Xoro HRT 7515 Digital TV Receiver

INDEX

• Overview & Install of the Xoro HRT 7515 HD DTT Receiver
• First Time Install of the Xoro HRT 7515 Receiver 
• How to Scan for the Irish Saorview Channels on the Xoro Digital TV Receiver
• How to Sort & Delete Channels on the HD DTT Receiver
• How to Use the EPG on the HD Digital TV Receiver
• How to Use the Teletext & Subtitles
• How to Set the Time
• How to Format a Hard Drive on the DTT Receiver
• How to Pause Live TV
• How to Use the PVR Recording Facilities
• How to Play Back TV Recordings
• How to Use the Media Player on the DTT Receiver
• How to Upgrade the Firmware & Perform a Factory Reset

Overview & Install of the Xoro HRT 7515 DTT Receiver

Complete users guide for the Xoro HRT 7515 HD Digital TV Receiver. This manual contains detailed instructions and video guides on the receiver's installation & it's various features.

How to install a Xoro HRT 7515 DTT Receiver  

• Unpack the box: 
  • Xoro HD DTT receiver
  • Remote control & Batteries
  • User Manual (in English)
• Push the lead from the UHF aerial into the 'RF IN' plug
• Connect using either:
  • A scart lead from the HRT 7515 to the TV
  • or a HDMI lead if you have one and a HD TV
• Plug in the power lead
• After 5-6 seconds the box will come on and will display the "Installation Guide" menu
• Note: You may need to switch the AV channel on TV if using HDMI

Scanning in the Irish Channels on the Xoro HRT 7515 Receiver 

• When the box is connected for the first time it will automatically boot up on the Installation menu
• Language by default is set to: English
• The country can be left as: 'Germany'
• Arrow down to Channel Search
• Press 'OK'-> Kicks off an automatic search
• This take about 2-3 minutes
  • The receiver may pick up more than one transmitter. The next video shows how you can determine which ones to keep in your channel list

How to Sort & Delete Channels on the Xoro HRT 7515 Digital TV Receiver 

1. Press the menu button
2. Select the Program Menu
3. Select the Program Edit option 
   • Enter password '000000' (Six Zeros)
4. Select colour coded keys on the remote that match the required function e.g.:
   • Red button to move a channel
   • Blue button to delete a channel
5. When you have finished sorting the channels
   • Press 'Exit' button

How to use the EPG on the Xoro HRT 7515 DTT Receiver 

This DTT receiver comes with a full 7 Day EPG which seems to work pretty well

• Press the EPG button on the remote control
• It lists the EPG one channel at a time
• Your can scroll through channels or scroll up to 7 days forward (using arrow keys)
• Scroll over the the desired program
• Information displayed includes:
  • Name of TV programme
  • Start and finish time
  • Programme synopsis

Info Button

• Press the Info button once
  • Get the programme name and runing time
• Press the Info button twice
  • Get the programme synopsis
• Works for Now and Next programmes

How to use the Teletext & Subtitle options

SUBTITLES

By default the subtitles are turned off

To turn on the subtitles

• Press Button marked Sub-T
• Arrow down to English Option
• Press OK
• If you change channels the subtitles will default back to off
• Note: it is possible from the main Menu to change the defualt so that if the subtitles are turned on for a certain channel so they will stay on

TELETEXT

• Press the 'TTX' button
• Note: Shown working on TV3 & TG4 
  • Traditional Aertel was turned off on 24/10/12 on terrestrial broadcasts
  • A box with Mheg5 is now needed to receive the RTE Digital Aertel

How to Set the Time

• This video shows how you can easily adjust the time settings on the Xoro 7515
• You may need to do this when Winter/Summer time changes

How to Format a Hard Drive on the DTT Receiver

• Connect the Hard Drive to the Xoro Digital Terrestrial TV Receiver
• Press the Menu button
• Select the USB Menu
• Select the PVR configure option
• Select the 'Format' option
  • Please Wait
  • Can select Fat32 or NTFS (We usually recommend FAT32)
• Press 'OK'
  • Confirm you wish to Proceed
• Press 'OK' and it takes about 30 seconds to a minute

• The Hard drive is now formatted

How to Pause Live TV

• The video above shows how you can use the time shift functionality on the Xoro 7515 to pause live TV

How to Use the PVR recording Facilities

• There are some good PVR Facilities on this Digital Terrestrial TV receiver
• The first step is to add either a USB key or a Hard drive (it can handle either FAT32 or NTFS)

• The main features outlined in the video below is:

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  • How to mark a future TV programme for recording using the EPG & Timer function
  • How to record the current programme using the record button

How to Play Back your Recorded TV Programmes

• The video above shows how you can play back your recorded TV shows

How to Use the Media Player on the DTT Receiver

• To access the media player
• Press the menu button, arrow over to USB menu, arrow down to Multimedia menu and press OK

PHOTOS

• All the normal photo and image file types are handled
• Allows you view as a slide show

MUSIC

• Listen to MP3 & .wma files
• Allows you select song from a screen

MOVIES

• Supports both SD & High Definition Films
• Supports both FAT32 & NTFS

How to Upgrade Firmware on the Xoro 7515

Upgrading the Firmware

• Download the firmware under the downloads tab
• Unzip the file & copy it to a blank USB memory stick
• Insert the memory stick into the 7515 DTT Receiver
• Select menu on the remote
• Arrow over to System
• Select Software upgrade
• Select USB Upgrade
• Select the .bin file
• Press 'OK'
• Takes about 45 seconds 0%-42%-50%-100%
• The box will reboot when finished upgrading

Do Factory Reset before scanning for the Irish channels again

How to perform a factory reset on the Xoro 7515

• Menu
• System
• Restore Factory Default
• Password '000000'(Six Zeros)
• Ok

 

The above map shows the main Saorview Coverage & Transmitters, the colour code of the best UHF Aerial to use and their catchment area.

The table above shows the Channel Range & Polarity of each of the Transmitters in Ireland. The Final column shows the UHF group colour code for the most appropriate aerial for the transmitter. Of course it is possible to use a Wide band UHF (either the high Grid or standard 10 element contract aerial) which will  work on all transmitters.

The table above shows the range of UHF TV Aerials available, their frequency range and the colour code associated with each aerial. View Coastal Transmitter Map [Here]

What channels can I get on a DTT (Digital Terrestrial TV) Receiver ?

With a Digital Terrestrial Television Receiver in Ireland it is possible to get to receive 8 Irish Channels:  See below for the main ones.

Q: What is Irish Digital TV ?

Irish Digital Tv also know as Saorview is the name given to Irelands new 'Free to Air' Digital Terrestrial TV service. The service officially launched in Ireland on the 29 October 2010. It is due to replace the old analogue TV signal, (which is due to be turned off on 24th Oct 2012). 

Q: What Channels are Available ?

See the 'List of Channels' Tab for a full list

Q: Will I need a new TV Aerial ?

Maybe but possibly not. A good rule of thumb is that if you are currently getting good reception on the 4 Irish channels (especially TV3 & TG4) on an existing aerial, chances are you will not need to invest in a new Aerial. Indeed the equipment and Installations are generally much simpler than with analogue systems where in Ireland we have the complication of VHF aerials & Diplexers in certain parts of the country.

Q: Will I need a new Television ?

You will need either

• A Digtal Terrestrial Receiver (Miniumum spec: MPEG4 & HD) to work with your existing TV
• A Saorview approved (or at a miniumum an MPEG4 HD) TV which can handle the Saorview transmissions

Q: What Is MHEG5 & is it essential ?

A receiver which has MHEG5 Middleware can recieve RTÉ’s Digital Aertel Service and also future proofs the receiver for down the line interactive services.

Q: Is it Possible to receive Irish & UK Digital channels on a single receiver ?

There are some Saorview Approved UK & Irish Combo Receivers on the market. There are also a host of generic Combo Receivers on the market