Manhattan
Model: Plaza HD•S2
LET’S GET
STARTED
YOUR USER GUIDE
CONTENTS
In The Box
Your receiver
Remote control
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Advanced Use
Using the favourites lists
Display mode
TV/DTV
Changing the channel list
The lock PIN
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Preparation
The satellite dish
Connecting your receiver
Switching on
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Using the setup menus
General menu section
- Subtitles
- Subtitle language
- Information
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Tuning in
Picture menu section
- Screen type
- Display mode
- HDMI resolution
- Scart mode
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Everyday Use
Turning on the receiver
Changing channels
Changing the volume
Browsing bar
Subtitles and Audio Description (AD)
Using the channel list
Searching for a channel
Regional channels
Using the programme guide
Interactive TV services
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Sound menu section
- Audio language
- Audio description volume
- Dolby digital
- Lip-sync delay
- Balance
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CONTENTS
On Demand TV
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Advanced Use (continued)
Time menu section
- Auto standby
- Sleep timer
- Auto turn on
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Setting up for on demand TV
Watching on demand TV
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- Auto turn off
- Time zone
Non-Freesat Channels
Tuning in non-Freesat channels
Watching non-Freesat channels
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System menu section
- Freesat installation
- Add non-Freesat channels
- Network configuration
- Parental guidance
- Hide adult channels
- Lock online content
- Set lock pin
- Software update via OAD
- OAD software manual scan
- Software update via USB
- Restore factory default
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Appendix A Safety
Appendix B Troubleshooting
Appendix C Specifications
Notes
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In The Box
In your Plaza HD•S2 Freesat receiver pack you should
find the following items:
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Batteries for the
remote control
HDMI cable to connect to
an HD-ready TV
Main User Guide
Remote control
Quick Start Guide
Plaza HD•S2 receiver
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YOUR RECEIVER
Manhattan Plaza HD•S2
Front
POWER INDICATOR LIGHT
(red for standby, blue for on)
CHANNEL CHANGE UP/DOWN
The up/down arrows on the front are for changing channel
STANDBY
Switch the receiver on and off
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Manhattan Plaza HD•S2
Rear
LNB IN
POWER CABLE
ETHERNET
Input for connection to
satellite dish
For connection to a mains
plug socket
Network socket for
connection to the Internet
USB
Socket for upgrading the
receiver’s software
HDMI
Output for connection to a
HD-ready television
OPTICAL S/PDIF
TV SCART
Output for connection to a
non-HD television
Optical audio output for
connection to a digital audio
system
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REMOTE CONTROL
Standby - switches the receiver on and off.
Mute - silences the receiver’s sound.
0, 1 … 9 - buttons to directly select channels, enter numeric
value in the set-up menus and to enter your postcode.
Switches back to the last channel watched.
Displays your favourites lists and adds channels to them in
the channel list.
Displays the main menu screen.
Displays channel and programme information.
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Up, down, left, right - move the highlight bar in menus
and in the programme guide, and allow you to browse
Turns the volume up and down.
the channels and programmes.
Switches to the next or previous channel. Moves one page up
or down in the channel list.
Selects the option in a menu.
Displays the available audio menu to choose between
normal sound and audio description.
Displays the channel list.
Displays the programme guide.
Switches between available screen display modes.
Displays the subtitles menu to select a subtitle type.
Displays interactive and digital text services (where available).
Exits a menu and returns to the main menu.
Exits a menu and returns to normal TV viewing.
Switches the TV SCART output between Freesat and the
Red, green, yellow, blue – Chooses
options within menus.
TV’s tuner.
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Preparation
CONNECTING YOUR RECEIVER
Place your Plaza HD•S2 receiver on a firm, level surface close to the
television, a mains electricity socket, and the cable from the dish.
(See Appendix A – Safety.)
This section explains how to set up your Plaza HD•S2
to receive Freesat channels.
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THE SATELLITE DISH
To receive Freesat, you must connect your Plaza HD•S2 receiver
to an appropriate satellite dish, fixed in position and accurately
pointed at the 28.2° East satellite position.
Connect the cable from your dish to the LNB IN socket at the back
of the receiver (if the dish cable is fitted with a wall socket inside
your home, you will need a connecting cable, which you can get
from your installer).
For safety reasons and to provide reliable reception, we strongly
recommend that you have your dish installed by a professional.
You may be able to use a satellite dish already installed at your
home. If you have any questions about the dish, please consult
your installer.
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To watch On Demand TV services including BBC iPlayer and ITV Player,
the Plaza HD•S2 must be connected to your internet router or hub
using an ethernet cable (not supplied). Plug one end of the ethernet
cable into the ETHERNET socket at the back of the Plaza HD•S2, and
the other into your hub or router. Make sure the connections are fully
pushed in - you’ll hear a click as they lock into place. Consult your
router or hub’s documentation for further guidance.
HINT: The “F-connector” used for the satellite dish cable
connection has a central wire that is inserted into the hole
in the LNB IN socket while the collar is screwed onto the
socket. When screwing on the collar, make sure that the
central wire goes into the socket hole and is not bent to
one side.
If your receiver is not located near your hub or router, you could use
HomePlug powerline adapters to extend your home network using
the ring main of your house. Another option is to use a Wireless
Ethernet Bridge to bridge the Ethernet socket of the Plaza HD•S2
to Wi-Fi, enabling it to connect wirelessly to your home network.
For more information, please consult with your installer or retailer. If
you require support for these devices, you will need to contact the
manufacturer. The Plaza HD•S2 does not support USB Wi-Fi dongles.
Turn off your television and connect the HDMI cable supplied
between the HDMI socket at the back of your Plaza HD•S2 receiver
and an HDMI socket on your television. There may be more than
one HDMI socket on your television. If you are not sure which to
use, check the television’s manual.
HINT: If your television has no HDMI socket, then it must
be connected to the receiver by SCART cable, and you will
not be able to watch Freesat channels in high definition.
SWITCHING ON
Plug the power cable from the rear of the Plaza HD•S2 into an
available mains socket that is turned off.
You can also connect the Plaza HD•S2 receiver to a stereo or
surround sound system, so that you can listen to the TV sound
through the sound system instead of (or as well as) the television’s
speakers. If you connect an optical lead (not supplied) between the
S/PDIF sockets on your receiver and digital sound system, you can
listen to the TV sound in digital audio quality, or even in surround
sound, depending on the broadcast and your sound system.
Take off the battery compartment cover from the back of the
Plaza HD•S2 remote control by lifting it up while pushing the catch.
Insert the two AAA batteries supplied, as shown on the inside of
the compartment, and replace the compartment cover.
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SWITCHING ON (continued)
After a few seconds, the receiver’s first Freesat installation screen
shown below will appear on the television screen:
Turn on your TV set and choose the HDMI input (see your
television’s manual for guidance).
HINT: If you do not see this screen on your television, see
‘Troubleshooting’ on page 40.
TUNING IN
When the first installation screen is displayed, use the
or
Switch on the mains socket the Plaza HD•S2 is connected to.
buttons to select the screen format of your television (16:9
Widescreen or the squarer 4:3 Traditional). Then press the
button to highlight the HDMI Resolution selection box, and use the
or buttons to select the correct resolution for your television.
Press
to select the “Next” button and then press
to display
the next installation screen.
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HINT: You should set the HDMI resolution to the highest
that your television can display (see your television’s
manual). If in doubt, set the resolution to 720p.
Enter your postcode using the number buttons on the remote
control, or press the red button to use the on-screen soft keyboard.
You do not need to enter a space. Once you have entered your
postcode, press the
button and then press
to proceed.
HINT: Enter your postcode with the number buttons by
pressing the correct button on the remote a number of
times to produce the relevant letter (printed above each
button), or number, in the same way as ‘texting’ with a
mobile phone. For example, for an ‘S’, you would press the
The signal check screen shows the strength and quality of the
Freesat signal received from your satellite dish. If the signal lock
fails, you should check the satellite dish connection at the back
of the receiver (switch the receiver off and reconnect the cable if
necessary). If the connection is OK, consult your dealer or installer.
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button four times. If you make a mistake, the button
deletes the last character entered.
When the signal lock is successful, press
to proceed.
With the on-screen soft keyboard, enter each letter and number
of the postcode by highlighting it on the keyboard using the
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TUNING IN (continued)
and buttons, then pressing
. The red button deletes
the last letter entered and the green button confirms the whole
postcode.
The setup completion screen confirms the lock PIN you have set.
Press the button and your Plaza HD•S2 receiver is now ready
for you to watch Freesat digital TV.
Your Plaza HD•S2 receiver will take a couple of minutes to find
and store the available Freesat channels. The number of Freesat
TV and radio channels found is shown on the screen as the scan
proceeds, along with an indication of how far the scan has to go.
HINT: When new Freesat channels are introduced, you do
not need to retune your Plaza HD•S2 receiver because it is
automatically updated.
When the scan is complete, press the
button to proceed.
To use the parental guidance function, locked channels & online
content, hidden adult channels or restore to factory default, you
need to create a PIN. Enter your choice of PIN by pressing the
required number button (0, 1 … 9) for each of the four PIN digits,
then press
to proceed.
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CHANGING CHANNELS
Everyday Use
Step through the channels by pressing the
or
buttons on
This section describes the day-to-day use of your Plaza
HD•S2 receiver – how to select the channels that you
want to watch, view the programme schedules, and
control the basic features.
the remote control or the
Plaza HD•S2 receiver.
and
buttons on the front of the
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If you know the channel’s number, you can switch directly to the
channel you want by using the number buttons on the remote
control. As you enter a channel number, each digit appears at
the top left of the screen to show the number button you have
pressed. All the Freesat channel numbers have three digits and
the first channel is 101. The radio stations are stored from channel
number 700.
TURNING ON THE RECEIVER
Press the
button on the remote control or the
button
on the front of the receiver. The power light on the front panel
changes from red to blue when the receiver is powered up.
Press the
button to switch from the channel you are currently
You can turn off the Plaza HD•S2, so it goes into standby, by pressing
watching to the channel you were watching before.
the
button on the remote control or the
button on the
receiver. When the receiver is in standby, the power light on the front
panel turns red. The Plaza HD•S2 uses less power when in standby.
HINT: You should leave the Plaza HD•S2 receiver plugged in
with the socket switched on, at all times (except when there
is lightning – see Appendix A). When you are not using the
HINT: There are some channel numbers missing in the
channel list because spaces are left for future channels to
join Freesat.
receiver, put it in standby by pressing the
button on the
remote control or the button on the front of the receiver.
HINT: If you enter a number that does not exist, the
HINT:Tosavepower,thePlazaHD•S2receiverwillautomatically
switch to standby if it is not used for a long time. This feature
can be disabled – see the Advanced Use section of this guide.
channel will not change.
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CHANGING CHANNELS (continued)
It shows:
There are other ways to change channel:
• the name and number of the channel
• the name of the programme you are watching
• the start and finish time of the programme
• the progress through the programme
• the date and time
• Use the browsing bar at the bottom of the screen (see below)
• Use the on-screen channel list (see page 18)
• Use the programme guide (see page 19)
CHANGING THE VOLUME
You can increase or decrease the volume by using the
buttons on the remote control. The sound is silenced by pressing
the button and restored to its previous level by pressing the
button again.
and
HINT: You can also display the browsing bar by pressing
HINT: The mute control also affects the sound supplied to
the VCR SCART socket, and so using this control while a
programme is being recorded will affect the recording.
or
on the remote control while you are watching TV.
The information bar may also display symbols to indicate:
The programme is in High Definition.
Subtitles are available.
BROWSING BAR
Whenever you change channel, the Plaza HD•S2 briefly displays a
Audio Description is available.
Dolby Digital audio is available.
Parental guidance is advised as the programme contains
language or scenes that may not be suitable for children
browsing bar at the bottom of the screen that contains information
about the current channel and programme. You can press the
button at anytime to display the bar again.
(press
for further details).
The channel is locked (see the Advanced Use section).
An HD version is available on another channel (press
further details).
for
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While the bar is displayed, press the button to see details of the
next programme, and the button to go back again. To see what
If you want to turn on subtitles, first display the subtitles menu
by pressing the button and then use the and buttons
to highlight “English” (or “English Teletext” for larger subtitles),
and press . To turn off subtitles, select “Off” from the subtitles
is on another channel, press the
this channel, press while the bar is still displayed. To remove
or
buttons. To change to
the bar from the screen at anytime, press
While the browsing bar is displayed, press
.
menu and press
.
again to display
more information about the selected programme, including a
short summary. Pressing the
button once more removes the
extra information from the screen.
Some programmes have an extra soundtrack to tell people who are
blind or partially sighted what is happening on screen. Channels
HINT: When the extra programme information is displayed,
you can still press or to see what is on now or next and
with this audio description available show the
information bar.
symbol in the
and
to see what is on other channels.
To turn on audio description, press the
button to display the
available audio menu and then select “English Audio Description
(MPEG)”.
SUBTITLES AND AUDIO DESCRIPTION
Many Freesat programmes are broadcast with subtitles for people
who are deaf or hard of hearing. Channels with subtitles available
show the
symbol in the information bar.
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USING THE CHANNEL LIST
HINT: Move a page at a time through the channel list by
using the and buttons.
Display the on-screen channel list by pressing the
button on
the remote control. This lists the channels on the left-hand side of
the screen, in number order, and displays a preview window of the
currently selected channel on the right-hand side of the screen.
You can return to watching TV at any time by pressing the
button.
TV and radio channels are stored in separate lists. Switch between
the TV and radio channel lists by pressing the or buttons. The
name of the list is displayed at the top of the screen.
SEARCHING FOR A CHANNEL
You can search for a channel by name, or a part of its name. Press
the green button while on the channel list screen and enter the
word that you want to search for using the on-screen keyboard.
The receiver shows a list of all channels with the search word
within their name, for you to choose from in the normal way. You
can press or to see the search results for the different channel
lists. Press
to clear the search.
REGIONAL CHANNELS
With Freesat, some channels, such as BBC1, broadcast regional
variations of their channels. The initial regional variations are
based on the postcode that you entered when you installed the
Plaza HD•S2.
HINT:
You can also display the channel list by pressing the
button while watching TV.
You can replace the regional variation of a channel in the channel
list by pressing the blue button while the channel is highlighted.
The current list will change to show the regional variations of that
channel (if available).
Use the
channel then press
again to exit the channel list and watch the channel full-screen.
or
buttons on the remote control to highlight a
to view it in the preview window. Press
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The Plaza HD•S2 programme guide displays details of all
programmes showing on Freesat channels for the next week
ahead.
To access the guide, press the
Choose the section of the guide you want to look at – either all
channels or a specific channel genre – by pressing the
or buttons to highlight the section, and then to select it.
button on the remote control.
,
,
Choose the region that you want from the list by moving the
and then
highlight bar through the list with the
and
buttons
pressing , or press to leave the region setting unchanged.
USING THE PROGRAMME GUIDE
HINT: You can skip the genre choice stage by pressing
the button a second time, to jump straight to the
programme guide for all of the channels.
The programme guide shows a table of the programmes, with
each page showing eight channels over a two-hour period.
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USING THE PROGRAMME GUIDE (continued)
HINT: Programmes in standard definition that are also
Information on the highlighted programme is shown above the
available on another channel in HD are labelled in the
table and you can read a full summary by pressing the
Press again to remove the summary box.
button.
schedules with an
channel that the HD version is broadcast by highlighting
the programme and pressing
symbol. You can see the time and
.
The current date and time is displayed at the top right of the screen
and an orange line at the top of the table shows the present time
in the schedule.
If the programme is scheduled for later on, a reminder is set so
that when the programme is about to start, a message is displayed
on-screen and, after a few seconds, the receiver automatically
You look through the scheduled programmes using the
buttons to move through the channels and the
and
and
switches to the relevant channel. In the programme guide a
shown next to a programme with a reminder set.
is
buttons to highlight programmes showing at different times.
HINT: You can jump through the list more quickly using the
or
buttons to move to the next or previous page.
The green and red buttons move the highlight bar through
the schedule two hours forward or back, and the blue and
yellow buttons move a day forward or back.
As you move the highlight bar through the schedule, the
programme summary shown above the list changes to reflect the
programme highlighted.
You can see a list of all the programmes with reminders set
by pressing the button, and you can cancel a reminder by
highlighting it and pressing the red button. Pressing again or
leaves the reminder list and returns to the programme guide.
You can also cancel a reminder by highlighting the programme in
Press
to switch the receiver to the channel and programme
highlighted. If the programme is on at the time, the receiver will
switch to that channel immediately.
the programme guide and pressing
again
You can set as many reminders as you want but if you try to set a
reminder on one channel for the same time as one you have already
set on another channel, a warning is displayed on the screen.
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You leave the programme guide and return to watching TV by
pressing or button.
INTERACTIVE TV SERVICES
Several Freesat channels broadcast a range of digital text and
interactive services, such as news, weather, games, sports
information and video, alongside normal TV. If interactive services
are available, they will be indicated by an on-screen prompt –
usually a red button in the top right-hand corner of the screen.
You can use the interactive options by pressing
or the red
button while watching the TV channel. This will display a menu of
the services available.
When you have finished with the interactive services, return to
watching normal TV by pressing
again or the
button.
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Highlight the channel that you want to include in a favourites
list, and press the button to show the eight lists available.
Advanced Use
Highlight the list that you want to include the channel in and press
to add the channel to that list (a star will appear next to it).
You can add a channel to as many lists as you like. Channels can be
removed from favourites lists by highlighting a list and pressing
This section explains how to get the most out of your
Plaza HD•S2 receiver.
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the
press
button again. Press
to cancel.
to store the changes to the lists, or
USING THE FAVOURITES LISTS
The favourites lists make it easier for you to choose the channel
that you want to watch, by limiting the on-screen list to just a few
channels, such as those of a particular type, or that one member
of the family watches the most.
You can rename the favourites lists to suit their contents (for example,
the type of channels in the list, or the name of person who has chosen
them). With the list highlighted, press the red button and enter the
name that you want for that list using the on-screen keyboard.
The Plaza HD•S2 provides eight favourites lists, and it only takes a
Once favourites lists have had channels assigned to them, they
can be used in three ways.
short time to set up the lists before they can be used. First, display
the channel list, by pressing the
button.
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1. In the channel list, favourites lists can be selected in the same
way as the Freesat TV and radio channel lists, by pressing the
or buttons. Press
to view a selected channel,
to change
the favourites lists it is assigned to, or PIN lock it by pressing the
yellow button. Red deletes the selected channel from the current
favourites list and green renames the current list.
2. During normal TV viewing, you can quickly choose a channel from the
favourites lists by pressing the
button. Use or to switch to the
other lists, highlight the channel you want to watch, then press
.
3. The programme guide can be filtered to only display the
channels on a favourites list. Press to display the genre screen,
then press the button on the remote control to display your
favourites lists. Highlight the list you want to choose, and press
. Press from the guide to choose a different list.
HINT: The channels in a favourites list appear in the same
order as in the normal channel list, regardless of the order
you added them.
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THE LOCK PIN
If you have set up your receiver for a 16:9 Widescreen TV, the
options are:
Some of the Plaza HD•S2’s functions can be locked to avoid
accidental changes to the receiver’s setup, and you can lock
particular channels to prevent some family members, such as
children, from watching them.
• Auto - the broadcaster chooses the best display format.
• Widescreen - a 4:3 broadcast is stretched to fill the 16:9 screen.
• Pillarbox – a 4:3 broadcast is shown unaltered with black bars
on each side.
To use a locked menu function or watch a locked channel, you need
to enter the four-digit PIN that you set when you first installed the
Plaza HD•S2. You can change the lock PIN, without re-installing
the receiver, as explained later in this section.
If you have set up your receiver for a 4:3 Traditional TV, the options are:
• Auto - the broadcaster chooses the best display format.
• Centre Cut-out - a 16:9 broadcast is cropped to show only the
centre of the image.
• Letterbox - a 16:9 broadcast is shown unaltered with black bars
above and below it.
TV/DTV
If your TV is connected to the Plaza HD•S2’s TV SCART socket,
pressing the
button switches the channel displayed on the
television between the signal from the aerial (TV) and digital
television from Freesat (DTV). This button has no effect if your TV
is connected to the receiver’s HDMI socket.
DISPLAY MODE
CHANGING THE CHANNEL LIST
Most Freesat programmes are broadcast using a widescreen 16:9 format,
designed for a widescreen TV. If you watch a widescreen broadcast on a
squarer 4:3 television, or a 4:3 broadcast on a widescreen TV, the Plaza
HD•S2 provides a choice of how the image is displayed. Pressing the
button will take you through the three available options.
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The channel list contains all the Freesat channels that the Plaza
HD•S2 found when it was first installed, and may include some
channels that you do not watch, do not want to include in the on-
screen list, or do not want some members of your family to watch.
USING THE SETUP MENUS
If you want to alter the channel list, first press the
button to
display the channel list screen. To remove a channel, highlight it
and press the red button to delete the channel. You need to confirm
your choice to ensure you don’t delete a channel accidentally.
You display the Plaza HD•S2’s setup menu by pressing the
button on the remote control. This shows the five sections in a
bar across the top of the screen with the first section highlighted
in orange. The menu options for the highlighted section are listed
below, along with a picture representing that section.
You can choose between the menu sections by pressing the or
buttons to move the highlight along the section bar. You choose
an option within the section shown by pressing the
button
to move the highlight bar through the option list. Some of the
selections available from different menu sections are for advanced
use of the Plaza HD•S2. We recommended that you take the time
to read this section carefully before you make any changes.
GENERAL MENU SECTION
Highlight the option you want to alter using the
buttons. When you have finished making the changes you want,
leave the menu system by pressing or
and
You can lock a channel to prevent it being selected for viewing
without first entering the lock PIN. Highlight the channel and
press the yellow button to lock it. A padlock symbol is shown next
to all locked channels in the channel list.
.
HINT: If you want to unlock a channel that you have locked
before, highlight it in the channel list and press the yellow
button. You will need to enter the PIN to complete the
process.
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INFORMATION
SUBTITLES
Press
to show technical information about your receiver, including
Press
to switch on subtitles for all channels that provide them.
Switch subtitles off by pressing
again.
the Helpline phone number, signal strength and quality readings.
SUBTITLE LANGUAGE
HINT: We recommend that you have this screen displayed
on your TV if you need to phone the Plaza HD•S2 helpline.
The Freesat channels can broadcast with subtitles available in a
number of languages. The Plaza HD•S2 is set to English subtitles,
but you can change this setting by pressing
subtitle language menu.
to show the
Use
and
to highlight the language you want for subtitles
(if available) and press
.
PICTURE MENU SECTION
Highlight the option you want to alter using the
buttons. When you have finished making the changes you want,
leave the menu system by pressing or
and
.
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HINT: This menu option has the same effect as the
button.
HDMI RESOLUTION
Press
and
to show the HDMI resolution menu and use the
buttons to choose the correct resolution for your TV. You
should set the HDMI resolution to the highest that your television
can display (see your television’s manual). If in doubt, set the
resolution to 720p. Press
to confirm your choice.
HINT: If you set an incompatible resolution or move your
receiver to a different TV that doesn’t support the active
resolution, ensure the receiver is turned on and then press
SCREEN TYPE
Press to show the screen type menu and use the
and hold the
button for 10 seconds. The resolution
and
will be changed to 720p, which is supported by all HD
televisions.
buttons to choose between 16:9 Widescreen and 4:3 Traditional.
Press to confirm your choice.
SCART MODE
Press to show the SCART mode menu and use the
HINT: This setting overrides the screen type you selected
when you first installed the receiver.
and
buttons to choose between Composite and RGB for the correct
output for a television connected to the receiver’s TV SCART
output. Press
to confirm your choice.
DISPLAY MODE
Press
to show the display mode menu and use the
and
HINT: The RGB setting will usually produce the best quality
SCART picture but a few televisions cannot accept this
signal (see your TV manual). This setting has no effect on
the receiver’s HDMI output.
buttons to choose between Auto, Centre Cut-Out, and
Letterbox, if the screen type is set to 4:3 Traditional, or between
Auto, Widescreen, and Pillarbox if the screen type is set to 16:9
Widescreen. Press
to confirm your choice. See Advanced Use -
Display Mode (page 22) for more information.
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DOLBY DIGITAL
SOUND MENU SECTION
Press
to switch on the Dolby Digital surround sound output
Highlight the option you want to alter using the
and
from the S/PDIF and HDMI sockets, for all programmes that
provide it (channels with Dolby Digital sound available show the
symbol in the information bar). Switch off Dolby Digital by
buttons. When you have finished making the changes you want,
leave the menu system by pressing
or
.
pressing
again. Only turn this on if you have connected your
Plaza HD•S2 to a product that supports Dolby Digital.
Warning! If you switch Dolby Digital on and your TV or sound system
does not support it, you will not hear any audio on HD channels.
HINT: The volume level of Dolby Digital is fixed, therefore
you cannot use the volume control buttons when you
watch programming with Dolby Digital.
LIP-SYNC DELAY
If you are using the S/PDIF output with a sound system and find
the sound and picture falling out of sync, you can delay the sound
output by a small amount to compensate.
AUDIO LANGUAGE
The Freesat channels can broadcast in a number of languages. The
Plaza HD•S2 is set to the English, but you can change this setting
Press
to show the lip-sync delay menu on top of the normal
by pressing
to show the audio language menu.
TV picture, then use the and buttons to adjust the amount
of audio delay in 10ms steps from 0-250ms. Press
your choice and return to the sound menu.
to confirm
Use and
you want for the soundtrack and press
to move the orange highlight bar to the language
.
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BALANCE
SLEEP TIMER
Press to show the sleep timer menu and use the
and
buttons
You can alter the volume balance between the left and right stereo
sound outputs by pressing
to show the balance menu and using
to choose a time up to 90 minutes after which the receiver automatically
the or buttons to alter the balance in favour of the right side
switches itself to standby. Press
to confirm your choice.
(positive) or left side (negative). Press
to confirm the setting.
AUTO TURN ON
TIME MENU SECTION
You can set the Plaza HD•S2 to switch on automatically at a
particular time. Press to show the auto turn on menu and use
Highlight the option you want to alter using the
and
the or buttons to set the timer to turn the receiver on once,
every day, each week, on weekdays, weekends, or particular days
buttons. When you have finished making the changes you want,
leave the menu system by pressing
or
.
of the week. Then use the
and
buttons, along with the
,
and the number buttons to set the switch-on time, the channel
source (freesat TV or radio), the channel number and the sound
volume. Press
to confirm.
AUTO TURN OFF
You can set the receiver to switch off automatically at a particular
time. Press to show the auto turn off menu and use the
or buttons to set the timer to turn the receiver off once, every
day, each week, on weekdays, weekends, or particular days of the
week. Then use the
and
buttons, along with the
,
and
number buttons to set the switch-off time. Press
to confirm.
AUTO STANDBY
To conserve power, the Plaza HD•S2 will switch to standby after
three hours if no buttons are pressed on the remote control or
front panel. The Auto standby function is normally turned on, and
can be turn off by pressing the
button.
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TIME ZONE
FREESAT INSTALLATION
Press
to retune all the Freesat channels. If you retune Freesat,
If the Plaza HD•S2 is used outside of the UK, you should set the
you will lose all channels from the favourites lists (but not the
lists’ names), remove any channel locks you have set, and restore
channels deleted from the channel list.
time zone so the local time is correctly displayed. Press
the time zone menu and use the and buttons to highlight
the correct European time zone for your location. Press
confirm your choice.
to show
to
ADD NON-FREESAT CHANNELS
SYSTEM MENU SECTION
See the Non-Freesat Channels section of this guide (page 35) for
full details of how you can add and watch non-Freesat channels.
Highlight the option you want to alter using the
and
buttons. When you have finished making the changes you want,
leave the menu system by pressing
or
.
NETWORK CONFIGURATION
See the On Demand TV section of this guide (page 32) for full
details of how you can connect to and watch online services.
PARENTAL GUIDANCE
Press
to turn on or off the parental guidance lock. This prevents
parental guidance
watching any programme broadcast with a
warning, or displaying the system menu, without first entering
the lock PIN.
HIDE ADULT CHANNELS
Press
to hide or show the adult Freesat channels. If you set
the Plaza HD•S2 to hide adult channels, all adult genre channels
are removed from the programme guide and the channel list, and
they cannot be selected by putting in the channel number or by
skipping through the channels with the
and
buttons.
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SOFTWARE UPDATE VIA USB
HINT: To prevent other users resetting this function and
showing the adult channels, we recommend that if you hide
the adult channels, you also turn on the parental guidance lock.
Press
to load new software for the receiver from a storage
device connected to the USB socket on the back of the receiver.
The device must be formatted with the FAT32 file system. Please
refer to the documentation from your operating system for more
information.
LOCK ONLINE CONTENT
We recommended you use a USB stick as many Hard Disks require
more power than a single USB socket can provide. If using such a
hard disk, please ensure it has an external power supply.
Press
to turn on or off the online content lock that prevents
any online services being viewed without first entering the lock
PIN. See the On Demand TV section of this guide (page 32) for
more details of how you can connect to and watch online services.
RESTORE FACTORY DEFAULT
Press
to revert all the receiver settings to what they were when
SET LOCK PIN
you first got your receiver and to start the installation procedure
described in the Preparation section of this guide.
Press
to show the set lock PIN menu. Change the PIN used by
first entering the current PIN and then entering and confirming
your choice of new PIN.
You must enter the lock PIN, and then confirm in another
menu, to start the process because it will delete all channels,
favourite channels, favourite channel list names, and the receiver
configuration.
SOFTWARE UPDATE VIA OAD
Press
to turn on or off the automatic software update.
OAD SOFTWARE MANUAL SCAN
Press to immediately search for new software to download.
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On Demand TV
This section explains how to set up the Plaza HD•S2 to
watch On Demand TV services, such as the BBC iPlayer
and ITV Player catch-up services. You must have a
broadband Internet connection in your home to watch
on demand TV.
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HINT: You can read the latest information about Freesat
online TV services on the Freesat information page on
channel 999.
If your broadband modem/router is not compatible with DHCP
(Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol), you will need to set the
SETTING UP FOR ON DEMAND TV
addresses manually. Use the
or
buttons to change the
Ensure the ETHERNET socket at the back of the Plaza HD•S2 is
connected to your router or hub. See the Connecting your receiver
section (page 10) for more information.
configuration to “Static” and for each of the addresses in turn (IP
Address, Subnet Mask, Router Address, and DNS Address) press
to highlight the address and then the red button to edit the address.
HINT: If the receiver has made a connection with your
modem or home network, one or both of the small green
and orange lights immediately above the RJ-45 socket will
light and/or flicker.
Highlight each of the four “octets” that is to be changed, enter
the number required using the number buttons, and press
to confirm that address. When all four addresses have been set
correctly, press
to set the configuration and return to the
system menu page.
Press the
button on the remote control and then press to
display the System menu. You should check that the Network
Configuration menu option shows “DHCP” to automatically
configure the network connection.
HINT: Consult the manual or supplier for your modem/
router or network for help choosing the correct addresses.
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WATCHING ON DEMAND TV
You can check that the receiver has successfully connected to the
Internet from the technical information page. Press to display
the General menu (or, if you are no longer on the System menu
You can switch to On Demand TV either through the interactive
services on a channel providing online TV, or through an online
channel chosen by number or using the channel list or programme
guide.
page, first press
) and use the
button to highlight the
“Information” option, then press
.
If the IP address item shows a number in four sections separated by
dots, then the receiver is connected to your local network. If online
services still do not work, you should check your router’s connection
to the internet. If “Not Connected” is shown, you should carefully
check the broadband connection and the Network Configuration.
HINT: The online TV channels are numbered from 900 and
are in the On Demand section of the programme guide
When you switch to an On Demand TV channel, it may take a few
seconds longer to show the picture than a Freesat satellite channel. You
will then need to progress through a series of menus, using the number
buttons, the coloured buttons,
,
,
and , and the
button,
to find and start the programme you want to watch. You go through
these menus in a different way depending on the online broadcaster.
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WATCHING ON DEMAND TV (continued)
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Non-Freesat Channels
or by allowing the Plaza HD•S2 to scan all the transponders for
non-Freesat channels. Choose between a manual scan or an
automatic scan by pressing the or buttons.
This section explains how to set up your Plaza HD•S2
receiver to receive channels that are not included
with Freesat. As well as receiving the many Freesat
channels, the Plaza HD•S2 can also be used to watch
other channels, as long as they are broadcast from the
same satellites as Freesat and are free.
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If you choose a manual scan, you should enter the frequency
and symbol rate of the transponder to scan, using the number
buttons, and its polarization by using the or buttons. You
can move between the three items using the
When you have entered the tuning information, press
the scan.
and
buttons.
to start
TUNING IN NON-FREESAT CHANNELS
Go to the Add Non-Freesat Channels menu by pressing
, then
to display the system menu, and
add non-Freesat channels, then press
to highlight the option to
.
HINT: The tuning information for non-Freesat channels
may be printed in specialist magazines, or given on a
specific channel’s website.
You can add non-Freesat channels either by manually entering the
tuning details for an individual transponder (a group of channels)
If you choose an automatic scan, just press
to start the scan.
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TUNING IN NON-FREESAT CHANNELS (continued)
bar displays the Manhattan logo instead of the Freesat logo.
The Plaza HD•S2 will take a few seconds to complete a Manual
Scan and about five minutes to finish an Auto Scan. While it
is scanning, the receiver displays the number of TV and radio
channels found so far. When it is finished, the receiver will display
a list of all the channels found.
While watching a non-Freesat channel, you can step through the
other non-Freesat channels by pressing the or buttons.
You can also switch directly to the channel you want using the
number buttons. All the non-Freesat channel numbers have four
digits. If you enter only the three digits of a Freesat channel, the
receiver will switch to that Freesat channel.
You can choose to watch a non-Freesat channel from this list by
moving the orange bar using the
the channel you want and pressing
and
buttons to highlight
, or return to watching TV
HINT: Non-Freesat TV channels are stored from channel
by pressing
or
.
number 3001 and non-Freesat radio channels from 4001.
WATCHING NON-FREESAT CHANNELS
While watching a Freesat channel you cannot enter a four-digit
channel number to switch to a non-Freesat channel, but you can
Non-Freesat channels and Freesat channels are stored separately
in the receiver but you can switch between them quite easily.
When you are watching a non-Freesat channel, the information
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press the
button to switch to the channel you last watched,
whether it was a freesat or non-freesat channel.
You can browse through the non-Freesat channels and programmes
in the same way as you browse the Freesat channels. Press
or to display the information bar and then press the
or
or
buttons to see what is showing at the moment on any of the other
non-Freesat channels, and to see the programmes on next.
HINT: The programme guide does not display non-Freesat
channels.
When you have some non-Freesat channels stored, the channel
list displays both Freesat and non-Freesat channels. If you have
created any favourites lists, they will also be displayed. Go to the
If you put your favourite Freesat channels and your favourite non-
Freesat channels in the same favourites list, you can switch from
one to the other freely and easily.
channel list by pressing the
button.
Now pressing
available:
or
will take you through the channel lists
• Freesat TV Channels
• Freesat Radio Channels
• non-Freesat TV Channels
• non-Freesat Radio Channels
• favourites lists (if created)
You can use the same channel list functions for any of the lists, so
you can search the non-Freesat channels for a word, lock or delete
a channel, or add it to your favourites lists.
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Appendix A – Safety
VENTILATION
POWER
Slots and openings in the receiver’s cover are for ventilation. Ensure
a minimum distance of 5cm around the apparatus for sufficient
ventilation. Ensure the ventilation is not impeded by covering the
ventilation opening with items such as newspapers, table-cloths,
curtains, etc. Failure to follow these instructions could lead to the
receiver overheating.
Your receiver requires a 100V to 240V AC ~ 50Hz mains supply and is
fitted with a moulded plug. The mains plug is used as the disconnect
device and shall remain readily operable. The USB port maximum load is
500mA under normal operation.
CABLES
CLEANING
Make sure all cables are positioned so they are not likely to be
walked on, crushed or damaged by things placed on or against
them. Pay particular attention to the power cable where it goes
into the socket and where it comes out of the receiver. Do not
connect or adjust cables to the receiver when it is plugged in.
Unplug the receiver before you clean it with a lightly dampened
cloth. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.
LIGHTNING
If there is a storm or lightning, unplug the receiver.
TEMPERATURE AND MOISTURE
Use the apparatus only in moderate climates (not in tropical
climates). Do not allow it to get wet as this is dangerous. Do
not expose the apparatus to dripping or splashing. Do not place
objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
SERVICING
Make sure that anyone who services your receiver is qualified to do
so. Do not remove the cover yourself – you could get an electric shock.
HEAT AND FLAMES
REPLACEMENT PARTS
Do not place the apparatus near to naked flames or sources of
intense heat, such as an electric fire. Do not place naked flame
sources, such as lighted candles on the apparatus. Batteries shall
not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
If your receiver needs repairing, make sure the person carrying out
the repair uses parts which are specified by us or which have the
same specifications as the original part. Other parts may cause a
fire, electric shock or other dangers.
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ELECTRICAL SAFETY
The wire which is coloured brown or red must be connected to the
terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured Red. No
connection is to be made to the Earth terminal of the plug as this
product is double insulated.
Your receiver requires a 100V to 240V AC ~ 50/60Hz mains supply
and is fitted with a moulded plug. If the plug breaks or becomes
damaged do not use it. If you change the fuse in the plug ensure
you refit the fuse cover. If the plug requires replacement please
follow these instructions. The wires in the mains lead are coloured
in accordance with the following code:
If a 13 Amp (BS1363) Plug is used, fit an ASTA approved (BS1362)
3 Amp fuse only. Your product is fitted with a moulded plug. If it
requires replacement please cut off and dispose of safely, then
rewire as shown opposite.
BLUE - Neutral
BROWN - Live
NO CONNECTION
(EARTH)
PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT
FUSE
If you one day find that your receiver or remote control needs
replacing, or are of no further use to you, do not throw them
out with your household waste. Under the Waste Electrical and
Electronic Equipment (WEEE) regulations, your local council must
provide a suitable recycling centre.
BLUE
(NEUTRAL)
BROWN
(LIVE)
OUTER
CABLE
SLEEVE
GRIP
As the colours in the mains lead of this appliance may not
correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals
in your plug, proceed as follows:
Do not throw batteries in the bin or on a fire. Make sure that you
dispose of batteries safely at a local recycling centre. You can also
recycle batteries at many supermarkets.
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The wire which is coloured blue or black must be connected to
the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured Black.
Appendix B – Troubleshooting
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
WHAT TO DO
Power light off
Power supply cable disconnected.
Check the power supply cable.
Check the mains adapter is plugged in and mains
socket is turned on. Turn on receiver.
Receiver not switched on.
No set up screen
Check HDMI/SCART cable connection to receiver
and television.
HDMI/SCART cable disconnected.
Television not switched to HDMI/SCART input. Select television’s HDMI/SCART input.
Cable from the satellite dish
disconnected.
Check the cable connections at receiver and dish.
Consult your installer if necessary.
Signal lock failed
Dish in the wrong position.
Reinstall the dish. Consult your installer if necessary.
Postcode tables are not being transmitted. Use green
Default Channels button to activate default tuning.
Not accepting postcode
‘No signal’ message
Broadcast error.
Cable from the satellite dish
disconnected.
Check the cable connections at receiver and dish.
Consult your installer if necessary.
Dish damaged or in the wrong position.
Check the dish. Consult your installer if necessary.
Check HDMI/SCART cable connections at receiver
and television.
HDMI/SCART cable disconnected.
No picture or sound
Television not switched to HDMI/SCART input. Select television’s HDMI/SCART input.
Selected an incompatible HDMI resolution –
many TVs don’t support 1080p or 1080i, but
only 720p.
Whilst the receiver is on, press and hold the
button for 10 seconds and the resolution will be
changed to 720p.
No picture via HDMI
Mismatched screen format or that is how the
programme is being broadcast.
Using the Picture menu, choose the correct screen
type and display mode to suit your TV (see page 27)
Full picture not visible
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PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
WHAT TO DO
Tuned to an SD channel.
TV not capable of HD.
TV connected by SCART.
Receiver in standby.
Tune to an HD channel.
TV picture not HD
Connect the receiver to an HD-Ready TV.
Connect the TV with the HDMI lead.
Switch on the receiver.
Remote control not aimed at the
receiver correctly.
Aim the remote control at the receiver.
No response with remote
control
Remote sensor on the front of the receiver is
obstructed.
Check for obstructions in front of the receiver.
Receiver switches off after
3 Hrs
Auto Standby is on.
Wrong channel number used.
Channel locked.
Turn off the Auto Standby in the Time menu.
Choose the channel from Channel List.
Cannot view a channel
Enter your PIN. If you have forgotten it, please
contact us for the Master PIN.
Information on the channel not downloaded.
You are on a non-Freesat channel.
Wait for the download.
Select a Freesat channel.
No information for a channel
in the programme guide
No digital text or interactive
services
Services not available on chosen channel.
Switch to a channel broadcasting interactive services.
BBC iPlayer or ITV Player
won’t load
Check broadband connection and network
configuration in system menu.
No connection to Internet.
You have forgotten your PIN
Can’t access System menu
Please contact us for the Master PIN.
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Appendix C – Specifications
Standard
DVB-S/S2
Input frequency
950~2150MHz
Tuner
Input connector
LNB supply
F type, female 75 ohm
14V/18V (maximum 350mA), short-circuit protected
-65dBm to -20dBm
Digital signal input level
HDMI output
Resolution 576i / 576p / 720p / 1080i /1080p
TV (CVBS/RGB)
Video
Audio
SCART output
Aspect ratio
4:3, 16:9 & Letterbox
TV & VCR SCART output
Optical S/PDIF output
Host
Audio left and right
Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital + & PCM
2.0 (5V@500mA max). For software upgrade only.
RJ-45 10/100 Base-T
USB
Internet Connectivity
Ethernet
Mains input voltage
Power consumption
Width x Depth x Height
Receiver only
100-240V AC~ 50/60Hz
Power
Requirements
Max 20W (LNB with 350mA)
210mm x 137mm x 41mm
550 grams
Dimensions
Weight
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Notes
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