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( S6800 & S8100 V1.0 EN 3/21 )
5.18 DVB-T2 (S8100 Only)
DVB-T is an abbreviation for “Digital Video Broadcasting — Terrestrial”
IMPORTANT NOTICE. PLEASE READ
Never attempt to watch DVB-T digital TV whilst driving a vehicle. For safety reasons the DVB-T2 tuner is disabled when the vehicle
speed exceeds 10 kmh. Watching DVB-T TV whilst driving is illegal and highly dangerous. Do not operate this feature or attempt to
operate this feature whilst driving a vehicle.
Please install this product in a place where it does not interfere with the safety of the vehicle or any of the controls of the vehicle.
When installing this device make sure that the unit is placed in a position that does not obscure the drivers view of the road.
Please note that this function will only work in areas with a digital TV broadcast service. Reception will vary depending on the
strength of signal being transmitted in your region.
Tip: Direct the antenna in the direction of the transmitting station - this will be the same direction in which domestic external TV
antennas are pointing . Always connect the S8100 to external power when using the DVB-T function.
To view DVB-T, firstly extract the DVB-T2 antenna, located on the upper right hand side of the S8100. Press the centre of the display to
enter the main menu , select ‘Configure’ scroll through the options by using the arrow buttons and finally press the, DVB-T, icon.
5.18.1 Searching for channels
The first time the TV function is used, or if the S8100 has moved location, you will need to scan the frequency range to locate
viewable channels.
1. Open the DVB-T function by pressing the DVB-T icon
2. After a few seconds a screen will appear displaying ‘No Program’
3. Press the screen and the ‘scan
‘ and ‘settings
, icons will be displayed.
4. Press the ‘scan’ icon to open the auto scan menu and press
‘Auto’
to start the scanning process.
5. The progress bar will advance and the number of available TV and Radio stations will appear in the window. Once the
progress bar reaches 100% the scan has completed and the viewing screen will appear.
Tip: If No TV or Radio station can be found try pointing the antenna in a different direction.
