Digital TV receiver User guide
Welcome Thank you for buying this Free-toview Digital Box. This product allows you to enjoy free-to-view Digital TV on any television - with crisp sound, clear pictures and interactive entertainment and services. This product is simple to install please follow the installation instructions carefully. Make sure you read the safety notes towards the end of this guide. Please note: • Please keep this guide and product packaging in a safe place. • Please follow the installation instructions carefully.
Index Package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Remote control buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Setting up your Digital Box with a SCART cable . . . . . . . . . 6 Using your Digital Box for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Changing channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Using the Programme Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Now and Next information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Package contents When you open the packaging you should find 1 Ferguson Digital TV Box. 1 2 3 2 Remote control plus two batteries. 3 SCART cable. 4 Power supply and cable. 5 RF (coaxial) cable. 4 5 Using this guide We hope you will find this Ferguson Digital Box very easy to set up and use.
Remote control buttons Power Switches the system between standby and power on. Numbers 0 to 9 Press these to select a TV channel, then press [OK]. For two- or three-digit channels, press the buttons in succession. Swap Switches between the current and previously viewed channels. Sub(titles) Opens the Subtitles menu. Menu Opens the Digital Box Setup menu. Guide Shows the TV Guide, also often called the Electronic Programme Guide (EPG). ^ ^ and arrows Moves up/down through the list of channels.
Setting up your Digital Box with a SCART cable You need a spare SCART socket on your TV in order to set up your Digital Box. SCART connections offer the best picture and sound quality. They can also tell your TV when the Digital Box is switched on and off and whether widescreen pictures are being broadcast. Before you begin, make sure you have easy access to the connectors on your TV and any other connected equipment. 1 Unpack the Box • Unpack the Box and check that there are no parts missing.
Setting up your Digital Box with a SCART cable - continued 5 Connect the power cable Option 2: connecting to a TV and VCR • Make sure the mains outlet is switched off. Connect the power supply into the mains outlet. • Insert the small power cable plug into the '5V DC IN' socket on the Digital Box. 6 Switch on your TV • Switch on your TV. To the mains power outlet • Switch on the mains outlet for the Digital Box. The Box’s red light should show.
Using your Digital Box for the first time The first time you use your Ferguson Digital Box, you will see a screen like the one below. The Digital Box now needs to scan for available Digital TV channels. Using Standby • Press [OK] on your Digital Box's remote control to begin searching for digital channels • Press [POWER] to switch between ON (green light) and STANDBY (red light). When you are not watching TV, you should set your Digital Box to 'Standby'.
Using the Programme Guide Now and Next information The Programme Guide shows a full list of available channels and programmes. When you choose the Guide, the channel you are watching appears as a small inset screen. To view the Guide: Now and Next gives you information on the current and next programmes on each channel. • Press [^] or [ ] to scroll through the list of channels. • To open the Now/Next menu press [INFO]. This displays information on the programme showing Now.
Using the Setup Menu TV setup: display format The Setup Menu lets you choose and change a wide range of your Digital Box’s features. This lets you tell the Digital Box whether you have a ‘normal’ or widescreen TV. • To access the Setup Menu, press [MENU]. • Use [^] or [ ] to highlight the option you wish to change. • To change the setting use the [<] or [>] buttons. The menu options are: • If you have a widescreen TV choose 16:9 widescreen. • Choose the TV Setup option.
Timer Programming You can set the Digital Box's Programme Timer to switch the Box to any channel you choose, at any time you choose. So you'll always see (or be able to record) your favourite programmes! • Press [ ] to highlight 'Time' and press [<] and [>] to change the time or use the buttons [0-9] to type in the time directly. (Use the 24 hour clock: e.g for 5 pm type 17:00.
Using Favourites Channel Setup and Channel Organiser ^ To use Favourites lists, you must start by creating one. • Press [MENU] • Select the Favourites option and press [OK]. • Press the [Green] colour button to create a new list. • Press the [Yellow] colour button to edit the list. ^ • Use the [^] and [ ] buttons to highlight the channels you wish to add and press [OK] to add each channel • To rename the list, use [>] to highlight the list. Then press the [Yellow] colour button to edit its name.
Using parental controls to block channels The Parental Control feature allows you to lock or unlock channels or change the censorship options (where available) using a PIN number. Please note that this feature works only when the broadcaster transmits censorship information. When a programme being broadcast is blocked by the parental control setup, you can override the settings and watch the programme by entering your PIN number.
Channel Tuning - scanning for channels Languages and subtitles You can have your Digital Box check for new channels at any time using the Channel Tuning menu. Some programmes are broadcast in more than one language. When alternative languages are available, they will be displayed in the Audio menu. • Choose Channel Tuning. Full Scan Add New Channels scans the airwaves for new channels and adds them to your line up. If you cancel this operation part way through, you will keep your existing channels.
Using your VCR with the Digital Box Using Interactive TV and Teletext To record and view a digital channel Your Digital Box gives you full access to Interactive TV and Teletext. • Select the digital channel you want to record. • Select the Digital Box channel on your VCR, and press record or set your recording timer. Please note: your Digital Box must be set to the channel you wish to record for the full duration of the recording. To record an analogue channel while watching a digital channel.
Understanding the messages on your Digital Box Message Possible cause What to do No Channels. No channels have been stored on the Digital Box. The Box needs to be tuned into the available broadcasts. See the section: Channel Setup - scanning for channels. Encrypted channel/Data channel. You may be on a data-only channel or the channel may have been encrypted by the broadcaster. Try switching to a different channel. No signal. Your TV aerial may not be properly connected.
General problem solving What happens What to do Your Remote control isn't working. Make sure you are pointing the remote control directly at your Digital Box and that nothing is blocking the line of sight. Make sure the box is not in ‘Timer mode’ (green light flashing) - if it is, press [EXIT]. Check the batteries in your remote control. Replace them if required. The Digital Box does not seem to work/there is nothing shown on the TV.
General problem solving What happens What to do You made a video recording of a digital channel and all or part of the programme was not recorded. • Make sure your VCR is properly connected. • Make sure it is tuned to the Digital Box output. • Make sure your Digital Box was set to the channel you wanted to record. • Switch the VCR to the appropriate AV input. You have forgotten your PIN. • Press the [MENU] button on your remote. Select 'software revisions' from the bottom of this menu.
Where to get more help If you have any problems using your Digital Box and cannot find the solution in this user guide: For general problems contact the Digital Helpline • Please contact our Digital Helpline on 08700 100 484 lines open Monday to Friday 8:30am to 8:00pm, Saturday 9am-6pm, Sunday 9am-5:30pm (calls charged at the national rate.) • If possible, when calling, you should be close to your TV and have your Matsui Digital Box and TV switched on.
Important care and safety advice This Digital Box has been manufactured to meet international safety standards, but you must take care to operate it safely. It is important that you read these safety instructions. If you have any doubts about the installation, operation or safety of this Digital Box, contact us, as shown below. • Do not place the Digital Box on an unstable surface or on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface as this may block air ventilation and cause it to overheat.
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