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Pioneer DBR-T200GB Instruction Book

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DIGITAL TERRESTRIAL RECEIVER
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  • Page 1 DIGITAL TERRESTRIAL RECEIVER DBR-T200GB Instruction book...

  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Welcome to digital terrestrial television! The simplest way to get digital television is here. No dish. No cable. Simply an aerial. It is, without doubt, the most exciting development in television history since the first-ever broadcast in 1936. In the last 60 years, there have been up to five normal channels on analogue television.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ......... 2 OPERATION MENU TREE ..........16 BEFORE USING YOUR RECEIVER GENERAL OPERATION ......18 INCLUDED ACCESSORIES ....... 4 LOCATING AND STORING CHANNELS ..19 OPERATION PANEL FEATURES AND DAILY OPERATION ........22 FUNCTIONS ........5 Switching Receiver ON/OFF ....22 Front and Back Panels ......

  • Page 4: Included Accessories

    INCLUDED ACCESSORIES Remote Control Unit Two AA/RO6 or rob batteries Mains lead STANDBY TV/DTV SUBTITLE WIDE TEXT INFO GUIDE MENU EXIT TV/VCR This is provided separately. STANDBY STANDBY Plug it into the main power supply. Aerial/RF lead SCART lead Telephone modem cable Connects the ONdigital box to Connects the TV SCART socket The modem cable is provided...

  • Page 5: Operation Panel Features And Functions

    OPERATION PANEL FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS Front and Back Panels Front View (Front Panel) MENU SELECT digital SMART CARD DIGITAL TERRESTRIAL RECEIVER ON/OFF 7 8 9 1 Smartcard slot 5 4-digit LED front indicator light 2 MENU button: 6 Infrared sensor Displays and closes Main Menu 7 2 : Adjusts menu option settings 3 5 : Moves the highlight towards the top of...
  • Page 6 OPERATION PANEL FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS Rear View (Back Panel) CH 21-69 MODEM AERIAL RIGHT LEFT CAUTION 230V RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN AUDIO COMMON INTERFACE SERIAL 1 230 V, 50 Hz main lead socket 7 SCART** socket for VCR (SELV***) (excessive voltage) 8 COMMON INTERFACE (SELV***) NOTE:...

  • Page 7: Remote Control Unit

    OPERATION PANEL FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS Remote Control Unit 1 SUBTITLE button Press this button to display subtitles on the screen. 2 WIDE button Press this button to switch between wide- screen and cropped movies. 3 0 - 9 (Numeral) button Press these buttons to directly select a chan- nel or to make on-screen menu selections.
  • Page 8 OPERATION PANEL FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS 9 TV/DTV button This button is used to switch between digital and analogue broadcasting. NOTE: This button is operative only when your ONdigital box and TV are connected by a scart lead. 0 STANDBY button Switches ONdigital box in and out of standby.
  • Page 9 This remote controller can directly control the TVs and VCRs of major manufacturers. At the time of shipment the remote controller is preset to operate Pioneer TVs and VCRs. Setting TV Codes The remote controller can control the following 7 functions by entering a TV brand code from the attached list.

  • Page 10: Putting Batteries In The Remote Controller

    Add two new • The PIONEER batteries supplied with the re- AA batteries. mote controller do not contain heavy metals, such as mercury, nickel, or cadmium. In many countries, however, the disposal of batteries with household waste is not allowed.

  • Page 11: Basic Connections

    BASIC CONNECTIONS Television and VCR with SCART Sockets AERIAL DIGITAL TERRESTRIAL RECEIVER CH 21-69 MODEM AERIAL RIGHT LEFT TV set CAUTION 230V RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN AUDIO COMMON INTERFACE SERIAL EXIT AERIAL VIDEO AERIAL EXIT NOTE: Before beginning to make connections, check the current wiring configuration because if the TV and VCR are connected as shown above then the coaxial connection between them does not need to be changed.
  • Page 12 BASIC CONNECTIONS Plug all of the equipment, including the digital re- ceiver, into the main power supply. Turn on the TV first and select a channel. Now turn on the digital receiver using the ON/OFF button on the front panel. "--:--"...

  • Page 13: Television And Vcr With Only Standard

    BASIC CONNECTIONS Television and VCR with Only Stan- dard Coaxial Aerial Input AERIAL DIGITAL TERRESTRIAL RECEIVER CH 21-69 MODEM AERIAL RIGHT LEFT TV set CAUTION 230V RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN SERIAL AUDIO COMMON INTERFACE VIDEO AERIAL AERIAL EXIT NOTE: Before beginning to make connections, check the current wiring configuration because if the TV...
  • Page 14 BASIC CONNECTIONS Press the STANDBY button on the remote con- troller to wake up the digital receiver. The receiver will display the "Welcome" screen (refer to page 19) to give you something to look at while you are tuning the TV. Tune the TV.

  • Page 15: Connecting To A Stereo

    BASIC CONNECTIONS Connecting to a Stereo If you need further instructions, refer to the stereo instruction manual. Inserting the ONdigital SMARTCARD The viewing Smartcard must be inserted into the Smartcard slot at the front of the receiver in order to view ONdigital channels. Remove the Smartcard from the ONdigital envelope supplied with the receiver and insert it into the Smartcard slot on the front of the receiver.

  • Page 16: Menu Tree

    MENU TREE setup main menu setting the timer choosing favourite channels parental lock viewing preferences getting started ONdigital updates technical information select cxit setup setup setting the timer setting the timer timer 1 DON'T FORGET TO PROGRAM YOUR VIDEO 02.01 BBC ONE 18:00-19:00 DON'T FORGET TO PROGRAM YOUR VIDEO available date...
  • Page 17 MENU TREE setup setup getting started channel list BBC ONE BBC TWO channel list ITV Channel 3 Channel 4 change channel numbers Channel 5 add channels ITV 2 BBC CHOICE store channels Teletext BBS TEXT back select back select view this channel setup setup setup...

  • Page 18: General Operation

    GENERAL OPERATIONS The digital receiver's frequently-used operations are based on a series of user friendly on-screen displays and menus. The displays provide information to guide you in the use of the digital re- ceiver to help you fully utilize its functions and features from initial installation and channel selec- tion to the use of advanced functions.

  • Page 19: Locating And Storing Channels

    LOCATING AND STORING CHANNELS With the digital receiver properly connected you can now begin locating the new channels. The process is also described in the information included in the ONdigital envelope that came with the digital receiver. NOTE: At the end of this process, you should call ONdigital customer services on 0870-600-9696 to activate your smartcard.

  • Page 20: The Main Menu

    LOCATING AND STORING CHANNELS If the "Welcome" message is already displayed on the TV screen, press the SELECT button to display the Main Menu. setup main menu setting the timer choosing favourite channels parental lock viewing preferences getting started ONdigital updates technical information select cxit...
  • Page 21 LOCATING AND STORING CHANNELS The on-screen display will show the receiver's progress in locating the available channels. NOTE: While the installation is in progress the on-screen display will show the number of channels that have been located and the percentage of the installation that has been completed. The mes- sage "Your ONdigital box is searching for all available channels–...

  • Page 22: Daily Operation

    DAILY OPERATION Switching Receiver ON/OFF Press the ON/OFF button to turn on the digital receiver after it has been plugged into the main power supply. • To wake up the receiver press the remote controller button. • To put the digital receiver on standby again, press the remote controller button.

  • Page 23: Using The Channel List

    DAILY OPERATION Using the Channel List The channel list can also be used to view channels that are available using the digital receiver. The list is displayed on top of the programme being viewed and also indicates which channels have been selected as favourites and the channels that are locked.

  • Page 24: Using The Tv/Dtv Button

    DAILY OPERATION Using the P +/- Buttons • To select the next or previous channel, press the P+ or P- button while in the normal viewing mode. • To select the next or previous stored favourite channel, press the P+ or P- button while in the favourite channel viewing mode.

  • Page 25: Using The On-Screen Tv Guide

    DAILY OPERATION Using the On-screen TV Guide The digital receiver can display summary information about currently playing programmes and those to be broadcast immediately afterwards. ITV 2 Bed rock 19:23 10:30 Bedrock select exit info ITV 2 19:30 The Big Fight · Wbu info Light Welterwaight ...
  • Page 26 DAILY OPERATION To change the channel while the On-screen TV Guide is displayed, press the remote controller SELECT button when the information for the de- sired channel is displayed. This feature can also be used to display additional information about the current and next programme. To display additional information about the current programme press the YELLOW button.

  • Page 27: Selecting Favourite Channels

    DAILY OPERATION Selecting Favourite Channels You can use this function to select and store favourite channels to make it more convenient to view them. When in the favourite channels mode, pressing the P+ and P- buttons will only switch between the stored favourite channels.
  • Page 28 DAILY OPERATION To add channels to the favourite channels list, use the 5 (UP) or (DOWN) button to highlight the de- sired channel, and then press the SELECT button. The favourite channel symbol will be displayed next to the selected channel name.

  • Page 29: Advanced Settings

    ADVANCED SETTINGS ADVANCED SETTINGS Using the Parental Lock The parental lock can be used to restrict access to any channel using a self-selected security (paren- tal) code. Entry of the security code is required to view a locked channel. When selecting this option for the first time you will be prompted to enter a new parental code. After a security code has been registered the first time, entry of the security code will be required to subsequently access the Channel Locking Menu or a locked channel.
  • Page 30 ADVANCED SETTINGS The code will be displayed on the screen as you enter it. NOTE: The 2 (LEFT) button can be used to backspace and correct mis- taken number entries. IMPORTANT: Write down the code you select and kept it in a safe place for future reference.
  • Page 31 ADVANCED SETTINGS To change the parental lock code After the parental lock code has been entered, the Parental Lock menu will then give you the option of changing the current code. The code can be changed by first entering the current code and then entering the new code.

  • Page 32: Selecting Channels To Be Locked

    ADVANCED SETTINGS Selecting Channels to be Locked Select the Choose Channel to Lock or Unlock op- tion from the Parental Lock menu and then press the SELECT button. You will be prompted to enter the current parental lock code, after which a list of all available channels will be displayed.

  • Page 33: Watching Locked Channels

    ADVANCED SETTINGS Watching Locked Channels There are two ways to access and watch locked channels. Either unlock an individual channel you have selected or go to the Choose Channel to Lock or Unlock menu and temporarily unlock all channels. To unlock an individual channel When trying to change channel to a locked chan- nel, the channel will not be displayed, but instead you will be prompted to press the SELECT button...
  • Page 34 ADVANCED SETTINGS Use the number buttons (1 to 9) to enter the pa- rental lock code. As you enter the code asterisks will be displayed instead of the code numbers. After entering the parental lock code, press the SELECT button to confirm the code. If the correct code was entered the locked channel will be selected.
  • Page 35 ADVANCED SETTINGS To temporarily unlock all channels The easiest way to temporarily unlock all channels is to open the main menu and press buttons "3" and "2" in that order. Enter the parental lock code when prompted to do The channel list will be displayed and you will be prompted to press the GREEN button to "open locks".

  • Page 36: Timer

    ADVANCED SETTINGS Timer Setting the timer You can use the TIMER SETTINGS function to program the digital receiver to turn on and off at pre- set times. Up to 8 different time slots can be set. This makes it possible to set your VCR to record more than one digital channel.
  • Page 37 ADVANCED SETTINGS Use the 5 (UP) or (DOWN) button to select an available time slot, and then press the SELECT button to display the Setting the Timer screen. At this screen you are prompted to confirm the date, channel num- ber, start time, end time, and programme status (once only, daily, or weekly).
  • Page 38 ADVANCED SETTINGS Confirm the entry by pressing the (DOWN) but- ton. The start time will then be highlighted. Enter the start time. It is recommended that you enter the start time a few minutes be- fore the VCR is scheduled to start recording the programme to en- sure the beginning of the programme is not missed.
  • Page 39 ADVANCED SETTINGS Timer alarm In order for the timer to be activated the digital receiver must be left in standby mode–Do not turn it off. When the timer is activated the message "rEC" is displayed by the front panel. Before you switch into standby you can watch other digital channels while the timer is set by just changing the channels as you normally would.
  • Page 40 ADVANCED SETTINGS Cancelling a timer setting Press MENU and select the 1st option (Setting the Timer). Press the 5 (UP) or (DOWN) button to select the timer setting to be cancelled. Press the BLUE button. Recording with a VCR It is not currently possible to record one digital channel while watching another. The only channel that can be watched when recording a programme from the digital receiver is the channel that is being recorded.

  • Page 41: Using Teletext

    ADVANCED SETTINGS Using Teletext Another feature provided by Digital Terrestrial Television is access to advanced navigational op- tions and new and improved digital text services including high-quality text and graphics. Digital text channels Unlike conventional text services, users now have access to dedicated digital text channels. These channels are selected like other channels by entering the corresponding channel numbers.
  • Page 42 ADVANCED SETTINGS Select Option 2 "Check your postbox" by pressing the remote controller "2" button. The new messages will be displayed with the most recently received messages at the top of the screen and the message received the longest time ago at the bottom of the new message list. setup postbox ON digital 1...

  • Page 43: Changing Receiver Settings

    ADVANCED SETTINGS Changing Receiver Settings This menu is used to set the following items: subtitles, audio language, sound level, information display time, current time, and alarm time. Follow the instructions below to make these settings. From the remote controller press the MENU but- ton to display the Receiver Settings menu, select Option 4 (Viewing Preferences), and then select Option 1 (ONdigital box Settings).
  • Page 44 ADVANCED SETTINGS 1) Preferred language The preferred language default setting when the power is first turned on is English. The other language options are Welsh and Gaelic. To change the language use the 2 (LEFT) or 3 (RIGHT) buttons. If a selected language is not available, the digital receiver will automatically default to English.

  • Page 45: Changing Tv And Vcr Settings

    ADVANCED SETTINGS Changing TV and VCR Set- tings The settings in this menu are not usually changed once the digital receiver is installed correctly. If necessary, changes can be made by following the instructions below. Press the MENU button, select Option 4 (Viewing Preferences), and then select Option 2 (TV and Video Settings) to display the following menu.
  • Page 46 ADVANCED SETTINGS Regular 4:3 This option is only available if 4:3 was selected in Item 1 of this menu. If the digital receiver is connected to a 4:3 TV you must select whether the programme picture will be expanded full length leaving blank areas at the top and bottom of the screen, or whether the height of the picture will fill the TV screen but the right and left ends of it will be cut off in order to do this.

  • Page 47: Changing Modem Settings

    ADVANCED SETTINGS Changing Modem Settings If you connect your digital receiver to a telephone line you might need to change the settings in this menu. However in most cases, the factory settings will be correct. To change these settings, press the MENU button, select option 4 (viewing preferences) and then op- tion 3 (modem settings).

  • Page 48: Technical Information

    ADVANCED SETTINGS Technical information This menu allows the user to check the technical information for the digital receiver. This is only necessary when a problem occurs with the digital receiver. If a problem does occur, this informa- tion may assist customer service personnel to diagnose the problem. There are three options: signal strength, manufacturer data, and auto update.

  • Page 49: Channel Search

    ADVANCED SETTINGS Channel Search Normally, this function is only used when first installing and setting up the digital receiver as de- scribed earlier in this manual. You will need to use this function again if you re-install the receiver in another location or wish to search for new channels that have been added since setup was conducted.

  • Page 50: Changing Channel Order

    ADVANCED SETTINGS Changing Channel Order With this function you can change the position of channels to an order that suits your preference. First press the MENU button and then press "5" and then "2" to open the Change Channel Number menu.

  • Page 51: Using Remote Controller With Equipment Of Other Manufacturers

    The remote controller can directly control the televisions and VCRs of other major brands. When the remote controller power is first turned on it is programmed for PIONEER brand TVs and VCRs, but if you will use a TV or VCR of another major brand, follow the instruction below to setup the remote controller.

  • Page 52: Brand Setup Code List

    USING REMOTE CONTROLLER WITH EQUIPMENT OF OTHER MANUFACTURERS Dixi 0009, 0037 BRAND SETUP CODE LIST Dual 0336 CODE FOR TELEVISION Dual Tec 0217 Dumont 0070 A Acura 0009 E Elbe 0259 Admiral 0163 Elin 0037, 0548 0217 Adyson 0218, 0320 Elite 0208, 0361 Akai...
  • Page 53 0072, 0163, 0217, 0218 Philco 0247 Tashiko 0036, 0217 Philips 0012, 0037, 0374, 0554 Tatung 0037, 0072, 0217 Phonola 0012, 0037 0217, 0247 Pioneer 0109, 0163, 0166, 0287, 9999 Technema 0320 Profex 0009, 0361 Technics 0250 0321 Teleavia 0333, 0343 Proline...
  • Page 54 USING REMOTE CONTROLLER WITH EQUIPMENT OF OTHER MANUFACTURERS Thorn 0035, 0037, 0072, 0343, 0361 Finlux 0000, 0042, 0081, 0104 Tomashi 0282 Firstline 0037, 0043, 0045, 0072, 0209 Fisher 0046, 0104 Toshiba 0035, 0036, 0070, 0243 Frontech 0020 Triumph 0243 0000 U Uher 0206, 0303, 0320 Funai...
  • Page 55 0000, 0006, 0037, 0081, 0106, Pentax 0042 Universum 0195, 0240 Perdio 0000 0072 Philips 0081, 0384 Y Yamishi 0072 Phonola 0081 Yokan 0020, 0240 Pioneer 0058, 0067, 0081, 9999 Yoko Portland 0020 Profex 0322 Profitronic 0240 Proline 0000 0081 Q Quartz 0046 Quelle 0081...

  • Page 56: Troubleshooting

    Sometimes another device is at fault, so be sure to also inspect the other devices being used. If the trouble still cannot be resolved, contact your nearest PIONEER authorised service centre, the dealer where you purchased the digital receiver or ONdigital.
  • Page 57 TROUBLESHOOTING Condition Possible cause Measures Only the Main menu, its sub- • The transmitted signal is too • Install an attenuator at the menus, and the information strong. receiver UHF input. bar are available. Service se- • The aerial is damaged. •...

  • Page 58: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS System capabilities Connections • DVB compliant MPEG-2 reception of broad- • RF input (for aerial) connector: female IEC 169- casts up to Main Profile @ Main Level Video decoding Input frequency range (MHz): 470-868 (CH21 • DVB compliant MPEG-2 reception of broad- to 69) casts up to MP @ ML •...
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  • Page 60 Published by Pioneer Corporation. Copyright C 1999 Pioneer Corporation. All right reserved. PIONEER CORPORATION 4-1, Meguro 1-Chome. Meguro-ku, Tokyo 153-8654, Japan PIONEER ELECTRONICS [EUROPE] N.V. Haven 1087, Keetberglaan 1, 9120 Melsele, Belgium TEL: 03/570.05.11 ...

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