SONORA DVB-T2-265-HD Digital Terrestrial Receiver User Manual
- June 5, 2024
- SONORA
Table of Contents
- SONORA DVB-T2-265-HD Digital Terrestrial Receiver
- PARTS IDENTIFICATION
- REMOTE CONTROL
- SYSTEM CONNECTION
- PROGRAM SETTING
- ELECTRONIC PROGRAM GUIDE
- DISPLAY SETTINGS
- PROGRAMS SEARCH
- CHANNEL FILTER
- SETTING DATE AND TIME
- USER PREFERENCES
- SYSTEM SETTINGS
- MULTIMEDIA CENTER
- STORAGE
- Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
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SONORA DVB-T2-265-HD Digital Terrestrial Receiver
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
- The appliance must not be exposed to moisture and objects containing liquids, e.g. jars, must not be placed on it.
- Switch off the appliance when not in use and unplug it during a storm or when not in use for long periods of time.
- Do not block the ventilation slots.
- Do not place the appliance near heat sources, stoves or other appliances(including amplifiers that generate heat.
- Ensure that the voltage indicated on the device rating label corresponds to the voltage in the mains.
- Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug. If the including plug does not fit into your outlet, contact an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
- Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched.
- In order to ensure your children’s safety, please keep all packaging (plastic bags, boxes, polystyrene etc.) out of their reach.
WARNING
Do not allow children to play with the foil. Danger of suffocation.
- Do not attempt to repair the device by yourself. Contact a qualified technician.
- Use only accessories recommended by the manufacturer.
- The device must be serviced only by a qualified technician.
- Periodically check the cable for damage.
WARNING
Do not operate the appliance with a damaged cord. In order to avoid the risk
of an electric shock, never try to repair the appliance by yourself. Bring it
to the authorized service station for repair. Use only the original spare
parts.
CAUTION
Risk of electric shock or fire
Do not disassemble the appliance. Do not use additives or other components not supplied by the manufacturer.14. Do not let the power cord hanging off the edge of a table or bench, orcome into contact with hot surfaces. If the surface is cracked, disconnect the appliance from the power supply to avoid electric shock. The ventilation openings should not be covered with items such as newspapers, table-cloth, curtains, etc. No flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the appliance.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to
rain or humidity. The batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as
sunshine, fire etc.
The symbol indicates dangerous voltages constituting a risk of electric
The symbol indicates important operating and maintenance instructions. This
symbol indicates that this product incorporates double insulation between
hazardous mains voltage and user accessible parts. Use only identical
replacement parts.
CAUTION
The appliance during electrostatic circumstance may malfunction and must be
reset by the user.
PARTS IDENTIFICATION
FRONT PANEL
- On / Off button
- M: Enter the menu
- USB port: For any software upgrades and media playback
- LED display
- Volume up key
- Volume down key
- OK key
- Push to change channels without using the Remote Control (previous channel)
- Push to change channels without using the Remote Control (next channel
- Remote control sensor: To receive the signal from the remote control
REAR PANEL
- ANT IN: This socket connects to your external Aerial
- ANT OUT: This socket will feed the RF signal to either your TV or another video system
- COAXIAL: This socket outputs digital audio signal
- HDMI: High definition audio and video output used to connect to HDMI device
- Ethernet
- TV SCART: TV connection via SCART
- Power supply
REMOTE CONTROL
- POWER (TV): Switch the TV
- TV IN: SELECT TV INPUT
- VOL-: Decrease volume
- REC: Record
- Press to Slow play
- TXT: Display Teletext contents
- VOL-: Decrease volume
- OK: To confirm current setting, or display channel list in no-menu mode
- PVR key
- Info: Show information of the current program.
- Menu: Mute or Restore Audio Output.
- Last: Return to the last selected menu.
- Return to the previous track during playing.
- Skip to the next track during playing.
- Audio: Select an Audio Language or Audio Mode.
- POWER (RECEIVER): Switch the receiver to Standby mode
- EPG: Call up the Electronic Program Guide
- VOL +: Volume increase.
- Press this button to stop the running program
- Press to pause playback or recording.
- TV /RADIO: Switch between TV and Radio mode
- CH +: Select the next channel, Navigation in the menu
- CH- : Select the previous channel, Navigation in the menu
- EXIT: Exit the current menu or returns to the previous menu
- PAGE+ / PAGE-: Go to the next / previous page
- MUTE: To switch on/off the volume
- Fast forward and rewind during media playback.
- Search backward during media play.
- Favor: Display your favorite channels list
INSTALLATION OF BATTERIES
Remove the battery cover from the Remote Control and insert 2xAAA batteries
into the battery compartment.
The diagram inside the battery compartment indicates the correct polarity of
the batteries.
- Open the cover.
- Insert the batteries.
- Close the cover.
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL
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To use the remote control, point it towards the Digital Set Top Box. The remote control has a range of up to 7 meters from the Set Top Box.
NOTE -
The remote control will not operate if its range is blocked.
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Sunlight or very bright light will decrease the sensitivity of the remote Control.
HOW TO PROGRAMM THE REMOTE CONTROL
The decoder’s remote control has 4 programmable keys via learning mode. Follow the below steps in order to program the remote control
- Press the OK and O buttons of decoder’s remote control simultaneously.
- The remote control LED light will turn red intensely, indicating the entry into the learning mode.
- To program the ON/ OFF button of the TV from the receiver’s remote control, press and hold power button on the decoder’s remote control.
- Close the TV remote control to duplicate by aligning the IR transmitters about 1 cm away and press the corresponding key on the TV remote control. The LED indicator light on the remote control will flash quickly in red color and when the programming is completed, it will turn red permanently.
- Repeat steps 2 and 3 in order to duplicate the rest of the programmable keys (INPUT, VOL-, VOL+)
- Finally, press EXIT key on the decoder remote control 2in 1 to complete the process.
SYSTEM CONNECTION
CAUTION
Ensure that the voltage indicated on the device rating label corresponds to
the voltage in the mains. To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not open the
housing or the back of the receiver. For a basic connection from your Set Top
Box to your television set, you can use SCART connection.
For a higher quality connection, connect the HDMI cable to the HDMI socket on
your TV. To connect an audio amplifier, the using of coaxial cable is
optional.
HOW TO USE
INSTALLATION
The first installation will configure some important parameters. It contains various options such as language, country (region), FTA, search mode, antenna power and search for available channels.
- Language selection
- Country selection
- FTA Only: Search only free programs or search all programs
- Select search mode
- Active antenna: Activate/ deactivate the antenna. Turn the available antenna on/ off. The system will turn off the antenna power supply when it is turned on or when the antenna is short-circuited.
- Automatic search
INTRODUCTION TO THE MENU
Press the M key on the front panel of the receiver or the MENU key on the remote control to enter the main menu of the receiver.
Navigate the menu using the left / right arrows ►► and press the OK key to enter a submenu.
PROGRAM SETTING
Go to the main menu, select the Program submenu and press OK.
CHANNEL EDIT
In the “Program” submenu, select the channel editing option to enter. The channel list will appear. Navigate the list using the Up/ Down arrows. You can rename, move and delete channels.
- To rename a channel, select the desired channel from the list, then press the green key.
- Rename the channel, then press OK to save the change.
- To delete a channel, press the l key, select the desired channel from the list, and then press the OK key to confirm your selection.
- You can select all channels by pressing the red key.
To move a channel, press the 2 key, select the desired channel from the list, and then press the OK key. Once the “scroll” sign next to the channel appears, move the channel to the desired position and press the OK button to confirm your selection. You can select more than one channel to move by pressing the green key.
To skip a channel, press the 3 key, select the desired channel from the list, and then press the OK key. Once the receive sign appears next to the channel, press the OK button to confirm your selection. You can select more than one channel to skip by pressing the red key. The channels you have skipped will no longer appear in your saved channel list.
To lock a channel, press the “4” key, and a window will appear asking for a password. Press 000000, then select the desired channel from the list and finally press the OK button to lock the specific channel and confirm your selection. You can select more than one channel to lock by pressing the red key. When a channel is locked, each time you select the one you will see a window asking for the selected code. The channel will only be displayed if you enter the correct password.
To create a favorite channel list, press the “5” key, select the desired channel from the list, and then press the OK key to place it in the favorite list and confirm your selection. Any channels added to a favorites list will display a favorite’s flag.
ELECTRONIC PROGRAM GUIDE
In the “Program” submenu, select the Channel program option and press the OK button to enter. Navigate to the channel list displayed with the Up Down arrows. Press the ► arrow to go to the information window of a channel and press the OK button to see the details. Press the green / yellow key to go to the information of different days.
DISPLAY SETTINGS
Press the M key on the front panel of the receiver or the MENU key on the
remote control to enter the main menu of the receiver.
Navigate the menu using the left / right arrows ◄ ► and press the OK button to
enter the submenu for image adjustment.
In this submenu, you can adjust the aspect ratio, image resolution, TV format,
Searl mode, OSD settings and panel settings.
PROGRAMS SEARCH
Press the M key on the front panel of the receiver or the “MENU” key on the remote control to enter the main menu of the receiver. Navigate the menu using the left / right arrows ◄ ► and press the OK button to enter the Program Search submenu.
AUTOMATIC SEARCH
Automatically search and install all TV or radio channels according to the frequency list by scrolling to the automatic search option and pressing the OK button. The system will search for the channels and save them automatically.
MANUAL SEARCH
To search for channels by a specific frequency, go to the menu, enter “Search” submenu and then press Manual search to enter the menu.
There are the following parameters to be adjusted
- Frequency (MHZ): You can enter the frequency directly
- Symbol rate
- Range: Select the bandwidth
- Country
- Antenna
Press the “Start Search” button to start searching for channels. When the search is complete, the system will save the detected channels.
CHANNEL FILTER
If you select DVB-C mode during manual search, you can select only free program search or all program search. Press the UP/ DOWN key to go to a different option. Then press the OK button to select it. Search only for channels that operate without a subscription or channels with an encryption program.
SETTING DATE AND TIME
Press the M key on the front panel of the receiver or the “MENU” key on the remote control to enter the main menu of the receiver. Navigate the menu using the left / right arrows ◄ ► and press the OK button to enter the Date and Time Setup submenu. Navigate the settings using the arrow keys and pressing OK to confirm your selections. You can set the time zone, standby time, and timer.
USER PREFERENCES
Press the M key on the front panel of the receiver or the “MENU” key on the
remote control to enter the main menu of the receiver.
Navigate the menu using the left / right arrows ◄ ► and press the OK button to
enter the user preferences submenu. Set the language you want the menu to have
Set the desired EPG language
Set the subtitle language according to your preferences
Set the TTX language according to your preferences
Set the language you want
Specify the mode that digital audio output will be used
SYSTEM SETTINGS
PARENTAL LOCK
Press the “M” key on the front panel of the receiver or the MENU key on the
remote control to enter the main menu of the receiver.
Navigate through the menu using the left / right arrows ◄ ► and press the OK
key to enter the Parental Lock submenu.
You can only access this submenu by entering a PIN code. The default PIN code
is: 000000. Select the desired password and save your selection.
FACTORY RESET
This point restores your receiver to default factory settings. After selecting with the OK key, enter the PIN code (000000). A warning window will appear:
Press the OK button to confirm.
SOFTWARE UPGRADE
Insert a USB device with the software into the USB port on the receiver. Then select “Software Upgrade” and search for the appropriate • .bin file through the pop-up window. Select the specific file and press the OK button to start software upgrade.
NETWORK SETTINGS
Plug a LAN cable into the Ethernet port of the receiver and connect it to the appropriate socket on your router. Then enter the network settings menu and select Ethernet to connect the receiver to the internet.
MULTIMEDIA CENTER
Press the “M” key on the front panel of the receiver or the “MENU” key on the
remote control to enter the main menu of the receiver
Navigate the menu using the left / right arrows ◄ ► and press the OK button to
enter the Media Center submenu.
USB
Insert a USB stick into the USB port of the receiver. Then, through the media center submenu, you can browse the audio, video, image files on the USB stick, select them and play.
INTERNET
Once you have previously connected your receiver to the internet via the Ethernet cable, you can browse the internet and search for files or play files through pre-installed programs such as YouTube etc.
STORAGE
- Always unplug the power cord before storing the device.
- Make sure the appliance is cold and dry before storage.
- Always store the appliance away from children.
- Always store the appliance in a safe and clean place. For the best protection of the device, store it in its original packaging.
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