August DVB482 Freeview HD Twin Tuner Recorder User Manual
- June 15, 2024
- August
Table of Contents
- Thank you!
- Safety Instructions
- Box Contents
- Part Names and Functions
- Getting Connected
- Setting Up Your Set Top Box
- Using the EPG and Browsing Channels
- Recording and Timeshift
- Multimedia Player
- Product Specification
- Troubleshooting and Customer Support
- Warranty and Legal Information
- Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
- Download This Manual (PDF format)
August DVB482 Freeview HD Twin Tuner Recorder
Thank you!
Thank you for purchasing this August Receiver. You may already be familiar with using similar products but please take the time to read these instructions carefully. They are designed to familiarise you with the product’s many features and to ensure that you get the very best from your purchase.
Safety
Please read the Safety Instructions before using this product to ensure
your safety and the safety of others.
Disposal
Please ensure the product and its accessories are disposed in compliance with
WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive and any other
applicable regulations. Please check with your local authority for current
disposal regulations.
Declaration of Conformity
The Declaration of Conformity can be found on our website at
http://www.augustint.com/en/declaration/
Customer Service
If you need help, please contact our Customer Service:
Telephone: +44 (0) 845 250 0586
Email: service@augustint.com
Safety Instructions
Storage and Use
Maintenance
Please unplug all connectuion wires before cleaning machine.
Operation Precautions
For the sake of safety, when you do not intend to use the Receiver, please switch off the power button.
Please ensure the DVB482 is located so that it has adequate ventilation.
Special Notice
Never try to repair this device by yourself. In case of any fault or failure,
please turn off the Receiver at once, and notify our company or the
corresponding dealer. The Receiver is made up of many precision electronic
components. Any disassembly or modification may lead to further damage and
invalidate the warranty.
Box Contents
Part Names and Functions
Front
- IR sensor (For remote control)
- Display
- Channel buttons.
- Standby button
- USB port: to connect external USB memory
Back
- RF IN (For aerial connection)
- RF OUT (Signal loop through)
- COAXIAL (To connect amplifier or home-cinema systems)
- HDMI (For High definition TV)
- TV SCART (For connection to TV)
- 12V 1A (For connection of the supplied 12V Power connection)
Remote Control
- TV Power Control
- Power Control
- TV Input Source
- TV Volume Up
- TV Volume Down
- TV Remote Control learning Setup
- Rewind
- Forward
- Previous Track
- Next Track
- Play/Pause
- Stop
- Audio
- Exit
- Red Button/ Recordings List
- Green Button/Aspect Ratio
- Yellow Button/ Video Format (Resolution)
- Blue Button/Timer(Schedule List)
- EPG (Electronic Program Guide)
- Information.
- Up/ Channel Up
- Left/Vol-
- Right/Vol+
- OK/Confirm
- Down/Channel Down
- Main Menu
- Return/ Channel Recall
- Volume Up
- Volume Down
- Favorite Channel List
- Page Up
- Page Down
- Record
- Numbers
- Mute/Unmute Sound
- Subtitle
Getting Connected
What You’ll Need
Please gather the following:
- DVB482
- Power Cable
- HDMI (Included) or SCART (Not Included) cable
- Aerial Cable (From your home or portable aerial)
- TV or Monitor with SCART or HDMI Port
On Your TV
Choosing Your Cable
Check your TV or Monitor for one of these INPUTS
SCART –
RCA/Composite –
HDMI –
Plugging In
Once you have identified which cable you will be connecting with, you may begin plugging in. Ensure that you have connected the following:
One HDMI Cable from the DVB482 to your TV or Monitor.
Or
One SCART/RCA Cable from the DVB482 to your TV or Monitor.
One Coaxial Aerial Cable from a Digital Terrestrial Aerial Connected to the RF IN port on the DVB482.
Use only the included power cable to connect the DVB482 to a mains power socket.
Seeing the Screen
Once you have connected all of the required cables, you must 1. Power on the DVB482 so that the light appears Green.
- Power on the DVB482 so that the light appears Green. Use the Red “Power Control” button..
- Switch your TVs “Source” to the correct port If you used a HDMI cable, you will need your TV set to “HDMI X”.
If you used SCART you will need your TV set to “SCART” or “AV”.
If you cannot find the correct source which displays the DVB482, please consult your TV manual to check how to change source.
If you cannot see the DVB482 screen on the correct source while the device is powered on, please contact us for assistance.
Programming the Remote
The DVB482 remote control supports a selection of inputs for your TV, You can
program your DVB482 remote to control the TV as well as the DVB482 itself.
To do so, use the Bordered controls shown here:
Adding TV Controls
- Press and hold the SET button until the LED lights up bright red.
- Press the [TV button] on the DVB482 remote so that the LED flashes red.
- Place your TV and DVB482 remotes with their IR sensors facing each other.
- Press the [TV On/Off button] on your TV remote.
Repeat these steps replacing the [TV button] [TV On/Off Button] with the remaining controls. Make sure the button you press matches the command you then input.
Setting Up Your Set Top Box
First Time Set Up
Once you have connected all the cables, turned on the box and selected the
correct source you may perform First Time Set Up.
First Time Set Up will begin automatically and show you the following menu:
Use the above controls to navigate the menu and select your preferences.
Scanning for Channels
After completing First Time Set Up and selecting “OK” the DVB482 will
automatically search for channels using the attached aerial.
The scan may take up to 5 minutes.
Some channels may read “Failed” during the sean, this is only a result of
scanning for a range of channels, some of which may be unavailable in your
region.
If all channels read “Failed” please refer to Troubleshooting.
The Main Menu
When accessing settings, channel managers, recordings and many other features
you will first navigate to the Main Menu. Do this by pressing the “Menu”
button.
From here you can access the following sections:
- Channel Manager
- Channel Search
- System Setup Tools
- Game
- Media Player
Organising Channels
Once your scan is complete and you load in to a live channel, you may freely
use the remote control.
The Channel Manager is where you can move, edit and favourite channels to your
liking so that your experience is set up to your preferences
Moving Channels
To move a channel’s position in your library, use the UP and DOWN arrows to
scroll the list.
When the required channel is highlighted, press the YELLOW button.
Now, use the UP and DOWN arrows to move the channel.
Use the “OK” button to confirm the new position.
Skipping Channels
Your “Skipped channels” will not appear while using Channel Up and Channel
Down buttons when watching TV, to streamline browsing or censor channels. from
your list.
To set a channel as “skipped” highlight the required channel and press the
GREEN button.
A symbol will appear confirming it is to be skipped.
Adding Favourites
To add a channel to your favourites list for quick access, highlight the
required channel and press the “FAV” button.
You can bring up your favourites list while watching TV using the FAV button
for quick access to a refined list.
Locking Channels
To Lock or Unlock a channel, highlight the required channel and press the RED
button.
You will be asked to input your password for this option.
Default Password: 0000
Channel Manager Symbol Glossary
Skipped Channel: This Icon Shows a Channel Will be Skipped.
Locked Channel: This Icon Shows a Channel is Locked.
Favourite Channel: This Icon Shows a Channel Will Appear in Your Favourites List.
Using the EPG and Browsing Channels
An Introduction to the EPG
The EPG or Electronic Program Guide is your real-time Freeview Channel Guide
that you can bring up on screen to check what’s on now or later across all
100+ Freeview Channels.
To Access the EPG, press the EPG Button on your remote.
The screen will display a grid of channels and programmes. You may navigate this menu with the arrow buttons.
EPG Navigation Controls:
See later programs using the RIGHT arrow. See lower or higher channels using
DOWN and UP arrows. See the Previous Day with the YELLOW button. See the Next
Day with the BLUE button.
Changing Channels
You may browse the EPG freely, or navigate to channels while watching TV. To
navigate directly to a known channel, type the channel number using the
KEYPAD.
A box will appear for you to type the channel number in to. Once done, press
OK to skip straight to the typed channel. You may also use the CHANNEL UP and
CHANNEL DOWN buttons on the remote to step up or down by one channel at a
time.
Accessing Favourites
If you have used the Adding Favourites instructions from the Organising
Channels section, you can bring them up on screen while watching TV at any
time using the FAV button. Choose the favourite you want with OK and the
channel will change automatically.
Channel Recall
To recall the previous channel viewed you may press the Channel Recall Button
shown below
Please Note: This will recall the most recently watched channel before
the current selection. This can be used to quickly switch back and forth
between two commonly watched channels.
Recording and Timeshift
Inserting a USB Storage Drive
To Record Live or Scheduled TV or use Timeshift functions you must insert a
suitable USB-A Storage Device. The USB port is found on the front of the
device Recommended USB Specifications:
At least 16GB of Storage Capacity USB 3.0 or above Device Speed
Checking USB Information
To confirm there is enough space on the USB and that it is compatible, look at
USB Device Information.
Open the Main Menu.
Navigate to Media Player.
Select USB Device Information.
Check that the screen displays correct USB information.
Recording Live
To record a programme currently being broadcast: Watch the channel live by
selecting it in the EPG or typing in the channel number and pressing OK.
Press the REC button on your remote.
Wait for a moment while the recording starts.
A flashing REC symbol will appear on the screen to show the recording has
begun.
To Stop a Recording in Progress:
Press the Square STOP button on your remote.
A box will appear asking to confirm which channel you wish to stop recording.
Press OK to stop the recording or CANCEL to continue.
Scheduling Recordings
Scheduling Recordings in the EPG
To Schedule a recording for a future broadcast you can use the EPG.
Open the EPG with the EPG button
Navigate with the ARROW buttons to the desired programme
Press the RED button to schedule a recording
(Press the RED button again to clear the scheduled recording)
When a recording is scheduled, this red icon will appear:
Scheduling Recordings Manually.
To Schedule a recording for a future time and date you can use the Schedule
manager.
When watching TV, press the BLUE button to open the schedule list.
Navigate to an empty scheduling slot and press OK.
Select the following options with the ARROW keys:
Timer Mode – How often the recording should repeat.
UGUST Timer Service – What action should the timer use.
Wakeup Channel – Which Channel should the device switch to at the selected
time and date.
Wakeup Date-On which date should the device wake up and perform the service.
On Time – At which time should the recording start.
End Time-At which time should the recording end.
Once all options are correct, select SAVE at the bottom of the menu.
Cancelling a Scheduled Recording
To cancel a scheduled recording:
While watching TV, press the BLUE button to open the scheduling menu.
Navigate to the scheduled recording you wish to cancel with the ARROW buttons.
Switch the Timer Mode to OFF.
Navigate to SAVE.
The Slot will now be empty and available for a different schedule or be left
empty for no recording.
Watching Recordings
Once a recording is made, you can access them in two ways.
Access Recordings Through the Main Menu
Open the Main Menu with the MENU button on the remote.
Navigate to Media Player.
Select Recordings.
The Recording list will appear, with a preview window on the right-hand side.
Navigate between recordings with the UP and DOWN arrows.
Press OK to begin playback.
Access Recordings Through the List Button
Press the RED LIST button on the remote.
This is short-cut to the Recording list, with a preview window on the right-
hand side.
Navigate between recordings with the UP and DOWN arrows.
Press OK to begin playback.
Controlling Recordings
Use the PLAY/PAUSE button to play or pause recordings in playback. Use the FAST FORWARD and REWIND buttons to scan through the recording Use the STOP button to cease playback. Use the TRACK FORWARD and TRACK BACKWARDS buttons to change the recording being played.
Recording Menu Controls
While on the Recording Menu:
Use the YELLOW button to Delete a recording.
Use the GREEN button to Lock a recording.
Use the RED button to Rename a recording.
Using Timeshift
Once a USB device is set up, you can use Timeshift functions according to your
settings.
Timeshift Settings
To enable and configure Timeshift:
Open the Main Menu.
Navigate to Media Player.
Navigate to PVR Settings.
PVR Settings Menu Options.
Timeshift
Pause – Enable the PAUSE/PLAY button to trigger timeshift while watching Live
TV.
Off (Disabled) – Disable Timeshift functions entirely.
Auto (Rewind) – Enable permanent Timeshift which is always active, even before
pressing PLAY/PAUSE. This means you can Rewind TV from the point you turned on
the device.
Jump
The Jump setting changes the distance Timeshift is active.
Timeshift to Record
OFF – Timeshift will enable you to rewind or pause and make recordings from a
point you choose.
ON – Recording during or after a Timeshift will automatically save all of the
Timeshift footage on to the front of the recording, and then begin recording
Live TV.
Multimedia Player
Accessing Multimedia
To play Multimedia files, a USB device must be inserted containing suitable
file types (See Specifications Table).
Open the Main Menu.
Navigate to Media Player.
Select the type of media you have stored on the USB.
Navigate in the same way as Recordings.
For unique controls for each media type, see overleaf.
Video Menu Controls
Edit Video Files and Structure.
Press the BLUE button to edit your video menu. Change names, copy files,
delete and create storage folders.
Press the “2” Button to sort your files by Name, Time or Size.
Playback Options.
Press the “3” Button to change the repeat setting.
Video Repeat Logo Glossary:
Repeat Once: The Single Video Will Repeat.
Repeat Folder: The Entire Folder Will Repeat.
Music Menu Controls
Play Complete List
Press the RED button to play the playlist if created and stored on the USB.
Creating a Playlist
Press the GREEN button to favourite a song and add it to the playlist.
All songs added will be saved when you EXIT the menu.
Edit Music Files and Structure
Press the BLUE button to rename, copy, delete and create folders for music
files. Press “2” to sort by Name, Time, Size or Favourites.
Playback Options
Press “3” to change the repeat setting.
Music Repeat Logo Glossary:
Repeat Once: The Single Video Will Repeat
Repeat Folder: The Entire Folder Will Repeat
Repeat Folder Randon: The Entire Folder Will Repeat, in a Different Order.
Images Menu Controls
Slideshow Settings
Press “3” to open the slideshow settings menu.
Set the slide show duration between 1 and 9 seconds.
Set the slide show repetition to ON or OFF.
Edit Image Files and Structure
Press the BLUE button to edit your image menu. Change names, copy files,
delete and create storage folders.
Press the “2” Button to sort your files by Name, Time or Size.
Multiview Option
Press the “4” button to display up to 6 images on screen at once in a collage.
Product Specification
Tuner & Channel
|
- RF Input Connector ×1(IEC-type, IEC169-2,female)
- RF Output Connector×1(IEC-type, IEC169-2,male (loopthrough))
- Frequency Range: 174MHz~230MHz(VHF)470MHz~862MHz(UHF)
- Signal Level: -15~-80dbm
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Decoder
- Video Decoder
- Audio Decoder
- Input Rate
- Video Formats
- Video Output
- Modulation
| MPEG-2 MP@HL, AVC/H.264 HP@L4.1
MPEG-4 ASP SUPPORTED, HEVC/H.265 MP@L4.1
MPEG-1 LAYER 1,2/PCM/IEC958 SPDIF
Max.48Mbit/s
4:3/16:9 Switchable
HDMI, CVBS, RGB
QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM,256QAM
Connection
- Tuner
- Data Port
- HDMI
- SCART
- Digital Audio output
| ANTENNA INPUT × 1,RF OUTPUT×1
USB slot×1
HDMI OUTPUT×1
TO TVx1
COAXIAL×1
POWER SUPPLY Input Voltage| 12V 1A
Input voltage| 100-240V
Input AC Frequency| 50/60Hz
Output Voltage| 12V
Output Current| IA
Output Power| 12w
Average Active E&ci| >82.96%
Efficiency at low load(10| 72.96%
No-load power consumption| <0.065W
Troubleshooting and Customer Support
Re-Scanning for Channels
If channels disappear or you face gaps in the EPG you can opt to re-scan for
channels like you did in First Time Set Up.
Automatic Re-Scan
To auto re-scan, open the Main Menu
Navigate to Channel Search
Select Auto
Allow the scan to finish
Manual Re-Scan
To scan manually for missing channels, open the Main Menu
Navigate to Channel Search
Select Manual Search
Choose to search By Channel or By Frequency
Please Note Specific Channel and Frequency searching relies on information
found on your broadcaster’s website, such as bandwidth and frequency. For this
reason, an Auto scan is generally recommended.
Formatting a USB Device
Once a device is inserted, or if you encounter issues with recording, you may
have to format the USB storage device.
Please Note: Formatting a USB Stick will remove all data currently on the drive.
To format an Inserted USB Drive
Open the Main Menu
Navigate to “Media Player”
Navigate to “USB Device Information”
Press the YELLOW Button on your Remote
Format the Device to NTFS format
Resetting to Factory Settings
To reset your device to factory settings and remove all settings /scanned
channels
Open the Main Menu
Navigate to Tools
Select “Factory Reset”
Type in the Passcode (Default 00000)
Confirm with OK or cancel with EXIT
Customer Support Details
If you require help with your product, please contact us
Email: service@augustint.com
Telephone: +44 (0)8452500 586
Emails will be responded to within 48 hours
Telephone calls are received between 9am and 5pm on weekdays
Warranty and Legal Information
This product is guaranteed for twelve months from the date of the original purchase. In the unlikely event of any defect arising due to faulty materials or workmanship, the unit will be either replaced or repaired free of charge (where possible) during this period. An alternative product will be offered in case the product is no longer available or repairable.
This warranty is subject to the following conditions:
- The warranty is only valid within the country where the product is purchased
- The product must be correctly installed and operated in accordance with the instructions given in the user’s manual.
- The product must be used solely for domestic purposes.
- The warranty only covers the main unit, and does not cover the accessories.
- The warranty does not cover the damage caused by misuse, negligence, accident and natural disaster.
- The warranty will be rendered invalid if the product is resold or has been damaged by inexpert repairs. The manufacturer disclaims any liability for incidental or consequential damages.
- Please consult our customer service before returning any product; we are not responsible for any unexpected product returns.
- Any faulty products must be kept and returned in the original packaging with all the accessories and the original copy of the purchase receipt.
The warranty is in addition to, and does not diminish, your statutory or legal rights.
Customer Service:
Telephone: +44 (0) 845 250 0586
Email: service@augustint.com
This product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU. The Declaration of conformity may be consulted online at http://www.augustint.com/en/declaration.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
August International Ltd
Rawmec Business Park
Hoddesdon
EN11 0EE
United Kingdom
Tel: +44(0) 845 250 0586
EU Distributor:
Daffodil Germany GmbH
Bayernstr. 10
D-30855 Langenhagen
Germany
Tel: +49 (0) 511 97812978
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