DVBR-520HD - TV Decoder SIGMATEK - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL DVBR-520HD SIGMATEK

Video Vous avez appuyé sur la touche MUTE (silence) Appuyez sur la touche volume pour régler le volume sonore correct Format Sortie 57 6 P , 72 0 P, 10 80 i, 4: 3 an d 16 :9 Mauvaise piste audio Essayez une autre piste audio Port Sortie HDMI, Dual SCART Pas de connexion ou mauvaise connexion avec le câble AV Branchez correctement le câble audio Format Décodeu MPEG-1 (couche 1 & 2) Vous êtes branché sur une station radio La télécommande ne La pile est usée fonctionne pas L'image s'arrête ou forme une mosaïque Solutions Appuyez sur la touche <TV/RADIO> pour passer en mode TV Changez la pile La télécommande ne se trouve pas exactement en face de votre appareil ou en est trop éloignée Placez-vous bien en face de votre appareil et rapprochez la télécommande de l'appareil Le signal est trop faible. Renforcez le signal. Audio Alimentation Sortie Audio Audio numérique : S/PDIF Tension 100~240V~ 50/60Hz Puissance Max 8 W Le symbole représentant une poubelle sur roues barrée d'une croix, qui est imprimé sur l'étiquette ou l'emballage du produit, indique que cet équipement ne doit pas être éliminé avec les déchets municipaux non triés mais doit faire l'objet d'une collecte sélective. Les déchets d'équipements électriques et électroniques doivent être traités séparément afin d'éviter que les matières dangereuses contenues dans ce équipement ne soient enterrées, ce qui pourrais occasionner des risques futurs pour l'environnement et la santé humaine. De plus, certains éléments des déchets d'équipement électriques et électroniques pourront être réutilisés et recyclés, ce qui contribuera à réduire les quantités de déchets à éliminer et à limiter l'épuisement des ressources naturelles. En tant qu'utilisateur de cet équipement, vous êtes chargé de rapporter ce déchet d'équipement électronique à un centre de collecte autorisé par votre commune. Vous pouvez obtenir, auprès de votre commune ou du groupement auquel elle appartient, de plus amples informations sur votre centre de collecte le plus proche. Si vous achetez un équipement électrique ou électronique, le distributeur reprendra gratuitement l'équipement usagé que vous lui céderez dans la limite de la quantité et du type d'équipement vendu. Votre participation à la collecte sélective des déchets d'équipements électriques et électroniques est essentielle pour garantir que les objectifs ce protection de l'environnement et de la santé humaine seront atteints. Les informations susmentionnées sont fournies ici en conformité avec la Directive 2002/96/CE et le Décret n 2005-829 du 20 juillet 2005 relatif à la composition des équipement électriques et électroniques et à l'élimination des déchets issus de ces équipement qui prévoient ces procédures de collecte sélective et de traitement et d'élimination spécifiques aux déchets d'équipement électriques et électroniques. DVBR- 520HD Important Safety Instructions

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

7) Do not block any ventilation openings, install in accordance with the

8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiations, heat registers,

stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug. If the provided

plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10) Protected the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly

at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12) Unplug this apparatus during lighting storms or when unused for long

13) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required

when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power- supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

14) Mains plug is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device

shall remain readily operable.

15) The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation

openings with items, such as newspapers, table-cloth, curtains, etc.

16) No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on

17) Attention should be drawn to the environmental aspects of battery

18) The use of apparatus in moderate climate.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this

apparatus to rain or moisture.

WARNING: The batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as

sunshine, fire or the like. The symbol indicates that dangerous voltages constituting a risk of electric shock are present within this unit. The symbol indicates that there are important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying this unit. This symbol indicates that this product incorporates double insulation between hazardous mains voltage and user accessible parts.when servicing use only identical replacement parts. CAUTION: When the apparatus was in electrostatic circumstance, it may be malfunction and need to reset by user. Warning：The USB memory stick should be plug in the unit directly. USB extension cable should not be used to avoid failing of data transferring and interference caused. Table of Contents Front and Rear Panel

POWER BUTTON: Used to turn on/off the main power supply. STANDBY INDICATOR: Used to visually show power state of the set top box, the LED will turn red if the set top box enter standby mode. LED DISPLAY WINDOW: Used to display channel number. REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR: Used to receive the signal from the remote control. USB: Data input from USB storage devices. CHANNEL UP/DOWN: Used to change channels without using the remote control.

RF IN : This socket connects to your external aerial. RF LOOP THROUGH: This socket will bypass the RF signal to either your TV or another video system. COAXIAL: This socket connects to a coaxial socket on your surround sound system. TV SCART: This socket connects to your TV. VCR SCART: This socket connects to either a DVD or other video system. HDMI OUT This socket connects to HDMI in device. MAINS CABLE: This is used to connect to your main power supply. Remote Control

1. MUTE: Mute or Restore Audio Output.

2. INFO: Displays additional channel information.

3. TTX: Displays Teletext Information.

4. DTV/VCR: Switches the product to VCR input if it is

in DTV state. Switches the product to DTV if it is in VCR state.

5. SUBTITLE: Selects Subtitles Language.

6. EXIT: Exits the current Menu or returns to the

7. OK: Confirms an entry or selection. Displays the list

8. RIGHT / LEFT: Navigates through the Menus.

Increases or decreases volume.

9. TV/RADIO: Switches from TV function to Radio

function and from Radio to TV.

10. RECALL: Used to switch between the last two

11. GOTO: Selects the play time of media.

12. PREV: Skips to the previous track during playing

media and skips to the previous channel during playing DTV.

13. NEXT: Skips to the next track during playing media

and skips to the next channel during playing DTV.

14. REPEAT: Selects Repeat or turn off Repeat mode.

15. STOP: Stops media play.

16. STANDBY: Switch the product to on or standby.

17. EPG: (Electronic Program Guide)T urns the

18. AUDIO: Selects an Audio Language or Audio Mode.

19. UP / DOWN: Navigates through the Menus. Selects the next or previous

20. MENU: Turns on Main Menu.

21. FAVOURITE: Turns on Favourite Menu.

22. 0-9 (Numeric Buttons): Selects a channel or setting.

23. FWD: Searches forwards during media play.

24. REV: Searches backwards during media play.

25. PLAY: Starts or resumes media play.

26. PAUSE: Pauses media play.

27. Red button: In Teletext mode, it is the teletext colour button.

28. Green button: In Teletext mode, it is the teletext colour button.

29. Yellow button: In Teletext mode, it is the teletext colour button.

30. Blue button: In Teletext mode, it is the teletext colour button .

31. REC: Used to record the program.

32. LIST: Used to show the record program list on the current disk .

Installing the Batteries Remove the battery cover from the Remote Control and put 2xAAA size batteries inside the compartment. The diagram inside the Battery Compartment shows the correct way to install the batteries. 1.Open the cover 2.Install batteries 3.Close the cover Using the Remote Control To use the Remote Control, point it towards the front of the Digital Set Top Box. The Remote Control has a range of up to 7 metres from the Set Top Box at an angle of up to 60 degrees. The Remote Control will not operate if its path is blocked. Sunlight or very bright light will decrease the sensitivity of the Remote Control. Connections Caution: Make sure to check the voltage specification of the wall outlet is the same rating with the receiver. To prevent the risk of electric shock, do not open the cover or the back of the receiver. First Time Installation After all connections have been made properly, switch on TV and make sure the receiver is connected to the Main Power. Press Power button to switch receiver on. If you are using the receiver for the first time or restored to Factory Default, the Main Menu will appear on your TV screen. (1) Select [OSD Language] and press RIGHT/LEFT key to select an language . (2) Select [Country] and press RIGHT/LEFT key to select your country of residence . (3) Select [Channel Search] and press RIGHT or OK key to begin Automatic channel search . (4) Once channel tuning is complete, you are now ready to watch TV . Basic Operation (1) Program Manage Settings To access the Menu, press the MENU button and select [Program]. The Menu provides options to adjust the Program Manage Settings. Select an option and press OK or RIGHT to adjust that setting. Press the EXIT button to exit the Menu. Note: When connecting the receiver to other equipment, e.g., TV, VCR and amplifier, make sure to refer to relevant user manual for instruction. Also, make sure you disconnect all the equipments from the mains supply before the connection. (2) Program Edit To edit your program preferences (lock, skip, favourite, move or delete), you will need to enter the Program Edit Menu. This Menu requires a password to access. Enter the default password '000000'. Set Favourite Program You can create a shortlist of favourite programs that you can easily access. Set Favourite TV or Radio program:

1. Select the pre ferred program then press the FAVOURITE button.

A heart-shaped symbol will appear and the program is marked as a favourite.

2. Repeat the previous step to select more Favourite programs.

3. To confirm and exit the Menu, press the EXIT key

Disable favourite TV or Radio Program: Press the FAVOURITE button on the Remote Control with the heart-shaped symbol. Move a TV or Radio Program

1. Select the preferred program then press the RED button.

A move symbol will appear.

2. Press UP/DOWN to move the program .

3. Press OK to confirm .

4. Repeat the above steps to move more channels .

Lock Program You can lock selected programs for restricted view. Lock a TV or Radio Program: 1.Select the preferred program then press the YELLOW button. A lockshaped symbol is displayed. The program is now marked as locked .

2. Repeat the previous step to select more programs .

3. To confirm and exit the menu, press the EXIT button .

4. Press the YELLOW button to disable the locked program .

5. To view the locked program, you will be require to enter either the

default password '000000' or your last set password. (3) EPG (Electronic program guide) The EPG is an on-screen TV guide that shows scheduled programs seven days in advance for every tuned channel. Press the EPG button on the Remote Control to access guide. View Favourite Program

1. Press the Favourite button and the Favourite Menu will appear.

2. Press UP/DOWN to select your Favourite Programs.

3. Press OK to select your favourite program.

Delete a TV or Radio Program

1. Select the Program and then press the BLUE button

A message will appear. Press OK to delete the program .

2. Repeat the previous step to select more programs to delete.

Skip TV or Radio Program

1. Select the program you would like to skip and press the GREEN button. A skip

symbol is displayed. The program is marked as a skip.

2. Repeat the previous step to select more programs.

3. To confirm and exit the menu, press EXIT key. Disable a skip TV or Radio

program: Press the GREEN button on the skip program with the skip symbol. You can use the UP/DOWN key to select the preferred program. If there is more than one page of information, use the BLUE button for page up and the YELLOW button for page down. (4) Sort Sort your channels from the following options: [LCN] - Sort the channels in ascending order. [Name] - Sort the channels in alphabetical order. [Service ID] - Sort the channels according to the station . (5) LCN (Logical channel number) Set LCN on or off . (6) Video Setting To access the Menu, press MENU then select [Picture]. The Menu provides options to adjust the video settings. Press UP/DOWN to select an option and press RIGHT/LEFT to adjust that setting. Press EXIT to exit the menu. (7) Channel Search To access the menu, press MENU and select [Search Channel]. The M enu provides options to adjust the S earch C hannel settings. Select an option and press RIGHT/LEFT to adjust the setting s . Press EXIT to exit the M enu. (1). Aspect Ratio You must set the display format to either 4:3 PanScan, 4:3 Letter Box,16:9 Full Screen or Auto to get the maximum display when watching TV. 1 . Auto Search Search and install all channels automatically. This option overwrites all preset channels.

1. Select [Auto Search] and press OK or RIGHT to start channel search.

2. To cancel channel search, press EXIT.

(2). Resolution If the video does not appear correctly, change the setting. This setting is to match the most common setting for HDMI. [480i]: for NTSC system TV. [480P]: for NTSC system TV. [576i] for PAL system TV. [576P]: for PAL system TV. [720P]: for NTSC or PAL system TV. [1080I]: for NTSC or PAL system TV. (3). TV format If the video does not appear correctly, you need to change the settings. This should match the most common setting for TVs in your country. [NTSC]: for NTSC system TV. [PAL]: for PAL system TV. (4). Video output [CVBS]: CVBS output. [RGB]: RGB output.

Install new channels manually. This option adds new channels without changing the current channels list.

2. Press the RIGHT/LEFT key to select the channel frequency

3. Press OK to start searching channels

If a channel is found, it is saved and added to the channels list. If channels can't be found, then exit the menu. (3) Country Select your country of residence. (4) Antenna power Enable Antenna Power if an external active antenna is connected. (8) Time Setting To access the M enu, press MENU then select [Time]. The M enu provides options to adjust the time settings. Press UP/DOWN to s elect an option and press RIGHT/LEFT to adjust the setting s . Press EXIT to exit the menu. (1) Time offset Select auto or manual for GMT offset adjustments. (2) Country Region Select the Country Region when [Time Offset] is set to Auto. (3) Time Zone Select the Time Zone Offset when [Time Offset] is set to Manual. (4) Sleep If this setting is off, this function does not work. If this setting is not off, a message will pop up after your preferred time to inform you, that the device will go in to sleep mode.This message will appear under no any operation. Auto-off function can be set in a timeperiod at 0-12 hours. Standard setting is 3 hours. Press STANDBY button to exit sleep / auto-off mode. (9) Option To access the Menu, press MENU and select [Option]. The menu provides options to adjust the OSD Language, Subtitle Language and Audio Language. Select an option and press RIGHT/LEFT to adjust the setting. Press EXIT to exit the Menu. (1). OSD Language Select an OSD language . (2). Audio Language Select the preferred audio language for watching TV channels. If the language is not available, the default program language will be used. (3). Subtitle Language Select the preferred subtitle language. (4) Digital Audio Select digital audio output mode. (10) System Setting To access the M enu, press MENU and select [System].The menu provides options to adjust the system settings. Press the UP/DOWN key to s elect an option and press RIGHT/LEFT to adjust the setting. Press EXIT to exit the M enu . (1) Parental Guidance You can restrict access to channels that are unsuitable for children. To restrict/lock the channel you will need to enter either the default password '000000' or your own password. (2) Set Password Set or change the password for locked programs. Enter your old password or the default password '000000'. You will then be asked to enter your new password. To confirm re-enter your new password. Once it is confirmed, press EXIT to exit the Menu. (3) Restore Factory Default Reset your Set Top Box to the Default Factory Settings. In Main Menu select [Restore Factory Default] and press OK or RIGHT to select. Enter your password or the default password '000000' and press OK to confirm. This option will delete all preset channels and settings. (4) Information View model, hardware and software information. (5) Software update If the status is set 'ON ', it will scan new software from broadcast according to your preferred time in ' 'Start time ' '. (11)USB support movie playback : To access the Menu, press the MENU button and select [USB] using the RIGHT/LEFT keys. The menu provides options to playback Music, Photo and Multimedia files. It can support AVI, MP3, WMA, JPEG and BMP formats. The unit will only support USB device with FAT32 file system. It will not support NTFS file system. (a) Multimedia: When a USB device is attached you can select from the Music, Photo or Movie options in this menu using the RIGHT/LEFT keys and OK to select. If a USB device is not connected, the warning message "No USB device is Found" will appear. (b) Photo configure: -Slide Time: adjust slide show interval to 1~8 seconds. -Slide Mode: adjust slide show effect as mode 0~59 or random. -Aspect Ratio: [Keep]: Play picture in its original aspect. [Discard]: Play picture in full screen mode. (c) Movie Configure: - Subtitle Font: [Small]: Displays the subtitle as small mode. [Normal]: Displays the subtitle as normal mode. [Big]: Displays the subtitle as big mode. - Subtitle Background: [White]: Displays the subtitle in white background. [Transparent]: Displays the subtitle in transparent background. [Grey]: Displays the subtitle in grey background. [Yellowgreen]: Displays the subtitle in yellowgreen background. - Subtitle Color: [Red]: Displays Subtitle in red font. [Blue]: Displays Subtitle in blue font. [Green]: Displays Subtitle in green font. Note: - We cannot guarantee compatibility (operation and/or bus power) with all USB mass storage devices and assume no responsibility for any loss of data that may occur when connected to this unit. - With large amounts of data, it may take longer for the system to read the contents of a USB device. - Some USB devices may not be properly recognized. - Even when they are in a supported format, some files may not play or display depending on the content. (d) PVR Configure [Record Device]: Select the disk for the record. [Format]: Format the selected disk. Troubleshooting Technical Specifications Problem Potential Reasons What to do No picture Power isn't connected Connect the power Screen shows No Signal No sound from speaker Item Sub Item Parameter Tuner Input Frequency 170~230MHz 470~860MHz The power switch is not on Switch on the power Not connect DVB-T cabl Plug in the DVB-T cable RF Input level -25~-82dBm Incorrect setting Set up correct parameter IF Bandwidth 7MHz and 8MHz No or incorrect connection with audio cable Connect the audio cable correctly Modulation

Output Format 576P , 720P, 1080i, 4:3 and 16:9 Output Port HDMI, Dual SCART Decoder Format MPEG-1 (layer1&2) Audio output Digital audio: S/PDIF Voltage 100~240V~ 50/60Hz Power Max 8W Video Only sound, no image on the screen Remote control unit is not workable The image stop suddenly or mosaic Mute the sound Switch on the correct volume control Incorrect sound track Try another sound track No or incorrect connection with AV cable Connect the audio cable correctly The program is a radio program Press <TV/RADIO> key to shift into TV mode The battery is exhausted Change new battery Remote control unit is not in the right opposite of the front panel or too far from it Adjust the way of holding remote control unit and near from the panel The signal is too weak Strengthen the signal Audio Power After the implementation of the European Directive 2002/96/EU in the national legal system, the following applies: Electrical and electronic devices may not be disposed of with domestic waste. Consumers are obliged by law to return electrical and electronic devices at the end of their service lives to the public collecting points set up for this purpose or point of sale. Details to this are defined by the national law of the respective country. This symbol on the product, the instruction manual or the package indicates that a product is subject to these regulations. By recycling, reusing the materials or other forms of utilizing old devices, you are making an important contribution to protecting our environment.