HRT 8300 - Digital decoder XORO - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL HRT 8300 XORO

English Contents (ENG) Safety Information 4 Recycling Informationen 7 Accessories & Standard Settings 8 Control Elements 9 Remote Control 10 Connections TV and Antenna 12 HI-FI system 13 USB storage 14 Initial Installation 15 Daily Operation Important buttons and their function 16 Recorder Program Timer 19 Record 20 Time-Shift & List of recordings 21 USB Media Player Start Media Player 22 Image 23 Music 24 Video 25 Supported Formats 26 Settings Edit Channel List 27 Installation 30 TV System 32 Tools und Games 35 USB und PVR 36 Trouble Shooting 38 Specifications 39 Limited WarrantyENG 4 HRT 8300 English Safty Information The lightning flash with an arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user of the presence of un-insulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user of the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. The FCC Rules are developed to avoid or reduce the interference of electrical devices at home This device may cause radio wave. If it is not installed as instructed, it may cause. interference to radio or TV, especially at the moment of switching on and off. User‘s Manual

1. All the safety precautions and the operating instructions should be followed

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

1. Never touch the device with wet hands.

2. This device works only with the storm voltage marked on the rear panel.

3. Keep the appliance away from rain and moisture.

4. If you want to pull the plug out of the plug socket, always pull directly on the plug. Never pull

on the cable as it could tear.

5. Make sure that the power cable is not bent, caught or run over and that it does not come

into contact with heat sources.

6. Make sure that the power cable is not wound around the device while in operation.

7. Never place the machine on the power cable while it is being operated.

8. Only use extension cables that are designed for the power consumption level of the

9. Only operate the machine if the electrical voltage stated on the type plate beneath the

machine agrees with the voltage on your plug socket. The wrong voltage can destroy the machine.

10. Do not open the appliance.

11. Pull out the mains plug if the appliance is not to be used over a longer period of time.

12. Take care that nobody can trip over the power supply cable.HRT 8300 ENG 5

English Safty Information Operation

1. Reception of digital broadcast in SD through antenna (DVBT).

2. Recording of DVB-T on USB storage.

3. Playback of recorded files from USB storage.

4. Playback of supported video, audio and photo files from USB storage.

1. Do not connect accessories on the box which are not defined by the manufacturer.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. The device is able to show a still image on the TV screen or monitor over an unlimited

period of time. This can cause damage to the screen. It is therefore advisable to activate the screen saver. Or switch the player off, if the device is not in use.

5. Do not uses the device permanent in the 4:3 mode. This can cause damage to the TV

6. Do not increase the volume when the box is just playing very quiet sections. This cold

damage the speaker if very loud passages starts all of a sudden after the quiet section.

7. Switch the box off by the Off/On switch if it is not going to used for a longer period of time.

Please unplug the power cable from the wall outlet.

8. Disconnect the main plug during thunderstorms.

9. Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable

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

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

11. 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.

12. Protect the device against weather influences, moistures and high temperature.

13. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

Do not expose the device and the remote control to direct sunlight USB

Due to legal requirements of CE-conformity, the customer is asked to only connect USB-Sticks to the USB port.ENG 6 HRT 8300 English Antenna The receiver will be connected to an antenna

1. Please shut down and unplug the receiver before you connect or disconnect the antenna.

Otherwise there might be damage on the connected device.

2. If you use the receiver with an outdoor antenna, please make sure that the antenna is

1. Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose

you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer to qualified service personnel.

2. Refer 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 its normal operation. e. If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.

3. When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for

4. 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.

5. Nicotine can damage the electronic components. In case of service regarding too much

nicotine, than the warranty/guarantee expired.

6. Please read in the section Troubleshooting our service address and phone number.

Safty InformationHRT 8300 ENG 7 English Recycling of electronic devices This product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components which can be recycled and reused. This symbol means that electrical and electronic equipment, at their end-of-life, should be disposed of separately from your household waste. Please, dispose of this equipment at your local community waste collection/recycling centre. In the European Union there are separate collection systems for used electrical and electronic product. Please, help us to conserve the environment we live in!

Recycling of paper and carton The material recycling symbol on the carton and user manual denotes that they are recyclable. Dispose them not with the normal household waste.

Recycling of plastic parts The material recycling symbol on the plastic parts denotes that they are recyclable. Dispose them not with the normal household waste.

1. The batteries can be returned free of charge after use in the shop or

in their immediate vicinity.

2. The consumer is legally obliged to return used batteries.

3. The icons on batteries are with one of the two following characters,

consisting of a strikethrough trashcan and the chemical symbol of heavy metals decisive for classification as contaminant-laden.

4. Both symbols have the same meaning.

5. Batteries that contain pollutants are characterised by chemical symbols: Pb = battery

contains lead, Cd = battery containing cadmium, Hg = battery contains mercury. Every consumer is legally obliged to dispose these batteries at the collection point of his community or dealer for a environmental friendly disposal. We dispose used batteries for you free of charge and environmental friendly. RecyclingENG 8 HRT 8300 English Accessories

• Please use the receiver only with original accessories.

• Please contact your dealer without delay in case of missing accessories.

1) Go to next channel (CH+)

2) On/off (Standby, equivalent to the POWER-button on the remote control)

3) Go to previous channel (CH-)

4) Receiver of the remote control signal (IR)

5) LED-display (yellow): displays the program number if the receiver is on.

1. Insert the batteries by matching the (+) and (-)

markings on the batteries to the markings inside the battery compartment.

2. Close the compartment cover.

3. Point the remote control directly at the IR

window while pressing keys. Stay within 5 meter and angles of 60 degrees or less.

4. Remove the batteries during storage or when

you are not using the Setop Box for a long time.

Notes: 1 Remove old batteries to avoid possible leakage and damage on the remote control. 2 If battery leakage occurs, wipe out the liquid. Avoid skin contact with the leakage. 3 Seek medical advice if battery liquid has been swallowed. 4 In case the battery liquid comes to accidental contact with your eyes or skin, wash it out and seek medical advice. Remote Control Insert Batteries and the functioning radiusHRT 8300 ENG 11 English Remote Control

STAND BY (power on/off) PVR (display recorded file) USB (start media player, switch among music, videos , pictire etc.) MUTE (sound on/off) I I (previous/next file) (start playback) || (pause) (fast forward /fast rewind)

4ENG 12 HRT 8300 English Connection General Information:

• Assure that the device is switched off and unplugged.
• Read the manual of your TV and note the safety instructions.
• Please establish an accurate connection.

Connection to a TV and an antenna The connection of the HRT8300 to an antenna and a TV is illustrated below. There are many alternative ways of connecting a TV. Please read the manual of your TV to find the available jacks. If there are multiple jacks available, please choose the one with best quality according to the table below.

Notes: The receiver can power an active antenna with 5V. It is described on page 31 how to activate this voltage. To a TV and an antenna Jack Signal Notes Quality HDMI Picture and sound Resolution setup: see page 32, HD resolution is not available, if „SCART RGB“ is selected at the setting of Video output ÌÌÌÌ YPbPr Only picture Resolution setup: see page 32, requires separate cable for sound (Audio out), not available, if „SCART RGB“ is selected at the setting of Video output ÌÌÌ SCART Picture and sound In the factory default, RGB signal output is not active. See page 32. CVBS Only picture requires separate cable for sound (Audio out) ÌHRT 8300 ENG 13 English Connection

The receiver has both analogue and digital audio output. An audio cinch cable is nessary for the analogue connection to a Hi-Fi system. This cable is not included in the accessories. Connect the AURIO R L out put with a free audio input of your Hi-Fi system. Please note, this receiver should not be connected with a PHONO Input. Please read the manual of your Hi-Fi system to activate the audio input. If you connect the receiver with your TV via YPbPr or CVBS, please connect the AUDIO R L of the receiver with separate cables to the audio input of your TV. Otherwise there will be no sound.

A coaxial cable is necessary for the S/PDIF signals of the digital connection to a Hi-Fi system. This cable is not included in the accessories. Connect the S/PDIF out put of the receiver with the S/ PDIF input of your Hi– Fi system. Please refer to the manual of the Hi-Fi system to select the audio input. Notes: The receiver could out put digital signals in PCM-(stereo) or RAW-/Bitstream (Dolby Digital). If your Hi-Fi system provides no sound for programs with Dolby Digital sound track, please refer to page 33 to change the format of the S/P DIF out put. It is not possible for the receiver to output the format “dts”.

Anschluss an die HI-FI AnlageENG 14 HRT 8300 English The USB port is on the front side of the receiver. It takes the receiver under circumstances some time to recognize the USB showing the message “USB disk A is connected”. Following USB devices will be supported:

• USB storage (USB sticks etc.)

• USB Storage up to 320GB will be supported. USB storage of larger capacity could also be used. However the compatibility of these USB storages with the receiver could not be guaranteed.

• There are a variety of USB storages on the market. Not all of them conform the specification of USB storage. If your USB storage could not be read by the receiver, please try another USB storage.

• If a USB device could not be read any more, please carry out a data storage medium analysis with your computer or format the storage again.

• USB storages requiring higher electric current than 500mA (0,5A) do not conform the specification of USB storage. These USB storages could possibly not work smoothly together with the receiver.

• Please always save all data on the USB before connection to the receiver.

• A sufficient writing and reading speed of the USB storage is necessary for recording HD programs or use the Time-Shift function. In case of problems in recording or Time-Shift, please try a USB storage with higher writing– and reading speed.

Connection Connecting USB storageHRT 8300 ENG 15 English Initial Installation The XORO installation menu will be displayed by initial operation of the receiver. This menu contains five options:

Navigate with the arrow keys CH+ and CH– to high light the option and make the selection with the VOL– and VOL+ buttons. Region Select the location where you use the receiver. Language Select the menu language. In the english version of this user‘s manual, menu in English language is illustrated. Dispay Mode Press the OK button to display the list of available resolutions. Please select the resolution supported by your TV. If there is no live picture anymore after choosing a new resolution, please wait at least 30 seconds without pressing any button. The receiver switches back to the previous resolution. After selecting successfully a new resoution, there appears a message „ save video resolution?“ Choose „Yes“ with the ◄/► buttons and confirm with OK. Áspect Ratio Select an aspect ratio according to the screen format of your TV. Alternatives are 16:9, Auto, 4:3 LB & PS aus. Please refer to the details on page 32. The settings of Display Mode and Aspect Ratio could be changed at any time after completion of the installation.

Start the channel scan with OK. The receiver shows progress of the channel scan. TV and Radio programs found will be saved. Attention: In most of the regions in Germany, there is no DVBT Radio broadcast.ENG 16 HRT 8300 English Daily Operation Channel Switch You can change channel with the CH+/CH– buttons. You can also input the channel number directly with the numberical buttons. Channel List Press the OK button to display the program list. Operation on the program list:

▲/▼ select channel OK access the chosen channel EXIT quit the list

TV/Radio Press the TV/RADIO button to switch between TV and Radio programs.

Favorite If you have defined favourite groups, press the FAV button on the remote control to access the list of favourite groups. Operation on this list: FAV display the favorite list ▲/▼ select a favorite group, select a channel in a certain favorite group ◄/► switch among favorite groups OK access the chosen channel EXIT quit favorite list Switch with the ◄/► buttons to „All Channel“ to return to the channel list. Subtitle Press SUB to enable subtitles, if the information is broadcasted. Select a language for the subtitle with ▲/▼ and confirm it with OK. To deactivate the “Subtitle language”, choose OFF. Important Buttons and their FunctionsHRT 8300 ENG 17 English Select Sound track/Language If your TV has multiple sound tracks, you can make the selection with the Audio button. Press the AUDIO button and select with the ▲/▼ buttons. Teletext You may use the number buttons 0-9 on the remote control for a direct entry of the wished page. To quit the teletext page press EXIT.

0 - 9 entry of the page number

◄/► switch among sub-pages OK set the back ground transparent EXIT quit video text

Mute Press the MUTE button to switch off the tone. Press the MUTE button once more, the tone will be turned on again. Change Volume To increase or decrease the volume press the ◄/►(VOL+/VOL- button. If you output Dolby Digital as Bitstream (RAW) through HDMI or S/PDIF, the volume is not regulated by the receiver.

Information You will have the access to various of information by pressing the INFO button once or a multiple of times. Resolution You can change resolution of the output through HDMI or YPbPr with the RES button.. Press the RES button repeatedly. The receiver needs possibly some time to recognize a new resolution. The button interaction should have an interval of a couple of seconds. Notes: If the video output SCART RGB is activated, there is only one resolution (576i) possible. See page

Daily Operation Important Buttons and their FunctionENG 18 HRT 8300 English Elektronic Program Guide (EPG) Press the EPG button to display the program guide. Layout of the EPG window Titel Date and time Upper left current program left channel list right program overview

Operation on the EPG ◄/► switch program OK display detailed information on the chosen program GRÜN open record timer for the chosen program (see also page 19) ▲/▼ previous/next program I I scrolls by the day EXIT quit the EPG window Daily Operation Important buttons and their FunctionsHRT 8300 ENG 19 English Recorder There are two ways of programming a recording with Timer.

1. Choose the program to be recorded in EPG and press

the GREEN button (see page 18).´Program, date, and time will be taken over from the EPG.

2. Press the button TIMER. Select an empty Timer

(„Out“) and press the OK button. After all parameters on the Timer have been set, move the cursor with ▲/▼ to the field „save“ and confirm with OK. Example: Once, Record, RTL HH SH, 03.11.2011, 14:00 to 15:00 Timer Mode: Once Timer Service: Record Wakeup Channel: RTL HH SH Wakeup Date: 03/11/2011 Wakeup Tim: 14:00 Duration: 01:00 Notes: To delete a Timer, set the Timer Mode to be „Out“ and move the cursor to the field „Save“ and confirm with OK. The timer is deleted.

Timer Recording Settings Explanation Timer Mode Once: implement the timer once Daily: implement the timer everyday Mo-Fr: implement the timer on week days (Mo.-Fr.) Weekly: implement the timer every week Timer Service Record: recording program on USB storage Channel: switch on the receiver at the given time Wakeup Channel Select the program to be recorded. You can display the channel list with the OK button. Wakeup Date Choose the date of Timer Implementation (TT/MM/JJJJ) Wakeup Time Set the time of start Duration Set the duration of recordingENG 20 HRT 8300 English Press the RECORD button to record the current program. The receiver Stops the recording automa- tically after 2 hours. If you want to record a longer program, press RECORD once more to defind the duration of the recording. Confirm with RECORD. There will be a REC icon on the screen during the recording. You can stop the recording by pressing the ■ button. The recording will be ended after the security query being confirmed.(◄/► , OK). The receiver is equipped with 2 receiving parts. You can switch program during the recording. You can also record the second program with RECORD. The receiver can record at most 2 programs at the same time. If you press the STOP button during the recording, you will be asked which of the both recordings should be ended. Select the recording to be stopped with ◄/► and confirm with OK. You can play back the recorded files during the recording. Press the INFO Taste twice to display the list of recorded files. Select the file to be played back with ▲/▼ and start the playback with OK.

• You will have to connect a USB storage to the receiver for Recording, Timer Recording, and Time Shift. See page 14.

• You need to have a speedy USB storage for recording two programs simutaneously or playback one program during the recording of another. If the storage is too slow, it might cause picture disturbance or break-off.

• The receiver records program in the broadcasting format. The size of recorded files de- pends on the program quality.

• The receiver is equipped with two receiving parts and can record two programs separately. You have the possibility of switching to a third program during the recording of two live pro- grams. For the two live recordings might have occupied both receiving parts of the receiver, not all channels might be available in this case. Press OK to display the list of available channels.

• If the function „Time-Shift“ and „Time-Shift-Record“ is activated (see page 37), the receiver records after pressing the RECORD button the whole program including the Time-Shift part. The record does not start from the part when the RECORD button is pressed.

Recorder RecordHRT 8300 ENG 21 English Recorder The Time-Shift function is not active in the factory default Mode. It is described on page 37 how to activate the Time-Shift function. If the Time-Shift function is activated, the receiver saves temporarily the live program on USB stora- ge. Function of the buttons with activated Time Shift:

• II Stop the live program

• ■ Stop the playback If you switch to another channel, the temporarily saved files will be discarded. You can press REC before the switch to start a normal recording, having the Time Shift files saved as recordings. (See page 37, Setting „Time-Shift Record“) Notes:

• A sufficiently speedy USB storage is neccessary for the Time-Shift.

• Program switch might take a little bit more time with activated Time-Shift. Employ in this case a more speedy storage. Disconnect the USB not in use or deactivate the Time-Shift function.

Press the PVR button to show all recorded broadcasts. The PVR button has no function during recording. A simplified list of recorded files could be accessed during recording by pressing the IN- FO button twice. ▲/▼ Next/previous recording ROT Rename the recording GELB Delete a recorded file, confirm with OK GRÜN Lock a recorded file, playback of this file requires a password (see page 33) OK Playback of the chosen recording During the playback ► Playback || Pause ■ Stop the playback and return to the list of recordings <</>> Fast rewind/forward INFO Display information Time-Shift List of Recordings - Playback RecordingsENG 22 HRT 8300 English USB Media Player The USB media player plays back movie, photos, and music files. To access the media player, press the USB button. This button has no function during PVR recording.

Functions of the buttons in media player: USB Switch among music, photo, video and recordings ▲/▼ Select file or folder OK Playback a file/open a folder BLAU Switch to the „edit“ mode. You can then delect, rename and copy files and folders and create new folders. Not all the functions are available for all files. Functi ons of the color buttons are shown on the screen. Press USB to quit this mode. EXIT Quit the media player

Media PlayerHRT 8300 ENG 23 English USB Media Player Switch to view photos with the USB button: Availabe buttons: ▲/▼ Next/Previous folder or file 1 Sort the files according to Name/Time/Size/Fav 2 Set the display duration and repeat mode 3 Multi View: display the pictures in current folders in preview window OK Display the chosen photo file

OK Display a photo or open a folder Play (►) Start slide show (all pictures in the directory) RECALL Go to higher directory GOTO Show pictures in preview window EXIT Back to multimedia menu Start the display with OK. Following functions are avaialbe: ▲ Display the next picture ▼ Display the previous picture ◄ Counter clockwise rotation 90° ► Clockwise rotation 90° PAUSE Pause the playback EXIT Stop the playback and return to the directory

Playback lilst If you want to display a serial of pictures, you can compose a play list. GREEN Add the chosen picture to the play list YELLOW Add all pictures in the folder to the play list RED Start displaying pictures on the play list

Supported Formats JPEG: max. 8192x8192 Pixel bzw. 1027x768 (JPEG progressiv) BMP: max. 8192x8192 Pixel It takes the media player much time to display pictures with maximal resolution. We recommend down scalling such pictures to resolutions suitable to TV (such as 1920x1080 pixel).

ImageENG 24 HRT 8300 English USB Media Player Music Play Back Switch to play music with the USB button. Availabe buttons: ▲/▼ Next/Previous folder or file 1 Sort the files according to Name/Time/Size/Favorite 2 Set the display duration and repeat mode OK Display the chosen music file Start the display with OK. Following functions are avaialbe: >>| play the next music file |<< play the previous music file || Pause << Fast rewind >> Fast forward ■ Stop the play back

Playback lilst If you want to display a serial of pictures, you can compose a play list. GREEN Add the chosen picture to the play list YELLOW Add all pictures in the folder to the play list RED Start displaying pictures on the play list

English Wiedergabe Switch to play back video with the USB button. Availabe buttons: ▲/▼ Next/Previous folder or file 1 Sort the files according to Name/Time/Size. OK Display the chosen video file Start the play back with OK. Following functions are avaialbe: || Pause ■ Stop the play back and return to the directory << Fast rewind >> Fast forward ▲ Play the previous file ▼ Play the next file AUDIO Change sound track SUB Display/blank subtitle INFO Display Information as play back progress/total file length/file name Yellow Display chapter list (only for MKV files with chapters) Supported Formats There exit a variety of video-, audio formats, video containers and PC programs generating these files. It is possible that some video files are not supported. Though each part of the file is supported, a combination might not be played back.

• The table on the following page provides an overview on the supported container, formats, maximal resolution and the profiles.

• A variety of codics are supported. They will have to be generated according to the acknow- ledged standards. ISO/IEC 13818 applies for MPEG-2,ISO/IEC-14496 for MPEG-4

• Multiple sound tracks are supported in some certain video-containers. USB Media Player Video - Supported FormatsENG 26 HRT 8300 English USB Media Player

Supported Formats Notes: GMC is not supported. It subjects to mistakes and changes. TS *.ts /*.tp/*.trp/*.m2t Video codec supported: MPEG1/MPEG2 MP@HL/ H.264 HP@L4.1 Maximal video resolution: 1920x1080x30 Audio codec supported: MPEG layer 1/2, AC3, AAC MPG .mpg Video codec supported:

The menu "Edit Channel" contains followig sub- menu: "TV Channel List", "Radio Channel List" and "Delete All".

TV Channel List You can sort and edit the channels with this me- nu. Following tools are available:

• Edit Unter „Edit“ you have following possiblities:

You can select the list to be edited (all Channel, Favorite, etc) with the ◄/► buttons. Changes will be saved at quiting the menu of channel editing.

Main Menu Edit ChannelENG 28 HRT 8300 English Settings Favorite You can define 8 favorite groups with the recei- ver. A channel can be categorized under one or multiple groups. -Press the button FAV -Select a program to be categorized and confirm with OK. Select a corresponding favorite group with ▲/▼ and confirm with OK. Press the EXIT button. -Wählen Sie mit den Tasten ▲/▼ einen weiteren Sender aus, welchen Sie zu einer Favoritengrup- pe hinzufügen wollen -You can select further channels and compose favorite groups this way. After all channels to be defined are categorized, press the EXIT button. Lock -Press the RED button. -Select a program to be locked and confirm with OK. You are asked to input Password. The stan- dard password is 0000. Please refer to page 33 for changing the password. After the entry of a correct password, the program is marked with a lock symbol. -Press EXIT after all programs to be locked are marked with the lock symbol. -You need to input the password for the access to the locked channels. Skip -Press the GREEN button. Select a program to be skipped with ▲/▼ and confirm with OK. The chosen channel is marked now with an arrow symbol. After all channels to be skipped are proces- sed, press EXIT. Notes:

• Channels marked with the arrow symbol will be skipped by channel switch with PR+/PR-/▲/▼

• You will have to input the channel number with the numberical buttons (0-9) to ac cess these channels. Edit ChannelHRT 8300 ENG 29 English Move -Press the YELLOW button. -Select a program to be moved and confirm with OK. -The program is marked with a symbol with two arrows. -You can bring the channel to a new place with the ▲/▼ button. Find a new place on the channel list and press OK. -The channel takes the new position. -After all programs to be moved have taken their new positions, press EXIT. Edit Press the BLUE button to sort, delete or rename channels. Sort This option sorts the channels according to Name(A-Z), NAME (Z-A), Free/Scramble/Lock. Press the RED button and select a criterion with ▲/▼. Press OK and the channels will be sorted accordingly. Rename Press the GREEN button to rename a channel. Select the channel to be renamed with ▲/▼ and press OK. Input letters for the new name on the key board which now appears. Function of the buttons on this key board: YELLOW Capital letter/small type RED Delete letter BLUE Confirm and save the new name EXIT Quit without saving the changes You can quit the Rename mode with EXIT.

Settings Edit ChannelENG 30 HRT 8300 English Settings Edit Channel Delete Press the BLUE button. Select a channel to be deleted and confirm with OK. The chosen channel is now marked with a cross. After all channels to be deleted are marked, press EXIT. Confirm the security query with OK. The marked channels are deleted. Radio Channel List Operations on the Radio Channel List are the same as those on the TV Channel List. Delete All You can delete all TV and Radio channels here. Choose this option and confirm with OK. After the security query has been confirmed, all TV and Radio channels will be deleted. Press EXIT repeatedly to quit the set up menu. Auto Scan The Auto Scan searches TV and Radio programs on all availalbe frequencies. The option „FTA only“ (Free to Air only) decides whether only free to air programs or also encryped programs will be scanned. The receiver could not receive Pay-TV programs. We recommend search FTA only. You get in this way a shorter program list. Move the cursor with ▲/▼ to „Search“ and press OK to start the scan. If you have already loaded a channel list, you are now asked if you really want to delet these channels. Notes:

• If the receiver could not receive all programs available, adjust your antenna. The most re- ceiving problems could be solved by a powerful antenna. Please get yourself informed on a suitable antenna.

• If the antenna relies on power supply of the receiver, please set it up on the menu Aerial Adjustment. (See Page 31) InstallationHRT 8300 ENG 31 English Settings Installation Channel Scan If you want to search programs on a certain channel or frenquency, please choose Channel Scan.

You can judge from the bars on bottom of the page showing signal intensity and quality whether there is broadcast on the chosen channel and frequency. Move the cursor with ▲/▼ to „Search“ and press OK to start the scan. Aerial Adjustment Ch. No. Select a channel number. The signal intensity and quality will be displayed. This helps to orientate the antenna. DVB-T Ant. +5V If the antenna relies on the power supply of the receiver, selet „On“. Otherwise this option will have to remain „Off“. LCN (Logical Channel Numbering) If the LCN is activated, the programs will be sorted according to criteria of the broadcasters during the scan. LCN is not available in Germany. Please keep this option „Off“. Seach By Channel By Frequency Scan Band Choose the band (UHF/VHF) in which the programs are broad- casted.

Ch No. Choose the channel to be sear- ched.

Frequency - Input the frequency to be searched. Bandwidth - Choose the bandwidth of the broadcaster.ENG 32 HRT 8300 English Settings Language You can set up with this menu language of the receiver. Language Here you can define the OSD language. First/second Audio Languages to be spoken are set at these options. Subtitle language You can set here in which language should the subtitle be displayed. Subtitle Display Select „On“ here to have DVB-T subtitle automatically displayed if available. Teletext Teletext language is defined here. TV System This menu contains the settings for Video Resolution, Aspect Mode, Video Output, Digital Audio Output. Video Resolution You can set here the resolution for output via HDMI and YPbpr. Notes: Select "HDMI/YPbPr" at the option Video Output to be able to choose HD resolution. You can also change the resolution during live programs with the RES button. Aspect Mode Please note the Aspect Ratio of your TV and make the selection here accordingly. The options are AUTO, 16:9, 4:3 PS und 4:3 LB. Video Output Select the option "SCART RGB" to output RGB-Signals via SCART. YPbPr and HD Resolution via HDMI will not be available. If you would like to use the HDMI and YPbPr output, please select "HDMI/YPbPr" here.

System SetupHRT 8300 ENG 33 English Settings Digital Audio Output You can define here the format of audio signals at SPDIF (COAX) and /or HDMI output.

• LPCM Out: Digital audio output

• BS Out: Bitstream- or RAW-output. Please take this option if you connect a device with a decorder for surround sound to HDMI or digital Audio Output. If there is no sound via HDMI, please choose here LPCM Out.

Date and Time You can set the time with this menu. Region Select the region where you use this receiver. Auto. Time set We recommend „on“ to have time and date set automati- cally. The receiver takes over the time transmitted by the broadcaster. GMT Offset The Time Zone will have to be set correctly so that the receiver could calculate the local time properly. Select GMT +1 for Germany. Daylight Saving The receiver could not automatically switch from Winter time to Summer time. At the beginn of the Summer Time, please set the it „on“. Date und Time If the Auto. Time Set is given as „off“, you can set the date and time here manually. Timer Setting See page 19. Parental Lock To access this menu you need a password. The original password is 0 0 0 0. Menu Lock You can lock the settings with „on“here. No changes could then be made on the menu without a correct entry of the password. Channel Lock You can define here which program will only be displayed after a correct entry of the password. Note: Information on the age limit of a DVB program is not broadcasted in some regions.

TV SystemENG 34 HRT 8300 English Settings New Password You can change the password here. Type in your new password and repeat it at “Confirm Password”. The new password is then active. OSD Setting OSD Transparency You can define here how transparent the OSD menu should be.

Favorite You can rename the pre-defined 8 favorite groups here. Select the favorite group to be renamed and press OK. A screen key board will be displayed. Input the new name and confirm with the BLUE button. To switch between capital letters and small type press the YELLOW button. You can delete letters with the RED button.

Auto Standby To save energy according the the EU Regulation (EuP), the receiver switches off after 3 hours without user interaction (such as pressing the buttons etc.) There will be a message on the screen informing you about the switch off shortly before it happens.

• Remove USB device sately

Information Here you have the access to information on the software and the hardware. Load Factory Setting You can cancel all settings and changes by restoring the factory default. Choose this option, input the password and confirm the security query. Upgrade by USB If an update is necessary, the update software and the update instruction are to be found on www.xoro.de. Remove USB device safely Please log off a connected USB storage here before you remove it from the receiver.

• Sudoku Tools GamesENG 36 HRT 8300 English Settings USB and PVR This menu contains following options:

Media Player See page 22 HDD Information If the USB storage has multiple partitions, you can define here which partition should be employed for the recording. You can also format the USB storage and the partitions with this menu. Set Recording Partition

• If the USB storage has multiple partitions, select with ◄/► which partition should be employed for the recording.

• Press the BLUE button.

• The DVR Set window apears. Select with the ◄/► buttons whether the chosen partition should be employed for both recording and Time Shift (REC & TMS; recommended) or only for Recording (Record) or Time Shift (Timeshift).

• After the DVR set is defined, move the cursor to OK and confirm the setting.HRT 8300 ENG 37 English Settings USB and PVR Format

• If the USB storage has multiple partitions, select with ◄/► which partition should be format- ted.

• Select with ◄/► the file system.

• Move the cursor with ▼ to „OK“

• Confirm the setting with the OK button

Notes: The file system FAT 32 is fast compatible with all computer and home entertainment pro- ducts. However the maximal file size is limited to be 4GB. Data storage medium larger than 32 GB is used inefficiently by FAT 32. NTFS might not be recognized by some operating systems and home entertainment produkts. There is no limit of 4GB on file size.

Time-Shift to Record You can define here when to start the recording by pres- sing the RECORD button with activated Time Shift functi- on. On The whole content recorded under Time Shift will be taken over as recordings and the recording goes on after the RECORD button is pressed. Off The recording starts upon pressing RECORD with activated Time Shift function. The contect recorded under Time Shift will not be saved. See also page 21. Attention All files and directories will be lost during the formatting process. Please do not format a storage with important information.ENG 38 HRT 8300 English Trouble Shooting Please check the following guide on solving possible problems before contacting service. Technical Support of Xoro/MAS:

• No DVB-T reception in your region.

• Buy a more powerful antenna No picture / no colourful pictures

• Control the connection to the TV set.

• Control the setting in video output (page 32, RES button Page 11, 17)

• TV channel or program is scrambled Remote control does not work

• Change the batteries.

• Operate within normal range (max. 5 meters, 30 °)

• The sensor is pointed to by bright light. No sound

• Pay attention to connection to TV set or amplifier.

• Note page 33 for the setting of digital audio output No Recording

• No USB memory are connected.

• No free space on the storage.

• The USB storage is too slow. Recording starts timely befote pressing the Record button

USB storage is not accepted

• See page 14, USB connection The receiver shows wrong time

• Note page 14, Time Zone Setting Picture is too small or distorted

• See page 32, Aspect Mode The receiver switches off after 3 hours

Operating conditions Temperature 0 - 40° C Humidity 5 - 90% (non condensing)

Note: Specifications are subject to changes.

SpecificationsENG 40 HRT 8300 English In case the products delivered are not free from defects in material or workmanship, MAS Elektronik AG has the right to either repair or replace the defective product at its choice. MAS Elektronik AG manufactures and repairs goods using components which are new or equivalent to new in accordance with industry standards and practice. The warranty for wearing parts (e.g. rechargeable batteries) is limited to 6 months. In case the device is equipped with internal data storage (e.g. hard disc drive, Flash drive), the customer is responsible to backup his data before sending the device. MAS Elektronik AG is not liable for any data loss on returned devices. MAS Elektronik AG reserves the right to reset returned devices to factory defaults. Please note your personal settings for this reason. MAS Elektronik AG is not liable for any accessories not belonging to original package content such as DVDs, hard disc drives, Flash storage devices, batteries, etc. This limited warranty covers the warranty requirements set by authorities in your country. This limited warranty only is valid in the coThis limited warranty does not cover finishes, accessories or batteries, nor does it cover damage resulting from accident, misuse, abuse, dirt, water, battery leakage, tampering, servicing performed or attempted by unauthorized service agencies. This limited warranty does not cover damages resulting from firmware upgrades. Only in case of firmware upgrades needed to add functions promised at time of purchase, such damages are covered by this limited warranty. For a correct and frictionless completion of warranty or repairs you need a RMA No. You may obtain a RMA on the internet at www.mas.de/FAQ or by telephone. Please send the device in its original packing material, all standard accessories and a copy of the invoice, a description of defect and the RMA No. to following address. Please note the RMA number clear and in large numbers on the outer package.