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USER’S MANUAL
HDRM7250
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Revision 1.03 – November 2006
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Disclaimer: We make our sincere effort to ensure the accuracy of the material described herein; however the author and TEAC Australia Pty Ltd make no warranty expressed or implied with respect to the quality, correctness, reliability, currentness, accuracy or freedom of error of this document of the product it describes. We make no representation or warranty with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaim any implied warranties of fitness for any purpose. The author and TE
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TABLE OF CONTENTS PRODUCT SAFETY NOTICE ........................................................................................................................ 3 PLEASE READ BEFORE USE....................................................................................................................... 4 What happens when first time connected?....................................................................................... 4 Is Digital TV reception available in your home?...........
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SLOW MOTION ............................................................................................................................. 15 RECORDING PROGRAMMES.....................................................................................................................16 HARD-DRIVE MANAGEMENT....................................................................................................................17 RECORDING TIMERS ...........................................................
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PRODUCT SAFETY NOTICE WARNING! Do not open this product as there is a risk of electric shock. Under no circumstances should you try to repair the receiver yourself as this will invalidate your product warranty. If a fault occurs, check the troubleshooting guide at the rear of this manual. Should problems continue to persist, contact the National Customer Service Centre on 1800 656 700 between 9am to 5pm weekdays. • Always allow a minimum of 5cm of free space around the produ
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PLEASE READ BEFORE USE Product Installation Notice What happens when first time connected? When power is first applied, you product will introduce a step-by-step setup process on screen. At the same time, the internal hard-drive will begin the checking process (takes about 10 minutes). Whilst this process is taking place, the rewind, record and pause television functions cannot be used. In addition, the USB ports may not available for use until approximately 2 minutes after the
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WARRANTY STATEMENT Keep your purchase receipt to enable you to proceed quickly in the event of a Warranty Service. Terms & Conditions for HDRM7250 DVR set-top box 1. TEAC warrants to the original retail purchaser only, that this product is free from defects in material and workmanship under normal domestic use and authorizes free service during the warranty period at any TEAC Authorized Centre only. TEAC warranty only applies to products purchased, used and serviced in Australia.
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THE REMOTE CONTROLLER STANDBY – used to toggle HDTV – used to display information your receiver on and off. about the HDTV mode. [0-9] – directly access your television channels. CANCEL – either cancel or close some On some input fields, multiple menus and services. pressing results in the character entry [A-Z] similar to using a mobile telephone. MENU – to access the receivers options, tuning functions and other preferences. LIST - displays a list of
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GETTING STARTED INTRODUCTION Digital Television had begun January 2001 within Australia. Since this time, digital television programs and services have evolved and all Australians can now enjoy this exciting new technology. You will find today additional television channels not available on the older analogue television system. This product is compatible with both Standard Definition and High Definition viewing and recording giving you the best possible digital experience. In this
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HDTV For High Definition Televisions, you have a choice of either Component Video (YPbPr) or a Digital HDMI connection. Note that the HDMI lead is not supplied with this product. HDMI CONNECTION HDMI is the newest cable type designed specifically to provide an easy method to connect digital video and audio signals between set-top boxes (and some DVD players) to a new flat panel screen. Simply connect the HDMI lead between the set-top box and your television. Make sure on your telev
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THE SET-UP PROCESS Assuming you have connected a HDMI cable or Component Video cable between your set-top box and you flat panel television screen, the following will automatically appear when using this product for the first time. If no screen appears, unplug the HDMI cable and connect again. This will force the set- top mode into this mode (i.e. it’ll automatically switch). Every 10 seconds, the video screen mode will change to a lower resolution. If you can see this screen, then you
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Use the numerical keys to enter your 4 digit postcode. The press joystick to select the state you live in. Once finished, press the key to continue. You must read the copyright disclaimer, then press to continue. Use the coloured button keys to enter a 6 colour code. This parental control code will be used later by you to block channels and the time-shifting buffer from other viewers in the home. When finished, press the key to continue. The last step is
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BASIC OPERATION SERVICE LIST MODE Now that your digital receiver is set-up and working, you are able to watch television by simply pressing the key on the remote controller. Within seconds, a channel list similar to the picture is shown. Using the joystick; press or to scroll to the desired channel. To watch it, simply press firmly the centre of the joystick to select the function. This is known as “zapping to a channel.” You may also zap to another channel by pressing o
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INFO MODE The key gives you more information about the program you are watching. Moving the joystick either or will toggle between NOW and NEXT programme information from the broadcaster. You can get further programme information by pressing the red (MORE INFO) key. This shows an extended description about the program, including its duration. Press the red key again for LESS INFO. CLOSED-CAPTIONING Some programs are closed captioned for the hearing impaired or ha
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The ‘english’ selection is the default. This is known as MPEG stereo sound and is available at all times for Standard Definition broadcasts. The ‘english5.1’ option is available when either an (1) optical TOSLINK cable or (2) coaxial cable is connected between the set-top box and a Digital Surround Sound Amplifier. Troubleshooting: Although the set-top box will indicate 5.1 sound, most programmes however are 2/0 surround sound. SWITCHING LETTERBOX 4:3 MODE If you have a standard
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THE DIGITAL RECORDER PAUSE LIVE TELEVISION (TIME-SHIFTING) Imagine watching television and the phone rings. Simply press the key (or the key) to pause the picture. Once you have finished your telephone conversation, you may watch the program from where you left off. Pressing firmly on the joystick executes the key function. You will immediately notice the information bar across the bottom of the screen with the II (pause) symbol appearing to the left. key (or press the
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To stop rewinding and watch television, press the key. As described above you are now watching time-shifted television. To watch live television again, press either the key or use the key to forward to live picture. Whilst you are time-shifting (i.e. watching rewound television), it is also possible to make a recording. Press the key and then press red to start the recording within a time-shift buffer. Note: The rewind and forward feature sometimes may appear to you to give err
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RECORDING PROGRAMMES To record a programme, press the desired channel number. Press key to display the recording options. There are two options available: - Red key = manual recording Green key = automatic recording Selecting manual will start a recording from the current time. The duration will be preset to 3 hours later. Selecting automatic will record the current program. The duration of recording is subject to the accuracy of the information from the
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HARD-DRIVE MANAGEMENT It is possible to enable (and disable) the hard-drive to prolong its performance. In addition, you have the option to ERASE the hard-drive or just the TIMESHIFT buffer. To access the DIGITAL RECORDER menu, press the key. The following options will appear. MENU Move the joystick to highlight the Diagnostics option. Now TV GUIDE press the key to enter. MEDIAPLAYER HD MY RECORDINGS DIAGNOSTICS RECORDING TIMERS HDRM INFO PARENTAL LOCK TV SIGNAL
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RECORDING TIMERS It is possible to set a timer recording (similar to your old video-recorder). To set a recording timer, press the key. The following options will appear. MENU Move the joystick to highlight the RECORDING TIMERS TV GUIDE option. Now press the key to enter. MEDIAPLAYER HD MY RECORDINGS RECORDING TIMERS PARENTAL LOCK PREFERENCES DIAGNOSTICS INTERNET Press the blue key to add a new timer. Navigate the joystick to set the desired c
