best digital picture quality.

  • Page 15: Connecting The Dec 1000-T To Your Tv Set Via Rf Cable

    TV set. 4.3.2. Connecting the DEC 1000-t to your TV set via RF cable If you cannot use the SCART connection, you can also connect the DEC 1000-t to our TV with the supplied RF Loop-through cable. When using the RF-Loop cable, the DEC 1000-t sends video over Channel 38. To change the RF output channel on the DEC 1000-t, refer to Section 7.2 page 32.
  • Page 16 Tune your TV set to the output channel used by the DEC 1000-t (normally Channel 38, but this channel can be changed). When you turn on the DEC 1000-t, you should see the Initialising screen on your TV set. Connecting your DEC 1000-t to your TV through a VCR using RF cables Plug one end of the supplied RF Loop-through cable into the RF connector on the DEC 1000-t (as illustrated below).
  • Page 17 Connecting your DEC 1000-t to your TV through a VCR using SCART and RF cables Connect one end of the supplied RF Loop-through cable to the RF-out on the DEC 1000-t (as illustrated below). Connect the other end into your VCR's RF-in socket.

  • Page 18: Connecting Your Tv Aerial

    You can either check with your local Aerial installer or you can call the Hauppauge Aerial Support Line on 0870 010 6192 who will provide assistance with aerial related issues. Please note that BBC licensing fees apply. If you use or install television-receiving equipment to receive or record television programme services you are required by law to have a valid TV Licence.

  • Page 19: Connecting The Power Supply

    4.5. Connecting the Power Supply Please ensure you have read and fully understood the 'Important Information and Safety Notes' located (SECTION X) at the front of this manual before proceeding to the next step. Do NOT switch on the mains power until AlL the connections have been made. Plug the connector from the supplied 12V DC power supply unit into the Power supply socket on the DEC2000-t.

  • Page 20: Powering Up Your Dec 1000-T For The First Time

    4.6. Powering UP your DEC 1000-t for the first time When you have switched on the mains, the red light on the front of the box will light If this does not happen, press the POWER button located on the Remote control to...

  • Page 21: The Initialising Screen And Initial Scan For Channels

    See Troubleshooting – Section 9 page If you are using the unit with a SCART cable, as soon as the DEC 1000-t is powered it will switch your TV to AV mode. If this does not happen then please press the AV button on your TV remote control and switch modes manually.

  • Page 22: Initial Scan For Channels

    4.8. Initial Scan for Channels The Initialisation screen will then change to the DEC 1000-t Channel Scan window and will automatically go into auto-channel search mode to tune your digital terrestrial channels. When the receiver is tuning for channels it will display the above screen where information of the Network Name(s), List of services, number of services found so far and search progress will be displayed.

  • Page 23: Remote Control & Basic Functions

    Remote Control & Basic Functions You control the DEC 1000-t with the Remote Control (see below). This enables you to see the Menu options, change channels in every day use and control the sound level. The most used buttons are the [Select/OK] to set an option and the [CANCEL] button to cancel or return to a previous screen.
  • Page 24 Detailed description of each button function: [Power On/Off] button Use this button to turn the DEC 1000-t On and Off [PREV] button Use this button to return to the previous screen [FAV] button This button allows you to access channels in Favourites lists...
  • Page 25 [i] button Allows you to access program information. Pressing the ‘i’ button a second time will exit the program information screen. [MENU] button Use this button to access the Main Menu, Set-up, Channel Edit and Technical menus. [CANCEL] button Use this button to cancel a function [SELECT/OK] button This button allows you to access the mini TV list and to select menu options...
  • Page 26 [PAUSE] button Allows you to pause the TV picture. Press the [PAUSE] to restore. [VOL -/+] buttons Allow you to increase and decrease the volume level [CH -/+] buttons Allow you to scroll up and down through individual channels - 26 -...

  • Page 27: Program List Menu And Selecting Channels

    5.1. Program List Menu and Selecting Channels The [Select/OK] button will display the mini TV list (See image below). The [TV], [FAV], [RADIO] buttons will also display the mini list if the current service list mode is the same as the one selected. If you press the [Select/OK] button, the Mini TV List will appear and display all available TV and Radio Channels.

  • Page 28: Volume +/- And Mute Function

    With this list you can use the Up/Down/Left/Right to scroll through the channel list to find your favourite channel. Once you have highlighted your desired channel, press [SELECT/OK] to change to that channel. 5.1.1. Volume +/- and Mute Function By pressing the Volume + or – button you can increase or decrease the volume level of your programme.

  • Page 29: Subtitles

    5.1.3. Subtitles When available, press the [SUB] button to toggle the subtitles on or off. Subtitles are broadcasted at particular times and programs. Contact the broadcaster for further information. 5.1.4. Pause Press the [PAUSE] button to pause the TV picture. Press [PAUSE] again to restore. 5.1.5.

  • Page 30: Interactive Services

    Interactive Services 6.1.1. [TEXT] Button Press the [TEXT] button to access the digital TELETEXT menu, which will appear on the bottom of your TV screen. Press the corresponding coloured buttons (Red, Green, Yellow, Blue) to access the most up to date news and information. To exit the Interactive Services, you can either press the [TEXT] button or change the channel.

  • Page 31: Menu Operation

    Menu Operation 7.1. Main Menu Press the [MENU] button to access the receiver’s Main Menu which will allow you to access the Set-up, Channel Edit and Technical menus. To exit the Main Menu press the [MENU] button again and you will return to TV. 7.2.

  • Page 32: Channel Edit

    7.3. Channel Edit You can arrange, edit and set channels as your favourites as shown in the images below: Simply press the [RED] key to select channel(s) or Select All by pressing the [GREEN] button you want to modify. Then press the coloured button representing the function you want to perform.

  • Page 33: Parental

    7.3.2. Parental You will also find the Parental menu in the Channel Edit screen. You can change the PIN and security level, and lock/unlock services in this menu. Simply press the [RED] key to toggle the lock status of a channel or toggle all by pressing the [GREEN] button.

  • Page 34: Technical

    7.4. Technical In the Technical sub-menu you will find the following functions: • System • Broadcast Info • Retune 7.4.1. System Information The System Information displays the box software release version, date and ID. Broadcast Information The first Screen displays the networks available and their transports, with their services.

  • Page 35: Retune

    The above function is mainly used to provide additional information for diagnostic purposes for advanced users or installers. 7.4.2. Retune Use this function should you wish to reset your receiver to factory settings. Note: All services, Favourites and any other user settings will be lost after confirming by pressing the OK button.

  • Page 36: Software Upgrades

    7.4.3. Software Upgrades Periodically software downloads will be available. You will be notified of these when you exit standby. Downloads can be compulsory or optional. After selecting OK to proceed, a progress message is displayed while software is being downloaded. During the update, the red LED light will continuously blink.

  • Page 37: Technical Characteristics

    Technical Characteristics 8.1. GENERAL DBT-T receiver Compliant to DVB Terrestrial Standard ETSI 300 744 User Interface Remote Control Unit On Screen Display English Pre-programmed (more optional) Teletext MHEG-5 Program List Automatic and manual Channel scan Separated for TV, Data and Radio Services Displays 24 characters of channel name Update Over Air Yes (BBC Engineering channel)

  • Page 38: Interfaces

    8.3. INTERFACES RF Signal Input IEC-female (IEC169-2) Passive aerial support Input Impedance 75 OHM Input Return Loss < 4dB (at 75 OHM) RF Modulator out (PAL, optional) IEC-male (IEC169-2) RF Modulator output channel Ch21 – 69 Adjustable RF Modulator output termination 75 OHM SCART (Euro TV;...

  • Page 39: Troubleshooting

    Receiver is ON, but no picture or sound Check that your TV is switched on and set to the correct channel for your DEC 1000-t Receiver is ON, no picture or sound Check tuning and set-up parameters are except menus OK.

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