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Cineman.Dvb-T Cineman.Dvb-T Plawa_06_004_Bedinungsanleitung_4_engl2 10.05.2006 10:09 Uhr Seite 1 CINEMAN.DVB-T Users Manual Plawa_06_004_Bedinungsanleitung_4_engl2 10.05.2006 10:09 Uhr Seite 2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Like any digital terminal with an LCD screen, your CINEMAN.DVB-T is extremely fragile. Utmost care should be taken of your device since you are not covered, under warranty, for mechanical damage due to shock or dropping the device. In general, technical devices are not grounded, so you may experience minor electric shocks (not dangerous) by touching two devices simultaneously (or one device and the antenna cable). We advise you to plug the devices into the power supply after making all connections. When you encounter a word you do not understand, look it up in the Glossary section at the end of these instructions, where there is a brief explanation for the majority of technical words. Do not install your CINEMAN.DVB-T near other electric devices. Choose a ventilated area and do not obstruct the ventilation. Never place the CINEMAN.DVB-T on another electric device, because the resulting overheating could prematurely age the components. In keeping with standard EN 60065, we inform you that the device must not be exposed to dripping water or splashing and, in addition, no object filled liquid, such as vases, must be placed on the device. In the event of a storm, unplug all your technical devices from the electrical outlets – they might be subjected to damage not covered by the guarantee. The remote control is supplied with a pre-installed CR2032 battery. Before use, pull out the plastic tab to activate the battery. Out of respect for the environment and the law, never throw out used batteries with household debris. Return them to your point of sale where you will find containers for used batteries. Please note: 1. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. 2. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ven- tilation is provided. 3. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table. The product may fall, cau- sing serious injury and serious damage to the product. 4. To reduce the risk of fire or electro shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture, or do not put any flower pot or wet objects on the unit. 5. Do not expose the unit under the sun or other heat source. 6. If such abnormal phenomena as smoking, abnormal sound or peculiar small happens, please stop using this unit. When you discover anything abnormal, please turn off the power and putt out the power plug. 2 Plawa_06_004_Bedinungsanleitung_4_engl2 10.05.2006 10:09 Uhr Seite 3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 7. When the unit can not work and still can not resume working normally after taking measures according to the “troubleshooting” in the instruction manual, please unplug it from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel. 8. Do not hit this product and be careful not to damage the screen of this product. 9. To protect your product from a lightning storm, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges. 10. When the unit is left unattended and unused for a long period of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges. 11. When the cable or plug of the CINEMAN.DVB-T is broken, please pull out the plug and refer servicing to qualified service personnel. 12. Do not place this product on extension dust. If the temperature is highly damp, agglomerate dust will damage the unit. 13. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. 14. Do not use this product near water! 15. Do not put anything on the power cable if this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. 16. Do not block slots and openings in the cabinet or the back or bottom. 17. If the unit falls off or the husk is broken. Please pull out the plug and refer servicing to qualified service personnel. This symbol is used on several occasions in these instructions. Pay attention to the important text it refers to. 3 Plawa_06_004_Bedinungsanleitung_4_engl2 10.05.2006 10:09 Uhr Seite 4 OPERATION MENU The CINEMAN.DVB-T is operated via a menu. To make these instructions easier to read, we write the access to a given menu in the following simplified form: MENU / Scan / Manual Search The following individual steps are necessary for this setting: • Click on the MENU key to access the main menu (remote control). • Use the VOL / VOL keys to select the individual main menu items. Select the menu item Scan • Use the CH keys to select the Manual Search sub-menu item • Click on OK to confirm. • You will notice that the words written in bold in these instructions correspond to the menu item display on the CINEMAN.DVB-T device. 4 Plawa_06_004_Bedinungsanleitung_4_engl2 10.05.2006 10:09 Uhr Seite 5 INDEX 1 Initial steps 6 2 Description of the remote control 11 3 Description of CINEMAN.DVB-T 12 4 TV programmes 13 5 Parental block 15 6 Reinitialising CINEMAN.DVB-T 16 7 Various settings 17 8 Radio reception 18 9 Channel search 18 10 TV guide (EPG) 18 11 Troubleshooting 19 12 Glossary 21 13 Support information 22 5 Plawa_06_004_Bedinungsanleitung_4_engl2 10.05.2006 10:09 Uhr Seite 6 1 INITIAL STEPS a Usage of the CINEMAN.DVB-T The CINEMAN.DVB-T you have purchased is an ultra-modern, portable television that has been developed to receive digital, DVB-T standard (digital video broadcasting terrestrial) TV and radio programmes. The DASC antenna supplied as standard serves as the reception antenna. Any house or room antenna can also be used to receive digital programmes as they are broadcast in the same frequency range as the analogue programmes available hitherto. You can use your CINEMAN.DVB-T in 3 different ways: 1. CINEMAN.DVB-T as a standard television For home usage, the CINEMAN.DVB-T can be connected to the DASC antenna provided via the antenna input ANT (IN) or to the house antenna. For CINEMAN.DVB-T usage with the house antenna, please note that the TV antenna coming from the roof should be connected directly to the antenna input designated ANT (IN). If the plug on your antenna cable is too short, use the antenna cable adapter provided. Connect the antenna cable to the CINEMAN.DVB-T and then connect the device to the mains supply. 2. CINEMAN.DVB-T as a set-top box / digital receiver You can also use the CINEMAN.DVB-T as a digital receiver / set- top box. Either connect the DASC antenna to the antenna input ANT (IN) or connect the device to the house antenna. For CINEMAN.DVB-T usage with the house antenna, please note that the television set should be connected to the antenna output ANT (OUT). The outputs VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT should then be connected to the scart sockets on the television set via the AV cable provided. Connect the CINEMAN.DVB-T to the mains supply via the adapter. If your television set has no AV inputs, you can use an AV/scart adapter (not supplied as standard). Please note that the CINEMAN.DVB-T should not be connected to a cable TV system or to an antenna with a closed dipole as this will cause damage to the CINEMAN.DVB-T and invalidate any warranty entitlements! 6 Plawa_06_004_Bedinungsanleitung_4_engl2 10.05.2006 10:09 Uhr Seite 7 1 INITIAL STEPS 3. CINEMAN.DVB-T as a portable DVB-T television receiver Thanks to its battery compartment (standard or rechargeable), and the DASC antenna provided, you can use your CINEMAN.DVB-T as a television in the garden, at the bus stop, on a restaurant terrace or wherever you want without a power supply or an anten- na cable. The DASC antenna (Digital Active Signal Collector) provides for interference- free reception and a clear picture. Connect the DASC antenna provided to the antenna input ANT (IN) and switch the CINEMAN.DVB-T on. Portable reception is possible only in those areas where a DVB-T signal can be received. Note: obstacles, such as walls, trees and vehicles block TV waves, so reception will be better in clear areas. 7 Plawa_06_004_Bedinungsanleitung_4_engl2 10.05.2006 10:09 Uhr Seite 8 1 INITIAL STEPS b Prior to initial operation · Switching on the device. Simultaneously press the two keys VOL+ / OK/POWER to initiate device operation. · Language selection: Choose the language required via the appropriate key on the remote control and confirm by OK. MENU / Preferences / Language / Menu Language · Automatic programme search: The automatic programme search can be started via the following menu items: MENU / Scan / Auto Searching. When the channel search is complete, the device reverts automatically to the main menu. Press the EXIT key to exit the menus and display the channels. If the search has not found all the channels (or any channel), it is probably necessary to repeat the installati- on process as described above. If no channel can be found after re-installation, it is probable that DVB-T cannot be received in your zone.
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