Eco zapbox Ref.
Digital TV Thank you for choosing this Metronic Eco zapbox. Not only can it receive over 40 Freeview channels, you can also listen to digital radio all at the touch of a button. Use of any electrical equipment should be undertaken with care. Please read the safety section on page 17-§11 before using your Eco zapbox. This appliance is for household use only. Roof top aerial : it is recommended that you use a wideband rooftop aerial in order for your Eco zapbox to work properly.
Contents 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 Connecting up Getting started Your Eco zapbox Your remote control Using your Eco zapbox Daily use Advanced features Re-tuning Troubleshooting Specifications Electrical information Warnings 06 07 08 09 10 12 12 15 15 16 17 18 5
01 - Connecting up Getting connected Connecting to the TV with SCART TV SER VICE ONL Y RF Cable* RF Cable* SCART Cable* Other connections Connecting to the TV and DVD recorder with SCART SCART Cable* RF Cable* TV SER VICE ONL Y RF Cable* SCART Cable* DVD/RECORDER RF Cable* Connecting a Hi-Fi system Audio L/R Cable* 6 * Not included in the box
02 - Getting started A - Install batteries in remote Remote the battery cover. Insert two size AAA batteries so that the ‘+’ and ‘-’ marks on the batteries match the ‘+’ and ‘-’ marks inside the unit. Replace the battery cover. B - Plug in and switch on Insert the Eco zapbox mains plug into a mains socket. The standby light (red) on the front will come on. Switch your TV on.
03 - Your Eco zapbox A B C D E F G H I J K Standby button. Volume up / down and Channel up / down Aerial Input. Connect the aerial to this socket. Aerial Output. Connect the TV to this socket, if you want to watch analog channels on your TV. Serial port (Service use only). TV scart. Connection to TV. AUX scart. For connection to a VCR or a DVD Recorder. Coaxial Digital. Composite video. Audio stereo output. AC Mains cable.
04 - Your remote control 1 2 Digit pad : enter values and select the channel directly by entering its number. : power on / Standby 3 MENU : allows you to open the menu so that you can change the settings of your Eco zapbox. 4 Volume up / down 5 Channel up / down 6 OK : confirm selection in menu / on screen displays. 7 EXIT : allows you to go back one step in the menus. 8 EPG : display the EPG, Electronic Program Guide. 9 : turns the volume on and off. 10 : to access to the favorite list.
05 - Using your Eco zapbox As with most of your electrical goods, there will be functions you use everyday, and others that you need only occasionally. We’ve put the most commonly used functions in this section so you can get your Eco zapbox up and running as quickly as possible. We suggest you read this section carefully, then use the other sections to dip in to whenever you need some extra details or some guidance for settings.
B - Changing the channel You can select the channel you want to watch by using the CH5 and CH6 buttons on the remote control. Alternatively use the number buttons to key in the channel number. When you change the channel the Info bar will be displayed for a few seconds. This shows details of the currently showing and the next programme for the selected channel. C - Changing the volume You can change the volume of your Eco zapbox by using the VOL5 and VOL6 buttons on the remote control.
The info banner gives you date, time and signal strength information, and also shows you details of the programme your watching and the programme following it. 06 - Daily use Setting a reminder You can set your TV to remind you when a programme you want to watch is about to start. • Press the EPG button. • Scroll to the programme you want to be reminded about using the arrow buttons. • Press the yellow button. • The information are automatically set in a wake-up timer.
• The channel list will be shown. From this menu you can press 1 to lock a channel, press 2 to skip a channel, press 3 to delete a channel and press 4 to move a channel. DON’T FORGET! You can re-tune your Eco zapbox to retrieve channels you have deleted. See Re-tuning on page 15. B - System setup The settings menu lets you alter the default settings of your Eco zapbox. • Press the MENU button. • Select System Configuration and then press the OK button.
C - Factory default • To reset your Eco Box to the original factory settings, select the Factory Default menu. • Press OK button and enter your passcode. Your Eco Box will now reset all the default settings and re-tune all channels. D - Low power mode The Low power mode reduces the amount of electricity that your Eco zapbox uses. The factory default is low power enabled. When the receiver is in standby mode, please allow a few seconds for the zapbox to switch on.
08 - Re-tuning Retuning your Eco zapbox As digital switchover happens in your region, and extra channels and services are launched, you will need to retune your Eco zapbox. • • • • Press the MENU button. Select System Installation and then press the OK button. Select Auto Scan and then press the OK button. Press OK button to delete all current channels and start a full auto scan. • Enter your passcode. DON’T FORGET! If you have set your parental code you will need to enter it to retune your Eco zapbox.
No picture or sound Tuned to digital teletext channel Switch to another channel Scrambled channel message Channel is scrambled This Eco zapbox is not able to decode scrambled channels No response to remote control New batteries required Plug in and turn on switch at mains Forgotten PIN code You have moved your TV and you find you are no longer able to receive digital channels Contact the helpline The aerial feed maybe sent through a distributoin system which can / may reduce the digital signal now
11 - Electrical Information This Eco zapbox is fitted with a BS1363/A 13 amp plug. If it is not suitable for your supply sockets it must be removed and replaced with an appropriate plug. If the plug becomes damaged and/or needs to be replaced please follow the wiring instructions below. The plug removed must be disposed of immediately. It must not be plugged into a supply socket as this will be an electrical hazard. If the fuse needs to be replaced it must be of the same rating and ASTA approved to BS1362.
12 - Warnings • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Attempts to repair this will invalidate the warranty. Refer repairs to this Eco zapbox to a qualified service personnel only. Do not disassemble this Eco zapbox. There are dangerous-voltage parts inside that may cause electric shock even after power is disconnected. Store your Eco zapbox in a clean, dry environment. Unplug the Eco zapbox immediately if it gets wet, and consult a servicing technician. Always unplug the Eco zapbox beforecleaning it.
How the Digital switchover may affect you : Television in the UK is going digital, bringing us all more choice and new services. Starting in late 2007 and ending in 2012, television services in the UK will go completely digital, TV region by TV region. The map shows when your area will switchover to digital.
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