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Thank you for choosing this TVonics Digital TV Recorder product.
Models: DTR‐HD500 / DTR‐Z500HD – Software Version V2.0.Axxxx.Dxxx.F100 onwards
New Features User Guide Addendum
These models now include BBC iPlayer playback via the BBC1 red button service. BBC iPlayer offers a catch
up service for all the BBC channels (programme availability dependant on BBC), allowing you to select from
"most popular", by "Channel", and "Search" in order to locate the programme you want to watch.
Another useful feature now available is software updates via the internet. TVonics will still make the USB
updates currently available, but this new feature means that you can simply and quickly get the latest
features on your Digital TV Recorder without having to use a PC.
These new features make use of your Digital TV Recorder's internet connection capability, as the
content is downloaded via the internet. The connection can be made either by the Ethernet connector on
the rear of the Digital TV Recorder or via WiFi (using a WiFi USB adaptor available from www.tvonics.com).
For a "Wired" connection you will need to connect an Ethernet cable from your router to the one on the
rear of the Digital TV Recorder (available separately) and for a "Wireless" connection will have to connect a
WiFi Dongle to the rear of the Digital TV Recorder and set it up on your WiFi Network.
NB: it is recommended that you have at least a 2Mb/s internet connection to use BBC iPlayer and other internet functions.
Connecting your Digital TV Recorder to your network
Choose your connection type – "wired" OR "wireless"
WiFi Signal
RJ45
connectors
Router Power
Telephone line / Cable In
Note: If wired connection is selected then your Digital TV Recorder may work without requiring setup. Please wait for 3 minutes
and try to launch BBC iPlayer as described on page 5
Once your Digital TV Recorder has powered up, use your remote control to setup the internet connection:
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Summary of Contents for TVonics DTR-HD500
- Page 1 Thank you for choosing this TVonics Digital TV Recorder product. Models: DTR‐HD500 / DTR‐Z500HD – Software Version V2.0.Axxxx.Dxxx.F100 onwards New Features User Guide Addendum These models now include BBC iPlayer playback via the BBC1 red button service. BBC iPlayer offers a catch up service for all the BBC channels (programme availability dependant on BBC), allowing you to select from “most popular”, by “Channel”, and “Search” in order to locate the programme you want to watch. Another useful feature now available is software updates via the internet. TVonics will still make the USB updates currently available, but this new feature means that you can simply and quickly get the latest features on your Digital TV Recorder without having to use a PC. These new features make use of your Digital TV Recorder’s internet connection capability, as the content is downloaded via the internet. The connection can be made either by the Ethernet connector on the rear of the Digital TV Recorder or via WiFi (using a WiFi USB adaptor available from www.tvonics.com). For a “Wired” connection you will need to connect an Ethernet cable from your router to the one on the rear of the Digital TV Recorder (available separately) and for a “Wireless” connection will have to connect a WiFi Dongle to the rear of the Digital TV Recorder and set it up on your WiFi Network. NB: it is recommended that you have at least a 2Mb/s internet connection to use BBC iPlayer and other internet functions. Connecting your Digital TV Recorder to your network Choose your connection type – “wired” OR “wireless” WiFi Signal RJ45 connectors Router Power Telephone line / Cable In Note: If wired connection is selected then your Digital TV Recorder may work without requiring setup. Please wait for 3 minutes and try to launch BBC iPlayer as described on page 5 Once your Digital TV Recorder has powered up, use your remote control to setup the internet connection: ...
- Page 2 1. Press [M MENU] then n press the [DOWN] ar row to sele ct “Settings s”, press [O K]. 2. Use the e [UP/DOW N] arrows t o select “Ne etwork Sett tings”, pres s [OK]. 3. Press [O OK] to selec ct the “Auto omatic Netw work Setup” ”. 4. For Wir red press [O OK] and Wir eless/WiFi press [DOW WN] arrow a and then pre ess [OK]. ed Connect tion ce [OK] is pr ressed your r Digital TV R Recorder w will test the n...
- Page 3 eless Conne ection ce [OK] is pr ressed you w will be aske ed to autom matically sea arch for a W WiFi network k or to man ually enter e. If you sea rch for wire eless netwo orks the Digi ital TV Reco order will di splay a list of avalable networks t o (press LEFT T/RIGHT to change pag ge). This ma ay take a litt tle time to f fully popula ate. Sele ect the wire eless netwo rk that you wish to use e, you may t then be ask ked to enter r the securit ty key / ...
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Page 4: Software Upgrade
Advanced setup The Digital TV Recorder also gives you the option to set up the internet connection manually. We recommend that you do NOT use the Advanced Setup features unless you are very familiar with internet setup and have special requirements for your digital TV Recorder to operate on your network. To use this feature select Network settings (in Network Settings, from the Settings Menu) and select Manual Network Setup. In this function you are able to select wired or wireless connection, WiFi encryption, manual setup of SSID and WiFi Key as well as scanning for available Wifi signals. By pressing [YELLOW] you are able to configure your network setup manually. If Automatic is selected the IP and other addresses are obtained via DHCP, and the MAC address of the Digital TV Recorder (or Wifi adaptor) is displayed. If Manual is selected then you are able to navigate and change the IP and other addresses yourself (this is not recommended for non‐advanced users) to save press [GREEN] and [GREEN] again to apply the settings and test the network connection. You are able to test the network connection at any time using the Network test option in the Network Settings Menu. Software Upgrade It is now possible to update the software on your Digital TV Recorder using the internet (connection required as detailed above). This new feature ensures that you keep up to date with all the latest improvements and features as soon as they are available with out the need to use your PC. Once the new software is installed your Digital TV Recorder will periodically check for new updates and install them. If you prefer not to install new software automatically then you are able to change this within the General settings menu: 1. Press [MENU] then press the [DOWN] arrows to select “Settings”, press [OK]. 2. Select “General Settings”, press [OK]. 3. Use the [UP/DOWN] arrows to select “Update Software” 4. Use the [LEFT/RIGHT] arrows to change the setting from automatically to “Prompt” or “Off” press [BACK] or [MENU] to exit. If “Prompt” is selected then if new software is found you will see a banner to ask if you would like to update or not, and if “Off” is selected the Digital TV Recorder will never search for new updates. We Recomend that you leave this setting on Automatically to make sure you get the latest features If you wish to search for updates yourself then: 1. Press [MENU] then press the [UP/DOWN] arrows to select “Service”, press [OK]. 2. Use the [UP/DOWN] arrows to select “Internet Software Upgrade”, press [OK]. The Digital TV Recorder will now search for a newer update to your curently installed version. The new ... - Page 5 C iPlayer r ce the intern net connect tion has bee en setup on n your Digit al TV Recor rder, you wi ill now be a ble to acces ss C iPlayer. Th he use and c content of B BBC iPlayer is controlle ed by the BB BC, but you can start B BC iPlayer b by pres ssing the [R RED] or [TEX XT] button w when watch hing BBC On ne or BBC Tw wo (channe els 001/002) ). Once load ded, will be pre sented with h a side bar r with the to op selected option high hlighted as ...
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Page 6: Troubleshooting
Using Internet services: Problem Possible cause or solution • Try to change channel to 3 (ITV) and then back to BBC channel. When Text or Red is • Try pressing Text instead of <Red> Button. pressed there is no BBC • Try to test the Network setup to confirm it is working. iPlayer option • Try a power cycle of the unit. (remove the plug are the back of the unit) • Confirm that your internet speed is working above 2Mb/S. BBC iPlayer sometimes • Confirm that the signal strength of your WiFi is not weak or dropping out does not play programmes, or stops when other devices are turned on (you may need to move devices or your working router). • Try a power cycle of the unit. (remove the plug at the back of the unit) NOTES: • Wireless Internet services available Only with WiFi Dongle purchased from TVonics. • It is NOT recommended that you remove the WiFi Dongle when the unit is powered up and/or using internet services. This may cause damage to the Dongle and/or the unit. • It is NOT recommended that you plug in the WiFi Dongle when the unit is powered up, as this may cause damage to the Dongle, and may mean that the unit will not detect the dongle. Page 6 ...
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