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USER MANUAL

TUTV2500

Digital 

TV Recorder

Summary of Contents for TUTV2500

Page 1: ...USER MANUAL TUTV2500 Digital TV Recorder...

Page 2: ...Displays the DTR main menu UP DOWN channel or page in menus Chooses the highlighted option or confirms your selection Also activates Quickfind fast channel selection Navigates back up from menus Fast...

Page 3: ...your Programme Library 21 How to make Recordings 23 Additional DTR Functions 24 Scan For Channels 25 Customise your DTR 26 Customising Top Up TV Anytime 27 Recording Preferences Messages 28 Child Lock...

Page 4: ...e but fortunately the LIVE TV button brings you back to the present instantly We re sure that you want to get started On the following pages are a quick start guide to help you set the DTR up in just...

Page 5: ...re you can receive Digital Terrestrial TV Freeview services in your area Ifyouarenotsure youshouldaskyourretailertocheckyourpostcodeforyou or try one of the following Text your postcode to 83331 stand...

Page 6: ...record the CAN number from the label on your DTR below Please write your viewing card number below IMPORTANT Disconnect the power to all your existing equipment Now place your DTR where you want to k...

Page 7: ...D symbol to stop flashing and the display to go dim before pressing any buttons Step 3 Your DTR is ready to scan for channels Press the DTR button on your remote The button will momentarily flash This...

Page 8: ...ate Step 5 Parental Control You will now be prompted to set up the Parental Control PIN for your DTR For Top Up TV subscribers this controls who will have access to the extra programmes which are down...

Page 9: ...h to channel 5 and check you are gettingapicture Ifyouarenotgettingapictureonchannel5 pleaserefertothe Troubleshooting section for help To activate the extra channels available from Top Up TV please r...

Page 10: ...ote control are in the right way round andpresstheDTRbutton CheckthattheDTRbuttonflasheswhenpressed Make sure the TV aerial is connected directly to your DTR 1st in chain Check any signal boosters are...

Page 11: ...on whilst in the GUIDE Setting up Favourite channels Press the Blue button whilst in the GUIDE Setting a Reminder Press the YELLOW button whilst that programme is highlighted in the GUIDE Recording a...

Page 12: ...sh to search for your channel by name use Quickfind u Press the OK button v Use the arrow buttons to move the highlighter around the programme names until the channel you wish to watch is highlighted...

Page 13: ...u can find out what s on other channels without interrupting your viewing using the Quick TV Guide This is the small banner that appears at the bottom of the screen during channel changes or when you...

Page 14: ...t Once you have highlighted your choice with the yellow box press the OK button to move to the new menu level If the DTR states that a PIN number is required Personal Identification Number enter this...

Page 15: ...ows the name of the programme This is only the case when the programme takes up the whole of that 30 minute time slot As programmes can be longer or shorter than 30 minutes the Programme Guide has bee...

Page 16: ...a pop up as shown Pressing the RED button will close the pop up Pressing the GREEN button will take you to the Favourites set up screen Use the UP and DOWN arrows to highlight a channel that you would...

Page 17: ...ime BysubscribingtoTopUpTVAnytimeforasmallmonthly fee your DTR will automatically record and download programmes from channels such as Discovery UKTV Gold Paramount Comedy MTV LIVING and more for you...

Page 18: ...ll stops Ifyouenterthewrong character use the LEFT and RIGHT arrows to move the cursor Use the RED button to delete a character and GREEN to insert To move between the search criterias use the REWIND...

Page 19: ...nces The first and most important is the Days Left column and the second is the red SAVE button Days Left This shows how many days the programme will remain stored on your DTR before it is automatical...

Page 20: ...are two icons used to assist you in managing your Programme Library The P at the end of the programme name field is used to indicate that a programme has been watched The at the end of the programme...

Page 21: ...ists in your review buffer Editing an event There may be an occasion where you wish to adjust the recording event that you are setting This DTR allows you to change both the start time TIME and the du...

Page 22: ...or durations of the overlapping events to resolve the conflict This will still enable you to record the programmes you wish and not miss anything of significance Series link Some programmes are broad...

Page 23: ...record or an instant record process There are two ways to view a programme while it is being recorded From Planned Recordings highlight the programme you wish to watch and press the RED button on you...

Page 24: ...h to re scan for new channels if you have moved or have a new aerial for example make sure that all the connections to your DTR are connected correctly Press the GREEN button to start the automatic se...

Page 25: ...S Video for specific TVs or CVBS for all other types See your TV manual for the best choice it usually depends on which socket you connect to Programme search This option turns on or off the Search f...

Page 26: ...e insufficient free storage space in the Personal Disk Space area to re assign for Top Up TV Anytime use In this case a pop up will be displayed as shown to enable you to remove content from the Recor...

Page 27: ...record buffer is set to 30 minutes This means that you can pause and rewind the channel you are watching back by 30 minutes or by the amount of time you have set as the Pause live TV buffer size As wi...

Page 28: ...t from being viewed You should lower this to a level suitable for the people with access to your DTR Note that setting a certificate does not limit the programmes that can be recorded only what can be...

Page 29: ...or DOWN arrow buttons To scroll around the possible languages use the LEFT and RIGHT arrow buttons The default Language is English and the available options are Welsh and Gaelic Help This is a high le...

Page 30: ...ned Alternatively add a second aerial to your system If you need to use a mast head amplifier make sure that it is a digitally compatible one and that it is as close to the aerial as possible In some...

Page 31: ...sound Check all connections at rear of unit No sound from VCR VCR sound is not available at the Digital audio output socket Connect VCR to your amplifier directly No power or indicators not lit Check...

Page 32: ...channels In the event of a conflict you will see this pop up If you press the RED button you will continue to record the Top Up TV Anytime programmes however if you press the GREEN button the Top Up...

Page 33: ...rio 2 Solid red LED and no display This means the DTR has encountered an error but it can usually be restored The following sequence will restore the settings of your DTR to the factory default and wi...

Page 34: ...34 Remote Control User Manual Quick Guide Mains Lead 2 x AA Batteries Remote control TV set up codes Accessories SCART Lead...

Page 35: ...hrough 2 AERIAL 2 OUT To watch analogue channels on the TV 3 AERIAL 1 OUT Loop through 4 AERIAL 1 IN Aerial input 5 TV SCART TV SCART connection 6 AUX SCART Output for other equipment such as DVD VCR...

Page 36: ...control the VCR automatically Connection to a hi fi system or home cinema unit Use a pair of stereo coax phono leads to connect the L R AUDIO OUT socket on your DTR to the L R AUDIO IN of your hi fi o...

Page 37: ...e DTR button The DTR button will flash once to confirm that the remote control is working correctly Important information regarding the batteries Do not mix different types of batteries or new and old...

Page 38: ...e refitted Ifthefusecoverbecomeslostordamaged theplugmostnotbeuseduntilareplacement available fromthemanufacturer isobtained Itisimportantthatthecolourofthereplacementfusecover corresponds with the co...

Page 39: ...ions carefully before you try to use the equipment Protect the mains lead You must ensure the mains lead cannot be walked on crushed chafed cut and so on The apparatus is not disconnected from the AC...

Page 40: ...ts or strong detergents as these may damage the cosmetic finish Batteries Remove batteries when the equipment is not to be used for a long time Batteries left in equipment may cause damage through det...

Page 41: ...eft Synopsis 12 Timers list shows scheduled recordings Channel Event name Date Time Duration 13 Record timer via 8 14 day Programme Guide 14 Records DVB subtitles If any are broadcasted by the broadca...

Page 42: ...lash Memory 8MB DDRRAM 64MB DIGITAL CAPABILITIES Transmission Standards DVB MPEG2 DEMODULATION COFDM with 2K 8K FFT mode FEC forallDVBmodes automaticallyfound VIDEO ALL MPEG 2 MP ML Video Decoder Aspe...

Page 43: ...Display VFD Remote Control Keys AUDIO R L Connector 2 x RCA R L Output 2 Vrms 0 dBfs Z 10 kohm DIGITAL AUDIO Output Optical SPDIF AV DATA IN OUT Scart TV scart AUX scart RGB Video Output TV scart RGB...

Page 44: ...ou during the Order Process and confirmed to you in writing 3 2 Whererelevant youconfirmthatthecredit debitcardthatisbeingusedisyours Allcredit debitcardholdersaresubjecttovalidationchecksandauthorisa...

Page 45: ...s Agreement as a consumer 8 3 WewillnotbeliableunderthisAgreementforanydamageorlosssufferedorincurredbyyouasaconsequenceofourfailuretofulfilourobligationsunderthis Agreementcausedbyeventsoutsideourrea...

Page 46: ...s on at least 2 different occasions normally 1 month apart when switchover happens Digital UK the body leading digital TV switchover and broadcasters will advise you when to reset your channels on eac...

Page 47: ...ogramme Finding 11 15 Information 11 13 Library 11 19 Search 11 18 25 Recording Currently Showing Programme Instant 11 17 21 Editing an event 21 Future Programmes using the Programme Guide 11 Making S...

Page 48: ...osed of correctly you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product For more de...

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