User Guide Manhattan HDT700_Rev1_170310.
Welcome Thank you for choosing this Manhattan Freeview HD Digital Set Top Box. Not only can you receive over 50 digital TV channels, and up to 24 digital radio stations, but you can also receive high definition channels from your existing aerial. Your Freeview HD Digital Set Top box will also automatically upscale the picture quality of standard definition channels when you connect it using the HDMI cable supplied.
What’s in the box? Your new set top box Remote control [ H 2 x AAA batteries ., SUB TEXT HDMI cable Quick start guide &@_ MUTE MENU AD WIDE GUIDE Power Adapter i FAV BACK V EXIT P AUDIO RF cable TV/AV Quick Start Guide Contents 01 Your set top box................. 3 02 Your remote control............ 4 03 Connecting up.....................5 04 Getting started................... 6 05 Daily use............................. 7 06 The guide window.............
01 Your set top box Front view STANDBY INDICATORS Blue means that it is powered on Rear view ANTENNA IN Signal In from your aerial USB Factory upgrade connection HDMI High definition output VCR and TV Standard definition Scart outputs (for connection to a non HD TV or recording device) ANTENNA IN ANTENNA OUT ANTENNA OUT Signal Out to an RF connection on your TV ETHERNET Connection to a broadband service (for future use) SPDIF Digital audio out (connection to a surround sound system) DC 12V IN Co
02 Your remote control STANDBY Power On/ Standby. H [ HOME Exits all menus and goes back to live TV. ., 0 to 9 Selects channels and enters your PIN. SUB Displays subtitles when available. TEXT Displays digital text pages when available. AD Switches audio description on and off when available. SUB TEXT &@_ MUTE MENU AD WIDE GUIDE MENU Opens the Main Menu screen. V+/- Volume up and down. COLOUR BUTTONS For interactive use and navigating menus. TV/AV Switches between TV and VCR Scart.
03 Connecting up Getting connected Connecting to a HD Ready TV HD READY TV ANTENNA IN ANTENNA OUT HDMI Cable Connect the cable that comes from your aerial to the RF IN socket on the back of your set top box. Connect the HDMI cable that came with your set top box between the ‘HDMI’ socket on the back panel of your set top box and a HDMI socket on your TV.
04 Getting started 1 Put batteries in the remote control 2 AAA Battery AAA Battery Open the battery cover of the remote control and put two AAA size batteries so that the ‘+’ and ‘-’ marks on the batteries match the ‘+’ and ‘-’ marks inside the remote control. Replace the battery cover. Plug in and switch on Insert the 12V DC connector into the ‘12V DC IN’ on the back of the set top box and connect the mains lead to a mains socket. Switch your TV On and select HDMI.
05 Daily use We have divided this user guide into separate sections, so that you can find the information you’re looking for more easily. This section covers the day to day functions that you will use most often. This shows the details of the programme currently showing and the next programme. Changing the volume Using standby When you’re not watching TV, you should set your set top box to standby. You can change the volume using the [VOL+] and [VOL-] buttons on the remote control.
05 Daily use Audio channel Sometimes different audio languages are available with certain programmes or channels. Press the [AUDIO] button to see the available languages. Aspect ratio You can select the aspect ratio or screen size which best suits your TV depending on the programme that you are watching. Programmes are broadcast in both 4:3 (square) and 16:9 (widescreen) formats. Audio Channel Select the audio channel that you want to use.
05 Daily use The main menu You can easily access the programme guide window, channel list and various configuration menus through the main menu. Guide Settings Retune Channel List System Information Exit Menu System Information - The system information menu provides important information about your set top box. In the unlikely event that you have to contact the helpline, you should have the system information menu open.
06 The programme guide window Programme Guide 20:00 - 22:00 Sun 13 Sep 21:00 Agatha Christie’s Marple Murder is Easy: After several people in a village die unexpectedly, Miss Marple joins forces with the handsome Luke Fitzwilliam to investigate. HD viewers press red to view in HD.
06 The programme guide window Setting a reminder You can use the reminder function to let you know when a programme is going to start. Use the [p], [q], [t] and [u] buttons to select a programme. Press the [OK] button to set the reminder. When the reminder has been set a clock icon is shown before the programme name. DON’T FORGET! To cancel a programme reminder, highlight the programme where the reminder has been set, and press the [OK] button.
07 The channel list Channel List Sun 13 Sep 21:00 001 BBC 1 002 BBC 2 003 ITV 1 004 Channel 4 005 Five 006 ITV 2 007 BBC 3 009 BBC 4 010 ITV 3 Quality: 100% 011 Sky 3 012 Yesterday 54% Strength: 013 Channel 4+1 014 More 4 You can open the channel list window from the main menu, see page 9. Guide Settings Retune Channel List System Information Exit Menu Channel list icons This channel has been selected as a favourite.
07 The channel list Favourites The favourites feature allows you to select your favourite at the touch of a button. Use the [p] and [q] buttons to select the channel that you want as a favourite and then press the [FAV] button to add it to the favourite list. The icon will be shown at the right hand side of the channel name. Channel List Locking a channel You can lock any channel so that it can only be accessed once the parental PIN has been successfully entered.
07 The channel list Digital text Your set top box gives you access to digital text for information on news events, weather and a variety of topics. Digital text services vary depending on the country and channel. If digital text is available, the icon may be displayed in the Information Screen and the programme guide window. DON’T FORGET! Some channels use the [RED] button to access digital text whilst you are watching TV.
08 The settings menu To open the settings menu, press the [MENU] button on the remote control and then select ‘Settings’. Press the [OK] button to confirm. Changing the settings Use the [p] and [q] buttons to select a setting category. Press the [OK] button then use the [u] button to view the available options for a setting category. DON’T FORGET! A green tick will identify the current setting.
08 The settings menu Scart output Settings Sun 13 Sep 21:00 Audio Language Subtitles Scart Output TV Settings HDMI Output RGB Audio Output CVBS Lip-Sync Parental Control Network Change Notifications Software Upgrade DON’T FORGET! If you want to use the set top box with a different TV, you may have to choose another HDMI output setting. It is recommended that you choose the 576p setting before connecting the set top box to another TV.
08 The settings menu Lip-sync Parental control Settings Sun 13 Sep 21:00 Settings Audio Language Audio Language Subtitles Subtitles Scart Output Scart Output HDMI Output HDMI Output Audio Output Lip-Sync Sun 13 Sep 21:00 Audio Output Change settings Lip-Sync Parental Control Parental Control Allow parental changes Network Change Notifications Network Change Notifications On Software Upgrade Software Upgrade Off First Time Install First Time Install Change PIN Code Change setting
08 The settings menu Software upgrade Software Upgrade Settings Sun 13 Sep 21:00 Sun 13 Sep 21:00 A new version of software has been found. What would you like to do? Audio Language Subtitles Download and install now Scart Output Remind me later HDMI Output Audio Output This upgrade may take x minutes to complete.
08 The settings menu First time installation Settings Sun 13 Sep 21:00 Audio Language Subtitles Scart Output HDMI Output Audio Output Lip-Sync Parental Control Network Change Notifications Software Upgrade First Time Install Restore all settings to default This setting allows you to reset all your settings and perform a first time installation. For more information on first time installations, see page 6 or refer to the quick start guide.
09 The system information menu System Information Manufacturer Manhattan Model number xxxxxxxxx Hardware Version xxxxxxxxx Serial Number xxxxxxxxx Boot Software Code xxxxxxxxx Loader Software Code xxxxxxxxx Applicative Software Code xxxxxxxxx Customer Services xxxxxxxxx Region xxxxxxxxx Signal Strength 95% Signal Quality 80% To open the system information menu, press the [MENU] button on the remote control and then select ‘System Information’. Press the [OK] button to confirm.
10 The retune menu Channel Tuning Channels Found: 36 Sun 13 Sep 21:00 Transmitter: London 001 BBC 1 003 ITV 1 004 Channel 4 Guide Settings Retune 007 BBC 3 009 BBC 4 012 Yesterday 019 Dave 021 Viva 030 Fiver 031 Five USA Channel List System Information Exit Menu Progress: 37% Signal: 80% The retune menu allows you to search for new channels at any time without losing any of your set top box settings. Your set top box will search for all available channels.
11 Help and advice Frequently asked questions What you can do The set top box will not switch on. What should I do? Check the mains power cable and make sure it is plugged into a suitable power outlet. Check that the mains supply is switched On. Connect the power cable to a different power outlet. The set top box does not seem to work and there is nothing shown on the TV. Are the Standby Indicators blue? If they are not: • Press the [STANDBY] button on your remote control.
11 Help and advice Frequently asked questions What you can do The picture or sound keeps breaking up. There are several possible causes of this type of problem. • Your signal may be weak, you may have an old, low performance or damaged aerial, or the cable between your aerial and TV may be damaged. Check for any obvious damage to the aerial and cables and make sure that the connectors are properly fitted.
11 Help and advice Frequently asked questions What you can do The set top box is behaving in an unusual way, for example, the wrong information is on the screen. Press the [STANDBY] button on your remote control to turn the set top box off and then on again. If there is no improvement, put the set top box in standby, switch it off at the mains and leave it for 10 seconds before switching it back on. If this does not solve the problem, visit www.manhattan-receivers.com to help diagnose the problem.
12 Safety General Safety This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet European safety standards, but like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured. Do read these operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment.
13 Technical Specification General Information: Model Number Plaza HDT-700 Features: High definition programmes Receives all Freeview SD and HD channels* 8 Day EPG Less than 1 Watt Standby Power Consumption HDMI Output: 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p Interactive Services (Red Button) Audio Description Capable Upgrade over the air and by USB.
Installation Information TV Radio High Definition channels include*: Postcode Guidance PIN Standard Definition channels include: up to 24 digital radio stations red button interactive services *4HD coming soon. S4C only available in Wales Rev1_170310 The FREEVIEW service is subject to coverage. An aerial upgrade may be required. The FREEVIEW, FREEVIEW+, FREEVIEW HD and FREEVIEW+ HD words and logos are trade marks of DTV Services LTD. DTV Services Ltd 2002, 2008.
