1TB HDD PVR with Twin HD Tuner

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1 1TB HDD PVR with Twin HD Tuner Model Number APVR-014 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Model: APVR-014 Product Code: /2015

2 Welcome Congratulations on choosing to buy a BAUHN product. All products brought to you by BAUHN are manufactured to the highest standards of performance and safety and, as part of our philosophy of customer service and satisfaction, are backed by our comprehensive 1 Year Warranty. We hope you will enjoy using your purchase for many years to come. i

3 Remote Control POWER: Switch the product on or to standby (RED) / 30+ (GREEN): 30 sec jump backward/ forward. 3 AUDIO: Select an item in audio mode. 4 MTS: Press to select an item in sound mode. 5 FREEZE: Freeze the picture output of the PVR (this is not Time-shift, press Pause to activate Time-shift). 6 P.STD: Select the display resolution mode (1080i/1080p/720p/576p). 7 : PLAY in Time-shift and USB mode. 8 : PE in Time-shift and USB mode. 9 : Move fast backward. 10 : Move fast forward. 11 MENU: Display the main PVR menu. 12 / / / : Navigate up or down in Menu mode. 13 OK: Select a highlighted item in the menu, or display the channel list. 14 EXIT: Return to the previous step, or escape the current mode. 15 INFO: Display current program information. 16 VOL +/-: Turn the volume up/down. 17 INDEX: Display the recorded program list. 18 NUMBER BUTTONS (0-9): Press to enter numeric options in menus, or to enter a channel number directly. ii Model: APVR-014 Product Code: /2015

4 Remote Control (Cont.) : Add space when entering text. 20 TV/RADIO: Switch between TV and Radio mode. 21 SUBT: Enable/disable subtitles. 22 FAV: Display Favourite Channel list. 23 : Return to the previous channel. 24 CH+/-: Press to play the next or previous channel; press repeatedly to scan through the channels. 25 EPG: Launch the Electronic Program Guide. 26 TIMER: Access the scheduled programs list. 27 : Rewind in selected rate. 28 : Fast forward in selected rate. 29 : Stop playback in USB mode or stop Time-shift and return to live TV. 30 RECORD: Record live TV. 31 MARK: Bookmark favourite moments in your recorded programs. 32 SCAN: Switch between YUV and RGB mode. 33 TEXT: Display the Teletext information (not currently available in Australia) 34 ASPECT: Press to select 4:3 or 16:9 aspect ratio mode. 35 PAGE +/ : Navigate to the top and bottom of pages in the channel list and EPG. Also used to go back and forth when bookmarks are inserted. 36 MUTE: Mute the sound; press again or press V+ to restore the sound. iii Model: APVR-014 Product Code: /2015

5 Remote Control (Cont.) Installing Batteries Press down the retaining catch on the cover of the battery recess at the back of the remote control. Then slide the cover downward and remove it. Insert two AAA batteries into the recess, following the polarity markings inside the compartment. To reinstall the cover over the battery recess, gently push down the cover and slide it upward until it snaps securely into place. Precautions when Using Batteries Keep batteries out of children s reach. Do not attempt to recharge, short-circuit, disassemble, or throw batteries into a fire. Always replace both batteries at the same time. Never mix new and old batteries or batteries of a different type. If you do not intend on using the remote control for an extended period, remove the batteries to prevent possible leakage and corrosion. Do not drop, apply shock or step on the remote control. Do not spill water on the remote control. Using the Remote Control To use the remote control, point it towards the front of the HDD PVR. The remote control has a range of up to 7 metres from the HDD PVR at an angle of up to 60 degrees (30 degrees for the left hand side and 30 degrees for the right hand side). The remote control will not operate if its path is blocked. NOTE: If the receiver does not work when using the remote control from a close range, you will need to replace the batteries. Sunlight or very bright light will decrease the sensitivity of the remote control. Old batteries will decrease the sensitivity of the remote control Model: APVR-014 Product Code: /2015 iv

6 Contents Welcome i Remote Control ii Warranty Details 1 General Safety Instructions 2 Controls and Connections 4 Getting Started 8 Basic Operations 9 Menu Settings 14 FAQs 29 Other Useful Information 30 Repair and Refurbished Goods or Parts Notice 33 v Model: APVR-014 Product Code: /2015

7 1TB HDD PVR with Twin HD Tuner Warranty Details The product is guaranteed to be free from defects in workmanship and parts for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase. Defects that occur within this warranty period, under normal use and care, will be repaired, replaced or refunded at our discretion, solely at our option with no charge for parts and labour. The benefits conferred by this warranty are in addition to all rights and remedies in respect of the product that the consumer has under the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 and similar state and territory laws. Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and to compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure Model: APVR-014 Product Code: /2015 1

8 General Safety Instructions Read this manual thoroughly before first use and keep it in a safe place for future reference, along with the warranty card, purchase receipt and carton. The safety precautions enclosed herein reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury when correctly adhered to. Follow all instructions and take notice of all warnings to reduce the risk of fire or electric shock. Important Warnings and Cautions! To prevent contact with high voltage components inside, do not attempt to open the cover or the back of this product. There are no user-serviceable parts inside this product. Do not repair the unit yourself. Only have it serviced by qualified personnel. Do not expose this product to water, rain, moisture or dust. Do not use it anywhere near water or where water splashes or drips; do not touch the power plug with wet hands. Electrical Safety and Cord Handling Before installing this appliance, make sure your outlet voltage corresponds to the voltage stated on the appliance rating label. Only use this appliance with the cord and plug supplied, and do not overload the power outlet. When the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or similarly qualified personnel in order to avoid a hazard. Contact our after sales support line in order to avoid a hazard. Do not let the cord hang over the edge of a table or counter, or touch any hot surface. Do not allow anything to rest on or roll over the power cord, and run any cords so that no one steps on or trips over them. Do not run the cord near heatproducing appliances such as radiators, stoves or irons. The excessive heat could melt the insulation and expose live wires. Unplug the unit from the power outlet after use to avoid possible damage during electrical storms, or when the equipment will be unattended or unused for a long period of time. Always grasp the plug, not the cord, when disconnecting the unit. Pulling the cord can damage the internal wires and may cause a fire. This appliance can only be disconnected from the power supply by unplugging it from the mains socket. Make sure the mains socket is readily accessible Model: APVR-014 Product Code: /2015

9 General Safety Instructions (Cont.) Installation The product must be installed in accordance with local laws. Place the product on a straight, rigid and stable place. Do not place it on carpet. Do not place it on top of another appliance that may cause overheating (for example, a receiver or amplifier). When installing the unit, make sure to place it: Away from heat sources, radiators or other products that produce heat. Away from areas with high temperatures, high humidity or direct sunlight. Away from excess dirt and dust. Away from any items that may damage it, such as naked flame sources (lit candles) or objects containing water. Away from open windows and any place where water may get into the unit and damage it. Place the product in a sufficiently aerated place. Allow at least 10cm spacing at the back and top of the product, and 5cm on both sides, to prevent overheating. Usage Conditions and Restrictions Follow the instructions in this manual when installing and adjusting this appliance. Only adjust those controls that are covered in this instruction manual, as improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage. If this happens, unplug the appliance and have it serviced by appropriately qualified personnel. Supervise young children to ensure they do not play with the product. Close supervision is always necessary when an appliance is used by or near children. Do not place anything underneath the product (for example, CDs or magazines). Take care not to block any ventilating openings with items such as newspapers, tablecloths or curtains. Dispose of spent or damaged batteries in accordance with local regulations. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instructions concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Improper installation or use can result in electrical shock and/or material damage. We accept no liability for any damage resulting from inappropriate use or installation Model: APVR-014 Product Code: /2015 3

10 Controls and Connections Front Panel 1 Standby: Press to switch between operation and standby modes. 2 Menu: Press to display the main menu or to exit from the menu. 3 VOL-/VOL+: Press to adjust the volume level in operational mode. 4 CH-/CH+: Press to move the cursor down/up when in the menu, or to change the current program to the next/previous channel in operational mode. 5 OK: Press to select an item in the menu, or to activate the channel list in operational mode. 6 Front Panel Display: Displays the current channel number and operational status (On = red, Standby = orange). 7 USB Port: Connect for media playback, or for copying files between internal and external drives. (The USB Port is also used for software updates, if advised by service personnel.) Rear Panel 10/ ANT IN: Connect the antenna to this socket. 2 ANT OUT: RF signal output to other reception equipment, such as TV. In addition, please use the loop cable to connect IN2 to OUT1 terminals. 3 OPTICAL S/PDIF OUTPUT: Connect to an external audio amplifier. 4 HDMI OUTPUT: Connect to your TV with an HDMI cable for high definition output. 5 YPbPr: Output YPbPr video signal to your TV (supports high definition output). 6 COMPOSITE VIDEO OUTPUT: Connect to your standard definition TV. 7 AUDIO (L/R) OUTPUTS: Left/right audio signal outputs to connect a TV or an amplifier Model: APVR-014 Product Code: /2015

11 10/2015 Controls and Connections (Cont.) WARNING: For your personal safety and to prevent possible damage to the equipment, always ensure the unit is disconnected from the power supply before connecting or disconnecting cables. Connecting Equipment Connect your TV antenna cable to the ANT IN1 jack on the back of the PVR using the coaxial RF cable. Make sure the loop cable is connected correctly to activate the second tuner (see the diagram below). There are three methods of connecting the PVR to a television: using the YPbPr, HDMI or Composite Video outputs. For High Definition viewing, your TV must support either 720p or 1080i resolution and the connection between the unit and TV must be either YPbPr or HDMI. Connection to the Composite Video outputs will provide Standard Definition viewing. HDMI Connection High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) provides both high quality digital video and audio connection in one cable. Connect an HDMI cable (not included) from the HDMI output on the rear panel of the PVR to the corresponding HDMI input of your HD TV or amplifier using the HDMI cable for both video and audio connections. NOTE: A HDMI cable is NOT supplied with this product Model: APVR-014 Product Code: /2015 5

12 Controls and Connections (Cont.) YPbPr Connection Connect the YPbPr output connectors (three RCA connectors - green, red and blue) from the rear panel of the PVR to the COMPONENT input of your TV, matching colour for colour. Connect the AUDIO L/R output connectors (two RCA connectors red and white) from the rear panel of the PVR to the corresponding AUDIO input of your TV. NOTE: A Component cable is NOT supplied with this product. You may use the supplied AV leads to make the audio connection Model: APVR-014 Product Code: /2015

13 Controls and Connections (Cont.) Composite Video Connection For standard definition viewing, use the supplied AV leads (red, white and yellow) for connection to your TV. Connect the yellow video lead from the yellow VIDEO output on the rear panel of the PVR to the yellow VIDEO input on your TV to establish a video connection. Connect the AUDIO L/R (red and white lead) from the connectors on the rear of the PVR to the red and white AV inputs of the TV to establish an audio connection. NOTE: Please ensure that your TV is set to the correct input channel depending on your connection type. For instance, if Red, White and Yellow is connected to AV1 on the television, ensure you are on the AV1 source on the television. Amplifier Connection Connect the optical audio cable (NOT supplied) from the OPTICAL output on the rear panel of the PVR to the corresponding OPTICAL input of the amplifier Model: APVR-014 Product Code: /2015 7

14 Getting Started First Time Installation After all the connections have been made, make sure the HDD PVR is connected to the mains electricity supply. Then switch on the TV, the first time installation message will appear on the screen. Make sure the bandwidth is set to 7MHz and press OK to begin automatic channel search. When scanning is complete, all active digital channels found will be stored automatically in the channel list. The system will search for and store digital TV and digital radio channels in separate lists. To view the lists, use the TV/RADIO button on the remote control to select either TV or Radio, then press OK to display the list of available digital channels. To stop scanning at any stage, press the EXIT button on the remote control, all channels scanned up to that point will be stored. Now you are ready to watch digital TV Model: APVR-014 Product Code: /2015

15 Basic Operations Channel Selection There are four methods for changing channels: Press the NUMERIC (0~9) buttons on the remote control to select the channel number you wish to view. Use the CH-/CH+ buttons on the remote control or the front panel to navigate through all the available digital channels. Press OK on the remote control or front panel to display the channel list on screen, then use the / buttons to navigate through the list and press OK to display the highlighted channel. Press the button to view the previous channel selected. Volume Control Press the VOL-/VOL+ buttons to adjust the volume. Mute Press the MUTE button to temporarily stop the sound. To cancel mute, press the MUTE button again, or press the VOL+ button. Picture Freeze Press the FREEZE button to freeze current program. This function freezes the picture at that point in time only, it is NOT time-shift. If you want to initiate timeshift, make sure that the time-shift function is active in the PVR settings submenu, then press PE on the remote control. To cancel freeze status and continue watching TV, press the FREEZE button again and the program will commence at the current time. Screen Aspect Ratio Press the ASPECT button to switch the screen aspect mode. TV/Radio Mode Press the TV/RADIO button to toggle between TV and Radio mode. Program Info Press the INFO button to display basic information for the currently screening (NOW) and upcoming (NEXT) programs on that channel. Press the INFO button a second time to display detailed information for the NOW program. Press the INFO button again to display detailed information for the NEXT program. Press the INFO or EXIT button to exit from the extended information environment Model: APVR-014 Product Code: /2015 9

16 Basic Operations (Cont.) Subtitles Press the SUBT button to switch subtitles on/off, if included in the program. Teletext Teletext or Austext is no longer available, nor is there any plan for a replacement teletext service in Australia. For more information, please visit the websites of the Australian channel providers. However, one teletext option, closed captions, is still working on most Australian television channels. This service allows you to activate subtitles while watching normal television programs that provide it. Press the TEXT button to open a teletext page (if transmitted). EPG (Electric Program Guide) Your PVR provides you with an Electronic Program Guide for up to 7 days of programs in advance (where available from the broadcaster), which will allow you to view on a channel by channel basis and tag programs to be recorded to the hard drive. Press the EPG button to activate the EPG. Use the / buttons to scroll up and down to each channel. Program information will be displayed in the right hand screen panel. Use the / buttons to change dates in the EPG. Use the BLUE button to enter into the right hand screen panel where the programs are listed. Use the / buttons to move up and down through the programs for that channel for that day. Press the YELLOW button to view detailed information for any highlighted event. Press the EXIT button to exit from the detailed information menu. Press the RED button to tag the highlighted program for recording. A dialogue box will be displayed providing options: ONCE, DAILY, WEEKLY. Select one option and press OK, a symbol will appear next to the program name. The event has been added to the Book Manager. Press the GREEN button to access the Book Manager, which shows a list of programs scheduled for recording. Press the EXIT button to exit from the Book Manager. Press the BLUE button to return to the Channel List. Press the EXIT button to exit from the Channel List Model: APVR-014 Product Code: /2015

17 Basic Operations (Cont.) TV/Radio and Favourites List Press OK to activate the Channels List. It will display on the left side of the screen. Use the / buttons to navigate through the Channel List. The program title currently playing (NOW) will be displayed along with a REC prompt, should you wish to record the program. To view the highlighted channel, press the OK button. Use the / buttons to navigate between NOW and NEXT for the highlighted channel in the Channel List. Use the REC feature to book a recording for the NEXT program, should you wish. To switch between TV and radio lists, press the TV/RADIO button. To select a favourites list, press the FAV button. To view channels, use the / buttons. Time-shift Press the PE button on the remote control to enter time-shift mode. Press the PE button again to commence replaying from where you activated time-shift. Transferring (Copying) Recorded Files This PVR allows you to transfer recorded files to and from the HDD via USB on the front panel of the unit. Press the INDEX button on the remote control (or go to FILE LIST in the PVR & BOOKING submenu of the main menu) to display the file contents of the HDD. If you have connected a USB drive to the USB port at the front of the PVR, two options will be available: HDD this is the internal hard drive. udisk this is the external device connected to the USB port at the front of the unit Model: APVR-014 Product Code: /

18 Basic Operations (Cont.) Copying files from the HDD to USB allows you to store recorded programs on an external drive for playback at a later time, leaving your HDD space free for new recordings. To select the drive, use the / buttons to highlight your selection and press OK. The contents of the selected drive will be displayed. Use the / buttons to highlight the recorded file you want to copy and press the GREEN button on the remote control. A dialogue box will be displayed asking you to confirm the destination drive for the file to be copied. If copying from the HDD, the destination drive will be udisk, press OK to continue. Copying of the file will commence and the system will return you to live TV. A small Copying icon will be displayed on right side of the screen. When copying is complete, a dialogue box will be displayed informing you that the process is now complete. While the file is copying, the system will still allow you to watch any channel on live TV and record programs. You can even watch a previously recorded file in playback. Setting a Recording There are five different ways to set up or start a recording: via one-touch recording, timer recording, EPG recording, time-shift or channel list. One-Touch Recording One-touch recording is simply activated by pressing the RECORD button on the remote control. Recording will commence immediately. One-touch recordings will record for the duration set in REC Time in the Recording Options submenu of PVR & BOOKING, which can be found in the main menu. Timer Recording Timer recordings can be set for any time in the future and can be accessed using the TIMER button on the remote control, or by selecting Book Manager from the PVR & BOOKING menu in the main menu. In this environment you can set and manage numerous timer events. Press the RED button to add a timer event and follow the on-screen prompts. EPG Recording Set a recording event using the Electronic Program Guide (EPG) by pressing the EPG button on the remote control. Select the program list by pressing the BLUE button, highlight the program you want to record and then press the RED button to activate the recording frequency dialogue box. Make your selection, then press OK. The recording symbol will appear next to the program to be recorded Model: APVR-014 Product Code: /2015

19 Basic Operations (Cont.) Time-Shift The time-shift feature is used to pause live TV. To activate time-shift mode, press the PE button on the remote control. When you are ready to resume watching the paused program, press the PE button again. Fast Forward, Skip and Rewind functions are available while playing back the file created in time-shift mode. The file will not be saved. Channel List Press OK at any time to display the channel list. Use the / buttons to highlight a channel and press the RECORD button to commence recording the program playing on the highlighted channel. To record the NEXT program on the highlighted channel, use the button to display the program title and then press the RECORD button. Playback Operation This PVR will allow you to play back TV programs recorded on this PVR, and files in MP3 and JPEG-format from an external storage device connected to the USB port at the front of this unit. Press the INDEX button on the remote control (or go to FILE LIST in the PVR & BOOKING submenu of the main menu) to display the file contents of the HDD. If you have connected a USB drive to the USB port on the front of the PVR, two options will be available: HDD this is the internal hard drive udisk this is the external device connected to the USB port at the front of the unit. Use the / buttons to highlight the drive and press OK, the contents of the selected drive will be displayed. Use the / buttons to highlight the recorded file you want to copy and press OK on the remote control to commence playing the file. (See page 12 for more information.) Model: APVR-014 Product Code: /

20 Menu Settings Navigating the Main Menu Press the MENU button to bring up the main menu or return to the previous item. Press the / buttons to move left/right. Press the OK button to activate the highlighted menu item. Press the EXIT button to exit the main menu. The main menu is divided into four sections. Please refer to the menu tree on the opposite page Model: APVR-014 Product Code: /2015

21 Menu Settings (Cont.) Navigating the Main Menu (Cont.) Software Upgrade Model: APVR-014 Product Code: /

22 Menu Settings (Cont.) PVR & Booking You can record TV programs to the built-in hard drive and copy them to an external hard drive by USB. You can record a program while watching another one with this PVR. You can even record two different programs while watching another, provided the third program is from the same bandwidth as one of the programs being recorded. Press the MENU button and then press the / buttons to choose PVR & BOOKING in the main menu. Press the / buttons to choose the submenu options, and then press OK to enter the submenu. NOTE: To use an external USB storage device, you must connect the external USB storage device to the USB port of the PVR Model: APVR-014 Product Code: /2015

23 Menu Settings (Cont.) File List The File List menu displays the files stored in the external USB storage device as well as the built-in hard drive. Select the File List in the PVR & BOOKING menu, then press OK to enter. If there is an external hard drive, you can choose to enter the external USB storage device or the built-in hard drive. Press the / buttons to highlight the files and then press OK to play. In playback mode, use the buttons below: : Press PLAY to play a selected recorded program. : Press PE to pause playing or recording a program. REW / FF : Press to fast rewind or fast forward. / / / : Press these buttons to skip/fast rewind/forward. INFO: Press this button to display program information. : Press the RED button to delete the highlighted file. : Press the GREEN button to copy the highlighted file to the external USB storage device. (You can continue watching TV or even record while copying a file.) : Press the YELLOW button to rename the highlighted file. EXIT: Press this button to exit the menu Model: APVR-014 Product Code: /

24 Menu Settings (Cont.) Book Manager This menu item lists the digital TV recording events that you have scheduled using the Book Manager and the EPG. In this environment you can manage your scheduled recordings. Use the / buttons to highlight a recording event in the list, or press the EXIT button to exit the menu. Press the RED button to add a scheduled recording event. Date/Start Time Use this menu item to enter the date and start time for your timer event. Mode: Select the scheduling frequency (Once/Daily/Weekly) from the list. Once use this setting for a one off timer event. Daily use this option to record at the same time and duration every day, suitable for daily program series. Weekly use this option to record at the same time and duration once a week, suitable for weekly program series Model: APVR-014 Product Code: /2015

25 Menu Settings (Cont.) Event: There are three options for a recording event: Power Off use this selection to turn the PVR off at a designated time. Record use this option when you want the system to record a program. Live Play use this option if you would like the system to change to the channel you select in this timer event at the designated time. Channel: Press OK to display the channel list, then use the / buttons to highlight the channel for the timer event and press OK to confirm your selection. The selection will be added in the Channel row. Recording duration: Use the / buttons to highlight REC Duration, then use the / buttons to move the yellow cursor under the appropriate numeric columns representing the number of minutes for the scheduled timer event. Use the numeric buttons to enter the number of minutes for the timer event. Confirm/Exit: Press EXIT or OK to exit, the system will display a confirmation dialogue box to save the timer event and add it to your Booking List. Press OK to confirm Yes if you want to save the event, or use the / buttons to highlight No to exit without saving. Once No is highlighted, press EXIT. Delete a scheduled recording event: Use the / buttons to highlight the scheduled event to be deleted, then press the GREEN button to delete the event. Delete all booked recording events in the list: Use the YELLOW button to delete all booked recording events. If you have active recordings you will need to stop them first. Edit an existing timer event booking entry: Use the / buttons to highlight the scheduled event you want to edit, then press the BLUE button to activate the booking information. After making your changes, press the EXIT button and then OK to confirm the change. To exit without saving the change use the / buttons to highlight No and then press OK Model: APVR-014 Product Code: /

26 Menu Settings (Cont.) Recording Option In the Recording Option submenu of the PVR & BOOKING menu you can set the parameters for recordings. Rec Time: This parameter sets the standard time for a one touch recording event. Use the / buttons to select from one of the following: UnLimit this means unlimited time, if you select this option the system will continue to record until you press the STOP button, or until the system runs out of HDD space. 30min One touch recordings will record for 30 minutes only. 60min One touch recordings will record for 60 minutes only. 90min One touch recordings will record for 90 minutes only. 120min One touch recordings will record for 120 minutes only. Time-shift: Activate time-shift and use the / buttons to select either ON or OFF. Time-shiftBuf: Sets up the time-shift buffer length. Use the / buttons to select from Small, Mid and Large for the time-shift buffer length. When your selections are complete, press the EXIT button to save the changes in the system. Recording Buffer In this submenu you can set a time buffer to the start and end time of scheduled recordings. This is to ensure that you catch the start and finish of a program, should it start earlier or finish later than the original scheduled time advertised by the broadcaster. Using this function will compromise your ability to set multiple back to back recordings, as the program recording lengths will be increased by the number of minutes set in the buffer. Use the / buttons to add the number of minutes you wish to increase the start and finish times for all recording events. Press EXIT to save your changes Model: APVR-014 Product Code: /2015

27 Menu Settings (Cont.) Storage Manager In the Storage Manager menu you can manage the built-in hard drive. Press the / buttons to select the submenu item, then press OK to enter. Press EXIT to exit. Some submenus require a password to enter. HDD Info: Displays information detailing disk space, free space and free rate. Format: Reformats the HDD. Remember, reformatting the HDD will result in the loss of all previously saved recorded files and other files on the HDD. NOTE: The default password is Utility The Utility menu contains menus for Media Show, Calendar and Games. Use the / buttons to highlight the item, then press OK to enter. NOTE: This PVR can also view the files stored in the external USB storage device. To use an external USB storage device, you must connect the external USB storage device to the USB port of the PVR Model: APVR-014 Product Code: /

28 Menu Settings (Cont.) Media Show In this menu you can play music, display photos and play recorded files made on this device stored from the USB storage device. Press OK in Media Show in the Utility menu to display playable files contained on the USB drive connected to the PVR. Use the / buttons to highlight a playable file from the USB drive and press OK to play. NOTE: Do not remove the USB device when playing files from the USB storage device. This device supports the playback of MP3 format audio files and JPEG and recordings made on this PVR only. Calendar Use the / buttons to select Calendar in the Utility menu; press OK to enter. Select the date using the / / / buttons and select the month using PAGE+/PAGE-. Use the numerical buttons to input the year. Press EXIT to leave the Calendar submenu environment. Games There are two games to play, Push Box and Tetris. Use the / buttons to highlight Play Game in the Utility menu and press OK to enter. Select one of the games using the / buttons, then press OK to enter Model: APVR-014 Product Code: /2015

29 Menu Settings (Cont.) Configuration In this menu you can manage Parental Control, AV Settings, Channel Manager and Time Settings. Use the / buttons to select a submenu item, then press OK to enter. Parental Control Parental guidance ratings are carried in the free-to-air broadcasters streams and are program specific; each program should carry a parental rating. This PVR allows you to set a parental rating block for programs based on the program rating and above. For example, if you set the parental block at "PG, the system will block viewing of all programs carrying a rating of PG and above. Viewing the program will require input of the PIN code. Use the / buttons to select Parental Control in the Configuration menu, then press OK to enter. You will be asked to input your PIN code. (The default PIN code is 0000.) Lock Setting: Menu Lock Use the / buttons to change the setting in the Menu Lock submenu between ON and OFF. When set to ON, anyone wanting to access the menu will be required to enter the PIN code Model: APVR-014 Product Code: /

30 Menu Settings (Cont.) Lock Setting: Start Lock This setting will require you to input a valid PIN code in order to watch programs that you have locked. Lock Setting: Parental Control Use the / buttons to highlight Parental Control, then use the / buttons to navigate through the levels of parental control settings: No Block / Block All / Block G and Above / Block PG and Above / Block M and Above / Block MA and Above / Block AV and Above / Block R and Above. Once you have selected the parental control level you require, press EXIT to return to the previous level. The parental control settings will be saved and you will need to enter the PIN code to view programs with a parental rating at the set level or above. Password Setting The default password is To change the current password, use the / buttons to highlight the Password Setting menu, then press OK. Enter the old password and then the new password, confirm the new password in the dialogue box, then press OK to complete the changes. AV Settings Use the / buttons to highlight AV Settings in the Configuration menu, then press OK to display the submenu options: Transparency, Resolution, Ratio, AR Conversion and Dolby Digital. Use the / buttons to select a submenu option and then use the / buttons to change the values. Press OK to save the settings and exit. To cancel the changes, press EXIT and then select No in the confirmation dialogue box Model: APVR-014 Product Code: /2015

31 Menu Settings (Cont.) Transparency This setting controls the OSD (on-screen display) transparency level. Resolution You can select the display resolution to suit your TV or monitor. Ratio You can switch the aspect ratio between 4:3 and 16:9 wide-screen. AR Conversion You can select the AR conversion mode (lgnore / Pan&Scan / Letterbox / Combined) to adjust the picture format to suit your TV or monitor. (This function is available on the remote control as well via the ASPECT button.) Dolby Digital You can set the Dolby Digital audio type to either PCM or AC3. (Not all free-to-air broadcast services provide a Dolby Digital audio track; check the program information for more details.) Model: APVR-014 Product Code: /

32 Menu Settings (Cont.) Channel Manager In this menu you can move, lock/ unlock, add and delete channels from the channel or favourites lists. (The default password is 0000.) Use the / buttons to highlight the channel to be managed. Move Use the / buttons to select the channel to be moved, and then press the RED button. A green check mark will be displayed next to the selected channel. Use the / buttons to move the selected channel to the new position and press the RED button again to drop the channel in its new position. Press EXIT to display a confirmation dialogue box. Press OK to confirm Yes, or use the / buttons to highlight No and press OK to discard your changes. Lock/Unlock: A locked channel requires you to enter the PIN code before viewing. To lock a channel: Use the / buttons to select the channel, then press the YELLOW button, a blue lock symbol will be displayed alongside the selected channel. To confirm locking the channel, press EXIT and then press OK when the confirmation box has Yes highlighted. To unlock a channel: Use the / buttons to select the channel, then press the YELLOW button, the lock symbol will disappear. To confirm unlocking the channel (on exiting from this submenu), press OK when Yes is highlighted in the confirmation dialogue box. Delete: You can delete selected channels. Be aware that this function can completely delete saved channels. When you delete a channel in the menu, the channel is also deleted from the Favourites list. Favourite Channels You can create up to three lists of your favourite channels. The default favourite list names are FAV1, FAV2, FAV3. A channel can be included in more than one list. Use the / buttons to highlight the channel, then press OK to add it to the current favourites list. Use the FAV button to: Switch between TV and the favourite channels lists. Activate the favourites lists (press repeatedly to scroll through the three lists). Navigate through, or change, the favourites lists Model: APVR-014 Product Code: /2015

33 Menu Settings (Cont.) Time Settings In this menu, use the / buttons to change the local time and the settings. Use the / buttons to select the item, or press EXIT to cancel. Syn Mode: Use the / buttons to toggle between available settings. In TDT mode you will need to manually set the time offset. Region: Use the / buttons to change the region settings. Time Zone: The GMT time zone setting cannot be changed by the user. It will change based on the region settings. Summer Time: Use the / buttons to set the Summer Time mode to ON/ OFF. Installation Use the / buttons to highlight Installation in the main menu. Use the / buttons to highlight one of the following selections and press OK to enter that submenu environment: Manual Search, Auto Search, Version Info, Factory Default and Software Upgrade. Manual Search To use manual search we recommend that you have a good understanding of the services available in your local area. Use the / buttons to set the TP (Transponder) number. Once the settings have been entered, press OK to scan the current frequency, or press EXIT to go back. Once the PVR has picked up channels, press OK to save the channels Model: APVR-014 Product Code: /

34 Menu Settings (Cont.) Auto Search Select this menu setting to initiate an automatic search of all available TV and radio programs in your region. (The default password is 0000.) Use the / buttons to highlight Auto Search and press OK. The system will start searching and save the digital channels available in your area, this will take around five minutes. On completion, the system will display live TV. To access a channel list, press OK. Version Info Use the / buttons to select the Version Info Menu. Press OK and the menu will show the hardware and software version. Factory Default Select this menu setting to delete all the data and settings currently saved and return the system to the initial state. (The default password is 0000.) Use the / buttons to highlight Factory Default in the INSTALLATION menu. Input the password, choose YES, and press OK to confirm that you want to reset the system. Upon restart, the PVR will show the first-time installation message. Software Upgrade An upgrade can be performed using the USB port (only when advised by a service technician) Model: APVR-014 Product Code: /2015

35 FAQs If you experience problems with this HDD PVR, check for solutions in the table below and read carefully the relevant sections in this manual. If none of the solutions help you solve your problem, contact the after sales support line for advice. Problem Possible cause Solution The display on the front panel is not lit. No signal found. No picture or sound. Mosaic blocks in picture, or picture freezes. Scrambled channel message. Locked out of the channel. No response to the remote control. After moving the receiver to another room, the HDD PVR cannot receive the digital signal. The picture and sound freezes when in timeshift mode. Cord is unplugged. Aerial is disconnected. Aerial is damaged/misaligned. Out of digital signal area. The channel is not broadcasting now. Aerial may not be suitable. Channel is scrambled. Parental control enabled. Remote control is not aimed correctly. Front panel is obstructed. Remote control batteries are inserted incorrectly. Batteries are exhausted. The aerial feed may now be reduced due to signal path. This may happen if you are recording two different channels, due to the storage device speed. Check the mains lead. Check the aerial lead. Check the aerial. Check with the service provider. Select another channel. Check the aerial. Select an alternative channel. Enter your password. Aim the remote control at the front panel. Remove obstructions. Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly. Replace the remote control batteries. Try a direct feed from the antenna. Only enable time-shift mode when recording one channel Model: APVR-014 Product Code: /

36 Other Useful Information Technical Specifications Input Signal Video Audio Input Impedance Channel Bandwidth Display Video Type HD Video Output Type SD Video Output Type Codecs Audio Output Type Digital Audio Output 75 Ohm 7MHz 1080p / 1080i / 720p / 576p YPbPr, HDMI CVBS MPEG-1 layer I and II, AC-3 Stereo (RCA photo jack) S/PDIF Optical Multimedia Playback Format under USB Mode Power Environmental Conditions Music Photo Power Operating Frequency MP3 JPEG AC90 ~ 250V 50/60Hz Operating Temperature 0 ~ 40 C Weight Dimensions Around 3.5kg 355mm (W) 255mm (D) 69mm (H) NOTE: This PVR will allow you to play back TV programs recorded on this PVR, and files in MP3 and JPEG-format from an external storage device connected to the USB port at the front of this unit. This product complies with legal standards and is manufactured under constant quality control. Technical specifications are up-to-date at the time of printing, however, can be subject to changes without prior notice Model: APVR-014 Product Code: /2015

37 Other Useful Information (Cont.) Responsible disposal At the end of its working life, do not throw this device out with your household rubbish. Electrical and electronic products contain substances that can have a detrimental effect on the environment and human health if disposed of inappropriately. Observe any local regulations regarding the disposal of electrical consumer goods and dispose of it appropriately for recycling. Contact your local authorities for advice on recycling facilities in your area Model: APVR-014 Product Code: /

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39 1TB HDD PVR with Twin HD Tuner Repair and Refurbished Goods or Parts Notice Unfortunately, from time to time, faulty products are manufactured which need to be returned to the supplier for repair. Please be aware that if your product is capable of retaining user-generated data (such as files stored on a computer hard drive, telephone numbers stored on a mobile telephone, songs stored on a portable media player, games saved on a games console or files stored on a USB memory stick) during the process of repair, some or all of your stored data may be lost. We recommend you save this data elsewhere prior to sending the product for repair. You should also be aware that rather than repairing goods, we may replace them with refurbished goods of the same type or use refurbished parts in the repair process. Please be assured though, refurbished parts or replacements are only used where they meet ALDI s stringent quality specifications. If at any time you feel your repair is being handled unsatisfactorily, you may escalate your complaint. Please telephone us on or write to us at: Tempo (Aust) Pty Ltd ABN PO BOX 6056 Frenchs Forest, Sydney, Australia NSW 2086 Tempo Help Desk: (Aust) (Operating Hours: Mon-Fri 08:30AM to 06:00PM EST) info@tempo.org Model: APVR-014 Product Code: /

40 Warranty returns Should you for any reason need to return this product for a warranty claim, make sure to include all accessories with the product. Product does not work? If you encounter problems with this product, or if it fails to perform to your expectations, make sure to contact our After Sales Support Centre on before returning it to the store for a refund Model: APVR-014 Product Code: /2015