HDR161GB.pdf

Model

HDR161

DigitalTVRecorder

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INDEX

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS............................................................................................................................................................2

SOME DOS AND DON'TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT ..................................................................................................6

POWER CORD (MAINS LEAD) ........................................................................................................................................................7

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS..................................................................................................................................................................7

GENERAL PROPERTIES..................................................................................................................................................................8

CONTENTS OF PACKAGING...........................................................................................................................................................8

REMOTE CONTROL .........................................................................................................................................................................9

GETTING STARTED .........................................................................................................................................................................9

FRONT AND BACK PANEL ............................................................................................................................................................10

CONNECTION DIAGRAMS.............................................................................................................................................................11

REMOTE CONTROL LAYOUT .......................................................................................................................................................12

REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS.................................................................................................................................................13

MENU INTERFACE .........................................................................................................................................................................14

FIRST TIME INSTALLATION ..........................................................................................................................................................14

MAIN MENU.....................................................................................................................................................................................14

1. CHANNEL LIST ...........................................................................................................................................................................14

1.1. NAVIGATING CHANNEL LIST.................................................................................................................................................15

1.2. DELETING CHANNEL..............................................................................................................................................................15

1.3. EDIT CHANNELS .....................................................................................................................................................................15

1.4. ADDING LOCKS TO CHANNELS ............................................................................................................................................15

1.5. SETTING FAVOURITE LIST ....................................................................................................................................................15

2. PROGRAMME GUIDE (7 DAYS EPG)........................................................................................................................................16

3. TIMERS........................................................................................................................................................................................16

4. RECORDINGS LIBRARY ............................................................................................................................................................17

4.1. PLAY OPTIONS........................................................................................................................................................................18

4.1.1. PLAY FROM START .............................................................................................................................................................18

4.1.2. RESUME................................................................................................................................................................................18

4.1.3. PLAY FROM OFFSET...........................................................................................................................................................18

4.1.4. MANAGE CHAPTERS...........................................................................................................................................................18

4.1.5. CREATE ARCHIVE (ARCHIVE MANAGEMENT).................................................................................................................18

EDIT RECORDINGS .......................................................................................................................................................................18

MAIN TITLE .....................................................................................................................................................................................19

RECORDING TITLE ........................................................................................................................................................................19

4.2. CHAPTER OPTIONS................................................................................................................................................................20

4.2.1. CREATE NEW CHAPTER MARK .........................................................................................................................................20

4.2.2. FORWARDS TO NEXT CHAPTER.......................................................................................................................................20

4.2.3. BACK TO START OF CHAPTER..........................................................................................................................................20

4.2.4. BACK TO PREVIOUS CHAPTER .........................................................................................................................................20

5. SETUP .........................................................................................................................................................................................21

5.1. RECORDINGS..........................................................................................................................................................................21

5.1.1. START EARLY ......................................................................................................................................................................21

5.1.2. END LATE .............................................................................................................................................................................21

5.1.3. MAX TIMESHIFT .............................................................................................................

......................................................21

5.1.4. AUTO DISCARD....................................................................................................................................................................21

5.1.5. FORMAT DISK ......................................................................................................................................................................21

5.1.6. HARD DISK INFO..................................................................................................................................................................22

5.2. CONFIGURATION....................................................................................................................................................................22

5.2.1. TV TYPE ................................................................................................................................................................................22

5.2.2. TV OUT ..................................................................................................................................................................................22

5.2.3. VCR OUT ...............................................................................................................................................................................22

5.2.4. FAVOURITE MODE...............................................................................................................................................................22

5.2.5. CHANNEL LIST .....................................................................................................................................................................22

5.2.6. SCAN ENCRYPTED CHANNELS.........................................................................................................................................23

5.2.7. RECEIVER UPGRADE - OAD...............................................................................................................................................23

5.2.8. PARENTAL CONTROL .........................................................................................................................................................23

5.2.8.i. MENU LOCK........................................................................................................................................................................23

5.2.8.ii. SET PIN ..............................................................................................................................................................................23

5.3. LANGUAGE ..............................................................................................................................................................................24

5.4. INSTALLATION ........................................................................................................................................................................24

5.4.1. AUTOMATIC CHANNEL SCAN ............................................................................................................................................24

5.4.2. MANUAL CHANNEL SCAN...................................................................................................................................................24

5.4.3. FIRST TIME INSTALLATION ................................................................................................................................................25

6. MESSAGES.................................................................................................................................................................................25

7. SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS OF REMOTE CONTROL .....................................................................................................................25

TIME SHIFTING (PAUSE LIVE RECORDING)...............................................................................................................................27

8. TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE ...................................................................................................................................................28

9. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................................................................................29

10. UK GUARANTEE.......................................................................................................................................................................31

11. MPORTANT NOTICE: ...............................................................................................................................................................32

DIGITAL SWITCHOVER AND YOUR TV EQUIPMENT .................................................................................................................32

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

CAUTION: Please read all of these instructions before you operate this product and save these

instructions for later use.

Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. This product has been engineered and

manufactured to assure your personal safety. BUT IMPROPER USE CAN RESULT IN POTENTIAL

ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARDS. In order not to defeat the safeguards incorporated in this

product, observe the following basic rules for its installation, use and servicing.

1. Power Supply

The receiver should be plugged into a 220 - 240V AC 50Hz supply only.

2. Leads

Ensure the power supply lead, and all other leads are positioned so they are not likely to be walked on

or pinched by objects placed on or against them. Pay particular attention to the power lead, where it

enters the mains plug and where is comes out of the receiver. Do not connect or adjust leads when

the receiver is plugged in.

3. Battery Disposal

Please ensure that exhausted batteries from the remote control handset are disposed of safely in

accordance with local government rules.

4. Read Instructions

All the safety and operating instructions should

be read before the product is operated.

5. Retain Instructions

The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

6. Heed Warnings

All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

7. Follow Instructions

All operating and use instructions should be

followed.

8. Cleaning

Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol

cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

9. Attachments

Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

10. Water, Moisture and Temperature

Do not use this product near water, for example: near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry

tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming and the like.

Do not leave or use the receiver in a hot, cold or humid area. Do not allow the receiver to get wet -

from drips or splashes - as this may be dangerous. Do not place water filled objects such as flower

vases on the top of the receiver.

11. Accessories

Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall,

causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart,

stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any

mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting

accessory recommended by the manufacturer.

12. Transportation

A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force,

and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn.

13. Ventilation

Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the

product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The

openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface.

This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper

ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.

14. Power Sources

This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If

you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power

company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating

instructions.

15. Grounding or Polarization

This product is provided with one of the following types of plugs. If the plug should fail to fit into the

power outlet, please contact your electrician. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the plug.

a. Two-wire type (mains) plug.

b. Three-wire grounding type (mains) plug with a grounding terminal. This plug will only fit into a

grounding type power outlet.

16. Power-Cord Protection

Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items

placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles,

and the point where they exit from the product.

17. Lightning

For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused

for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the cable system. This will

prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.

18. Overloading

Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can

result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

19. Object and Liquid Entry

Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous

voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any

kind on the product.

20. Servicing

Ensure the person who services your receiver is qualified to do so. Do not remove the cover yourself

as you could get an electric shock. We are proud to offer a high-quality product. To keep this level of

quality, your receiver should be serviced at an authorised service centre.

21. Damage Requiring Service

Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the

following conditions:

a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.

b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product.

c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.

d. If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only

those controls that are covered by the operating instructions, as an improper adjustment of other

controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore

the product to normal operation.

e. If the product has been dropped or damaged

in any way.

f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, this indicates a need for service.

• Microsoft® and Windows® are registered

trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States

and/or other countries.

• PC/AT is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation in the United

States.

• Macintosh® is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. in the United States and/or other

countries.

• All other company or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective

companies.

• Some IC chips in this product include confidential and/or trade secret property belonging to Texas

Instruments. Therefore you may not copy, modify, adapt, translate, distribute, reverse engineer,

reverse assemble or discompile the contents thereof.

22. Replacement Parts

When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts

specified by the manufacturer or have the

same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock,

or other hazards.

23. Safety Check

Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety

checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.

24. Wall or Ceiling Mounting

This product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

25. Heat and Flames

The receiver should not be placed near to naked flames or sources of intense heat, such as an electric

fire. Ensure that no naked flames sources, such as lighted candles are placed on top of the receiver.

WARNING

This symbol on the product or in the instructions means that your

electrical and electronic equipment should be disposed at the end of

life separately from your household waste. There are separate

collection systems for recycling in the EU.

For more information, please contact the local authority or your

retailer where you purchased the product.

SOME DOS AND DON'TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT

This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like

any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be

assured.

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DO read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment.

DO ensure that all electrical connections (including the mains plug, extension leads and inter-

connections between the pieces of equipment) are properly made and in accordance with the

manufacturer's instructions. Switch off and withdraw the mains plug before making or changing

connections.

DO consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation, operation or safety of your

equipment.

DO be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment.

DO route the mains lead so that it is not likely to be walked on, crushed, chafed, or subjected to

excessive wear and tear or heat.

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DON'T remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages.

DON'T obstruct the ventilation openings of the equipment with items such as newspapers, tablecloths,

curtains, etc. Overheating will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment.

DON'T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to dripping or splashing, or objects filled with liquids,

such as vases, to be placed on the equipment.

DON'T place hot objects or naked flame sources such as lighted candles or nightlights on, or close to

equipment. High temperatures can melt plastic and lead to fires.

DON'T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws - to ensure

complete safety always fit the manufacturer's approved stand or legs with the fixings

provided according to the instructions.

DON'T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from

the requirements of traffic safety. It is illegal to watch television whilst driving.

DON'T listen to headphones at high volume, as such use can permanently damage your

hearing.

DON'T leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated

that it is designed for unattended operation or has a stand-by mode. Switch off using the

switch on the equipment and make sure that your family know how to do this. Special

arrangements may need to be made for infirm or handicapped people.

DON'T continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it working

normally, or if it is damaged in any way - switch off, withdraw the mains plug and consult

your dealer.

ABOVE ALL

--- NEVER let anyone especially children push anything into holes, slots or any other opening

in the case - this could result in a fatal electrical shock;

--- NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind

--- it is better to be safe than sorry!

POWER CORD (MAINS LEAD)

Do not place the product where a piece of furniture or other heavy object could trap the power cord

(mains lead). Handle the power cord by the plug. Do not pull out the plug by tugging the cord and

never touch the power cord when your hands are wet as this could cause a short circuit or electric

shock. Never make a knot in the cord or tie it with other cords. The power cords should be routed in

such a way that they are not likely to be stepped on. A damaged power cord can cause fire or give you

an electrical shock. Check the power cord periodically to see if it is damaged. If it is damaged, please

ask an approved service agent to replace it.

For your own safety read following instructions carefully before attempting to connect this device to the

mains.

This unit is designed to operate on a 220V-240V AC - 50Hz supply only. Connecting it to other power

sources may damage it. Ensure that the supply corresponds to the information on the rating label on

the bottom of the unit.

This digital terrestrial receiver is supplied with a moulded mains plug. This plug must not be cut off as

it may contain a special radio interference filter, the removal of which could lead to impaired per-

formance. If you wish to extend the lead, obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or

consult your dealer.

Observe the manufacturers instructions when connecting extension leads to the set. Check the fuse

rating on the new plug, this should be fitted with a 5 Amp fuse which conforms to either ASTA or BSI

(BS1362) approvals, these are easily identifiable by either the

symbols. If you are in any doubt about the installation of an extension lead, please consult a

competent electrician.

This symbol means that this unit is double insulated. An earth connection is not required.

CAUTION

To prevent electric shock, do not remove the cover. No user servicable parts inside. Refer servicing to

qualified service personnel. Disconnect from the mains supply before cleaning.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Power Source.

This unit should only be connected to a 220-240V AC 50-60 Hz power supply. Do not connect to any

other supply.

Power Lead.

Do not place the lead where it may be stepped on or tripped over. Do not place heavy objects on the

lead. If the lead becomes cut or damaged, please disconnect the unit from the mains supply.

The mains plug or the appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall

remain readily operable.

Location.

Place on a solid base such as a shelf or in a TV cabinet or similar. Do not place near heat sources

such as radiators, fires or similar.

Do not block ventilation holes or place in a location that does not allow a free airflow.

Do not place the unit near water or in high humidity areas. Avoid splashing. If the unit does get wet

please call an approved service agent.

Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases,

shall be placed on the apparatus.

GENERAL PROPERTIES

1. Menu Language : English

2. Channel lock, Menu lock

3. Channel list sorted by D-book logical channel numbers.

4. Channel list name editing option.

5. BBC UK Compliant Over Air Download.

6. PIP (Picture in picture)

7. Time shift – pause live TV.

8. One button record (Instant recording of channels).

9. Dual recordings at the same time.

10. Once, daily, weekly programmed event recordings.

11. Ability to record one channel while watching another channel.

12. X1/4, X1/2, X1, X2, X4, X8, X16, X32 forward and backward play options.

13. Play list shows available recordings (Event name, Start time, Duration, delete/playback

permission)

14. Timers list shows scheduled recordings (Event name, Start time, Duration, once/daily/weekly

repeat, change/delete/playback permission)

15. Record timer via 7 day EPG

16. Records DVB subtitles (If any are broadcasted by the broadcaster).

17. Automatic/Manual channel search.

18. Guided first time installation.

19. 200 channels.

20. Favourite channel lists.

21. Automatic day light saving time updating.

22. MHEG-5 Engine

CONTENTS OF PACKAGING

Inside your receiver package you should have;

1 x This user guide

1 x Quick Start Guide

1 x Digital terrestrial TV receiver & recorder

1 x Remote control

2 x 1,5 V R-03/AAA batteries

1 x Scart lead

1 x RF lead

REMOTE CONTROL

1. Press the mark on the cover and slide it in the direction of the arrow.

2. Insert the batteries making sure the polarities correctly match the + and - marks inside the battery

compartment.

3. Attach the cover and slide it until it clicks into place.

Incorrect use of the batteries may cause them to leak or explode. Please follow the precautions below.

•Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.

Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

• Insert the batteries making sure the polarities correctly match the + and - marks inside the battery

compartment.

• Batteries of different types have different properties, therefore do not mix batteries of different types.

• Do not mix new and old batteries.

This may shorten the life of new batteries or may cause old batteries to leak.

• Remove the batteries from the remote control once they have run out, as leaving them in can cause

them to leak.

Battery fluid from leaked batteries is harmful to skin, therefore ensure that you wipe them first and then

remove them using a cloth.

• Remove the batteries from the remote control if you will not be using the remote control for a long

time.

• Comply with the rules accordance of each local government when disposing of worn-out batteries.

Replacement batteries for this unit are 1.5 Volt (R03/AAA).

GETTING STARTED

Before connecting, ensure that the power cord of the unit is unplugged from the AC outlet and turn off

the devices to be connected. After making all connections (Diagrams on page 11), turn on the unit first

and then the other devices.

After plugging in the mains cord, wait until a blue light is viewable on the front panel (Standby Mode).

"NOTE" - When the unit is first powered up, please wait a short while before activating the receiver as

the unit's software needs to be initialised and the hard disk checked.

You can turn on your unit by pressing the Standby button on the remote control. Notice that the blue

light on the front panel will turn blue.

The unit is equipped with output terminals that support RGB, S-video and CVBS video signals.The

image quality is highest in the order of the RGB signal, the S-video signal and the CVBS video signal.

FRONT AND BACK PANEL

FRONT PANEL:

REC MENU OK

ON/OFF

RECORD

PLAY/ PAUSE

UP/DOWN

LEFT/RIGH

CAM

(not available)

I NTERFACE

VFD

DISPLAY

DIGITAL TV RECORDER HDR161

BACK PANEL

TV SCARTVCR SCART

ANTENNA 1 OUT

ANT ENNA 1 IN

RS 232

CVBS

LEFT

RIGHT

OPTICAL OUT

ANT ENNA 2 OUT ANT ENNA 2 IN

AC IN

3 50 160 6 2

DO NOT REMOV

1. AERIAL 2 OUT : To watch analogue channels on the TV

2. AERIAL 2 IN : Loop through

3. AERIAL 1 OUT : Loop through

4. AERIAL 1 IN : Aerial input

5. RS232 : Software Upgrade (Service purposes only)

6. OPTICAL SPDIF : Optical Digital Audio Output

7. VCR SCART : Output for other equipment such as DVD, VCR...etc.

8. TV SCART : TV Scart connection

9. ANALOGUE AUDIO LEFT/RIGHT : Analogue Audio output

10. CVBS : Video Output

11. POWER SUPPLY : 220-240V AC, 50 Hz

CONNECTION DIAGRAMS

ONLY

THIS SCART LEAD

IS SUPPLIED

"Optional RF lead if you

still wish to watch analogue

channels on the TV”

TV SCARTVCR SCART

ANTENNA 1

OUT

ANTENNA 1

RS 232

CVBS

LEFT

RIGHT

OPTICAL OUT

ANTENNA 2

OUT

ANTENNA 2

AC IN

35020157

TV Aerial

LOOP THROUGH

AC3 DOLBY DIGITAL

AMPLIFIER

VCR

VCR SCART

VCR

VCR SCART

TV Aerial

DO NOT REMOVE

Aux

HI-FI

Aux

HI-FI

NOTE: This set top box supports Free To View only. There is no provision for a CAM or Pay To View

card.

REMOTE CONTROL LAYOUT

USING THE CONTROLS ON THE FRONT PANEL

You can enter the main menu buy pressing the menu button on the front of the unit. Then navigate

through the menu's with the four Arrow buttons on the front of the unit.and make a selection with the

OK button.

REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS

BUTTON

FUNCTION

1. STAND BY Standby ON/OFF

2.  Fast Forward

3. LIB. Library of records

4. TIMERS Schedule recording

5. Record key

6. INFO Displays Info window

7. Arrow buttons/OK Menu Navigation

8. BACK Exit from menu (Without saving)

9. PR+/- Next/Previous channel

10. YELLOW Teletext Function key

11. BLUE Teletext Function key

12. 0,1,2,3.....9 Numeric keys

13. PP Previous channel

14. WIDE TV Mode

15. SUBT. Enables Subtitles

16. SWAP

Normal screen and PIP window change

their places

17. PIP + Next channel in PIP window

18. MUTE Mute

19.  Play the records

20.  Fast backward

21.  Stop the records

22.  Pause

23. GUIDE Electronic Program Guide

24. TEXT Teletext key

25. V+/ V - Volume UP/DOWN

26. GREEN Teletext Function key

27. RED Teletext Function key

28. AUX VCR Switch

29. MENU Enter menu/ Exit menu (With saving)

30. FAV Favourite list

31. PIP Opens PIP window

32. PIP- Previous Channel in PIP window

MENU INTERFACE

FIRST TIME INSTALLATION

When the box is switched on from stand-by mode and if there is no channel stored in the database,

First Time Installation Menu window is displayed on the screen. In this window, set the TV type with

“/” keys and press OK button on remote control to continue.

Automatic channel scan window appears and the unit commences to search for channels.

MAIN MENU

Main menu is accessed by pressing the MENU key on the remote control.

Navigate with “/” keys among the menus and press OK to activate

menus. In some sub-menus, press the BACK button to return to the previous

menu, otherwise, use it to exit from the menu. In all menus there is an Info

banner at the bottom of the screen. These are functions that can be used in

the current menu.

1. CHANNEL LIST

Channel list is the place where the

channels are managed. The following

operations can be performed in this menu:

1. Navigating channel list

2. Deleting channels

3. Renaming channels

4. Adding locks to channels

5. Setting favourite list

1.1. NAVIGATING CHANNEL LIST

In the channel table “/” moves the selection to the previous or next .To exit menu and watch a

specific channel highlight it using, “/” then press OK key while the "SELECT" option at the bottom

of the screen is highlighted. If the selected channel is password protected then a pop up menu is

displayed. If the correct code is entered, the selected channel can be watched. You can now select

another channel in the list. The scroll Bar in middle of the screen shows relative position of the

currently visible channels with respect to the whole list.

1.2. DELETING CHANNEL

To delete a channel highlight it using “/”, then highlight the “Delete” button using “/”and press

OK. A message is displayed to confirm your decision, if you still want to delete select “YES”, with the

< > buttons or the operation will be cancelled if you select “NO”.

1.3. EDIT CHANNELS

To rename a specific channel, highlight "Edit Name" button after the channel is selected and press

OK. A box appears on the screen. “/” moves to the previous/next character. “/” toggles the

current character, i.e., ‘b’ character becomes ‘a’ on “” and ‘c’ on “”. Pressing the numeric buttons

‘0...9’ replaces the highlighted character with the characters printed above the button one by one as

the button is pressed. Pressing BACK cancels the editing and OK saves the new name.

1.4. ADDING LOCKS TO CHANNELS

Channel Locking provides a password-protected access to channels selected by parents. In order to

lock a channel you should know the parental Lock password (set to 0000 in the factory and can only

be changed from the Configuration Menu), from the channel list menu highlight the channel to be

locked and select the “Lock” button with the < > keys, when OK is pressed a password box is

displayed. Enter the parental Lock code, press OK and the Lock icon will be displayed in front of the

selected channel. Repeat the same operation to cancel the Lock.

1.5. SETTING FAVOURITE LIST

Favourite lists provide an easy way to group

programs in a customizable way. Five

favourite lists are available on this product

named as List1, List2, List3, List4 and List5.

 From the channel list use the “/”

buttons to highlight “Favourites” and

press OK to enter the “Favourite

Lists” menu.

 Press the “/”buttons to select

your preferred favourite list

(List1/List2/List3/List4 or List5).

 Press OK to add the highlighted programme to your list and continue to add the programmes

you want to include in your favourites by highlighting the channel and pressing OK.

 Repeat the above steps to remove the channels from the list. Once complete press MENU to

save your settings.

 You can step through your favourite lists with the FAV button on the remote. Each press will

advance to the next list. The PR+ and PR- buttons will cycle through the channels you put in

the currently selected favourites list.

2. PROGRAMME GUIDE (7 DAYS EPG)

Electronic Program Guide appears on the

screen. It is able to get Information of the

channel - programs weekly by means of 7-

DAY–EPG. All programs of channels are

displayed. The current program is

highlighted and there is brief information

about the programs of the channel, such as:

name, short/extended event description,

start & end time. By pressing “/”keys

continuously the time scale can be

changed.If there is any event information

data available only program names and

dates are displayed. Across the bottom of

the screen there is an info bar showing all

the available commands which are listed

below.

RED BUTTON (SHRINK) : make the info boxes smaller

GREEN BUTTON (EXPAND) : make the info boxes larger

YELLOW BUTTON(PREV DAY) : displays the programs of previous day

BLUE BUTTON (NEXT DAY) : displays the programs of next day.

INFO (DETAILS) : displays the short extended programs in detail.

(RECORD) : the unit will record the selected progamme.

NUMERIC BUTTONS (JUMP) : go to preferred channel directly via numeric buttons.

OK (VIEW / REMINDER) : shows the highlighted channel / sets the reminder for future

programs

TEXT (SEARCH) : activates “Search” window.

 (PAGE LEFT) : moves the page to left.

 (PAGE RIGHT) : moves the page to right.

 (NOW) : shows the current programme

3. TIMERS

To display Timer window press either

TIMERS key or activate it from main

menu.To add a Timer press YELLOW button

on the remote and the, “Add Timer “

windows appears.

Channel:

“3/4” keys will navigate the user

through the TV or Radio list .

Date:

By using either “3/4” or “0,1,2…,9”

keys start date is entered.

Start:

By using either “3/4” or “0,1,2…,9”

keys start time is entered.

End

: By using either “3/4” or “0,1,2…,9” keys end time is entered.

Duration:

Displays the duration of the recording.

This is automatically worked out after the start and end times have been entered.

Repeat:

By using “3”/ “4” keys, repeat mode is set to “Once”, “Daily” or “ Weekly” .

Playback:

permit or block playback for other users."use parental settings" is default.

Change /Delete: permit or prohibit any modifications for other users.

When a timer Start time is reached, the receiver starts to record the desired program, then when the

end time is reached, the record stops. Save the adjustments by means of GREEN key or cancel with

RED button. Edit the list via GREEN key and delete with the RED button.

4. RECORDINGS LIBRARY

All the recordings are kept in list. To show the list of recordings press either LIB button on the remote

or access it from the main menu.

RED BUTTON (DELETE) : Erase the recordings

GREEN BUTTON (EDIT ) : make changes to the recordings

YELLOW BUTTON (TAG) : marks the recordings for archiving

BLUE BUTTON (SORT) : change the order of the recordings

INFO (DETAILS) : displays the short extended programs in detail

OK BUTTON : opens the play options menu

 (RESUME) : recommence the recordings

Red bar:

indicates the used space of the recordings on the hard disk.

Yellow bar:

displays the approximate capacity required for the timers currently set.

Green bar:

shows the free space on the hard disk.

4.1. PLAY OPTIONS

4.1.1. PLAY FROM START

Plays the recording from the beginning.

4.1.2. RESUME

Begins with playing from the last stopped position.

4.1.3. PLAY FROM OFFSET

Begins with playing, from the time which is entered.

4.1.4. MANAGE CHAPTERS

It will display any marked chapters (To set chapter marks, press the Menu button during playback and

enter the “Chapter Options” menu) and begin with playback from the selected chapter.

4.1.5. CREATE ARCHIVE (ARCHIVE MANAGEMENT)

Using this option, you will be able to archive your recordings to an external device like a DVD player.

Press the LIB. Button and come to the “Recordings Library”. In this library, the saved recordings are

listed. To select a recording which should be archieved, highlight one of them using the “/”

buttons and select the TAG option, by pressing the yellow button. After then, press the OK button to

open the “Play Options” menu. In this menu, using the “/” buttons, select the “Create Archive”

option and enter it bye pressing the OK button. You will see the menu below:

EDIT RECORDINGS

While the “Edit recordings” option is highlighted, using the 3/4” buttons come to the list of recordings

on the right of this menu. Select one of them, which should be archived and press the OK button. You

will come to the following menu:

Here, only the “Start recording at” and “ Stop recording at” options are active. If you have alrady

separated recording, you could select any chapter to begin with the archiving and stop it. If it is not

separated in chapters, the beginning and ending time of the recording will be automatically the

beginning and ending time of the archiving.

MAIN TITLE

If you want to display a main title, select “Include” (To do this, use the “3/4” buttons). If not, select

“Skip”. By selecting “Skip”, the options below will be disabled.

TEXT: After you select the “Include” option in the “Main Title” menu, you could edit the main title.

DURATION: Set the duration of the appeareance of the main title on the screen.

RECORDING TITLE

If you want to display a recording title, select “Include” (To do this, use the “3/4” buttons). If not,

select “Skip”. By selecting “Skip”, the options below will be disabled. While archiving, you could decide

to show the names of the saved recordings on the scren.

DISPLAY: In this option, you could decide, which of the following items should be displayed in the

recording title: “Name”, “Start date/time” and “Length”.

DURATION: Set the duration of the appeareance of the “Edit recording title” menu main title on the

screen. If you press the Menu button during playback, you will enter the “Chapter options and in this

menu, you could set any point as a chapter. So, the user is be able to skip frames which should not be

archived. The user could also start and stop the playback from any chapter he wants.

To stop archiving, press the STOP button. During archiving, no other button will be function.

4.2. CHAPTER OPTIONS

During playback of a recording, if you press the MENU button, you will get to the “Chapter Options”

menu. The chapter options menu includes following options:

This menu includes the options below:

4.2.1. CREATE NEW CHAPTER MARK

Using the “/” buttons select this option and press the OK button, to create a chapter mark. You

could set a chapter mark anywhere you want.

4.2.2. FORWARDS TO NEXT CHAPTER

Using the “/” buttons select this option and press the OK button, to go to the next chapter. If there

is more than one chapter.

4.2.3. BACK TO START OF CHAPTER

Using the “/” buttons select this option and press the OK button, to go to the beginning of the

current chapter. This is the last played chapter.

4.2.4. BACK TO PREVIOUS CHAPTER

Using the “/” buttons select this option and press the OK button, to go to back to the previous

chapter. If there is more than one chapter.

5. SETUP

Allows you to full make adjustments to the following: Recordings, Configuration, Language and

Installation.

5.1. RECORDINGS

The settings of the recordings are

configured in this menu, press OK to

display the menu.

5.1.1. START EARLY

Enter the required amount of minutes by

means of “/” buttons. The recorder will

start early by this amount of minutes.

5.1.2. END LATE

Enter the required extended record time

via “/” buttons. The recorder will stop

this amount of minutes late.

5.1.3. MAX TIMESHIFT

Type the preferred timeshift time. See the section on Timeshifting.

5.1.4. AUTO DISCARD

DISCARD: When the HDD is full, the recordings will be erased one by one, according to your selected

file option: “Oldest, Largest, Shortest”.

UNPLAYED: select “Included” to remove the unplayed records otherwise choose “Excluded”.

5.1.5. FORMAT DISK

All the data on Hard Disk will be lost. Press OK when the “ Format Disk” line is highlighted. A menü

appears on, which asks you the password (The default password is “0000”). After you enter it, a pop-

up menu appears on the screen, select "YES" and press OK and the Hard Disk will be formatted.

Selecting "NO" and pressing OK will cancel the operation.

5.1.6. HARD DISK INFO

Displays Hard disk information in the form of a table.

Select this from the configuration menu.

5.2. CONFIGURATION

You can configure the settings of your set

top box. Select Configuration from Setup

menu and press OK to enter this menu.

Press the BACK button on the remote to

exit

5.2.1. TV TYPE

Digital terrestrial television channels can

broadcast programmes in a widescreen

format which must be output differently to

normal and widescreen TV sets. This

function tells the receiver the screen

format of the TV connected so that

broadcasts are displayed correctly.

Highlight the TV Type line in the

Configuration menu and use the “3/4”

keys to select 4:3 if you have a standard

TV set connected or 16:9 if it is a widescreen TV. This function duplicates the selection made at the

time of first installation and can be used if you change TV sets.

5.2.2. TV OUT

The receiver can output RGB , CVBS and S-Video signal from the TV SCART on the rear panel.

Although the RGB format results in a better quality picture, not all equipment can cope with an RGB

signal.

5.2.3. VCR OUT

This allows you to select CVBS or S-Video output from the VCR SCART socket.The receiver can

output SVideo and CVBS signal from the VCR SCART on the rear panel.

5.2.4. FAVOURITE MODE

This function enables or disables the 5 favourite channel list mode by pressing “/” buttons and

press OK . IF a favourites list exists it will switch to the list number selected. If there is no favourite

listing, a warning message is displayed.

5.2.5. CHANNEL LIST

Use “/” buttons to go to Channel List option. Use “/”buttons to toggle Channel List Mode. If

you select “TV Only”, with the PR+/PR- buttons, you navigate through only TV channels. If you select

”Radio Only”, with the PR+/PR- buttons, you navigate through only radio channels. If you choose

“Show All” all, channels can be navigated with the PR+/PR- buttons. To save the recent changes and

exit; press the MENU button.

5.2.6. SCAN ENCRYPTED CHANNELS

Use “▲ / ▼” buttons to go to the Scan Encrypted Channels option. Use “◄ / ►” buttons to toggle

YES or NO the searching for encrypted channels.

5.2.7. RECEIVER UPGRADE - OAD

Over Air Download (OAD): To ensure that

your STB always has the most up todate

information. Please ensure that after use it

is set to its standby mode. The STB

automatically powers up at 3.00 A.M. each

day and searches for any new information

which may be broadcast and will download

this to your receiver automatically. This

operation will normally take approximately

30 minutes. If you have an important

recording to make at 3.00 A.M. which must

not have a 30 minutes interrupt then you

can disable the auto OAD search by

performing the following:

 Press Menu button and using the

“/” buttons to choose Setup

and press the OK button.

 Highlight Configuration menu with “/” keys and pres OK.

 Use “/” buttons to choose "RECEIVER UPGRADE" and press OK button.

 Using the left / right button change “Automatic scanning” from Enabled to Disabled.

 Highlight “Scan for upgrade” menu with “/” keys and pres OK to commence upgrade.

Do not forget to re enable the automatic OAD function after you have made your recording by

repeating the above instructions but this time selecting ENABLE.

5.2.8. PARENTAL CONTROL

Use “/” buttons to go to Parental Control option.

Press OK button to enter the menu. A box asking for

the lock key is displayed. The key is set to “0000”

initially. Enter lock key. If it is incorrect, "Wrong Pin"

is displayed. If it is correct, the Parental Control

Menu is displayed.

5.2.8.i. MENU LOCK

In menu lock you can set locking for All Menus, or the Installation Menu to restrict access to these

menu's. If the menu lock is disabled, there will be free access to the menu system. Use “/” buttons

to go to Menu Lock option. Use “/” buttons to choose Menu Lock Mode.

DISABLED : All menus are unlocked.

ALL MENUS : All Menus are accessible only with the correct lock key.So the user can’t add, delete,

rename, channels, can’t set timers.

INSTALLATION MENU : Installation menu is locked.So the user can’t add channels. Changes will be

updated after exiting ‘Configuration Menu’.

5.2.8.ii. SET PIN

The PIN code of the unit changed. Use “/”

buttons to go to “Set PIN” option. Press OK to

display the “Set PIN” window. Use NUMERIC

buttons to enter new pin number you will need to

input your new pin a second time for verification

purposes. If Both pin numbers are four digits long

and the same, the pin will be changed.

5.3. LANGUAGE

In this menu the user can adjust the preferred language. Language is changed by pressing OK key.

System:

shows the language of the system

Preferred

These settings will be used if available. Otherwise the current settings will be used.

 Audio:

by pressing “/” keys change the audio language.

 Subtitle:

alter the subtitle language with“/” keys. The chosen language will be seen in

subtitles.

Current

 Audio: if audio language is supported change the audio language by pressing “/” keys

 Subtitle:

if subtitle is backed up alter the subtitle language with“/” keys. The chosen language

will be seen in subtitles.

NB.: This menu is intended for dual language transmissions.This product is not designed to resolve

“English (Visually Impaired)”.

5.4. INSTALLATION

5.4.1. AUTOMATIC CHANNEL SCAN

Automatic channel scan is

activated by selecting OK when

the line is highlighted. A pop-up

menu appears on the screen,

select “YES” the automatic scan

begins. All the multiplexes are

searched and a channel table is

created automatically. All

channels found are stored in a

sorted form with respect to their channel numbers. Selecting "NO" will cancel the operation.

5.4.2. MANUAL CHANNEL SCAN

In manual search the number of the multiplex is entered manually and only that multiplex is searched

for the channels. In manual and auto search, any existing channel in the database is not re-stored to

avoid redundant duplicates of that channel. To start the scan enter the channel number manually and

press OK.

5.4.3. FIRST TIME INSTALLATION

Use this option to load default settings, which had been set at the factory. To install factory settings,

highlight ‘First Time Installation’ menu and press OK key, then you will be asked to confirm deleting all

channels and settings. Selecting YES and pressing OK will delete the channel table. Selecting "NO"

and pressing OK will cancel the operation.

6. MESSAGES

When the box receives no signal (e.g. the antenna cable is

disconnected), “NO SIGNAL” message is seen on the screen.

When there are no channels stored in the box; the

Channel List menu is not accessible. Channel navigation is

not allowed. Therefore, trying to enter these menus or

navigate the channels will display an error message on the

screen.

7. SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS OF REMOTE CONTROL

When there is no menu active on the screen, each of the keys have specific functions.

OK KEY:

when OK key is pressed Channel list appears on the screen.

RECORD KEY

The programs are recorded at once.

 Record time is obtained from EPG automatically. If the program has EPG information, you could

set the timer. If there is no EPG info, press the Record button to set the timer in 30 minutes

periods.

 In EPG by pressing the record key, programs are recorded instantly.

LIB KEY:

by pressing this key, you will get to the Recordings Library, which shows you the details of

your saved recordings. By pressing it again, you will exit the Recordings Library.

SUBTITLE :

subtitle key shows/hides subtitles of channel. When the subtitle key is pressed,subtitle

ON/OFF message is displayed.

INFO KEY

When INFO key pressed, and when changing channels the information window is displayed on the

lower part of the screen. The small bar indicates the program duration. On the channel info window

there are

 Current event name next event name, and their start and end times.

 Program duration bar

 Program mode (TV or Radio)

 Channel number

 Name of the channel

The second press of the info button brings up a box containing a brief description of the currently

viewed programme.

You can now use the > button to change the programme description to that of the next programme on

the current channel.

PR+ / PR – (CHANNEL NAVIGATION )

There are two ways to navigate through the channels:

 Pressing PR +/ PR - keys will take you to go to the next or the previous channel in the list.

 Pressing a number key will activate a small digit entry window on the left upper corner of the

screen. After a digit is entered, the box will stay for 2 seconds while you enter another digit. If no

digit is entered during these 2 seconds, then the box will switch to the entered number channel.If a

number that is greater than the maximum number of channels is entered, the box will switch

automatically to the last channel.

 Press OK button to display the channel list.

VOLUME CONTROL

The volume level of the sound from the receiver can

be altered with the VOL+ and VOL- keys on the

remote control handset. Pressing either key displays

a bar graph of the sound volume on the TV screen.The volume level selected will remain set, even

when the receiver is turned off and on again, until it is altered with VOL + and VOL - keys.The audio

volume adjustment for the receiver is independent of the volume control on your TV set. Be careful

that both volume controls are kept within reasonable levels so that when switching from analogue to

digital television viewing, or when first turning on your TV set, the sound level is not too high.

You can silence the sound from the receiver by pressing the MUTE key. The sound

remains muted until the MUTE key is pressed again, the VOL + or VOL- keys are

pressed. While the sound is muted in this way, the mute symbol is displayed in the top

left of the TV screen. The symbol is removed after 3 seconds, but the sound will remain

muted until the MUTE key is pressed for the second time and the mute symbol will display for 3

seconds.

PIP (PICTURE-IN-PICTURE)

Enables / disables PIP window.

 PIP +: next channel in PIP

window.

 PIP - : previous channel in PIP

window.

NOTE:

PIP is only available when LOOP

THROUGH is connected. (Please see

page connection diagrams)

SWAP

Main window and PIP window change

their places.

TIME SHIFTING (PAUSE LIVE RECORDING)

Pause Live Recording is a feature that

enables you to pause a live broadcast if,

say the phone rings you can go back to

the same spot that you were at when you

left. The live broadcasting can be stopped

any time. Press PAUSE

button to

suspend the broadcasting. In the INFO

banner the timeshift will comence. The

duration of Timeshift can be adjusted from

Recordings in the Configuration menu

(See 5.1.RECORDINGS). In order to stop

the timeshift press PLAY, PAUSE or OK

button. The paused recording can be

watched in different speeds by means of

keys. To terminate the

Pause Live Recording press

button.

NOTE:

You can also use the PAUSE button on the front of the unit if you wish.

TEXT

Many digital terrestrial television channels not only broadcast pictures and sound for programmes but

also pages of information on the programmes, the weather, news and many other topics. This digital

teletext can be displayed by the receiver.Some channels are entirely given over to digital teletext and

carry no normal TV programme at all.

These dedicated digital teletext channels will not give a quarter-screen image in the EPG or the

Channel List screen. When such a channel is selected, after a brief pause, they will usually display

the opening page of information automatically. Other channels have digital teletext pages broadcast

alongside the television programme and often include a reduced-size broadcast picture within digital

teletext pages.

These usually require the TEXT button to be pressed to activate the digital teletext pages.In both

cases, moving through the different pages of information is accomplished in a variety of ways,

dependent on the individual broadcasters, but including use of the “///”and[OK]keysto

select items from on-screen menus, and the coloured keys to jump directly to particular pages.

You can exit teletext mode by pressing the TEXT button on the remote or by changing channel. Also if

you call for the INFO bar or bring up a menu you will temporarily enter TV mode returning to TEXT

mode when you cancel the menu or INFO bar.

You can exit any digital teletext channel by changing channel in any of the normal ways. You can

leave the digital teletext function of a combined digital teletext/programme channel, to return to normal

television viewing of that channel, by pressing the TEXT key.Calling for the information banner or any

menu on-screen stops the receiver from displaying the digital teletext pages and they are temporarily

replaced by a blank picture while the banner or menu is displayed.Digital teletext cannot be accessed

when the Subtitles are enabled

WIDE

TV sets are available with screens of the standard (4:3) format and widescreen (16:9) format. When

you first installed your receiver you specified the format of the connected TV (this can now be altered if

necessary; see Configuration)Digital terrestrial television broadcasts are also made in both standard

and widescreen formats. In particular, films and dramas tend to be broadcast in widescreen format to

closer emulate the cinema experience, but some programmes such as news bulletins are 4:3. To help

get the most from both TV set and programme when a widescreen film is watched on a standard TV,

or a standard broadcast is viewed on a widescreen set, the receiver includes the WIDE key.So long as

the receiver has been correctly set up for the TV set connected, a widescreen programme will always

be displayed correctly on a widescreen set, and a standard format programme will correctly fill the

screen of a standard format TV.

With a widescreen TV set displaying a standard format programme the WIDE key switches between

displaying the picture with black bars down the sides, and enlarging the picture so that it fills the whole

width of the screen but the top and bottom are cropped off.With a standard format TV displaying a

widescreen programme, the WIDE key switches between displaying the picture with black bars at the

top and bottom of the screen, and filling the whole height of the screen but cropping the sides off

according to instructions broadcast with the programme (called 'pan and scan').The effect of the WIDE

key on the picture display is cancelled by pressing WIDE again.

NOTE:

Sometimes the TV will automatically try and compensate for an incorrect screen format, in this

instance set the tv to the correct format whilst viewing the programme.

8. TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE

Problem Possible Reason What to do

The Led indicator

does not glow

Mains cable is

not connected

Check if the main cable is not

plugged into the power socket.

No picture or sound No signal or weak signal.

Check the Aerial and scart

connections

The settings you have made

in the menus have not been

changed.

The digital set-top box was

unplugged without first

going to standby.

Before unplugging your digital set-

top box, make sure it is in standby

The remote control is not

working.

The digital set-top box is in

Stand by.

Remote control is

incorrectly aimed.

Battery exhausted.

Press the standby key.

Check if anything is obstructing the

front panel .

Change the batteries

Password forgotten.

Take contact with the nearest

service center.

Record does not start.

No or weak Aerial 2 input

Signal.

Check Aerial 2 input connection.

No PIP video.

No or weak Aerial 2 input

Signal.

PIP Channel is radio or

teletext based.

Check Aerial 2 input connection.

Use PIP+ / PIP- to choose a valid

TV channel.

9. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS

Supply Voltage 220 - 240 V AC ~ 50Hz

Input Frequency 470 Mhz-862 Mhz

Maximum Power consumption 21 W

Standby Power Consumption 11.7 W

Operating temperature 5ºC to +45ºC

Storage temperature -15ºC to +55ºC

Humidity 25 to 75 % rel

Physical dimensions 360x280x48 mm

Weight 2.80 kg

HARDWARE CONFIGURATION

Main Processor STM5100

Flash Memory 4 MB

DDRRAM 64 MB

DIGITAL CAPABILITIES

Transmission Standards DVB, MPEG2

DEMODULATION

COFDM with 2K/8K FFT mode.

FEC for all DVB Modes.(Automatically found)

VIDEO

ALL MPEG-2 MP@ML Video Decoder

Aspect Ratio 4:3, 16:9 with pan vector

RGB analogue outputs. BW ≥ 5MHz at 0.5 to 5 MHz sweep signal

CVBS analogue output.

AUDIO

MPEG1 Layer 1 and 2

Sampling frequencies supported 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz.

Output can be programmed as STEREO, LEFT

only or RIGHT only (on both outputs). This is

useful for dual mono channels in order to select

the correct sound track, which is stored for every

channel.

Wide dynamic range 16-bit resolution

REMOTE CONTROL

Operating Distance 10m Max.

Batteries 2x1.5V Micro (R-03/AAA)

TUNERS

2 xRF In

IEC-type, female (75Ohm)

2 x RF Out (loop through) IEC-type, male (75Ohm)

HARD DISK

Hard Disk capacity 160 GB

FRONT PANEL

Display VFD

Front Panel Control Keys

Standby ON/OFF, Record, Play/Pause, Menu,

OK, Menu Up/Down/Left/Right.

AUDIO R / L

Connector 2 x RCA (R + L)

Output 2 Vrms, 0 dBfs / Z = 10 kohm

DIGITAL AUDIO

Output Optical SPDIF

A / V & DATA IN / OUT

Scart TV scart, VCR scart

RGB Video Output TV scart

RGB Video Intput VCR scart

CVBS Video Output TV scart, VCR scart

CVBS Video Input VCR scart

Analog Audio Output TV scart, RCA jack , VCR scart

Analog Audio Input VCR scart

Digital Audio Output Optical output

Data Interface RS232 (max 115200 bps), 9Pin

* Any changes in the Instruction Manual format is reserved.

10. UK GUARANTEE

Your Guarantee of Excellence

Thank you for purchasing this Hitachi product

In the unlikely event that this product should develop a fault, we undertake to replace or repair any

part of the product which fails due to a manufacturing defect within 12 months of the date of purchase

provided that:

I) The product has been installed and used only in accordance with the instructions supplied with the

product.

II) The product has not been repaired, maintained, or modified by any person other than a Hitachi

authorised engineer.

III) The product serial number has not been removed or altered.

This guarantee does not apply to product acquired second hand or for commercial or communal use.

This guarantee does not cover the replacement of exhausted batteries, the adjustment of user

controls, or head cleaning and general consumer maintenance tasks.

Any parts replaced under this guarantee shall become the property of Hitachi Europe Ltd. Any claims

made under guarantee must be directed to the dealer from whom the equipment was originally

purchased.

Please note that evidence of the date of purchase will be required before any service under this

guarantee is carried out.

THIS GUARANTEE DOES NOT AFFECT YOUR STATUTORY RIGHTS.

IN ALL CASES OF DIFFICULTY PLEASE CONSULT YOUR HITACHI DEALER

11. IMPORTANT NOTICE:

DIGITAL SWITCHOVER AND YOUR TV EQUIPMENT

WHAT YOU NEED TO DO TO ENJOY WATCHING TV DURING AND FOLLOWING DIGITAL

SWITCHOVER

Starting in 2008* and ending in 2012, television services in the UK will go completely digital, TV region

by TV region.

To continue using this digital TV equipment during and following digital switchover, you will need to

“reset” your digital TV channels.

Users of this digital TV product must reset their channels on at least 2 different occasions, normally 1

month apart when switchover happens. Digital UK, the body leading digital TV switchover, and

broadcasters will advise you when to reset your channels on each occasion.

If you do not reset your channels, you risk losing some or all of your TV services during and following

switchover.

Please refer to the instruction manual supplied with your digital TV equipment for help with resetting

channels. Some manufacturers refer to resetting channels as “rescanning” channels or “retuning”.

Please note that in order to receive the maximum number of available TV services on your equipment

you must “reset” channels, not “add” channels.

For more information about this, please contact your equipment supplier or visit www.digitaluk.co.uk

* With the exception of Whitehaven in Cumbria and the surrounding area which will switch over in October 2007.

The FREEVIEW service is subject to coverage. An aerial upgrade may be required. Freeview

trading as DTVSL, registered number 4435179

FIRST TIME INSTALLATION

CONNECTION

 /Set the TV type with “ ” keys and press OK .

You can

select Normal 4:3 or Widescreen 16:9 if you ha e a

widescreen TV.

CHANNEL LIST

MAIN MENU

Main menu is accessed by pressing the key on

the remote control.



Navigate with keys among the menus and press

to activate menus.

The Channel List, Electronic Programme Guide,

Timers, Recordings Library and Setup menu are

achieved from main menu.

Press to abandon the menu without saving the

changes. Press button to save the changes and

exit. In all menus, there is an Infobanner at the bottom of

the screen. These are functions that can be applied in the

menu.

“”//

BACK

Channel list is the place where the channels are

managed.The following operations can be performed in

this menu:

Navigating channel list Deleting channels

Renaming channels Setting favourite list

dding locks to channel





 Automatic channel scan window appears and the unit

starts to search for channels.

GETTING STARTED

REMOTE CONTROL

Connect all cables before plugging in to mains. When the set-

top-box is first powered up please wait for a while before

activatin

the receiver since bootin

of software will tak

Aux

VCR

HI-FI

AC3 DIGITAL

AMPLIFIER

TV SCARTVCR SCART

ANTENNA 1 OUT

ANTENNA 1 IN

RS 232

CVBS

LEFT

RIGHT

OPTIC SPDIF

ANTENNA 2 OUT

ANTENNA 2 IN

AC IN

TV Aerial

DO NOT REMOVE

"Optional RF lead if you

still wish to watch analogue

channels on the TV”

LOOP THROUGH

BEFORE YOU START

This Digital TV Recorder (DTR) can only receive and record

Digital Terrestrial TV (Freeview) signals. Please check that

you are in a Digital TV reception area. The FREEVIEW

service is subject to coverage. An aerial grade may be

To check FREEVIEW coverage in your area now text your

postcode to 83331 for a reply in seconds (standard network

charges apply), telephone 08708 80 99 80 or visit

Please check that all the following

accessories are included and then insert the batteries in the

remote control, ensuring that they are the correct way round.

www.freeview.co.uk

some time. Then, you can turn on your digital set-top box

by pressing the button on the remote control.STANDBY

ONLY

THIS SCART LEAD

IS SUPPLIED

Accessories

- RemoteControl&2xAAAbatteries

- Operation Manual

- Scart Cable (21 pin cable

- 1 RF Cable

PIP WINDOW

PICTURE IN

PICTURE

OK KEY

PROGRAM

UP/DOWN

RECORD

PAUSE

TIMESHIFT

PLAY

VOLUME

UP/DOWN

TIMERS

STANDBY

ON OFF

ARROW KEYS

NUMERIC

KEYS

LIBRARY

DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER

HDR 161

Instruction manual

To obtain the best performance and ensure years of

trouble-free use. please read this instruction manual

completely.

Model

HDR161

QUICK START GUIDE

SETUP

RECORDINGS

The entire settings and configuration of the unit is

adjusted in SETUP window.To activate setup window in

main menu press , when it is highlighted.OK Setup

window appears on the screen. Navigate in the window

by means of

“”// keys.

RECORD WITH SINGLE KEY

NOTE: The has two tuners so you can make a

recording of one digital channel and watch a different

digital channel on the TV.

To record a programme simply press the key

The recording time of the programme will be

automatically obtained from the Electroni Programme

Guide EPG .

It is also possible to record a programme in the EPG by

selecting it and pressing the button

HDR161

RECORD

()

RECORD



ADD RECORDS VIA TIMERS

Programmes can also be recorded by means of “Timers”

menu.

YELLOW

Select "Timers" from Main Menu and press OK.



Press button to add a new recording.

Select what you want to record.

Press GREEN button to store it.

When the programme starts it will be automatically

recorded.

RECORDINGS LIBRARY

Red bar:

Yellow bar:

Green bar:

All the recordings are kept in “Recordings library”. To show

the list of recordings press either LIB. button or access it

from main menu.

Shows the free space on the hard disk.

Indicates the space used on the Hard Disk.

Yellow bar shows how much space has been set

for timer recordings.

PAUSE LIVE RECORDING

This feature allows you to freeze a programme if you need to

leave the TV for a while and resume watching the

programme from the same point when you return. Simply

Press the (pause) button and the immediately start

to record the programme being watched. When you return

simply press the (pause) key again and it will start replaying

whilst continuing to record. At the end of the programme

ress the sto

button

HDR161

REC MENU OK

DIGITAL

TERRESTRIAL TV

RECEIVER RECORDER

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