Digital satellite receiver for free and encrypted digital video broadcasting (dvb) (36 pages)
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Dreambox DM 800 HD PVR User Manual Bedienungsanleitung Digital satellite receiver for free and encrypted Digitaler Satellitenempfänger zum Empfang von Digital Video Broadcasting (DVB) with freien und verschlüsselten DVB-Programmen mit optional digital recording capability. optionaler digitaler Aufzeichnungsmöglichkeit. HDTV HDTV Ethernet-Port 10/100 MBit...
U s e r M a n u a l D r e a m b o x D M 8 0 0 H D P V R Table of contents 1. Before initial operation of the receiver Safety instructions ..................6 Packaging contents ..................
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U s e r M a n u a l D r e a m b o x D M 8 0 0 H D P V R 5. Electronic Program Guide - EPG Single-EPG....................29 Multi-EPG ....................30 5.2.1 Time/Date Input ................31 U M a n u a l D r e a m b o x D M 7 0 2 5 / D M 7 0 2 5 + 6.
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U s e r M a n u a l D r e a m b o x D M 8 0 0 H D P V R 10. Setup 10.1 Language selection .................. 64 10.2 Customize ....................65 10.3 Timezone....................67 10.4 A/V Settings....................
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U s e r M a n u a l D r e a m b o x D M 7 0 2 5 / D M 7 0 2 5 + Note: The Dreambox DM 800 HD PVR carries the CE-Sign and fulfills all requirements from the EU. Subject to change without prior notification.
U s e r M a n u a l D r e a m b o x D M 8 0 0 H D P V R Before initial operation of the receiver 1.1 Safety instructions Please read the safety instructions completely and carefully, before using the Dreambox. The Manufacturer takes no responsibility for damages as a result of incorrect handling of the Dreambox.
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U s e r M a n u a l D r e a m b o x D M 8 0 0 H D P V R Shut down In case your Dreambox is in use for a longer period of time disconnect the power plug from the power outlet.
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U s e r M a n u a l D r e a m b o x D M 8 0 0 H D P V R Disposal instructions The packaging of the Dreambox only consists of reusable materials. Please recycle if possible.
U s e r M a n u a l D r e a m b o x D M 8 0 0 H D P V R Packaging contents Please check the completeness of the box’s contents. Included in box: 2 Batteries Dreambox DM 800 HD PVR (1,5V Mignon / AA / LR6) Remote control 1 Power supply DVE Modell: DSA-36W-12 1 User manual (most recent version online: http://www.dream-multimedia-tv.de...
U s e r M a n u a l D r e a m b o x D M 8 0 0 H D P V R Views Front view Remote control sensor Smartcard Reader Power-Button OLED-Display Rear view Modem eSATA TV Scart...
U s e r M a n u a l D r e a m b o x D M 8 0 0 H D P V R e d i e n u n g s a n l e i t u n g D r e a m b o x D M 7 0 2 1.3.1 Explanation Front Panel Smartcard reader Insert your Dreamcrypt Smartcard with the golden chip facing down and forward into one of...
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U s e r M a n u a l D r e a m b o x D M 8 0 0 H D P V R Serial port (RS232C, Sub-D, 9-pol.) The Serial Port is used to update the operating system. Please connect a serial null modem cable here.
U s e r M a n u a l D r e a m b o x D M 8 0 0 H D P V R Remote control SHIFT / SETUP-Button Power-Button DREAM-Mode-Button TV-Mode-Button Numeric-Keypad Arrow-Right-Button Arrow-Left-Button Mute-Button EXIT-Button Volume +/- Buttons Bouquet +/- Buttons...
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U s e r M a n u a l D r e a m b o x D M 8 0 0 H D P V R Important notes about operation All functions of the Dreambox can be controlled via OSD-Menu (On-Screen-Display). This makes the handling of the Dreambox very easy for you.
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U s e r M a n u a l D r e a m b o x D M 8 0 0 H D P V R Explanation remote control buttons SHIFT / SETUP-Button The SHIFT/ SETUP-Button is used to preprogram the remote control to operate a TV. See chapter 15.
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U s e r M a n u a l D r e a m b o x D M 8 0 0 H D P V R Mute-Button Pressing the MUTE-Button mutes the Volume. A crossed speaker symbol will appear on the TV screen.
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U s e r M a n u a l D r e a m b o x D M 8 0 0 H D P V R MENU-Button If you are in TV- or RADIO-Mode, pressing this button will bring up the OSD main menu. The OSD main menu has the following options: You can switch to the needed option by pressing the Navigation-Buttons up or down.
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U s e r M a n u a l D r e a m b o x D M 8 0 0 H D P V R TV-Button (PVR-Mode) Pressing the TV-Button activates the TV-Mode. In PVR-Mode this button is mapped with the stop function as indicated by the small square underneath it.
U s e r M a n u a l D r e a m b o x D M 8 0 0 H D P V R Installation Turning the device on Place the batteries inside the battery compartment of the remote control keeping in mind the right polarity.
U s e r M a n u a l D r e a m b o x D M 8 0 0 H D P V R Start wizard The start wizard helps you with the basic setup of your Dreambox. Video output selection You will be shown different video output modes for roughly 10 seconds, after you have connected and switched on your Dreambox.
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U s e r M a n u a l D r e a m b o x D M 8 0 0 H D P V R Your Dreambox will now test if you TV can display 50Hz at the before set resolution. If your screen stays black just wait 20 seconds and the picture will be automatically returned to 60Hz.
U s e r M a n u a l D r e a m b o x D M 8 0 0 H D P V R Language selection Select your desired and language with the Navigation-Buttons up and down. Press the OK- Button to activate.
U s e r M a n u a l D r e a m b o x D M 8 0 0 H D P V R Tuner setup Detailed information about the tuner setup can be found in chapter 11.1 DVB-S Tuner configuration Service scan Detailed information about the service scan can be found in chapter 11.4 Automatic scan...
U s e r M a n u a l D r e a m b o x D M 8 0 0 H D P V R Parental Control Refer to section 6.7 Parental control for further information about this feature. Entering the pincode Finalizing the basic setup - 24 -...
U s e r M a n u a l D r e a m b o x D M 8 0 0 H D P V R Basic operation Turning your Dreambox on and off Use the Power-Button to turn your Dreambox on and off. To put your Dreambox into Standby-Mode either press the Power-Button on your remote control or directly on your Dreambox.
U s e r M a n u a l D r e a m b o x D M 8 0 0 H D P V R Service selection Pressing the Left/Right-Buttons on your Dreambox remote control will take you to the previous or next service.
U s e r M a n u a l D r e a m b o x D M 8 0 0 H D P V R Sub Services The green dot in the Infobar appears if the selected station transmits sub services. Pressing the green Options-Button in TV or Radio mode will reveal the sub services menu.
U s e r M a n u a l D r e a m b o x D M 8 0 0 H D P V R 4.10 Infobar The Infobar appears and disappears by pressing the OK-Button once, if no OSD menu is shown on your screen or when you change channels.
U s e r M a n u a l D r e a m b o x D M 8 0 0 H D P V R Electronic Program Guide - EPG By pressing the INFO-Button in TV-Mode you are supplied with detailed information about the current show and by pressing the Right-Button afterwards about the next show.
U s e r M a n u a l D r e a m b o x D M 8 0 0 H D P V R Multi-EPG Use the blue and yellow Options-Buttons to switch between the now, next and more views.
U s e r M a n u a l D r e a m b o x D M 8 0 0 H D P V R 5.2.1 Time/Date Input Press the Menu-Button in the Multi-EPG view. A window will appear where you can enter a time and date.
U s e r M a n u a l D r e a m b o x D M 8 0 0 H D P V R Edit the channellist What is a bouquet? A bouquet can be thought of something like a folder. Every channel equals a page in this folder and the pages are sorted into categories.
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U s e r M a n u a l D r e a m b o x D M 8 0 0 H D P V R Press the blue Options-Button to switch to the bouquet view. By pressing the Menu-Button the "Channellist menu"...
U s e r M a n u a l D r e a m b o x D M 8 0 0 H D P V R Add a service to favorites If you want to add a service to your Favorites-view you can choose from services in the All-, Satellites- and Provider-views.
U s e r M a n u a l D r e a m b o x D M 8 0 0 H D P V R Adding multiple services to a bouquet You can select multiple services from the All-view to be added to the currently selected bouquet.
U s e r M a n u a l D r e a m b o x D M 8 0 0 H D P V R Choose the "End bouquet edit" option. All highlighted services will now be added to the bouquet that you selected in the beginning.
U s e r M a n u a l D r e a m b o x D M 8 0 0 H D P V R Moving a service to favorites Pressing the Up/Down-Buttons on your remote control activates the service list. Use the Navigation-Buttons up/down to select the desired service and press the MENU-Button to open the “Channellist menu”.
U s e r M a n u a l D r e a m b o x D M 8 0 0 H D P V R Use the Navigation-Buttons up and down to move the service to the desired position. Press the OK- Button to release the service and thus placing it at it’s new position.
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U s e r M a n u a l D r e a m b o x D M 8 0 0 H D P V R Use the Numeric-Keypad on your remote control to enter the name for the new bouquet. The according letters are printed on button.
U s e r M a n u a l D r e a m b o x D M 8 0 0 H D P V R Parental control Parental control makes it possible to lock selected channels. If no OSD menu is visible on your screen, press the Menu-Button to open the main OSD menu.
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U s e r M a n u a l D r e a m b o x D M 8 0 0 H D P V R You now will be prompted to enter the old pincode and afterwards the new one. You have to enter the new pincode twice to ensure you didn’t make any typing errors.
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U s e r M a n u a l D r e a m b o x D M 8 0 0 H D P V R The Parental control services Editor will open up. All services beginning with the letter S are shown. Select “sportdigital.tv”...
U s e r M a n u a l D r e a m b o x D M 8 0 0 H D P V R Hard disk operation Mounting guidelines This chapter describes how to mount a 2,5” SATA hard disk inside your Dreambox DM 800 HD PVR.
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U s e r M a n u a l D r e a m b o x D M 8 0 0 H D P V R Parts list: 1x Dreambox DM 800 HD PVR (includes 4 phillips screws for the cover and 2 phillips screws for the hard disk cage).
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U s e r M a n u a l D r e a m b o x D M 8 0 0 H D P V R 4. Lift the cover on the sides on slide it backwards. - 45 -...
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U s e r M a n u a l D r e a m b o x D M 8 0 0 H D P V R 5. Remove the 2 screws from the hard disk cage. Remove the hard disk cage by lifting it upwards. Now you need the Phillips screwdriver, the hard disk cage, the 4 hard disk mounting screws and your hard disk.
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U s e r M a n u a l D r e a m b o x D M 8 0 0 H D P V R 7. Carefully pull the SATA connector upwards with your thumb and index finger as shown below.
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U s e r M a n u a l D r e a m b o x D M 8 0 0 H D P V R 9. Make sure that the cables are not bend too much. Screw the two screws back onto the hard disk cage. (see step 5.) Slide the cover from the rear back onto the device.
U s e r M a n u a l D r e a m b o x D M 8 0 0 H D P V R Management If no OSD menu is visible on your screen, press the Menu-Button to open the main OSD menu.
U s e r M a n u a l D r e a m b o x D M 8 0 0 H D P V R 7.2.1 Initialization If no OSD menu is visible on your screen, press the Menu-Button to open the main OSD menu.
U s e r M a n u a l D r e a m b o x D M 8 0 0 H D P V R Recording 7.3.1 Instant recording Press the red Options-Button. You have five available options: - Add recording (indefinitely) - Add recording (stop after current event) - Add recording (enter recording duration)
U s e r M a n u a l D r e a m b o x D M 8 0 0 H D P V R 7.3.2 Stop recording Switch to the service which recording you want to stop.
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U s e r M a n u a l D r e a m b o x D M 8 0 0 H D P V R Manual programming Press the green Options-Button to add a new timer. You can choose between two different timer types. "Record" to record the desired show or "Zap"...
U s e r M a n u a l D r e a m b o x D M 8 0 0 H D P V R Watch a recording Press the Video-Button to get to the selection of recordings.
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U s e r M a n u a l D r e a m b o x D M 8 0 0 H D P V R Red Options-Button = Rewind Green Options-Button = Play Yellow Options-Button = Pause Blue Options-Button = Forward TV-Button = Stop The Infobar does not have to be visible to use the PVR-Mode.
U s e r M a n u a l D r e a m b o x D M 8 0 0 H D P V R Movielist options To access the Movielist menu press the Video-Button and then the Menu-Button. Sorting options You have the choice between two different sorting options: 1.
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U s e r M a n u a l D r e a m b o x D M 8 0 0 H D P V R List styles List style default List style default with extended desciption List style single line List style compact List style compact with desciption - 60 -...
U s e r M a n u a l D r e a m b o x D M 8 0 0 H D P V R Teletext You are in the TV or Radio mode. Press the Text-Button to enter the Teletext. Keep in mind that not every station transmits Teletext! Teletext - regular navigation: If you are viewing any Teletext page you can enter the interactive mode by pressing the OK-Button.
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U s e r M a n u a l D r e a m b o x D M 8 0 0 H D P V R You have the following options: Teletext - Selection: Select the "Search" option and press the OK-Button to start searching for Teletext information on other services without having to leave the service that you currently are watching.
U s e r M a n u a l D r e a m b o x D M 8 0 0 H D P V R Sleep timer Using the sleep timer you can put your Dreambox into standby or turn it off after a predetermined amount of time.
U s e r M a n u a l D r e a m b o x D M 8 0 0 H D P V R Setup 10.1 Language If no OSD menu is visible on your screen, press the Menu-Button to open the main OSD menu.
U s e r M a n u a l D r e a m b o x D M 8 0 0 H D P V R 10.2 Customize If no OSD menu is visible on your screen, press the Menu-Button to open the main OSD menu.
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U s e r M a n u a l D r e a m b o x D M 8 0 0 H D P V R Intermediate mode: These settings supplement the settings in simple mode. U s e r M a n u a l D r e a m b o x D M 7 0 2 5 / D 0 2 5 +...
U s e r M a n u a l D r e a m b o x D M 8 0 0 H D P V R 10.3 Setting the time zone If no OSD menu is visible on your screen, press the Menu-Button to open the main OSD menu.
U s e r M a n u a l D r e a m b o x D M 8 0 0 H D P V R 10.4 A/V Settings If no OSD menu is visible on your screen, press the Menu-Button to open the main OSD menu.
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U s e r M a n u a l D r e a m b o x D M 8 0 0 H D P V R Video output: This option selects to which output the video signal will be sent to. If you have connected your TV to the DVI output of your Dreambox set the “Output type”...
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U s e r M a n u a l D r e a m b o x D M 8 0 0 H D P V R These options are only available if the output type is set to “Scart”: Mode: Scart Select the standard supported by your TV screen.
U s e r M a n u a l D r e a m b o x D M 8 0 0 H D P V R 10.5 OLED-Display If no OSD menu is visible on your screen, press the Menu-Button to open the main OSD menu.
U s e r M a n u a l D r e a m b o x D M 8 0 0 H D P V R 10.6 Network If no OSD menu is visible on your screen, press the Menu-Button to open the main OSD menu.
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U s e r M a n u a l D r e a m b o x D M 8 0 0 H D P V R Use the Navigation-Buttons and the Numeric-Keypad to change the values. Use DHCP: If enabled your Dreambox will get its IP from a DHCP server.
U s e r M a n u a l D r e a m b o x D M 8 0 0 H D P V R 10.7 Skin Selecting another skin will change the looks of your OSD(On-Screen-Display). If no OSD menu is visible on your screen, press the Menu-Button to open the main OSD menu.
U s e r M a n u a l D r e a m b o x D M 8 0 0 H D P V R 10.8 Factory reset If no OSD menu is visible on your screen, press the Menu-Button to open the main OSD menu.
U s e r M a n u a l D r e a m b o x D M 8 0 0 H D P V R Service searching 11.1 DVB-S Tuner configuration If no OSD menu is visible on your screen, press the Menu-Button to open the main OSD menu.
U s e r M a n u a l D r e a m b o x D M 8 0 0 H D P V R 11.1.1 Single satellite – direct connection (DVB-S) Use this type of configuration if you want to receive a single satellite with a Single Universal LNB.
U s e r M a n u a l D r e a m b o x D M 8 0 0 H D P V R 11.1.2 Two satellites via Toneburst A/B (DVB-S) Use this type of configuration if you want to receive two satellites from one LNB each. It does not matter if you use one or two dishes to achieve this.
U s e r M a n u a l D r e a m b o x D M 8 0 0 H D P V R 11.1.3 Two satellites via DiSEqC A/B (DVB-S) Use this type of configuration if you want to receive two satellites from one Twin Universal or Quad Universal LNB.
U s e r M a n u a l D r e a m b o x D M 8 0 0 H D P V R 11.1.4 Four satellites via DiSEqC A/B/C/D (DVB-S) Use this type of configuration if you want to receive four satellites from one Single Universal or Twin Universal LNB for four or eight parties.
U s e r M a n u a l D r e a m b o x D M 8 0 0 H D P V R 11.1.5 Stab Positioner using USALS (DVB-S) Use this type of configuration if you want to receive many satellites with a Stab positioner from a Single Universal LNB.
U s e r M a n u a l D r e a m b o x D M 8 0 0 H D P V R 11.1.6 Stab Positioner without USALS (DVB-S) Use this type of configuration if you want to receive many satellites without a Stab positioner from a Single Universal LNB.
U s e r M a n u a l D r e a m b o x D M 8 0 0 H D P V R 11.2 DVB-C Tuner configuration If no OSD menu is visible on your screen, press the Menu-Button to open the main OSD menu.
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U s e r M a n u a l D r e a m b o x D M 8 0 0 H D P V R Frequency steps This type of searching scans the set frequencies step by step in a set increment. Use the Navigation-Buttons left/right to set the “Used service scan type”...
U s e r M a n u a l D r e a m b o x D M 8 0 0 H D P V R 11.3 DVB-T Tuner configuration If no OSD menu is visible on your screen, press the Menu-Button to open the main OSD menu.
U s e r M a n u a l D r e a m b o x D M 8 0 0 H D P V R 11.4 Automatic scan If no OSD menu is visible on your screen, press the Menu-Button to open the main OSD menu.
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U s e r M a n u a l D r e a m b o x D M 8 0 0 H D P V R You can see the progress of the scan here. The scan is done once you see this menu. It shows how many channels were found during the scan.
U s e r M a n u a l D r e a m b o x D M 8 0 0 H D P V R 11.5 Manual scan If no OSD menu is visible on your screen, press the Menu-Button to open the main OSD menu.
U s e r M a n u a l D r e a m b o x D M 8 0 0 H D P V R Updating the software 12.1 Backing up your settings Before installing newer software on your Dreambox you should backup your settings, otherwise they will be lost.
U s e r M a n u a l D r e a m b o x D M 8 0 0 H D P V R 12.2 Restoring your settings Please read chapter 12.1 to find out how to get into this menu. Press the yellow Options-Button to start restoring your settings.
U s e r M a n u a l D r e a m b o x D M 8 0 0 H D P V R 12.3 Installing new software 12.3.1 Installing new software using the DreamUP program How do I install new software on my Dreambox DM 800 HD PVR? Prerequisites: PC with Windows operating system DreamUP software (current version under http://www.dream-multimedia-tv.de)
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U s e r M a n u a l D r e a m b o x D M 8 0 0 H D P V R The flash loader will now be transferred to your Dreambox. After the flash loader has been transferred to your Dreambox select the “Flash Box”...
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U s e r M a n u a l D r e a m b o x D M 8 0 0 H D P V R The new software is now being transferred to your Dreambox. If the process was successful you will get a “Box was flashed successfully”...
U s e r M a n u a l D r e a m b o x D M 8 0 0 H D P V R 12.3.2 Installing new software using your web browser Prerequisites: PC with an internet browser such as Firefox or den Internet Explorer Current software for your Dreambox available at www.dream-multimedia-tv.de 1 Netzwork cable...
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U s e r M a n u a l D r e a m b o x D M 8 0 0 H D P V R If after waiting some time you still don’t see an IP address, please check the settings of your DHCP-Server and the network cable connections.
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U s e r M a n u a l D r e a m b o x D M 8 0 0 H D P V R After you have successfully finished flashing the new software image onto your Dreambox press the Power-Button on the front cover.
U s e r M a n u a l D r e a m b o x D M 8 0 0 H D P V R Systeminformation 13.1 Service If no OSD menu is visible on your screen, press the Menu-Button to open the main OSD menu.
U s e r M a n u a l D r e a m b o x D M 8 0 0 H D P V R 13.2 About (Hard- and Software) If no OSD menu is visible on your screen, press the Menu-Button to open the main OSD menu.
U s e r M a n u a l D r e a m b o x D M 8 0 0 H D P V R Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause Solution Faulty wiring Check wiring and connections Faulty LNB Exchange LNB No audio, no video, OLED-Display lit...
U s e r M a n u a l D r e a m b o x D M 8 0 0 H D P V R TV-Mode setup A four digit device code is selected from the device list and entered into the remote control. The most recent device list can be found in the download center on our website.
U s e r M a n u a l D r e a m b o x D M 8 0 0 H D P V R Technical data 300 MHz MIPS Prozessor Linux operating system MPEG2 / H.264 Hardware decoding (DVB compliant) 1 x Smartcard-Reader 10/100 Mbit compatible Ethernet Interface Internal SATA Connector: Support for all regular hard disks (2,5"...
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U s e r M a n u a l D r e a m b o x D M 8 0 0 H D P V R Additional info: DBS-Tuner with DVB-S2: Frequency Range: 950 - 2150 MHz Demodulation DVB-S (QPSK); DVB-S2 ((8PSK,QPSK) Symbolrate DVB-S: 2 ...
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U s e r M a n u a l D r e a m b o x D M 8 0 0 H D P V R Video output: Output Level FBAS 1 Vss +/- 0.3 dB on 75 Ohm Video parameter: Input Level FBAS 1 Vss +/- 0.3 dB on 75 Ohm Teletext filter in conformity with ETS 300 472 Standard...
U s e r M a n u a l D r e a m b o x D M 8 0 0 H D P V R Features Single-EPG (Electronic Program Guide): sortable by date or alphabetically Automatic search for additional air dates of a show and easy recording them by timer Multi-EPG: graphically and text-based Timeshift...
U s e r M a n u a l D r e a m b o x D M 8 0 0 H D P V R Contact & support information Headquarter & Distribution: Dream-Multimedia Sales and distribution through Visoduck Discount GmbH Pierbusch 24-26 44536 Lünen Germany...
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Menu overview Main menu Subtitles Information Plugins Setup Standby / Restart Timer Service About Service searching System Parental control Tuner configuration Automatic scan Language Customize Manual scan Satfinder Timezone A/V settings Positioner Setup Display Setup Harddisk Skin Network...
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