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We’re here to help you get the most from your set-top box. Should you require any guidance, a simple solution can often be found online at: www.argos-support.co.uk If you still require further assistance, call one of our experts on 0345 604 0105...
Internet Portal Advanced features Managing Stations: Channel List Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) Configuring Timers Recordings Library Time Shifting (Pause Live Recording) or online at www.argos-support.co.uk If you still require further assistance, call one of our experts on 0345 604 0105.
Safety information Important - Please read these instructions fully before installing or operating • Do not place the apparatus on a soft surface such Power Safety as a rug that might block the ventilation holes on the bottom. Power source •...
Also, recovery of data is provided according to the instructions. impossible. or online at www.argos-support.co.uk If you still require further assistance, call one of our experts on 0345 604 0105. Safety information...
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Safety information Important - Please read these instructions fully before installing or operating DON’T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from the requirements of traffic safety. It is illegal to watch television whilst driving.
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Getting to know your set-top box You’ll be up and running in no time Ready? Let’s begin... Accessories Please read these instructions carefully. They contain important information which will help you get the best from your set-top box and ensure safe and correct installation and operation.
Search/Forward Display Teletext Settings Subtitles Lang. Change HDMI Resolution Channel List Audio Left/Right Fig 2. or online at www.argos-support.co.uk If you still require further assistance, call one of our experts on 0345 604 0105. Getting to know your set-top box...
Getting to know your set-top box You’ll be up and running in no time Overview of the Set-Top Box Front view Fig 3. Rear view Fig 4. 1. USB INPUT: To connect external USB storage 4. ANTENNA OUT: To watch channels on the TV. devices.
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Connections Bringing it all together Connecting the Set-Top Box to a TV Set You can connect the set-top box to your TV by using the scart socket or HDMI input. Use a scart or HDMI cable to connect the set-top box to your TV. The set-top box gives RGB or CVBS output from scart or high definition quality from HDMI output.
–configuration menu. If low power mode is disabled, only the clock is displayed in Fig 8. standby mode. or online at www.argos-support.co.uk If you still require further assistance, call one of our experts on 0345 604 0105. Connections...
Connections Bringing it all together Then “Do you want to start an automatic channel First Time Installation scan?” pop-up menu is displayed. Auto search can be IMPORTANT: Ensure that the aerial is connected started by selecting the “Yes” button. The box will before switching on the set top box for the first time.
This takes a short while and it is not a malfunction. or online at www.argos-support.co.uk If you still require further assistance, call one of our experts on 0345 604 0105. Connections...
Standard features Simple everyday use Changing Channels On-Screen Information You can change channels with the following methods. You can press the INFO button to display on-screen information. Details of the station and current • You can press the numeric buttons (0–9) to directly programme will be displayed on the information enter the channel number.
To exit from a menu screen, you can press the MENU button. The following items are located in the main menu screen: Fig 17. or online at www.argos-support.co.uk If you still require further assistance, call one of our experts on 0345 604 0105. Standard features...
Advanced features Getting the most from your TV Press the INFO button to view more information. Managing Stations: Channel List Press the MENU button to exit. The set top box keeps all stored stations in the Channel List. Selecting a Specifi c Channel Press the MENU button to view main menu.
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To mark all the channels in the channel list at once you YELLOW: Tags/untags a channel. can use the GREEN key. GREEN: Tags/untags all. or online at www.argos-support.co.uk If you still require further assistance, call one of our experts on 0345 604 0105. Advanced features...
Advanced features Getting the most from your TV Numeric buttons (Jump): Jumps to the preferred Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) channel directly via numeric buttons. You can view the electronic programme guide (EPG) to OK (Options): Displays programme options including view information about available programmes. The set- Select Channel option.
TV or Radio list. Record Type: Displays recording type. Date: Starting date is entered using the buttons or the numeric buttons. or online at www.argos-support.co.uk If you still require further assistance, call one of our experts on 0345 604 0105. Advanced features...
Advanced features Getting the most from your TV Start: Starting time is entered using the buttons Green bar: Displays the approximate capacity required or the numeric buttons. for the timers currently set. End: Ending time is entered using the buttons or RED button (Delete) :Erases the selected recording.
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During playback of a recording, if you press the MENU button, the Chapter Options menu will be displayed. Fig 29. or online at www.argos-support.co.uk If you still require further assistance, call one of our experts on 0345 604 0105. Advanced features...
Advanced features Getting the most from your TV The duration of Timeshift can be adjusted from Recordings in the Configuration menu. To stop the timeshift press PLAY, PAUSE or OK button. The paused recording can be watched in different speeds using the keys.
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Rename, Move to HDD, Copy to HDD. Press BACK to Play ( button): Play files. exit. Pause ( button) : Pauses the playback. or online at www.argos-support.co.uk If you still require further assistance, call one of our experts on 0345 604 0105. Advanced features...
Advanced features Getting the most from your TV Digital Teletext • Press the TEXT button. The digital teletext information appears. • Operate it with the coloured buttons, cursor buttons and OK button. The operation method may differ depending on the contents of the digital teletext.
PIN. One Touch Recording : HD alternatives :You can adjust this setting to suit your preference. Fig 39. or online at www.argos-support.co.uk If you still require further assistance, call one of our experts on 0345 604 0105. Advanced features...
Advanced features Getting the most from your TV Use the buttons to highlight Scan Encrypted and Confi guration buttons to select YES or NO. You can configure the main settings of your set top box using the configuration screen. Output Settings Select Configuration from Setup &...
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Disabled, 2 Hours, 3 Hours, 4 Hours, 6 Hours or 8 Hours. After the timeout value is reached, the box will switch off. Fig 43. or online at www.argos-support.co.uk If you still require further assistance, call one of our experts on 0345 604 0105. Advanced features...
Advanced features Getting the most from your TV About Language Select About and press the OK button to display • You can operate the TV’s language settings using system information. this menu. • Select Language from the Setup menu and press OK to continue.
• Select YES and press OK to format the hard disk, or store all the available channels. select NO and press OK to cancel. or online at www.argos-support.co.uk If you still require further assistance, call one of our experts on 0345 604 0105. Advanced features...
Advanced features Getting the most from your TV First Time Installation IP Settings • If you want to load default settings of your set top box, you can perform first time installation. • Select First Time Installation by using the buttons and press the OK button.
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Other information Helpful technical information Technical Specifi cations Video All MPEG-4 (part 10) MP@ML Video Decoder General characteristics Aspect ratio 4:3, 16:9 with pan vector BM ≥ 5 MHz at 0.5 to Power supply for set-top RGB analogue outputs 12 V DC 2 Amp 5 MHz sweep signal CVBS analogue output Preferred DC adaptor...
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File Extensions Supported By The Media Browser Media Extension Picture jpeg, jpg, jpe, jfif Video ts, avi, mp4, wmv, mkv Audio Subtitle srt, sub or online at www.argos-support.co.uk If you still require further assistance, call one of our experts on 0345 604 0105. Other information...
Product support Help is always at hand Troubleshooting The LED indicator does not glow Power Adaptor is not connected or low power is disabled. Check that the AC adaptor is plugged into the power socket and the set-top box is in low power standby mode. Low power setting can be modified under the configuration menu.
When there are no channels stored in the box, Channel List menu will not be displayed and channel navigation will not be available. In such cases, the following error message will be displayed. Fig 53. or online at www.argos-support.co.uk If you still require further assistance, call one of our experts on 0345 604 0105. Product support...
Product support Help is always at hand Hard Disk Recording Format HDD recording is done using the variable bit rate format (VBR) for more efficient recording. The following phenomena may occur. With the variable bit rate format, the remaining amount which can be recorded may increase or decrease relative to the display of the remaining amount of HDD space.
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Product support Help is always at hand Disposal Instructions for waste disposal: • Packaging and packaging aids are recyclable and should principally be recycled. Packaging materials, such as foil bags, must be kept away from children. • Batteries, including those which are heavy metal- free, should not be disposed of with household waste.
Guarantor: Argos Limited - 489 - 499 Avebury Blvd. - Milton Keynes - MK9 2NW or online at www.argos-support.co.uk If you still require further assistance, call one of our experts on 0345 604 0105. Product support...
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