Plawa Cineman DVB-T Bedienungsanleitung
Users Manual
CINEMAN.DVB-T
CINEMAN.DVB-T
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Like any digital terminal with an LCD screen, your CINEMAN.DVB-T is extremely fragile. Utmost care should
be taken of your device since you are not covered, under warranty, for mechanical damage due to shock or
dropping the device.
In general, technical devices are not grounded, so you may experience minor electric shocks (not dangerous)
by touching two devices simultaneously (or one device and the antenna cable). We advise you to plug the
devices into the power supply after making all connections.
When you encounter a word you do not understand, look it up in the Glossary section at the end of these
instructions, where there is a brief explanation for the majority of technical words.
Do not install your CINEMAN.DVB-T near other electric devices. Choose a ventilated area and do not obstruct
the ventilation. Never place the CINEMAN.DVB-T on another electric device, because the resulting overheating
could prematurely age the components. In keeping with standard EN 60065, we inform you that the device
must not be exposed to dripping water or splashing and, in addition, no object filled liquid, such as vases,
must be placed on the device. In the event of a storm, unplug all your technical devices from the electrical
outlets – they might be subjected to damage not covered by the guarantee.
The remote control is supplied with a pre-installed CR2032 battery. Before use, pull out the plastic tab
to activate the battery. Out of respect for the environment and the law, never throw out used batteries with
household debris. Return them to your point of sale where you will find containers for used batteries.
Please note:
1. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user-serviceable parts inside.
Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
2. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ven-
tilation is provided.
3. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table. The product may fall, cau-
sing serious injury and serious damage to the product.
4. To reduce the risk of fire or electro shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture, or do not put
any flower pot or wet objects on the unit.
5. Do not expose the unit under the sun or other heat source.
6. If such abnormal phenomena as smoking, abnormal sound or peculiar small happens, please stop using
this unit. When you discover anything abnormal, please turn off the power and putt out the power plug.
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7. When the unit can not work and still can not resume working normally after taking measures according to
the “troubleshooting” in the instruction manual, please unplug it from the wall outlet and refer servicing to
qualified service personnel.
8. Do not hit this product and be careful not to damage the screen of this product.
9. To protect your product from a lightning storm, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna
or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.
10. When the unit is left unattended and unused for a long period of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and
disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and
power-line surges.
11. When the cable or plug of the CINEMAN.DVB-T is broken, please pull out the plug and refer servicing to
qualified service personnel.
12. Do not place this product on extension dust. If the temperature is highly damp, agglomerate dust will
damage the unit.
13. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
14. Do not use this product near water!
15. Do not put anything on the power cable if this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
16. Do not block slots and openings in the cabinet or the back or bottom.
17. If the unit falls off or the husk is broken. Please pull out the plug and refer servicing to qualified service
personnel.
This symbol is used on several occasions in these instructions. Pay attention to the important text
it refers to.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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OPERATION MENU
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The CINEMAN.DVB-T is operated via a menu. To make these instructions easier to read, we write the access
to a given menu in the following simplified form:
MENU / Scan / Manual Search
The following individual steps are necessary for this setting:
• Click on the MENU key to access the main menu (remote control).
• Use the VOL / VOL keys to select the individual main menu items.
Select the menu item Scan
• Use the CH keys to select the Manual Search sub-menu item
• Click on OK to confirm.
• You will notice that the words written in bold in these instructions correspond to the menu item display
on the CINEMAN.DVB-T device.
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INDEX
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1 Initial steps 6
2 Description of the remote control 11
3 Description of CINEMAN.DVB-T 12
4 TV programmes 13
5 Parental block 15
6 Reinitialising CINEMAN.DVB-T 16
7 Various settings 17
8 Radio reception 18
9 Channel search 18
10 TV guide (EPG) 18
11 Troubleshooting 19
12 Glossary 21
13 Support information 22
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a Usage of the CINEMAN.DVB-T
The CINEMAN.DVB-T you have purchased is an ultra-modern, portable television that has been developed to
receive digital, DVB-T standard (digital video broadcasting terrestrial) TV and radio programmes. The DASC
antenna supplied as standard serves as the reception antenna. Any house or room antenna can also be used
to receive digital programmes as they are broadcast in the same frequency range as the analogue programmes
available hitherto.
You can use your CINEMAN.DVB-T in 3 different ways:
1. CINEMAN.DVB-T as a standard television
For home usage, the CINEMAN.DVB-T can be connected to the DASC antenna provided
via the antenna input ANT (IN) or to the house antenna. For CINEMAN.DVB-T usage
with the house antenna, please note that the TV antenna coming from the roof should be
connected directly to the antenna input designated ANT (IN). If the plug on your antenna
cable is too short, use the antenna cable adapter provided. Connect the antenna cable to
the CINEMAN.DVB-T and then connect the device to the mains supply.
2. CINEMAN.DVB-T as a set-top box / digital receiver
You can also use the CINEMAN.DVB-T as a digital receiver / set-
top box. Either connect the DASC antenna to the antenna input
ANT (IN) or connect the device to the house antenna. For
CINEMAN.DVB-T usage with the house antenna, please note that
the television set should be connected to the antenna output ANT
(OUT). The outputs VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT should then be
connected to the scart sockets on the television set via the AV cable provided. Connect the CINEMAN.DVB-T
to the mains supply via the adapter. If your television set has no AV inputs, you can use an AV/scart adapter
(not supplied as standard).
Please note that the CINEMAN.DVB-T should not be connected to a cable TV system or to an
antenna with a closed dipole as this will cause damage to the CINEMAN.DVB-T and invalidate
any warranty entitlements!
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3. CINEMAN.DVB-T as a portable DVB-T television receiver
Thanks to its battery compartment (standard or rechargeable), and the DASC antenna
provided, you can use your CINEMAN.DVB-T as a television in the garden, at the bus
stop, on a restaurant terrace or wherever you want without a power supply or an anten-
na cable. The DASC antenna (Digital Active Signal Collector) provides for interference-
free reception and a clear picture. Connect the DASC antenna provided to the antenna
input ANT (IN) and switch the CINEMAN.DVB-T on.
Portable reception is possible only in those areas where a DVB-T signal can be received. Note: obstacles,
such as walls, trees and vehicles block TV waves, so reception will be better in clear areas.
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b Prior to initial operation
When the channel search is complete, the device reverts automatically to the main menu. Press the EXIT key
to exit the menus and display the channels.
If the search has not found all the channels (or any channel), it is probably necessary to repeat the installati-
on process as described above. If no channel can be found after re-installation, it is probable that DVB-T
cannot be received in your zone.
· Switching on the device.
Simultaneously press the two keys VOL+ /
OK/POWER to initiate device operation.
· Language selection:
Choose the language required via the appropriate
key on the remote control and confirm by OK.
MENU / Preferences / Language / Menu
Language
· Automatic programme search:
The automatic programme search can be started via
the following menu items:
MENU / Scan / Auto Searching.
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c Calibration/ Orientation of house antenna
If no channel has been found on your normal house antenna, it is likely that it is pointing towards a transmit-
ter which transmits only in analogue.
If your zone is covered by digital transmission (DVB-T zone), it is because the transmissions come from an-
other transmitter, and you will need to modify the orientation of your antenna. We distinguish two cases,
according to which you know or do not know the UHF channel number on which you are supposed to re-
ceive digital transmission.
Case No. 1
You know at least one channel number (between 21 and 69) which transmits in your region.
· Go to MENU / Scan / Manual Search.
· Click on the VOL+ key until the UHF Channel Number
which transmits in digital appears. Wait for a few
seconds and watch the Reception Quality and Signal
Level graphic displays.
· Turn the antenna to maximise the signal. When you
approach the direction of the transmitter, the Level
should rise, then the Quality. A quality of 80% is the
minimum for a stable image. If the Quality never rises,
it is because the channel number you have chosen is incorrect, or transmission is too distant for your direc-
tional antenna.
· Once the maximum level is reached, tighten the fixing screws on the antenna.
· Click on EXIT.
· Go to MENU / Scan / Auto Searching
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Case No. 2
You receive national channels in analogue and you have no idea of what you can receive in digital.
If you are certain that you can receive other channels, but you do not know which channel is used for these
channels, we suggest the following method:
Obtain a UHF directional antenna having significant gain (at least 15 dB) and connect it to the ANT input
(IN) of the device. Orient your new antenna in the same direction as the previous one and do an automatic
channel search (MENU / Scan / Auto Searching).
If you find channels not found with the old directional antenna, just replace the old antenna with the new
one. If not, rotate the antenna by an eighth turn and perform another automatic search. If you do not find any
channels, continue turning by an eighth turn and searching at each step. You should end up receiving various
new channels.
· Tune to one of the channels received.
· Go to MENU / Scan / Manual Search.
· The bottom of the screen indicates the level and the reception quality.
· Turn the antenna to optimise the quality and the level (the quality must be at least 80% for proper reception).
· Fix the antenna for good.
· Click on MENU to return to the previous menu.
· Go to MENU / Scan / Auto Searching.
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