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    Use r Guide Manhattan HDT700_Rev1_170310.indd 1 3/17/2010 7:28:03 PM[...]

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    Welcome Thank you for choosing this Manhattan Freeview HD Digital Set Top Box. Not only can you receive over 50 digital TV channels, and up to 24 digital radio stations, but you can also receive high definition channels from your existing aerial. Your Freeview HD Digital Set Top box will also automatically upscale the picture quality of standard de[...]

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    Contents 2 What’s in the box? Y our set top box................. 3 Y our remote control............ 4 Connecting up..................... 5 Getting started................... 6 Daily use............................. 7 The guide window ............. 10 The channel list................. 12 The settings menu............ 15 The system information menu[...]

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    Your set top box 3 01 Front view Rear view VCR and TV Standard definition Scart outputs (for connection to a non HD TV or recording device) ANTENNA IN Signal In from your aerial ANTENNA IN ANTENNA OUT ANTENNA OUT Signal Out to an RF connection on your TV HDMI High definition output DC 12V IN Connect the power adapter to this socket. SPDIF Digital a[...]

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    Your remote control 4 02 H [ . , TEXT MUTE EXIT AUDIO i & @ _ V P BACK TV/AV SUB AD WIDE MENU GUIDE FA V STANDBY P ower On/ Standby . AD Switches audio description on and off when available. OK Confirm selection in menu/on screen displays. F AV Switches between your favourite channels. P +/- Channel up and down. COLOUR BUTTONS For interactive u[...]

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    5 03 Connecting up HD READY T V ANTENNA IN ANTENNA OUT HDMI Cable Getting connected Connecting to a HD Ready TV Connect the cable that comes from your aerial to the RF IN socket on the back of your set top box. Connect the HDMI cable that came with your set top box between the ‘HDMI’ socket on the back panel of your set top box and a HDMI socke[...]

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    Getting started 04 6 Put batteries in the remote control Open the battery cover of the remote control and put two AAA size batteries so that the ‘+’ and ‘-’ marks on the batteries match the ‘+’ and ‘-’ marks inside the remote control. Replace the battery cover . 1 2 3 Plug in and switch on Insert the 12V DC connector into the ‘12V[...]

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    Daily use We have divided this user guide into separate sections, so that you can find the information you’re looking for more easily . This section covers the day to day functions that you will use most often. Using standby When you’re not watching TV , you should set your set top box to standby . Press the [ST ANDBY] button to switch between [...]

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    Audio channel Sometimes different audio languages are available with certain programmes or channels. Press the [AUDIO] button to see the available languages. Audio Channel Select the audio channel that you want to use. Gaelic Old Irish English Stereo Welsh Use the [ p ] and [ q ] buttons to select a different audio channel. Press the [OK] button to[...]

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    Daily use 05 The main menu Y ou can easily access the programme guide window , channel list and various configuration menus through the main menu. Guide Settings Retune Channel List System Information Exit Menu T o open the main menu, press the [MENU] button. Use the [ p ] , [ q ] , [ t ] and [ u ] buttons to navigate the main menu. Press the [OK] [...]

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    The programme guide window Navigation Y ou can open the programme guide window by pressing the [GUIDE] button on the remote control. The guide shows you all of the programmes and channels available for the next 7 days. Use the [ p ] and [ q ] buttons to select different channels. Y ou can use the [P+] and [P-] buttons to move a page at a time. The [...]

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    The programme guide window Setting a reminder Y ou can use the reminder function to let you know when a programme is going to start. Use the [ p ] , [ q ] , [ t ] and [ u ] buttons to select a programme. Press the [OK] button to set the reminder . When the reminder has been set a clock icon is shown before the programme name. DON’T FORGET! T o ca[...]

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    The channel list 001 BBC 1 002 BBC 2 003 ITV 1 004 Channel 4 005 Five 006 ITV 2 007 BBC 3 009 BBC 4 010 ITV 3 011 Sky 3 012 Y esterday 013 Channel 4+1 014 More 4 Quality: Strength: 100% 54% Sun 13 Sep 21:00 Channel List 07 Channel list icons This channel has been selected as a favourite. This channel has been locked and will require the parental PI[...]

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    The channel list 07 Favourites The favourites feature allows you to select your favourite at the touch of a button. Use the [ p ] and [ q ] buttons to select the channel that you want as a favourite and then press the [F AV] button to add it to the favourite list. The icon will be shown at the right hand side of the channel name. 001 BBC 1 002 BBC [...]

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    Digital text Y our set top box gives you access to digital text for information on news events, weather and a variety of topics. Digital text services vary depending on the country and channel. If digital text is available, the icon may be displayed in the Information Screen and the programme guide window . DON’T FORGET! Some channels use the [RE[...]

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    T o open the settings menu, press the [MENU] button on the remote control and then select ‘Settings’. Press the [OK] button to confirm. Changing the settings Use the [ p ] and [ q ] buttons to select a setting category . Press the [OK] button then use the [ u ] button to view the available options for a setting category . DON’T FORGET! A gree[...]

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    DON’T FORGET! If you want to use the set top box with a different TV , you may have to choose another HDMI output setting. It is recommended that you choose the 576p setting before connecting the set top box to another TV . Audio output Audio Language Scart Output Audio Output Lip-Sync Parental Control Network Change Notifications HDMI Output Sub[...]

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    Parental control Audio Language Scart Output Audio Output Lip-Sync Parental Control Network Change Notifications HDMI Output Subtitles Software Upgrade First Time Install Allow parental changes On Off Change PIN Code Sun 13 Sep 21:00 Settings Allow parental changes - This setting allows you to make changes to the parental settings without entering [...]

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    The settings menu A new version of software has been found. What would you like to do? Download and install now Remind me later This upgrade may take x minutes to complete. Sun 13 Sep 21:00 Software Upgrade If a software upgrade is found, use the [ p ] and [ q ] buttons to select ‘Download and install now ’. Press the [OK] button to download th[...]

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    The settings menu First time installation Audio Language Scart Output Audio Output Lip-Sync Parental Control Network Change Notifications HDMI Output Subtitles Software Upgrade First Time Install Restore all settings to default Sun 13 Sep 21:00 Settings This setting allows you to reset all your settings and perform a first time installation. For mo[...]

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    The system information menu T o open the system information menu, press the [MENU] button on the remote control and then select ‘System Information’. P ress the [OK] button to confirm. The system information menu provides important information about your set top box. . In the unlikely event that you have to contact the helpline, you should have[...]

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    The retune menu Retune Guide Settings Channel List System Information Exit Menu The retune menu allows you to search for new channels at any time without losing any of your set top box settings. T o open the retune menu, press the [MENU] button on the remote control and then select ‘Retune’. Press the [OK] button to confirm. Guide Settings Retu[...]

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    Help and advice Frequently asked questions What you can do The set top box will not switch on. What should I do? Check the mains power cable and make sure it is plugged into a suitable power outlet. Check that the mains supply is switched On. Connect the power cable to a different power outlet. The set top box does not seem to work and there is not[...]

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    Help and advice Frequently asked questions What you can do The picture or sound keeps breaking up. There are several possible causes of this type of problem. • Y oursignalmaybeweak,youmayhavean old, low performance or damaged aerial, or the cable between your aerial and TV may be damaged. Check for any obvious damage[...]

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    Help and advice Y ou may find the information you are looking for on our web site. www.manhattan-receivers.co.uk or on the freeview website www.freeview .co.uk Need extra information or help setting up? Frequently asked questions What you can do The set top box is behaving in an unusual way , for example, the wrong information is on the screen. Pre[...]

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    Safety General Safety This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet European safety standards, but like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured. Do read these operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment. Do ensure that all electrical connections (i[...]

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    Technical Specification General Information: Model Number Plaza HDT -700 Features: High definition programmes Receives all Freeview SD and HD channels* 8 Day EPG Less than 1 Watt Standby P ower Consumption HDMI Output: 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p Interactive Services (Red Button) Audio Description Capable Upgrade over the air and by USB. HDMI Socket 2[...]

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    Installation Information TV Radio Postcode Guidance PIN Revision1_17/0709 The FREEVIEW service is subject to coverage. An aerial upgrade may be required . The FREEVIEW , FREEVIE W+, FREEVIEW HD and FREEVIEW+ HD words and logos are trade marks of DTV Ser vices L TD. DTV Services Ltd 2002, 2008. The channel logos are tr ademarks and copyright of thei[...]