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Altech VAST DSR4639 User Manual

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© Copyright 2012 Altech UEC (Pty) Ltd
VAST DSR4639
USER MANUAL

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Altech VAST DSR4639 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandAltech
ModelVAST DSR4639
CategoryDVR
LanguageEnglish

Summary

1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 CONTENTS

Lists the items included with the PVR package.

2 FRONT PANEL

3 BACK PANEL

4 INSTALLING AND CONNECTING THE PVR

4.1 QUICK START GUIDE FOR EXISTING INSTALLATIONS

Step-by-step guide for initial setup and connection.

4.2 LOOP THROUGH CONNECTION

Instructions for connecting LNB out to LNB 2 in for loop-through functionality.

4.3 OPTION A: AV CONNECTORS (STANDARD DEFINITION TV)

4.4 OPTION B: HDMI CONNECTOR (HIGH DEFINITION TV)

Connects the PVR to a TV using an HDMI cable for HD output.

4.5 OPTION C: HDMI CONNECTOR (AV HOME THEATRE SYSTEM AND A HIGH DEFINITION TV)

5 SMART CARD

6 RESTORING TO FACTORY DEFAULTS

Resets the decoder to its original configuration, reverting custom settings.

7 REMOTE CONTROL

7.1 PVR REMOTE CONTROL BUTTON FUNCTIONS

Explains the purpose and operation of each button on the remote.

8 DSD4121 DECODER FEATURES AND MENU

8.1 I-PLATE

Displays current and next event information at the bottom of the screen.

8.2 CHANGING CHANNELS

Instructions on how to switch between TV channels using remote buttons.

8.3 I-PLATE EXTENDED MODE

8.4 REMINDER POPUPS

Notifies the user about upcoming programs with banner or autotune reminders.

8.5 HOW TO SET A REMINDER

8.6 HOW TO DELETE A REMINDER

8.7 EXAMPLE OF A BANNER REMINDER

Shows a visual example of a banner reminder notification.

8.8 EXAMPLE OF AN AUTOTUNE REMINDER

9 VOLUME AND MUTE

9.1 VOLUME UP AND DOWN

Controls volume level using remote or front panel buttons.

9.2 VOLUME MUTE

Mutes/unmutes audio using the dedicated button on the remote.

10 SUBTITLES AND CLOSED CAPTIONS

10.1 TURNING ON SUBTITLES/CLOSED CAPTIONS

Enables subtitles via menu settings or the 'CC' button on the remote.

10.2 TURNING OFF SUBTITLES OR CLOSED CAPTIONS

Disables subtitles by changing menu setting or pressing 'CC' button again.

11 TV GUIDE

11.1 8 DAYS OF INFORMATION

Provides program information for up to 8 days from the broadcaster.

11.3 MOVING AROUND THE EPG

Navigates the Electronic Program Guide using remote buttons.

12 MENU

12.1 LAUNCHING THE MENU

Accesses the main and sub menus to configure the decoder settings.

12.3 CHANGE MENU SETTINGS

Modifies decoder settings like time zone, transparency, theme, and subtitles.

12.4 DISH INSTALLATION MENU

Configures satellite reception settings like LNB frequency and polarization.

12.10 RESET TO FACTORY DEFAULTS

Resets the decoder to its original configuration, reverting custom settings.

12.15 PVR SETTINGS

Configures PVR-specific options like timeshift, jump settings, and drive management.

13 RECORDING

13.1 INSTANT RECORD

Records the currently playing program immediately using the record button.

13.2 TV GUIDE (EPG) RECORD

Schedules recordings for programs listed in the TV Guide.

13.4 TIMEBASED RECORD

Manually schedules recordings by specifying channel, time, date, and duration.

13.5 TO SCHEDULE A TIME BASED RECORDING

Step-by-step guide to scheduling a time-based recording event.

14 CONFLICTS

14.1 2 RECORDINGS AT A TIME MAXIMUM

Limits simultaneous recordings to two, alerting users to conflicts.

15 TIME SHIFTING

15.1 ON PAUSE

Pauses live TV, buffering the program for later viewing.

15.2 ALWAYS ON

Continuously records live TV to the hard drive for time-shifting.

15.3 VIEWING PAUSE BUFFER AND RECORDING

Instructions for viewing and managing the timeshift buffer.

16 PLAYLIST

16.1 PLAYBACK

Lists recorded programs and allows playback. Max 1000 recordings.

16.2 DELETE EVENT

Removes specific programs from the playlist.

16.3 SORTING

Organizes recorded programs alphabetically or by start time.

17 SCHEDULED LIST

17.1 VIEWING

Displays a list of programs scheduled for future recording. Max 200 entries.

17.2 DELETE EVENT

Removes specific programs from the scheduled list.

17.3 SORTING

Sorts scheduled recordings alphabetically or by start time.

18 TIMESHIFT LIST

18.1 VIEWING

Lists programs automatically recorded for timeshifting.

18.2 SAVING TIMESHIFT PROGRAMS

Saves timeshift programs to the playlist to prevent automatic deletion.

18.3 DELETE EVENT

Removes specific programs from the timeshift list.

19 MEDIA PLAYER

20 ETHERNET

21 MHEG

22 TROUBLESHOOTING

22.1 HARD DRIVE IS FULL

Addresses the issue of insufficient space for new recordings and how to delete them.

22.2 TIMEBASED RECORDING WON'T SCHEDULE BECAUSE OF INVALID VALUES

Troubleshoots issues with scheduling time-based recordings due to incorrect data.

22.3 MY CHAIN RECORDING DOESN'T RECORD

Troubleshoots chain recording failures, suggesting single recording as an alternative.

23 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

23.1 HOW MANY HOURS CAN I RECORD?

Explains how to check available recording time based on HDD capacity.

23.2 HOW DO I ERASE ALL THE PROGRAMS IN THE PLAYLIST?

Details how to format the hard drive to erase all recorded programs.

23.3 CAN I VIEW SUBTITLES ON A PLAYBACK?

Explains how to enable subtitles for playback using the remote.