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Each time you change channel, the Search & Scan banner appears
on-screen.

The banner will disappear automatically after a few seconds, or
you can press back up to remove it immediately. For more details
about this banner, refer to the “Using your SkyGuide” section on
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Press vol + or  on your Sky remote control to increase or
decrease the volume of your TV.

Press mute to turn the TV sound off. To turn the TV
sound back on, press mute again.

Содержание DRX100 Sky digibox

Страница 1: ...Amstrad DRX100 Using your Sky digibox ...

Страница 2: ...nd your Sky remote control 11 TV Guide 13 Box Office 17 Services 19 Parental Control and your PIN 22 Interactive 27 WUD LQIRUPDWLRQ Recording a satellite programme 28 Setting your remote control to operate your TV 29 Replacing the batteries in your remote control 31 Adding Other Channels 32 Looking after your Sky Viewing Card 34 RQQHFWLQJ RXU 6N GLJLER XUWKHU KHOS 6ROYLQJ SUREOHPV 6SHFLILFDWLRQV 5...

Страница 3: ... using the SkyGuide back up Shows the previous screen number buttons For selecting channel numbers or on screen options tv Sets your remote control to control your TV box office Shows the Box Office screen tv guide Shows the TV Guide screen mute Turns the TV sound off on select Chooses the option you have highlighted or confirms your choice vol Changes the TV volume text Switches to text mode colo...

Страница 4: ...nformation Copyright 1998 British Sky Broadcasting Ltd and Amstrad plc All rights reserved 2nd edition 1999 This booklet may not be reproduced in whole or in part except with the prior written permission of British Sky Broadcasting and Amstrad This booklet is intended only to assist the reader in the use of the product no liability is accepted for any loss or damage arising from the use of any inf...

Страница 5: ...ving you not only crystal clear pictures and digital quality stereo sound but also the opportunity to receive many more channels and services RXU 6N GLJLER Your Sky digibox receives the digital information via the satellite decodes it and sends it through to your TV As well as watching satellite TV you can see the useful on screen SkyGuide Your Sky digibox comes with the Sky remote control This co...

Страница 6: ...ice movies sports and events use an ever increasing range of interactive services set parental control restrictions and programme purchase price limits modify your Sky digibox settings Each of these features is described in detail in this booklet refer to the Using your SkyGuide section on page 10 6N NHHSV RXXS WR GDWH As digital television develops and as more features become available Sky may oc...

Страница 7: ...changing or examining the fuse make sure the correct 3 amp type ASTA or BSI approved BS 1362 is fitted The 13 amp plug is the most widely used in the UK and should be suitable for most users Some locations mainly older buildings may not be equipped with normal 13 amp sockets In such cases it is recommended that a suitable plug adaptor be purchased from your dealer rather than remove the plug Howev...

Страница 8: ...ug is not suitable for your mains socket outlet remove its fuse and then cut the plug off the lead Destroy the severed plug immediately to avoid the shock hazard which would exist if this were to be plugged into a mains socket Do not attempt to remove any screws or gain access inside your Sky digibox No user serviceable parts inside For your safety always obey the warning on the back panel CAUTION...

Страница 9: ...he slot marked Sky Viewing Card on the front of your Sky digibox If you do not have a Sky Viewing Card call your broadcaster s helpdesk For your broadcaster s helpdesk number select the Telephone Numbers option from the Services screen So that you can watch all the channels and services you want you must leave your Sky Viewing Card in your Sky digibox at all times RXU 6N UHPRWH FRQWURO Your Sky re...

Страница 10: ...your remote control to operate your TV section on page 29 7XUQLQJ RXU 6N GLJLER RQ DQG RII To turn your Sky digibox on press SKY on your Sky remote control Make sure the on off light on the front of your Sky digibox is green this shows your Sky digibox is on To turn your Sky digibox off press the button on your remote control The light is red when your Sky digibox is off but still plugged into the...

Страница 11: ...HFKEXWWRQ Press ch or on your Sky remote control to change channels up or down one at a time 8VLQJWKHFKDQQHOQXPEHU If you know the channel number you can use the number buttons to key it in Channel numbers are always three digits for example 106 ...

Страница 12: ... a few seconds or you can press back up to remove it immediately For more details about this banner refer to the Using your SkyGuide section on page 10 KDQJLQJ WKH YROXPH Press vol or on your Sky remote control to increase or decrease the volume of your TV Press mute to turn the TV sound off To turn the TV sound back on press mute again ...

Страница 13: ...r teletext functions Button Function text Enters text mode also exits text mode on some TVs back up Exits text mode 0 9 Text page number entry L Text reveal select Text hold colours Fastext functions To return to satellite services press back up then press SKY In order to use teletext via your Sky remote control your remote control must be set to work with your TV For further information refer to ...

Страница 14: ...re are four major parts each of these has a separate button on your remote control The four parts are TV Guide shows on screen listings for channels and programmes Box Office allows you to order specific movies and events that you choose to purchase Services allows you to set Parental Controls and your Favourite Channels and see useful customer information Interactive gives access to a range of In...

Страница 15: ...e screen Press the button of the same colour to choose that option or function You can also use the number buttons as shortcuts Whenever a list of numbered options is shown you can press the appropriate number button to choose an option quickly To see information about the programme you are watching press this button If you are using TV Guide or Box Office you can use this button to see informatio...

Страница 16: ...ox tunes to it If the channel shown in the Search Scan banner is set as one of your Favourite Channels this is indicated by a tick 9 To see what is on your Favourite Channels press the Search Favourite blue button If you see a programme you want to watch on one of your Favourite Channels press select If the programme is on now your Sky digibox tunes to it Each time you press the Search Favourite b...

Страница 17: ...V programmes scheduled for today and tomorrow listed by channel number Entertainment Movies Sports News Documentaries Kids and Music Specialist programmes scheduled for today and tomorrow listed by channel type Other Channels a list of channels that your Sky digibox is capable of receiving but for which listings may not be available in the SkyGuide ...

Страница 18: ... Use the right and left arrows to see programmes being shown at different times Times are shown at the top of the programme listing You can also use the Page Up red and Page Down green buttons to see the preceding or next section of the channel listing Use the 24 Hours yellow button to move forwards 24 hours at a time To move backwards 24 hours at a time use the 24 Hours blue button The TV Guide l...

Страница 19: ...nnels include channels that your Sky digibox is capable of receiving but for which listings may not be available in SkyGuide for example foreign language channels To see the Other Channels screen press tv guide highlight Other Channels then press select The Other Channels list is shown on your screen To watch one of these channels highlight it then press select When you first get your Sky digibox ...

Страница 20: ...r the programme W Widescreen The programme is being shown in wide screen format Rating codes U Universal suitable for all audiences including younger children PG Parental guidance is recommended Some discretion may need to be applied as to the suitability of the film for younger or impressionable children 12 Suitable for viewers aged 12 years or over More mature themes or language make the film un...

Страница 21: ... a Box Office programme complete the following steps 1 Use the arrows to highlight the programme you want to watch then press the select button Your SkyGuide will show the time the programme starts the channel and the purchase price Additional special offers may be advertised on screen for particular programmes 2 You may be able to choose what time you see the programme Use the left or right arrow...

Страница 22: ...with the channel and start time Make a note of this so you can tune to your programme when it starts When it s time for it to start enter the channel number Regardless of your Parental Control settings you ll need your PIN to watch or order any Box Office programme shown before its normal watershed time PINs will be required as follows Programme rating When PIN is required 18 programme starts befo...

Страница 23: ... Parental Controls set up your Favourite Channels view information on using your Sky digibox and display a list of important telephone numbers You can also see and modify the settings for your Sky digibox Use the arrows to move the highlight around the screen use select and all the other buttons just as you do elsewhere ...

Страница 24: ...s the available channels by channel number When you first get your Sky digibox the Favourite Channels screen has no favourite channels set 6HWWLQJD DYRXULWH KDQQHO You can use the Favourite Channels screen to set your favourites Use the arrows or the Page Up red and Page Down green buttons to move through the list To mark a channel as a favourite highlight it then press the Favourite yellow button...

Страница 25: ... on your Favourite Channels and tune to them whenever you are watching television without interrupting the programme you are watching Just press select to display the Search Scan banner Your favourite channels are indicated a tick 9 on the top of the Search Scan banner To see information about what is on your Favourite Channels press the Search Favourite blue button If you see a programme you want...

Страница 26: ...hanging your PIN section on page 26 Parental Control lets you specify what categories of programme can be viewed and how much can be spent when a programme is ordered before a PIN is needed To display the Parental Control screen press services on your remote control Highlight Parental Control then press select If your Sky digibox is not connected to your telephone line you will have to call your b...

Страница 27: ...LER 8VLQJ3DUHQWDO RQWURO To display the Parental Control screen press services on your remote control Highlight Parental Control then press select After you correctly enter your PIN the Parental Control screen is shown ...

Страница 28: ...egory you have restricted To remove a restriction highlight the category then press the Unrestrict red button The cross is removed indicating that the restriction has been removed When you have finished setting or changing Viewing restrictions press select You may only watch programmes in restricted categories if you have first entered your PIN Regardless of your Parental Control settings you ll n...

Страница 29: ...s without using your PIN but you would need your PIN for a programme costing 3 01 or more To set a Spending Limit complete the following steps 1 Highlight Spending Restriction and use the left or right arrow to set it to ON 2 Highlight PIN required for purchases over and use the left or right arrow to set the maximum amount that a programme can cost before your PIN is needed 3 Highlight Save New S...

Страница 30: ...er If you forget your PIN call your broadcaster s helpdesk For your broadcaster s helpdesk number select the Telephone Numbers option from the Services screen If you start to change your PIN but then decide not to press back up Your PIN will stay as it was If your Sky digibox is not connected to your telephone line you will have to call your broadcaster s helpdesk to change your PIN or spending li...

Страница 31: ...e Interactive screen You can get most Interactive services by using your Sky Viewing Card However some services may need a specific Interactive Card which you insert into the Interactive Card slot at the front of your Sky digibox Only insert a card into the Interactive Card slot when an instruction to do so appears on the screen Use the arrows to move the highlight around the screen use select and...

Страница 32: ...eo recorder refer to your video recorder s instruction book Your video recorder must be correctly connected to your Sky digibox For further information refer to the Connecting your Sky digibox section on page 35 When recording a satellite programme your video recorder must be set to record the channel on your video recorder that has been tuned to your Sky digibox Some programmes are copy protected...

Страница 33: ...i 0365 Saisho 0649 Bush 0157 Hitachi 0145 Samsung 0060 Decca 0244 JVC 0053 Sanyo 0159 Ferguson 0293 Matsui 0477 Sharp 0093 Fidelity 0294 Mitsubishi 0150 Sony 0000 Finlandia 0296 NEI 0514 Tatung 0049 Goodmans 0335 Nokia 0536 Toshiba 0156 If your brand of TV is not shown here refer to the Remote control setup codes on page 46 1 Turn your TV on 2 Press tv on your Sky remote control 3 Hold down select...

Страница 34: ...ide on your Sky remote control If you see the TV Guide screen the remote control setup process is complete If you do not see the TV Guide screen you must now complete the following steps 8 Press tv on your Sky remote control 9 Hold down select and the green button together for about two seconds until the red light on the Sky remote control blinks twice 10 Key in the number of the channel on your T...

Страница 35: ...remote control Replace both batteries at the same time If you leave your Sky remote control without batteries for more than 10 minutes your remote control settings for operating your TV will be lost After replacing the batteries you will be able to control your Sky digibox as normal but you will have to reset your remote control to operate your TV Refer to the Setting your remote control to operat...

Страница 36: ...may be possible but is not guaranteed If you want to tune in other channels that are not listed in SkyGuide for example foreign language channels complete the following steps 1 Press services on your Sky remote control The Services screen appears on your TV 2 Select the System Setup option The System Setup screen appears on your TV 3 Select the Add Channels option The Add Channels screen appears o...

Страница 37: ... appears on your TV This is a list of the channels that your Sky digibox has found You can select those you want to add to the Other Channels list 10 To add a channel highlight it then press the Store Channel yellow button 11 When you have finished adding Other Channels press select To watch any of the Other Channels you have added press tv guide and select the Other Channels option For further de...

Страница 38: ...y There is no need to remove your Sky Viewing Card unless it is faulty or has expired Do not bend your Sky Viewing Card Keep your Sky Viewing Card away from heat and sunlight Keep your Sky Viewing Card dry Never clean it with fluids use a soft dry tissue Keep your Sky Viewing Card away from small children and pets ...

Страница 39: ... your TV or Sky digibox your Sky digibox settings can be updated Warning You must disconnect your Sky digibox from the mains supply before you connect your Sky digibox to or disconnect it from any other equipment With the exceptions of the mains and the telephone line all the interconnections between the rear panel of your Sky digibox and equipment connected to it are safe extra low voltage circui...

Страница 40: ...t first remove the mains lead then disconnect the telephone lead at its extension socket and re connect it at its new location LJLWDOLQWHUIDFH On the rear panel there is a plate which covers a general purpose interface This is for future plug in modules which will have their own installation instructions You must disconnect your Sky digibox from the mains before removing the plate or plugging in a...

Страница 41: ...s the highlight around the screens or changes channels Insert your interactive card here when using Interactive services and only when an instruction to do so appears on screen Green when digibox is on line using the phone line Shows the previous screen Chooses the highlighted option or confirms your choice Insert your Sky viewing card here Yellow when Message waiting Shows the TV Guide screen See...

Страница 42: ... Setup options let you set the following Picture Settings to see and change the Sky digibox picture format video output type contrast level and time out for the Search Scan banner Select Save New Settings to confirm any changes or press back up to cancel Sound Settings to see and change the type of sound output and standard volume level and to turn background music on or off You can also turn the ...

Страница 43: ... details on adding channels refer to the Adding Other Channels section on page 32 System Details to see details of your Sky digibox including your Sky digibox model number manufacturer and your Sky Viewing Card number Signal Test to test the quality of the signal your Sky digibox is receiving from the satellite via your satellite dish System Test to check that your Sky digibox is properly connecte...

Страница 44: ...igibox refer to the Solving problems section on page 41 If you still have a problem call your broadcaster s helpdesk For your broadcaster s helpdesk number select the Telephone Numbers option from the Services screen Make sure you have available your Sky Viewing Card number as well as your Sky digibox brand and model number before you call your broadcaster You can find this information on the Syst...

Страница 45: ...emove your old Sky Viewing Card and insert your new viewing card This viewing card is not authorised Your Sky Viewing Card is not authorised Call the telephone number shown on your screen to get your Sky Viewing Card authorised There is a problem with your viewing card Your Sky Viewing Card has developed a problem Call your broadcaster s helpdesk For your broadcaster s helpdesk number select the T...

Страница 46: ...mes PIN is now blocked for 10 minutes Your PIN has been entered incorrectly three times in a row You will not be able to access anything that needs a PIN for 10 minutes If you have forgotten your PIN call your broadcaster s helpdesk For your broadcaster s helpdesk number select the Telephone Numbers option on the Services screen No satellite signal is being received Your Sky digibox is not receivi...

Страница 47: ... light is red Make sure the mains lead is properly plugged in and your Sky digibox is switched on Press SKY on your remote control Your remote control isn t working The batteries are flat or something is between the remote and your Sky digibox Make sure you point your remote control directly at your Sky digibox and that nothing is between it and your Sky digibox The remote command light should fla...

Страница 48: ... part of the day Check the TV Guide listings to see when the channel is available On screen interference TV or video recorder not correctly tuned Check that your TV and video recorder are correctly tuned to your Sky digibox For further information refer to your TV and VCR instruction books In some cases your Sky digibox may need re tuning Call your broadcaster s helpdesk for further advice For you...

Страница 49: ... DVB compliant Aspect ratios supported 4 3 and 16 9 Audio Sample rates supported 32 0 44 1 48 0 kHz Audio decoding DVB compliant Modem Performance ITU T V 34 Line condition sensing Connection to PSTN line Line in use Subscriber telephone handset lifted General Mains supply 230 V 50 Hz Power consumption 40 W max Compliance BABT BEAB and CE approved Dimensions 37 w x 28 d x 7 h cm Weight 3 kg ...

Страница 50: ... 0157 Matsui 0477 Sharp 0093 Crown 0225 Memorex 0037 Siemens 0680 Daewoo 0092 Minoka 0921 Sony 0000 Decca 0244 Mitsubishi 0150 Soundwave 0702 Dual 0257 NEI 0514 Tandy 0741 Ferguson 0293 Nikkai 0528 Tatung 0049 Fidelity 0294 Nokia 0536 Technics 0250 Finlandia 0296 Nordmende 0537 Telefunken 0757 Finlux 0297 Orion 0549 Thomson 0771 Fisher 0154 Panasonic 0051 Thorn 0772 Funai 0179 Philips 0081 Thorn F...

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Страница 52: ...rite Channels 20 Removing 21 Finding a channel 7 14 a programme 14 Further help 40 Games 27 Getting started 5 Help 40 Interactive 27 Limit spending 25 Looking after your Sky card 34 Mains plug 3 Mains supply 3 On Off 6 Ordering a Box Office programme 17 Other Channels 15 adding 32 Parental control changing your PIN 26 removing a viewing restriction 24 setting a spending limit 25 setting a viewing ...

Страница 53: ...corder recording 28 Viewing Restrictions removing 24 setting 24 Volume changing 8 Welcome to digital satellite TV 1 What is the SkyGuide 10 BABT approval The approval number for the Amstrad DRX100 Sky digibox is 608531 The approval label can be found on the rear panel of the equipment Your Sky digibox has a Ringer Equivalence Number REN value of 1 0 which is indicated on the label Interconnecting ...

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