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USER MANUAL PDB1960 Soundmaster

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DEUTSCH ENGLISH FRANÇAIS ITALIANO DUTCH

PDB1960 PORTABLE DVD / DVB-T2

Bedienungsanleitung

Vers. 2

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Sendereinstellungen

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OSD Language

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PDB1960

USER'S MANUAL

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PORTABLE DVD / DVB-T2

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read this user's manual carefully and completely.

Important Safety Instructions

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Warning: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the cover or back. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.

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Warning: To prevent fire or electric shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

Do not expose the Adaptor and portable DVD to water (dripping or splashing) and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the unit.

Keep the portable DVD away from direct sunlight and heat source such as radiators or stoves.

Do not block the ventilation openings. Slots and openings on the unit are provided for ventilation. The openings should never be blocked by placing your portable DVD on a cushion, sofa or other similar surface.

Do not place the portable DVD on unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table. The unit may fall, resulting in possible damage or injury.

Never place heavy or sharp objects on the LCD panel or frame.

Only use the AC adapter included with portable DVD. Using any other adapter will void your warranty.

The plug of AC adaptor is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.

Unplug the power from the outlet when the unit is not in use.

Attention should be drawn to the environmental aspects of battery disposal.

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CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

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WARNING: The battery (battery or batteries or battery pack) shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

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WARNING: Excessive sound pressure from earphones or headphones can cause hearing loss.

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WARNING: Only use attachments/accessories specified provided by the manufacturer, the portable DVD is supplied by AC adapter, the AC adapter is used as disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.

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Caution: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced, replaced only with the same or equivalent type (Lithium battery)

WARNING

DO NOT INGEST BATTERY, CHEMICAL BURN HAZARD

This product contains a coin/button cell battery. If the coin/button cell battery is swallowed, it can cause severe internal burns in just 2 hours and can lead to death. Keep new and used batteries away from children. If the battery compartment does not close securely, stop using the product and keep it away from children.

If you think batteries might have been swallowed or placed inside any part of the body, seek immediate medical attention.

Safety Precautions

WARNING

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN

Soundmaster PDB1960 - WARNING - 1

Warning: This digital video disc player employs a laser system. Use of controls, adjustments, or the performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation Exposure.

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Warning: To prevent direct exposure to laser beam, do not open the enclosure. Visible laser radiation when open.

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Warning: Never stare directly into the laser beam.

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Caution: Do not install this product in a confined space such as a book case or similar unit.

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Warning: when the unit using by child, parents must make sure to let the child understand all contents in Instruction book how battery using to guarantee using battery correctly all the time.

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Warning: when find battery overheat, swell or dour, please stop using battery and contact service centre for getting replacement.

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Warning: do not charging battery on the place of insufficient ventilation such as: mattress, sofa, cushion, soft mat.....

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Warning: we will not take any responsibility if user incorrectly use battery, not following our warning instruction label on the battery case.

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Warning: more than 250mm USB extension cord is prohibited to use for USB port

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

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Do not dispose of this product with the normal household waste at the end of its life cycle. Return it to a collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic devices. This is indicated by the symbol on the product, user manual or packaging The materials are reusable according to their markings. By reusing, recycling or other forms of utilization of old devices you make an important contribution to the protection of our environment.

Please contact your local authorities for details about collection points.

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Used batteries are hazardous waste and NOT to be disposed of with the household waste! As a consumer you are legally obligated to return all batteries for environmentally responsible recycling – no matter whether or not the batteries contain harmful substances*)

Return batteries free of charge to public collection points in your community or shops selling batteries of the respective kind.

Only return fully discharged batteries

*) marked Cd = cadmium, Hg = mercury, Pb = lead

IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS

Main Unit
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  1. PLAY/PAUSE
  2. TOP
  3. SOURCE
  4. VOL
  5. VOL+
  6. MENU
  7. ▲ / ▼ / ◀ / ▶ (up/down/right/left)
    Select an item in the menu. ENTER key confirms menu selection. when playing, VCD, DVD, if available: right: next track left: previous track up: fast forward down: fast reverse
  8. ENTER
  9. OPEN
  10. SETUP
  11. SD/MMC
  12. USB
  13. AV OUT
  14. Earphone Socket
  15. COAXIAL
  16. ON/OFF
  17. DC IN 9-12V
  18. ANTENNA
  19. HDMI-Out (only with DVB-T2)

Insert Battery

  1. Open the Battery compartment 2. Insert battery (1 x CR2025 3V) as shown in the picture.

Soundmaster PDB1960 - Insert Battery - 1

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IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS

Main Unit
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  1. PLAY/PAUSE
  2. STOP
  3. SOURCE
  4. VOL
  5. VOL+
  6. MENU
  7. ▲ / ▼ / ◀ / ▶ (up/down/right/left) Select an item in the menu. ENTER key confirms menu selection. when playing, VCD, DVD, if available: right: next track left: previous track up: fast forward down: fast reverse
  8. ENTER
  9. OPEN
  10. SETUP
  11. SD/MMC
  12. USB
  13. AV OUT
  14. Earphone Socket
  15. COAXIAL
  16. ON/OFF
  17. DC IN 9-12V
  18. ANTENNA
  19. HDMI-Out (only with DVB-T2)

Insert Battery

  1. Open the Battery compartment 2. Insert battery (1 x CR2025 3V) as shown in the picture.

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IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS

Remote control unit
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  1. SOURCE

DVD/CARD/USB/DVB-T.

  1. MUTE

Disable Audio output.

  1. 0-9 NUMBER BUTTON

Selects numbered items in a menu.

  1. INFO

To display the playtime and status information.

  1. 10+ BUTTON

In order to select a track 10 or greater, first press 10+, For example; select track 12, first press 10+, and then press number 2 button.

    1. PBC/FAV

PBC on/off switch(VCD) in DVD mode. Open Favorite Programs List Menu in DVB mode.

  1. AUDIO

DVD Press AUDIO repeatedly during playback to hear a different audio language or audio track, if available.

CD VCD's AUDIO repeatedly during playback to hear a different audio channel (Left, Right, Mix, Stereo).

  1. PLAY/PAUSE

Press PLAY/PAUSE once to pause playback, pressing PLAY PAUSE second time will resume the playback.

  1. STOPP

When this button is pressed once, the unit records the stopped point, from where playback will resume if PLAY( ) is pressed afterwards. But if STOP button is pressed again instead of PLAY( ▶) button, there will be no resume function.

  1. STEP/TV/RADIO

Step the motion in DVD mode. Switch between TV and Radio source in DVB mode

  1. VOL +

Adjust volume

  1. Forward Skip

Go to next chapter/ track.

  1. Reverse Skip

Go to previous chapter/ track to the beginning.

  1. BENTON

Press BUTTON allow skipping ahead at 5-level speed(X2->X4->X8->X16->X32->PLAY), press PLAY button return to normal playback.

IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS

Remote control unit

15. BURTON

Press ◀ BUTTON allow skipping back at 5-level speed(X2->X4->X8->X16->X32->PLAY), press PLAY button return to normal playback.

16.

Turn on/off the power.

Goto time point, title or chapter you want in DVD Mode.

18. SUBTITEL

Press SUBTITLE repeatedly during playback to hear a different subtitle languages.

19. ANGLE

DVD : Press ANGLE will change the view angle, on DVDs that support this feature.

20. /TOTLE (REC)

DVB Enter Record Return to DVD title menu

21. ENTER

Confirms menu selection.

22. REPEAT

Press REPEAT during playback to select a desired repeat mode.

DVD : you can play select repeat chapter/title/off.

VCD CD can select repeat single/all/off.

MP3: you can select repeat single/folder/off.

Press Slow button repeatedly to enter slow playback, and cycle between different speeds. The speeds are 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, and normal.

26. PROGRAM

DVD VCD: The program function enables you to store your favourite tracks from the disc. Press PROGRAM button, then PROGRAM MENU will appear on screen, now you can use the number key to direct input the titles, chapters or tracks number and select PLAY option. TO resume normal playback, press PROGRAM and select clear program option on the program menu, press PROGRAM again to exit program menu. Open EPG in DVB mode.

27. ZOOM

DVD VCD: Use ZOOM to enlarge or shrink the video image.

  1. Press ZOOM during playback or still playback to activate the Zoom function. The square frame appears briefly in the right bottom of the picture.

  2. Each press of the ZOOM button changes the TV screen in the following sequence: 2X size → 3X size → 4X size → 1/2 size → 1/3 size → 1/4si.

JPEG: Use ZOOM to enlarge or shrink the picture.

  1. Press 'ZOOM'

  2. Used " " to enlarge, or " " to shorten the picture. Use the ▲▼ ◀▶ button to move through the zoomed picture.

Press SETUP button to get the setup menu. Use direction buttons to select the preferred item. After finishing settings, press SETUP again to normal display.

The following menu items can be changed:

GENERAL: selects the GENERAL PAGE menu.

AUDIO: selects the AUDIO PAGE menu.

VIDEO: selects the VIDEO PAGE menu.

PREFERENCE : selects the PREFERENCE PAGE menu.

PASSWORD: selects the PASSWORD PAGE menu.

General Setup Page
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text_image -- GENERALSETUP PAGE -- TV DISPLAY ANGLE MARK OSD LANGUAGE CLOSED CAPTIONS SCREEN SAVER AUTO STANDBY WIDE ON ENG ON ON 3H OFF 3 HOUR 4 HOUR ENGLISH FRENCH GERMAN ITALIAN SPANISH PORTUGUESE 4:3 PANSCAN 4:3 LETTERBOX 16.9 WIDE SQUEEZE GOTO GENERAL SETUP PAGE

TV DISPLAY: Selects the aspect ratio of the playback picture.

4:3 PANSCAN: If you have a normal TV and want both sides of the picture to be trimmed or formatted to fit your TV screen.

4:3 LETTERBOX: If you have a normal TV. In this case, a wide picture with black bands on the upper and lower portions of the TV screen will be displayed

16:9: Wide Screen Display

Wide Squeeze: Set screen mode to 4:3.

Angle Mark

Displays current angle setting information on the right hand corner of the TFT screen if available on the disc.

OSD Language

You can select your own preferred language settings.

Closed Captions

Closed captions are data that are hidden in the video signal of some discs. Before you select this function, please ensure that the disc contains closed captions information and your TV set also has this function.

Screen Saver

This function is used to turn the screen saver On or Off.

Auto Standby

This function is used to select auto standby settings after 3 or 4 hours. 3 HOURS: the unit will turn to standby mode after 3 hours if there is no interaction from user within this period of time.
4 HOURS: the unit will turn to standby mode after 4 hours if there is no interaction from user within this period of time.

OFF: the auto standby function is disabled, and unit will stay in "on" mode even if no interaction from user.

Audio Setup Page

Audio Setup Page
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    A["Digital Output"] --> B["DUAL/MONO/DYNAMIC"]
    B --> C["R-MONO/MEX-MONO"]
    C --> D["SPD/FF"]
    C --> E["SPD/RAM"]
    C --> F["SPD/PPM"]
    G["Audio Setup Page"] --> H["Downlink"]
    G --> I["Distal Output"]
    G --> J["Dolby Digital"]
    K["Start"] --> L["OUT"]
    M["Start"] --> N["STRI"]
    O["Start"] --> P["SPD/FF"]
    Q["Start"] --> R["SPD/RAM"]
    S["Start"] --> T["SPD/PPM"]

SETUP Menu Setting

Audio Setup Page

Downmix

This options allows you to set the stereo analog output of your DVD Player.

→ LT/RT: Select this option if your DVD Player is connected to a Dolby Pro Logic decoder.
→ Stereo: Select this option when output delivers sound from only the two front speakers.

Digital Output

The function is used to select the SPDIF Output:SPDIF Off,SPDIF /RAW,SPDIF/PCM.

→ SPDIF Off: Turns off the SPDIF output.
→ SPDIF/RAW: : If you have connected your DIGITAL AUDIO OUT to a multi-channel decoder/receiver.
→ SPDIF/PCM: Only if your receiver is not capable of decoding multi-channel audio.

Dolby Digital

The options included in Dolby Digital Setup are: 'Dual Mono' and 'Dynamic'.

Dual Mono

→ Stereo: Left mono sound will send output signals to Left speaker
→ and Right mono sound will send output signals to Right speaker.
→ L-Mono: Left mono sound will send output signals to Left speaker and Right speaker.
→ R-Mono: Right mono sound will send output signals to Left speaker and Right speaker.
→ Mix-Mono: Left and Right mixed mono sound will send output signals to Left and Right speakers.

Dynamic

Dynamic range compression.

Video Setup Page

Video Setup Page
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text_image -- VIDEO SETUP PAGE -- BRIGHTNESS 00 CONTRAST 00 HUE 00 SATURATION 00 GOTO VIDEO SETUP PAGE

Brightness, Contrast, Hue, Saturation: setting the video quality.

Preference Page

Preference Page
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text_image -- PREFERENCE SETUP PAGE -- TV TYPE PAL AUDIO ENG SUBTITLE ENG DISC MENU ENG PARENTAL-1 KID SAF ENGLISH ENGLISH DEFAULT RESET 2 G 3 PG 4 PG13 5 PGR 6 R 7 NC17 8 ADULT 9 ENGLISH FRENCH GERMAN ITALIAN SPANISH PORTUGUESE OTHERS GOTO PREFERENCE PAGE

TV Type

Selecting the colour system that corresponds to your TV when AV outputs. This DVD Player is compatible with both NTSC and PAL.

SETUP-Menu-Setting

Preference Page

PAL - Select this if the connected TV is PAL system. It will change the video signal of a NTSC disc and output in PAL format.

NTSC-Select this if the connected TV is NTSC system. It will change the video signal of a PAL disc and output in NTSC format.

Auto:Chang the video signal output automatic according to the playing disk format.

Audio: Selects a language for audio (if available).

Subtitle: Selects a language for subtitle (if available).

Disc Menu: Selects a language for disc menu (if available).

Parental

Some DVDs may have a parental level assigned to the complete disc or to certain scenes on the disc. This feature lets you set a playback limitation level. The rating levels are from 1 to 8 and are country dependent. You can prohibit the playing of certain discs that are not suitable for your children or have certain discs played with alternative scenes.

Default: Back to the factory setting.

Password Setup Page

Password Setup Page
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text_image -- PASSWORD SETUP PAGE -- PASSWORD MODE ON PASSWORD OFF GOTO PASSWORD SETUP PAGE

Password mode: Set password mode on/off. If set to off, change parental level will not check password.

Password Setup Page

Password: select the menu password change page.

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text_image OLD PASSWORD NEW PASSWORD CONFIRM PWD OK

OLD PASSWORD: Enter the OLD password, (Factory setting is 1369), and the cursor will jump automatically to NEW PASSWORD

NEW PASSWORD: Enter the NEW password. Enter 4 digits from the remote control unit numeric buttons, and the cursor will automatically jump to CONFIRM PASSWORD.

CONFIRM PASSWORD: Confirm the NEW password by entering it again. If the confirmation is incorrect, the cursor will stay in this column. After entering, the correct new password again, the cursor will jump automatically to OK.

Note: If the password has been changed, the parental and disc lock code will also be changed.

The default password(1369)is always active even the password has been changed.

Parameters and specifications

Electronical parameters

ItemStandard requirement
Manufacturer - AC adaptorWörlein GmbH, Gewerbestrasse 12,D-90556 Cadolzburg, www.soundmaster.deHRB-N0 771 bei Amtsgericht Fürth/Bay.
AC adaptor - Model IdentifierGA04-0901500EU
Power input: AC 100-240V~50/60 Hz 0,5A max.
Power output: 9,0V 5A 13,5W
Average active efficiency: ≥ 85,2%
Low load efficiency 10%: ≥ 85,1%
No load power consumption: < 0,1W
Power consumption: <12W
Operating humidity: 5 % to 90 %
OutputVIDEO OUT: 1Vp-p (75o)
AUDIO OUT:1.4 Vrms (1 KHz, 0 dB)

System

Laser:Semiconductor laser, wavelength 650 nm
Signal system:NTSC / PAL
Frequency response:20Hz to 20 kHz(3dB)
Signal-to-noise ratio:More than 80 dB (ANALOG OUT connectors only)
Dynamic range:More than 85 dB (DVD/CD)

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Note: Design and specifications are subject to change prior notice.

Battery-Parameter

Battery Specifications:

Output: 7.4V

Charge / Discharge Time:

Standard charge time: 3h \~ 4h

Storage and work circumstances:

1. Storage circumstances6 month1 weekTemperature-20 °C bis +45 °C-20 °C bis +65 °CHumidity t65 ± 20 %65 ± 20 %
2. Work circumstancesStandard chargeStandard dischargeTemperature r0 °C bis +45 °C-20 °C bis +65 °CHumidity65 ± 20 %65 ± 20 %

Car bracket holder

Install Mounting Kit on the car headrest Introduction.

  1. Install Mounting Kit on the car headrest Introduction
  2. Put the bracket to the knighthead of the car seat and set the 4 screws to fix the bracket.
  3. Turn the screw to fix the portable DVD player on the salver.
  4. .Set the button tongs into the bracket and cut it fine.
  5. Turn the screw to adjust the angle of view.

  6. Press this two buttons to disconnect the bracket.

  7. For the direction as indicated by the arrow, then draw the tongs.

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DVB-T2 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.

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(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.

Caution: Only free-to-air programs can be received with this unit!

Basic Operation

Program Manage Settings

To access the Menu, press the SETUP 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.

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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'.

Soundmaster PDB1960 - Program Edit - 1

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DVB-T2 First Time Installation

Set Favourite Program/s

You can create a shortlist of favourite programs that you can easily access. Set Favourite TV or Radio program:

  1. Select the preferred program then press the PAVOURITE button. A star-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 FAV buton on the Remote Control with the heart-shaped symbol.

View Favourite Programs:

  1. Press the Fav 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/s

  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/s

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

Move a TV or Radio Program/s

  1. Select the preferred program then press the RED button. A move symbolwill 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/s

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 lock-shaped 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 required to enter either the default.

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.

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text_image Program Guide 002 UKTV Br'Ideas 19 Nov 16:30-17:00 Street Café 19 Nov 17:00-17:30 Good Food Bills 19 Nov 17:30-18:00 Gardens Unplugged 19 Nov 18:30-18:30 Water Gardens 19 Nov 18:30-18:59 Garden ER 19 Nov 18:59-19:01 UK Bright Ideas 19 Nov 19:01-00:59 UK Bright Ideas 20 Nov 00:59-06:59 UK Bright Ideas 20 Nov 06:59-07:01 UKTV Bright Ideas 20 Nov 07:01-07:26 Style Street 20 Nov 07:25-07:30 Too Good to Eat Ftl. 19 Nov 2004 16:59 Street Café Amusement Salvador: Series in which Dan Roland travels the world sampling the best authentic street food. This edition comes from Salvador. Page: 1 / 1 OK Book INFO Post LIST Page Down Page Up

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.

DVB-T2 First Time Installation

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.

LCN (Logical channel number)

Set LCN on or off.

Video Setting

To access the Menu, press SETUP 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.

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text_image Picture Aspect Ratio Resolution TV Format 16.9 Wide Screen 1080i PAL Return Confirms

Aspect Ratio

You must set the display format to either 4:3 PanScan, 4:3 Letter Box, 4:3 Full, 16:9 Wide Screen, 16:9 PillarBox or Auto to get the maximum display when watching TV.

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

[1080P]: for NTSC or PAL system TV.

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.

To access the menu, press SETUP and select [Search Channel]. The Menu provides options to adjust the Search Channel settings. Select an option and press RIGHT/LEFT to adjust the settings. Press EXIT to exit the Menu

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DVB-T2 First Time Installation

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.

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

  1. Select [Manual Search] then press OK or RIGHT. The channel search screen will appear.

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text_image Manual Search Frequency channel ← 21 ► Frequency(MHz) 474.0 Bandwidth: 8M Quality ****** EXIT Confirm
  1. Press the RIGHT/LEFT key to select the channel frequency.
  2. 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.

Country

Select your country of residence.

Time Setting

To access the Menu, press SETUP then select [Time]. The Menu provides options to adjust the time settings Press UP/DOWN to select an option and press RIGHT/LEFT to adjust the settings. Press EXIT to exit the menu.

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Time offset

Select auto or manual for GMT offset adjustments.

Country Region

Select the Country Region when [Time Offset] is set to Auto.

Time Zone

Select the Time Zone Offset when [Time Offset] is set to Manual.

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Option

To access the Menu, press SETUP 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.

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OSD Language

Select an OSD language.

Audio Language

Select the preferred audio language for watching TV channels. If the language is not available, the default program language will be used.

Subtitle Language

Select the preferred subtitle language.

Digital Audio

Set the desired audio format at the HDMI slot: PCM, Raw HDIM On, Raw HDMI Off, Off (if available).

System Setting

To access the Menu, press SETUP and select [System].The menu. Provides options to adjust the system settings. Press the UP/DOWN key to select an option and press RIGHT/LEFT to adjust the setting.

Press EXIT to exit the Menu.

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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.

Set Password

Set or change the password for Locked programs. Enter your old Password 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, EXIT to exit the Menu.

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.

Information

View model, hardware and software information.

Software update

If the status is set "ON", it will begin searching for new software from broadcast according to your preferred time in "Start Time".

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USB

To access the Menu, press the SETUP button and select USB.

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Multi-Media

Switch to USB mode and plug in USB to view files.

Photo Configure

Set the parameters for viewing photographs.

Movie Configure

Set the parameters for displaying movie subtitles.

PVR Configure

Set the parameters for record device.

USB-RECORDING

You have the option of using the USB recording function to record television programs and watch them at a later time or to use the timeshift function (time-shifted television). This function is only available with an existing USB stick and during operation!

Before use

  1. Insert a USB stick into the USB socket on the right side of the device.
  2. Press the SETUP button and select "USB"
  3. Select with the UP/DOWN the point „PVR Configuration“ and press the ENTER button.

Note: Under the item "Recording device" you will find information about the connected USB stick.

  1. Select „Format“ and press the ENTER button. In the following menu, select the format and start the process under the item "Format" by pressing the ENTER button.

Start a recording

  1. Set the desired TV station on the unit.
  2. Press on the remote control the REC button. The recording starts and the display shows a flashing point.
  3. To stop the recording, press on the remote control the button and after the ENTER button.

Watch a recording

  1. Press the SETUP button and select the point "USB".
  2. Select with the UP/DOWN button the point „Multimedia“ and press ENTER for confirmation.
  3. Mark the item "PVR" and press the ENTER button again. Under the point "HBPVR" you will find all recorded programs.
  4. Use the UP/DOWN button to select the desired program and press the ENTER key. The playback starts on the right side of the screen. To see the picture in full screen, press the RED button.

Timeshift

This function requires a connected USB stick on the back of the device!
1. While a TV program is playing, press the PLAY/PAUSE button on the remote control. The device pauses and continues recording the current program to USB.
2. To continue watching the program press the PLAY/PAUSE button again. To end the process, press the ■button. The current program can now be seen again.

Troubleshooting

ProblemPotential ReasonsWhat to do
No picturePower isn't connectedConnect the power
The power switch is not onSwitch on the power
Screen shows No SignalDVB-T cable not connectedPlug in the DVB-T cable
Incorrect settingReset setting
No sound from speakerSound on muteTurn off mute function
Incorrect sound trackTry another sound track
Only sound, no image on the screenNo or incorrect connection with AV cableMake sure cables are connected correctly
The program is a radio programPresskey to shift into TV mode
Remote Control is not respondingThe battery is exhaustedChange battery
Remote Control is not facing or close enough to the Set Top BoxAdjust the position of the Remote Control and move closer to the unit
The image stopped suddenly or mosaicThe signal is too weakStrengthen the signal

Technical Specifications

ItemSub ItemParameter
TunerInput Frequency170~230MHz470~860MHz
RF Input level-79dBm(T),-75dBm(T2)
IF Bandwidth7MHz and 8MHz
ModulationQPSK,16QAM,64QAM,128QAM(T2),256QAM(T2)
VideoDecoder FormatMPEG4 AVC/H.264 HP@L4HEVC/H.265 HT@L4 MPEG2MP@ML.HL
Output Format480i, 480p,576i, 576P, 720P, 1080i, 1080P,4:3and 16:9
Output PortHDMI

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OSD Language

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Modifica programma

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LCN (Logical channel number)

Impostare LCN acceso o spento.

Impostazione video

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Programma bewerken

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Time-shifted televisie (Timeshift)

D 90556 Cadolzburg, Germany

Tel: +49 9103 71 67 0

Fax: +49 9103 71 67 12

E-Mail: info@soundmaster.de

Internet: www.soundmaster.de

Hereby, Wörlein GmbH declares that this device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU.

A copy of the declaration of conformity can be obtained from the above address.

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Brand : Soundmaster

Model : PDB1960

Category : Portable DVD Player