Foxtel STU 720if Operating Instructions Manual

Summary of STU 720if

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    Stu 720if operating instructions 1 contents about this manual ............................................................. 2 safety ................................................................................. 2 preface ..............................................................................

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    Operating instructions stu 720if 2 about this manual this manual is a guide on how to use the uec stu (set top unit) 720 satellite receiver/decoder supplied by foxtel. The digital satellite stu equipment this section provides an overview of the foxtel set top unit (stu) equipment. It contains diagra...

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    Stu 720if operating instructions 3 preface the manual provides: important safety precautions; please study them. Overview material; read only those parts that interest you. It is not necessary to study the manual from cover to cover before using the stu. Step-by-step instructions on how to use the s...

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    Operating instructions stu 720if 4 digital satellite equipment digital satellite stu the stu combines a high quality mpeg-2 and dvb compliant satellite receiver, with a sophisticated decoder in one package. The stu provides all that you need to exploit the exciting new satellite services that are no...

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    Stu 720if operating instructions 5 remote control unit (rcu) inserting/changing the batteries - never leave flat batteries in the remote control - only insert aaa size batteries - make sure batteries are correctly positioned, or remote will not work puts the decoder into standby or takes it out of s...

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    Operating instructions stu 720if 6 getting started setting-up the system switching on the stu at the mains when you first switch on the stu at the mains, it goes through a power-up sequence, during which various indications are displayed on the stu display and tv screen, then displays service number...

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    Stu 720if operating instructions 7 the stu is in the music & radio mode. Tv services are restored by pressing tv on the rcu, or tv on the stu front panel. Note: when switching from normal to standby then back to normal, the stu automatically returns to the previously selected service. 7 the stu is s...

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    Operating instructions stu 720if 8 stu, tv (scart or rf interfaces), hi-fi note: it is recommended that you switch off the mains supply to the stu before connecting or disconnecting the lnb connector. 1 connect the terrestrial antenna connector to the rf in socket on the stu. 2 connect a flylead bet...

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    Stu 720if operating instructions 9 stu, vcr , tv, hi-fi note: it is recommended that you switch off the mains supply to the stu before connecting or disconnecting the lnb connector. 1 connect the terrestrial antenna connector to the rf in socket on the stu. Follow steps 2 to 4 if you are not using s...

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    Operating instructions stu 720if 10 stu, vcr, tv, hi-fi (using rca connectors) note: it is recommended that you switch off the mains supply to the stu before connecting or disconnecting the lnb. 1 connect the terrestrial antenna to the rf in socket on the stu. 2 if required, using an rf flylead , co...

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    Stu 720if operating instructions 11 bouquet selection tv services are transmitted in a subscribed package called a bouquet, which contains a number of services. The services transmitted by foxtel are contained in a bouquet labelled foxtel. When the bouquet is selected, the services in that bouquet w...

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    Operating instructions stu 720if 12 selecting specific services from the epg note: for a description of the electronic programme guide (epg) refer to page 13. Selecting services from the information bar note: a description of the information bar is on page 14. Controlling the show adjusting the volu...

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    Stu 720if operating instructions 13 to listen to and select available soundtracks, do the following: 1 press ? On the rcu. The current soundtrack language is displayed as follows: pressing ok selects the option listed. 2 press the symbol again. If additional soundtracks are available, the next sound...

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    Operating instructions stu 720if 14 opentv information bar at any time whilst watching tv services or listening to radio services, the viewer can obtain information about the current programme and select available programmes via the information bar. 1 press i on the rcu. The following window is disp...

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    Stu 720if operating instructions 15 menu navigation route note: 1.The menu structure can be upgraded over the airby the service provider and could differ slightly from that shown in these instructions . 2.Decoder upgrade menu option is only visible when an upgrade is being played out..

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    Operating instructions stu 720if 16 using menus to use the menu system: 1 ensure that the stu is not in standby mode by pressing the standby button , if necessary. 2 press menu on the rcu. The following main menu is displayed, which provides access to all other sub-menus as shown in the following fi...

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    Stu 720if operating instructions 17 3 on the rcu, press or arrows to highlight the preferred language that you wish to relocate from the list. 4 press to move the highlighted language option into the relocation window. Note: although several languages can be available, only two can be relocated into...

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    Operating instructions stu 720if 18 information display period if the period of time that the information box is displayed is either too long or too short, change the information box display time as follows: 1 press menu on the rcu. The main menu options list is displayed. 2 on the rcu, press to hig...

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    Stu 720if operating instructions 19 troubleshooting if any problems are encountered when operating the stu, make use of the following guidelines to assist in solving the problem. The stu will automatically detect and diagnose many stu and transmission related problems. Where possible, the errors wil...

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    Operating instructions stu 720if 20 troubleshooting decoder front panel message/display on tv screen or symptom possible cause remedies error dot (red) error dot (red) error dot (red) error dot (red) error dot (red) error dot (red) error dot (red) error dot (red) error dot (red) error dot (red) erro...

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    Stu 720if operating instructions 21 troubleshooting decoder front panel message/display on tv screen or symptom possible cause remedies error dot (red) error dot (red) error dot (red) error dot (red) error dot (red) error dot (red) error dot (red) error dot (red) error dot (red) error dot (red) erro...

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    Operating instructions stu 720if 22 s pecifications due to continued product improvement, this specification is subject to change without prior notice. General front panel control buttons on/standby, tv/audio, programme/ volume up/down reset on/standby and tv/audio simultaneously rcu multi-button, i...

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    Stu 720if operating instructions 23 h otlines foxtel hotline number: 131 999 n otes macrovision this product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by u.S patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorised by macrovi...