User Guide
Freeview HD Receiver with Apps
CONTENTS
In The Box
Your receiver
Remote control
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Advanced Use
Using the favourites lists
The lock PIN
Display mode
Changing the channel list
Using the setup menus
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Preparation
The aerial
Connecting your receiver
Switching on
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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
Using the programme guide
Interactive TV services
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Sound menu section
- Audio language
- Audio description
- Audio description volume
- Dolby digital
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- Lip sync delay
- Balance
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CONTENTS
Connecting To Your Network 32
Advanced Use (continued)
Time menu section
- Auto standby
- Sleep timer
- Auto turn on
Automatic (DHCP)
Manual Static
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- Auto turn off
Appendix A Safety
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System menu section
- Retune
- Manual scan
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Appendix B Troubleshooting
Appendix C Specifications
Guarantee & Legal
- Network configuration
- 5V antenna power
- RF loopthrough in standby
- Parental guidance
- Set lock PIN
- Software update via OAD
- OAD software manual scan
- Software update via USB
- Restore factory default
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In The Box
In your Plaza HD•T2 Freeview 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•T2 receiver
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YOUR RECEIVER
Manhattan Plaza HD•T2
Front
POWER INDICATOR LIGHT
(red for standby, blue for on)
CHANNEL CHANGE UP/DOWN
Change channels up and down
STANDBY
Switch the receiver on and off
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Manhattan Plaza HD•T2
Rear
ANTENNA IN
AUDIO (L) & (R)
VIDEO
POWER CABLE
Input for connection
to your aerial
Analogue audio outputs for
connection to a sound system
Composite video output for
connection to a non-HD television
For connection to a
mains plug socket
ANTENNA OUT
SCART
Output for connection
to the RF input of
your television
Output for
connection to a
non-HD television
ETHERNET
HDMI
Network socket for connection
to your router & the internet
Output for connection to an
HD-ready television
COAXIAL S/PDIF
USB
Digital audio output for connection
to a surround sound system
Socket for upgrading the
receiver’s software
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REMOTE CONTROL
Plaza HD•T2
Standby - switches the receiver on and off.
Mute - silences the receiver’s sound.
0, 1 … 9 - buttons to directly select channels and enter
numeric values in the set-up menus.
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 and programme guide..
Selects the option in a menu.
Turns on or off audio description.
Displays the channel list.
Switches between available screen display modes.
Turns on or off subtitles.
Displays the programme guide.
Exits a menu and returns to the main menu.
Exits a menu and returns to normal TV viewing.
Opens YouTube
Displays interactive and digital text services (where available).
Red, green, yellow, blue – Chooses
options within menus.
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CONNECTING YOUR RECEIVER
Preparation
Place your Plaza HD•T2 receiver on a firm, level surface close to the
television, a mains electricity socket, and the cable from the aerial.
(See Appendix A – Safety.)
This section explains how to set up your Plaza HD•T2
to receive Freeview channels.
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THE AERIAL
To receive Freeview, you must connect your Plaza HD•T2 receiver
to an appropriate TV aerial that has been correctly installed. If
your aerial is unable to provide adequate signal, it may need to be
realigned. Please consult a professional.
Connect the cable from your aerial to the ANT IN socket at the
back of the Plaza HD•T2. If you also want to use your television’s
internal tuner, you can optionally connect a cable from the ANT
OUT socket at the back of the Plaza HD•T2 to the appropriate
input on your television. Please note that to conserve energy, by
default this output is disabled when the Plaza HD•T2 is in standby.
You can enable it in the System section of the Setup menu (please
see page 29).
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Ensure your television is turned off and connect the HDMI cable
supplied between the HDMI socket at the back of your Plaza HD•T2
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.
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•T2
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•T2 does not support USB Wi-Fi
dongles.
HINT: If your television has no HDMI socket, then it must
be connected to the receiver by SCART or RCA cable, and
you will not be able to watch Freeview channels in high
definition.
SWITCHING ON
Plug the power cable from the rear of the Plaza HD•T2 into an
available mains socket that is turned off.
You can also connect the Plaza HD•T2 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 a coaxial S/PDIF 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.
To use apps such as BBC iPlayer or YouTube, the Plaza HD•T2 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•T2, and the other into your hub or
router. Makesuretheconnectionsarefullypushedin-you’llhearaclick
as they lock into place. Consult your router or hub’s documentation for
further guidance.
Take off the battery compartment cover from the back of the
Plaza HD•T2 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 Freeview 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 36.
TUNING IN
When the first installation step is displayed, use the or buttons
to select the screen format of your television (16:9 Widescreen
Switch on the mains socket the Plaza HD•T2 is connected to.
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
next installation step.
to display the
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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.
The setup completion screen confirms the lock PIN you have set.
Press the button and your Plaza HD•T2 receiver is now ready
for you to watch Freeview digital TV.
Your Plaza HD•T2 receiver will scan for channels, displaying the
total number of TV, radio and data channels found. When the scan
is complete, press
to proceed to the next step.
To use the receiver’s parental guidance function, locked 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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Everyday Use
CHANGING CHANNELS
This section describes the day-to-day use of your Plaza
HD•T2 receiver – how to select the channels that you
want to watch, view the programme schedules, and
control the basic features.
Step through the channels by pressing the
or
buttons on
the remote control or the
Plaza HD•T2 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.
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
watching to the channel you were watching before.
You can turn off the Plaza HD•T2, so it goes into standby, by pressing
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•T2 uses less power when in standby.
HINT: You should leave the Plaza HD•T2 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 Freeview.
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•T2receiverwillautomatically
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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There are other ways to change channel:
• Use the browsing bar at the bottom of the screen (see below)
• Use the on-screen channel list (see page 17)
• Use the programme guide (see page 18)
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
BROWSING BAR
HINT: You can also display the browsing bar by pressing
or on the remote control while you are watching TV.
Whenever you change channel, the Plaza HD•T2 briefly displays a
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.
The information bar may also display symbols to indicate:
The programme is in High Definition.
Subtitles are available.
It shows:
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
• 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
(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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SUBTITLES AND AUDIO DESCRIPTION
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
Many Freeview programmes are broadcast with subtitles for
people who are deaf or hard of hearing. Channels with subtitles
is on another channel, press the
or
buttons. To change to
this channel, press while the bar is still displayed. To remove
available show the
symbol in the information bar.
the bar from the screen at anytime, press
While the browsing bar is displayed, press
.
To turn on subtitles, press the
button. If subtitles are available
for the current programme, a notification will be displayed
showing “Subtitles On”. If subtitles are not available for the
current programme, the notification will show “Subtitles On but
unavailable with this programme”. When the next programme you
watch has subtitles, they will then be displayed. To turn subtitles
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.
off, press the
button.
Some programmes have an extra soundtrack to tell people who are
blind or partially sighted what is happening on screen. Channels
with this audio description available show the
information bar.
symbol in the
To turn on audio descripton, press the
button. If audio
description is available for the current programme, a notification
will be displayed showing “Audio Description On”. If audio
description is not available for the current programme, the
notification will show “Audio Description On but unavailable with
this programme”. When the next programme you watch has audio
description, it will then be heard. To turn audio description off,
HINT: When the extra programme information is displayed,
you can still press or to see what is on now or next and
and
to see what is on other channels.
press the
button.
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USING THE CHANNEL LIST
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
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.
HINT: Move a page at a time through the channel list by
using the
and
buttons.
TV, radio and data channels are stored in separate lists. Switch
between them 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
HINT:
You can also display the channel list by pressing the
button while watching TV.
lists. Press
to clear the search.
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USING THE PROGRAMME GUIDE
The Plaza HD•T2 guide is used to display details of all programmes
on in the week ahead and to open Apps such as BBC iPlayer or
YouTube.
HINT: You can skip straight to the programme guide for all
channels by pressing the button a second time.
Open the guide selection screen by pressing the
button on the
remote control. You will see available apps and lists for All, TV, HD,
Radio and Data channels as well as any favourites lists that you
have created (see p22 for more about favourites lists).
The programme guide shows a table of the programmes, with
each page showing eight channels over a two-hour period
Information on the highlighted programme is shown above the
To view the programmes on a channel list or open an App, use
to make your selection and then press
,
table and you can read a full summary by pressing the
Press again to remove the summary box.
button.
,
,
.
The current date and time is displayed at the top right of the
screen and a red line at the top of the table shows the present
time in the schedule.
HINT: Data channels are interactive channels that may
require an Internet connection to function.
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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.
HINT: Programmes in standard definition that are also
available on another channel in HD are labelled in the
You leave the programme guide and return to watching TV by
schedules with an
channel that the HD version is broadcast by highlighting
the programme and pressing
symbol. You can see the time and
pressing
or
button.
.
HINT: If you have set a reminder for a program that comes
on whilst you are using an App, the Plaza HD-T2 will exit
the App and switch to that program automatically.
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
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INTERACTIVE TV SERVICES
Several Freeview 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 five lists available. 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
Advanced Use
This section explains how to get the most out of your
Plaza HD•T2 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•T2 provides five favourites lists, and it only takes a
short time to set up the lists before they can be used. First, display
Once favourites lists have had channels assigned to them, they
can be used in three ways.
the channel list, by pressing the
button.
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In the channel list, favourites lists can be selected in the same
way as the Freeview TV, radio and data channel lists, by pressing
1.
the or buttons. Press
to view a selected channel,
to change the favourites lists it is assigned to, or PIN lock it by
pressingtheyellowbutton.Reddeletestheselectedchannelfrom
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
to switch to the other lists, highlight the channel you want to
watch, then press
button. Use or
.
3.
The programme guide can be filtered to only display the channels
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.
on a favourites list. Press
then highlight the list you want to
choose, and press
different list.
. Press from the guide to choose a
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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•T2’s menu 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•T2. 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.
CHANGING THE CHANNEL LIST
The channel list contains all the Freeview channels that the Plaza
HD•T2 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.
DISPLAY MODE
Most Freeview 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•T2 provides a choice of how the image is displayed. Pressing the
button will take you through the three available options.
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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•T2’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
red. 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•T2. 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.
.
If you want to unlock a channel that you have locked
HINT:
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 switch on subtitles for all programmes that provide
Press
to show technical information about your receiver,
them. Switch subtitles off by pressing
again.
including the Helpline phone number, signal strength and quality
readings.
You can toggle this setting quickly by pressing
TV.
whilst watching
HINT: We recommend that you have this screen displayed
on your TV if you need to phone the Plaza HD•T2 helpline.
SUBTITLE LANGUAGE
Programmes can be broadcast with subtitles available in a number
of languages. The Plaza HD•T2 is set to English subtitles, but
you can change this setting by pressing
language menu.
to show the subtitle
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 23) for more information.
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SOUND MENU SECTION
AUDIO DESCRIPTION
Highlight the option you want to alter using the
and
Press
to switch on audio description for all programmes that
buttons. When you have finished making the changes you want,
provide it. Switch audio description off by pressing
again.
leave the menu system by pressing
or
.
You can toggle this setting quickly by pressing
TV.
whilst watching
AUDIO DESCRIPTION VOLUME
Press
to show the audio description volume menu on top of
the normal TV picture, then use the and buttons to adjust the
volume of Audio Description in relation to the main audio track.
Press
to confirm your choice and return to the sound menu.
DOLBY DIGITAL
Press
to switch on the Dolby Digital surround sound output
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
AUDIO LANGUAGE
pressing
again. Only turn this on if you have connected your
The Freeview channels can broadcast in a number of languages.
The Plaza HD•T2 is set to the English, but you can change this
Plaza HD•T2 to a product that supports Dolby Digital.
setting by pressing
to show the audio language menu.
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.
Use
and
to move the red highlight bar to the language you
want for the soundtrack and press
.
HINT: The volume level of Dolby Digital is fixed, therefore
you cannot use the volume control buttons when you
watch programming with Dolby Digital.
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SOUND MENU SECTION (continued)
TIME MENU SECTION
Highlight the option you want to alter using the
buttons. When you have finished making the changes you want,
and
LIP-SYNC DELAY
leave the menu system by pressing
or
.
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.
Press
to show the lip-sync delay menu on top of the normal
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
BALANCE
You can alter the volume balance between the left and right stereo
sound outputs by pressing to show the balance menu and using
the or buttons to alter the balance in favour of the right side
(positive) or left side (negative). Press
to confirm the setting.
AUTO STANDBY
To conserve power, the Plaza HD•T2 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.
SLEEP TIMER
Press to show the sleep timer menu and use the
to choose a time up to 90 minutes after which the receiver automatically
switches itself to standby. Press to confirm your choice.
and
buttons
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AUTO TURN ON
SYSTEM MENU SECTION
You can set the Plaza HD•T2 to switch on automatically at a
Highlight the option you want to alter using the
and
particular time. Press
to show the auto turn on menu and use
buttons. When you have finished making the changes you want,
the or buttons to set the timer to turn the receiver on once,
leave the menu system by pressing
or
.
every day, each week, on weekdays, weekends, or particular days
of the week. Then use the
and
buttons, along with the
,
and the number buttons to set the switch-on time, the channel
source (Freeview 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
RETUNE
Press
to retune all the Freeview channels. If you retune
Freeview, 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.
MANUAL SCAN
Duringinstallationorretune,thePlazaHD•T2scanstheentireTVspectrum
for channels, which can take a while. The Manual Scan functionality is
much quicker as it scans only a specific part of the spectrum.
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5V ANTENNA POWER
SYSTEM MENU SECTION (continued)
Some antennas that are installed with a signal amplifier need a
power supply from the receiver because they do not have their own.
If you have connected such a signal amplifier, the Plaza HD•T2 can
Press
to display the Manual Scan menu. Enter the UHF channel
(21 - 68), frequency (474Mhz - 850Mhz) and bandwidth (7MHz
or 8MHz) to be scanned. You can use the number buttons (0-9)
to enter the channel and frequency, or use and to enter the
supply it with a +5V DC supply. Press
to turn this on or off.
channel, frequency and bandwidth. When ready, press
scanning.
to start
HINT: Almost all normal aerial installations will not require
this to be turned on. Only do so if instructed to by your
aerial’s user guide or your installer.
The Plaza HD•T2 will take a few seconds to complete the scan.
Whilst scanning, it displays the services found so far, and when
finished a list of all services found.
RF LOOPTHROUGH IN STANDBY
You can view a service from this list by highlighting it and then
The ANT OUT output on the back of the Plaza HD•T2 is disabled
in standby by default to reduce energy consumption. This means
that if you have connected your TV to this output, it will not be
able to get reception when the Plaza HD•T2 in standby. Press
to turn on or off RF Loopthrough in Standby.
pressing the
button. Channels that are not part of the default
Freeview channel list for your region are added at the end of the
main Freeview lists in the 800-range.
Please note that when browsing channels in the EPG that are on
a different platform (e.g. Saorview in Ireland), you may find that
programme data is unavailable, or unavailable until you select a
channel from that platform.
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.
NETWORK CONFIGURATION
See the Connecting to Your Network section (page 32) for full
details on how to set up your Plaza HD-T2 to use Apps.
SET LOCK PIN
Press
to show the set lock PIN menu. Change your PIN by first
entering your current PIN and then entering and confirming your
choice of new PIN.
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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.
SOFTWARE UPDATE VIA USB
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.
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.
RESTORE FACTORY DEFAULT
Press
to revert all the receiver settings to what they were when
you first got your receiver and to start the installation procedure
described in the Preparation section of this guide.
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.
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Connecting To Your Network
This section explains how to set up the Plaza HD•T2
to use Apps such as BBC iPlayer and YouTube. You
must have a broadband Internet connection with a
minimum sustained speed of 3Mbps for HD content.
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AUTOMATIC (DHCP)
Ensure the ETHERNET socket at the back of the Plaza HD•T2 is
connected to your router or hub. See the Connecting your receiver
section (page 10) for more information.
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.
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/
You can check that the receiver has successfully connected to
router or network for help choosing the correct addresses.
the Internet from the information menu. Press
to display
the General menu and use the
“Information” option, then press
button to highlight the
.
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.
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MANUAL (STATIC)
If your broadband modem/router is not compatible with DHCP
(Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol), or you wish to manually
configure the Network Configuration and IP address, press
select the Network Configuration option.
to
Use the or buttons to change the 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.
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.
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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.
Receiver not switched on.
Check the power supply cable.
Check the mains power cable is plugged in and mains
socket is turned on. Turn on receiver.
Check HDMI/SCART cable connection to receiver
and television.
No set up screen
HDMI/SCART cable disconnected.
Television not switched to HDMI/SCART input. Select television’s HDMI/SCART input.
Check the cable connections from your aerial.
Cable from your aerial is disconnected.
Consult a professional if necessary.
‘Signal lock failed’ or ‘No
signal’ message
Reinstall or re-align your TV aerial. Consult your
Inadequate signal.
installer if necessary.
Your signal may be weak. Get a professional to check
your installation; your aerial may provide a better
signal if it is realigned or moved somewhere else.
Please remember that older aerials and indoor aerials
aren’t as effective as new outdoor and roof aerials. As
a last resort, try using a signal amplifier or booster to
improve reception.
No channels were
Inadequate signal.
found when searching
for channels, some
channels are missing
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 25).
Full picture not visible
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PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
WHAT TO DO
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
Your signal may be weak. Get a professional to
check your installation; your aerial may provide
a better signal if it is realigned or moved some-
where else. Please remember that older aerials
and indoor aerials aren’t as effective as new
outdoor and roof aerials. As a last resort, try using
a signal amplifier or booster to improve reception.
The picture and sound
keeps breaking up
Inadequate signal.
Channels are not working
after I moved the Plaza
HD•T2 to a different house
The house is in a different Freeview area and
needs to be retuned.
Follow the retuning steps on p29.
Wrong channel number used.
Channel locked.
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.
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Appendix B – Troubleshooting (continued)
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
WHAT TO DO
Tuned to an SD channel.
Tune to an HD channel.
TV picture not HD
TV not capable of HD.
TV connected by SCART.
Receiver in standby.
Connect the receiver to an HD-Ready TV.
Connect the TV with the HDMI lead.
Switch on the receiver.
No response with remote
control
Remote control not aimed at the
receiver correctly.
Aim the remote control at the receiver.
Check for obstructions in front of the receiver.
Turn off the Auto Standby in the Time menu.
Wait for the download.
Remote sensor on the front of the receiver is
obstructed.
Receiver switches off after
3 Hrs
Auto Standby is on.
No information for a channel
in the programme guide
Information on the channel not downloaded.
Services not available on chosen channel.
No connection to Internet.
No digital text or interactive
services
Switch to a channel broadcasting interactive services.
Check broadband connection and network
configuration in system menu.
Apps don’t open
Can’t access System menu
You have forgotten your PIN.
Please contact us for the Master PIN.
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Appendix C – Specifications
Standard
DVB T / T2
Input frequency
474~858 MHz
Tuner
Signal input level
Input connector
Loop out connector
HDMI output
-65dBm to -20 dBm
IEC 169-2 Female (PAL)
IEC 169-2 Male (PAL)
Resolution 576i / 576p / 720p / 1080i /1080p
CVBS/RGB
SCART output
RCA output
Video
Audio
CVBS
Aspect ratio
4:3, 16:9 & Letterbox
SCART & RCA
Audio left and right
Co-Axial S/PDIF output
Host
Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital + & PCM
2.0 (5V@500mA max). For software upgrade only.
RJ-45 10/100 Base-T
100-240V AC~ 50/60Hz
USB
Internet Connectivity
Ethernet
Mains input voltage
Power consumption
Width x Depth x Height
Receiver only
Power
Requirements
Max 12W (Standby Less than 0.5W)
210mm x 137mm x 41mm
550 grams
Dimensions
Weight
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Appendix D - Guarantee & Legal
As we have no control over these services nor your Internet access,
we cannot guarantee the availability of such services nor that your
access to, or use of, such services will be uninterrupted or problem-
free. We are neither responsible nor liable for any customer service
or support relating to these third party services and any enquires
should be made directly to the respective third party service
providers.
GUARANTEE
The product is guaranteed for 12 months from the date of
original purchase. If there’s any defect due to faulty materials or
workmanship, please contact us and have your receipt of purchase
available for reference. The guarantee is subject to the following
provisions:
Sometimes, these third parties may make changes to their
Internet-based services which may require updates to the
software installed in your product. Although we will make every
effort to make these updates available during the life-cycle of this
product, we may do so in a number of different ways e.g. they may
be initiated automatically or require download from our website
and manual installation by you.
• It is only valid within the boundaries of the country of purchase.
• The product must be correctly installed and operated in
accordance with the instructions contained in this user guide.
• The guarantee will be rendered invalid if the digital box is
re-sold or has been damaged by inexpert repair.
• The manufacturer disclaims any liability for incidental or
consequential damages.
• This guarantee is in addition to, and does not diminish, your
statutory or legal rights.
EXCLUSIONS
In view of the above, there are certain things for which we exclude
our liability and certain things for which we do not, as explained
below.
DISCLAIMER
This product includes third party online services (“Apps”) such as
iPlayer and YouTube. To enjoy these services you may need to
create an account with the third party service or use additional
equipment and membership fees may apply. Your use of these
services, and the content made available through them, will be
governed by the third party provider’s terms and conditions and
privacy policy, so please make sure that you read them.
We do not exclude or limit our liability for any of the following:
• death or personal injury caused by our negligence, fraud or
fraudulent misrepresentation;
• defective products under the Consumer Protection Act 1987; or
• any other matter for which it would be illegal or unlawful for
us to limit, exclude or attempt to exclude our liability.
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What we do exclude:
YOUR PRIVACY
Except as set out in the preceding paragraph, we exclude all liability
for any losses, whether in contract or tort, for any direct, indirect,
incidental, special or consequential damages (including any legal
fees and expenses you incur and for any lost data, opportunity,
goodwill, revenue or profits) or any other damages arising out of
or in connection with:
We do not collect or process any of your personal data using
this product nor do we store or access any ‘cookies’ on its hard
drive. However, the third party services that you access using this
product may collect, store and process personal information about
you and may also use features such as cookies. Cookies are small
data files sent to your product from a web server that are stored
on your product’s hard drive and can be read by the third party
services that you access using the product.
• any information or data contained in the product;
• the use of the product; or
• any content or service accessed by you or any third party.
We strongly recommend that you read the privacy and cookie
policy of each service that you use as it will apply to the personal
information collected and the cookies stored and accessed when
you use those services through this product. The policies will also
include details of the purposes for which your personal information
and any cookies are used by the provider of the third party service
you access.
In view of the services which are outside our control as explained
above, in particular we exclude all liability for any losses that you
may suffer arising from any of the following:
• the availability (or unavailability), speed and quality of the
Internet connection to your product;
• the availability (or unavailability), suspension, removal
or termination of any third party content or service including
of the language or the features supported by that service; and
• any change to third party content or services (including any
associated APIs) that affects the functionality of the software
installed in the product (e.g. Apps).
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For assistance, please call the
Manhattan helpline on
020 8450 0005
or visit our website at
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