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EchoStar HDT-610R User Manual

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  • Page 1 Ultra Slim Box HDT-610R User Guide...

  • Page 3: Important Safety Information

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION! Read these instructions carefully before using the product. Install Safely  Unplug the power adaptor from the power socket during installation and follow all connection instructions.  The power adaptor must remain easy to unplug from the power socket once the equipment is installed.
  • Page 4 Equipment Care  Unplug the power adaptor from the power socket before cleaning. Clean with a dry or slightly damp cloth.  If the power adaptor or receiver is damaged, unplug it from the power socket and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION! ......... 1 Introduction..............6 Unpacking the Box................ 7 Controls and Connectors ............. 8 Front View..................8 Rear View ..................8 Remote Control ................9 Putting It All Together..........10 Digital Terrestrial Inputs ............. 10 Connecting to the Internet............10 Remote Control ................
  • Page 6 Pause, Rewind and Fast Forward ..........23 Recording Programmes.............. 24 Stopping a Recording ..............25 Series Linking................25 Moving On ..............26 The Main Menu................26 Using the Guide ................27 Setting Reminders..............28 Using Programme Information ............ 29 Favourites ................... 30 Editing a Favourites List .............
  • Page 7 Over the Air Updates ..............43 Internet Software Updates ............43 Manual Software Update ............43 FAQs.................... 44 Contacting Customer Support ........... 46 Remote Control TV Codes ..........47 TV Manufacturers’ Control Codes..........48 Symbols and Icons ............62 Symbols on HDT-610R..............62 Information Icons................ 63...

  • Page 8: Introduction

    1. Introduction Thank you for purchasing your EchoStar Ultra Slim Box HDT-610R Freeview+ HD digital TV recorder. The HDT-610R is a state-of-the-art high definition digital TV recorder (DTR) combining dual channel Freeview terrestrial digital television reception with the flexibility of personal video recording. It is the complete entertainment solution: an advanced, high definition (HD) digital TV recorder combining Freeview+ HD, digital TV recording and access to Smart TV entertainment.

  • Page 9: Unpacking The Box

    Unpacking the Box Carefully unpack the box and familiarise yourself with each item: The HDT-610R digital TV recorder  1 Power adaptor  1 HDMI cable (1.5m)  1 Network cable (2.0m)  1 Remote control (2xCR2032 batteries included) ...

  • Page 10: Controls And Connectors

    Controls and Connectors This section shows the main features of your HDT-610R unit. Front View IR receiver Status LED Power button Do not cover or red: recording bright blue: on obstruct dim blue: standby Rear View RF output Digital TV output...

  • Page 11: Remote Control

    Remote Control TV control - see page 23 TV On/Standby Blue status LED TV AV: Scroll TV inputs HDT-610R On/Standby Keypad for direct channel selection or SMS-style text entry Audio Display Audio menu Enable Audio Description for (see page 24)

  • Page 12: Putting It All Together

    The HDT-610R is designed to work with a wired Ethernet connection. If your router is not in the same room as your HDT-610R, you can use a pair of ‘Power-line’ devices (which use the home electrical wiring to carry the Ethernet signal).

  • Page 13: Remote Control

    Remote Control Pull and remove the battery insulator tab to activate the remote control. Replacing the Batteries The unit displays a warning message on screen when the batteries need replacing. Also, the LED on the remote will make an additional flash after a button has been released.

  • Page 14: Connections

    Connections Digital Terrestrial Antenna Audio System Optical Digital Audio Dolby Digital capable receivers, home theatre systems. RF output Direct connection to TV, VCR, etc *Not active Digital audio adaptor in low power (supplied). standby Power Connect using HDMI (cable Connect to supplied - only use good quality 12V power screened HDMI cables)

  • Page 15: Getting Started

     Switching on for the First Time When you switch on your HDT-610R for the first time, it may take up to a minute for the unit to power up and display the Setup Wizard (see below). This will guide you through the process of setting up the HDT-610R and scanning for Freeview channels.

  • Page 16: Step 1: Set The Pin (Optional)

    STEP 1: Set the PIN (optional) The HDT-610R now gives you the option to set a PIN code to restrict the viewing of any programmes broadcast or recorded with parental guidance advice. Before a user can view these programmes, they will need to enter the PIN code.

  • Page 17: Step 2: Search For Services

    STEP 2: Search for Services The HDT-610R starts a search for channels and compiles a list of the TV and Radio services it has found. The bar at the bottom of the screen indicates progress.

  • Page 18: Step 3: Select Your Region

    STEP 3: Select your region Tip. You will only see this screen if you can receive signals from more than one transmitter. Use the menu navigation button to highlight your preferred region. Press the OK button to continue.

  • Page 19: Step 4: Watching Tv

    STEP 4: Watching TV Once the HDT-610R has successfully completed its search for channels, the screen shown above is displayed. Press OK to watch TV. The unit will show the first channel in its list of detected channels. All done! To learn how to set up the remote for use with your TV, go to page 18.

  • Page 20: Controlling Your Tv

    Controlling your TV The HDT-610R remote control has a number of buttons that can be used to control your TV. These are: Volume up/down Mute TV On/Standby TV source To be able to use these buttons, your HDT-610R’s remote needs to be programmed with a 4-digit code.

  • Page 21: Viewing

    Viewing Changing Channel You can change channel in several ways: Press the channel up or channel down key.  Enter the channel number.  Press OK to display the channel list and use  the navigation button to select the desired channel and then press OK to view.

  • Page 22: The Information Bar

    The Information Bar A banner is displayed across the bottom of the screen for a few seconds whenever you change channel. It shows details about the current channel and programme. More detailed information can be displayed at any time by pressing the i key. Press the navigation button up or down to view different channels.

  • Page 23: Subtitles

    Subtitles Press the SUB key to display the Subtitle menu. Press the navigation button up or down to select the subtitle language. Press OK to select. Tip. If you use subtitles, you won’t be able to access text services at the same time. For Language selection, see page 37.

  • Page 24: Watching Catch-Up And On Demand Tv

    Watching catch-up and On Demand TV catch-up TV To access BBC iPlayer, and other catch-up TV services, your HDT-610R must be connected to a suitable broadband connection. You can also access BBC iPlayer from some BBC channels. 1. Press the TEXT or RED button.

  • Page 25: Pause, Rewind And Fast Forward

    Thereafter, it will begin to play back the programme from where you left off and continue to save live transmissions. Tip. The HDT-610R saves up to one hour of the current channel’s transmissions for you to rewind and replay. This buffer is reset whenever you change channel: you can only rewind as far as the last channel change.

  • Page 26: Recording Programmes

    Recording Programmes Press the Record button to start recording the programme you are viewing. If you want to record a different channel:  Press the GUIDE button, browse to and highlight the programme you want to record (see page 29) and then press the Record button.

  • Page 27: Stopping A Recording

    Stopping a Recording To cancel the recording of a live programme, press (stop) button. Press the OK button to stop the recording or press the BACK button to dismiss the message and continue recording the programme. Tip. To stop the recording of a future programme, select it in the guide (see page 29) or info bar (see page 20), press the Record button and then follow the on-screen prompts.

  • Page 28: Moving On

    4. Moving On The previous chapter described the basic use of your HDT-610R unit for watching TV and for making and viewing recordings. This section describes the onscreen Main Menu. Within the Main Menu you have access to the Programme Guide, your Favourites Lists, Library, Apps and Settings.

  • Page 29: Using The Guide

    Using the Guide The Guide lists all the channels you can view and has programme details for up to 7 days. You can use the guide to select your current viewing channel, to record another programme or to schedule future recordings. Press the GUIDE key.

  • Page 30: Setting Reminders

    You can set a reminder from the Info bar (see page 20) or from the Guide (see above). When you do so, the HDT-610R will alert you two minutes before the programme is scheduled to start so you can switch channels or record the programme.

  • Page 31: Using Programme Information

    Using Programme Information Within a channel list, use the navigation button to select the channel of interest and highlight programmes. Information about the programme is provided by the information icons (see page 63). Use the coloured buttons to move the guide information forward or back by 2.5 hrs (a full screen) or 1 day at a time: Move guide back by 2.5 hours (not available for programmes already broadcast).

  • Page 32: Favourites

    Favourites freeview provides you with access to over 50 TV channels. Finding your usual viewing channels in the Guide listings can therefore be difficult and time- consuming. To make channel selection easier, you can create up to four Favourites lists: reduced listings showing just those channels that you watch regularly.

  • Page 33: Editing A Favourites List

    Editing a Favourites List From the Favourites menu (see page 30), press the YELLOW button to create or edit the selected Favourites list. Press the TV/RADIO key on the remote to toggle between radio and TV services. Adding channels To add a channel to the selected Favourites list, select it in the left-hand list using the navigation button and then press OK.

  • Page 34: Using The Library

    You can cycle between the Library, Scheduled Recording and Daily Schedule views by pressing the BLUE key. Tip. Your HDT-610R is fitted with a 500GB hard drive with a capacity to record about 125 hours of HD programmes or 300 hours of SD programmes. In the lower left corner of the Library screen the HDT-610R displays the percentage of the drive currently occupied by recorded programmes.

  • Page 35: Playing A Recorded Programme

    Playing a recorded programme Use the navigation button to highlight the recording you want to view and press OK. If you have viewed the recorded programme previously you can choose to resume viewing or restart from the beginning of the recording. At the end of the recording the Library menu is re-displayed.

  • Page 36: Managing Scheduled Recordings

    Locking/unlocking recordings 1. Select the programme in the Library list. Press the GREEN button. 2. Use the navigation button to select Lock. Press the OK button. 3. If the recording has previously been locked, you will need to enter the password to unlock it.

  • Page 37: The Daily Schedule

    Deleting a scheduled recording To delete a scheduled recording (a timer): 1. Select the listing to be deleted using the navigation button. 2. Press the RED button to delete an existing timer. 3. Press OK to save settings. The Daily Schedule From the Scheduled Recordings view, press the BLUE button to switch to the Daily Schedule.

  • Page 38: Using Apps

    The Apps menu is reserved for future Internet-based Smart TV services. Apps will be added to this menu automatically as they become available as part of HDT-610R software updates (see page 43). To get Smart TV features, you must connect to the Internet using your broadband router;...

  • Page 39: Settings

    5. Settings The Settings menu allows you to configure the unit and to set personal preferences. Use the navigation button to highlight items. Press the OK key to choose an option. Note. In the following tables, a setting marked by a * symbol is the default factory setting.

  • Page 40: Tv, Audio & Library Setup

    TV, Audio & Library Setup The TV, Audio & Library menu allows you to select the correct display and audio outputs to suit your TV and to set up the Library settings for the recording and playback of programmes. The following table lists the options. Please visit www.myechostar.com/support if you need any help.
  • Page 41 Category Menu Sub-menu Options HDCP Always On* Setup Automatic Recording Start: Recording Timed Setup Auto* Auto Conflict Resolution Series Never Recording Always Prompt* Allow Recommend- ations Library Playback Default Skip 10 Seconds* Setup Setup Forward 30 Seconds 45 Seconds 60 Seconds Default Skip 10 Seconds* Backward...

  • Page 42: Parental Control

    Parental Control This menu allows you to safeguard your children from unsuitable programmes by restricting their access to certain channels, content or features. Parental Control relies on you creating and applying a secure PIN code to channels or programmes. It should be memorable for you, but not for your children, and you should change it regularly.

  • Page 43: User Preferences

    User Preferences Use this menu to change the appearance of text in the settings menus. Transparency Solid (Menu background is opaque but clearer) Medium* High (Menu backgrounds are fully transparent) Network Setup This menu can be used to view and configure network settings. Internet Interactive On*/Off Content...

  • Page 44: Power Options

    Power Options Power-saving settings can be configured using this menu. Options allow you to select the power consumption in standby mode. Low power standby* Power Mode Lowest power consumption but the receiver will Power saving mode take longer to switch to the active or ON state. used when unit enters Normal power standby standby:...

  • Page 45: Getting Help

    Over the Air Updates Over the Air (OTA) updates, with new channel and transmission information, are provided by freeview from time to time. The HDT-610R receives these automatically. A pop-up message will be displayed on screen when an update is available.

  • Page 46: Faqs

    Check that the HDT-610R is plugged in, switched on and has had sufficient time to boot up. Make sure the HDT-610R is not in Standby (you can bring the unit out of standby by pressing the button on the front of the unit).
  • Page 47 HDT-610R. Ensure that the IR window on the HDT-610R (see page 8) is not covered by, for example, papers and that the remote is within range. Does the LED at the top of the remote control light up when you press any button? Has the battery insulator tab been removed? Check that the batteries have charge and are in good condition.

  • Page 48: Contacting Customer Support

    On Demand App doesn’t work Check that your HDT-610R is connected to your router and that the Ethernet cables are firmly inserted at both ends. Check there is a broadband connection available by looking at the network settings see page 41). Can you access the Internet from other devices? Try accessing the BBC iPlayer on your HDT-610R to verify your internet connection.

  • Page 49: Remote Control Tv Codes

    7. Remote Control TV Codes Search the table in this section for your TV manufacturer. Make a note of the control code (or codes) used by the manufacturer. Use the procedure described on page 18 to program your remote control: If the manufacturer of your TV is not listed, or the specified code does not work use the following procedure to scan through all programmed remote codes.

  • Page 50: Tv Manufacturers' Control Codes

    TV Manufacturers’ Control Codes Manufacturer Control Code(s) Manufacturer Control Code(s) 2791 3601 3831 ACCENT 0301 2551 2791 3601 ANSONIC 0301 1181 2551 2581 2631 2741 ACCUPHASE 2791 2791 3601 3881 ACEC 2741 0051 2391 ACTION 0051 0301 2391 AR SYSTEM 1741 2551 2791 ADCOM 2711...
  • Page 51 Manufacturer Control Code(s) Manufacturer Control Code(s) BASTIDE 3921 BRITANNIA 3911 3921 BAUER 3601 3831 3841 BROCKWOOD 2391 BAUR BROKSONIC 2391 0051 0181 0301 0411 0421 0431 0441 0471 0791 1281 1291 1301 BROTHER 3831 2551 2691 2721 2751 2771 2781 2791 3601 3891 BRUNS 2571...
  • Page 52 Manufacturer Control Code(s) Manufacturer Control Code(s) COMPUTRON 0301 DIAMOND 0301 3601 3831 3841 3911 CONCORDE 0301 3601 DIGILINE 2551 2791 CONDOR 0051 0301 1181 1571 2551 2581 DIGILOGIC 3951 2791 3601 3831 3881 3911 DIGITOR 2551 2791 3891 CONIC 0051 2391 2551 2791 CONRAD 2551 2791...
  • Page 53 Manufacturer Control Code(s) Manufacturer Control Code(s) 3891 3911 3921 ELITE 0051 2391 2551 2791 FISHER 0261 1181 2221 2311 2541 2571 ELMAN 2021 2581 2771 3721 3881 3891 3921 ELTA 0301 0801 3601 3831 3911 FLINT 0051 2551 2791 3831 EMERSON 1181 2391 2551 2571 2791 3541 2581...
  • Page 54 Manufacturer Control Code(s) Manufacturer Control Code(s) GENEXXA 0051 2551 2791 3601 3881 HANTAREX 0051 0301 2161 2551 2581 2791 3601 GIANT 3601 3921 HANTOR 2551 2791 GITEM 0051 HARLEY DAVIDSON 2391 2561 0301 HARRAD 2391 0301 1571 HARVARD 2391 GOLDHAND 0301 3911 HARWOOD 2551 2791 3601...
  • Page 55 Manufacturer Control Code(s) Manufacturer Control Code(s) HYPER 0301 2481 3601 3911 3921 0721 0911 2771 2801 3721 3881 3891 3901 HYPERSONIC 3891 NOKIA 2771 3681 3721 3881 3891 HYPSON 0051 0301 2551 2761 2791 3331 3901 3541 3831 3921 2551 2631 2791 3831 HYUNDAI 3841 0051...
  • Page 56 Manufacturer Control Code(s) Manufacturer Control Code(s) K…NIG 1981 LLOYD'S 0301 3591 3601 KONKA LOEWE 0051 1181 2251 2551 2571 2791 2551 2791 2971 2981 2991 3541 3681 3861 LOGIK 2531 2551 2791 2801 3591 3601 KORPEL 0051 2551 2791 3811 3831 3841 KORTING 1181 2211 2241 2571 L…GIK...
  • Page 57 Manufacturer Control Code(s) Manufacturer Control Code(s) MAVA 2391 MULTIBROADCAST 2801 MAXAM 0301 3831 MULTISTANDARD 2581 MAXDORF 3831 3841 MULTITEC 2551 2791 MAXELL 0301 MULTITECH 0051 0301 1111 1181 2391 2551 2581 2771 2791 3601 3831 3911 0301 3601 3921 MCMICHAEL 2561 MURPHY 3881 3911...
  • Page 58 Manufacturer Control Code(s) Manufacturer Control Code(s) NONAME 0051 OTTO-VERSAND 0051 0301 0441 0471 0561 0801 1241 1261 1301 1631 2021 2111 NORDIC 3921 2371 NORDMENDE 1791 1811 1851 1861 1871 1921 PACIFIC 0091 0101 2551 2791 3541 1961 1991 2021 2051 2341 2551 2591 2601 2611 2621 2641 2661 PAEL 1081 3911...
  • Page 59 Manufacturer Control Code(s) Manufacturer Control Code(s) PLANTRON 0051 0301 2551 2791 3601 3831 QUESTA 2541 PLAYSONIC 3331 3541 3921 R LINE 0051 2551 2791 POLAR 3081 RADIALVA 2551 2591 2601 2791 3881 POLICOM RADIO SHACK 2391 2551 2791 2571 2581 2591 2681 2761 3881 3891 RADIOLA 0051 2471 2551 2741 2791 3921...
  • Page 60 Manufacturer Control Code(s) Manufacturer Control Code(s) ROWA SCHNEIDER 0301 3601 3831 3841 3861 3911 0051 0161 0171 0301 0861 0941 3921 0981 1161 2471 2481 2491 2551 2621 2741 2771 2791 3541 3881 ROYAL 0301 3681 3891 3921 ROYAL LUX 1181 2611 SCHNEIDER (F) 2471...
  • Page 61 Manufacturer Control Code(s) Manufacturer Control Code(s) 2791 3681 3881 3891 SUPERTECH 0301 0871 2551 2791 3601 3911 2551 2791 3711 SUPERVISION 3831 3841 SMARAGD 0331 SUPRA 0301 2631 3601 3711 SNYDER 0051 SUPREMACY 2391 SOKOL 3111 3141 SUSUMU 2601 2611 SOLAVOX 0861 2551 2791 3881 3891 3901 SUTRON...
  • Page 62 Manufacturer Control Code(s) Manufacturer Control Code(s) 3601 3841 THORN-FERGUSON 0051 0251 0981 1591 2021 2131 2171 2351 2411 2591 2611 2761 TEKNANT 0051 0301 2801 3891 TEKNIKA 2391 3811 3711 TEKON 0301 TOBO 0301 TELEAVIA 1991 2121 2341 2591 2601 2621 TOKAI 0051 2551 2631 2791 3601 3881 2641 2671 2681...
  • Page 63 Manufacturer Control Code(s) Manufacturer Control Code(s) UNIVERSUM 0051 0301 1181 1281 1411 1471 WALTHAM 0631 0961 2121 2551 2591 2601 1541 1681 1901 2441 2531 2541 2671 2791 3881 3921 2551 2591 2681 2691 2721 2771 WARDS 0051 2781 2791 3531 3601 3701 3741 3831 3881 3891 3921 WATSON 0051 0301 2551 2791 3601 3881...

  • Page 64: Symbols And Icons

    8. Symbols and Icons Symbols on HDT-610R Symbol Meaning The product complies with applicable EU directives. Do not dispose of with normal household waste. The equipment has additional insulation and does not need to be earthed. Alternating Current. USB connector.

  • Page 65: Information Icons

    Information Icons Icon When displayed (programme guide or info bar) Contains one or more subtitle components. Does not contain any subtitles. Contains a Dolby Digital Plus audio component. Contains a Dolby Digital audio component, but not Dolby Digital Plus. Contains an Audio Description component. Does not contain an Audio Description component.
  • Page 66 A Reminder has been set for this programme. Channel N/A. This is a TV service (audio and video). This recording is subject to parental guidance. This recording is locked This channel is locked This recording has not been viewed (or has had its New status restored after viewing –...
  • Page 67 All other brand and product names are or may be trademarks of, and are used to identify products or services of, their respective owners. Copyright † 2012 EchoStar Technologies L.L.C. EchoStar Europe, Beckside Design Centre, Millennium Business Park, Station Road, Steeton, Keighley, West Yorkshire BD20 6QW. Part No: 191184...

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