Xoro 7520 DTT Receiver

INDEX

• Overview & Install of the Xoro HRT 7520 HD DTT Receiver
• First Time Install of the Xoro HRT 7520 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 & Subtitle option
• How to format a Hard Drive on the DTT Receiver
• How to Use the PVR recording Facilities
• 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 7520 DTT Receiver

Complete users guide for the Xoro HRT 7520 HD Digital TV Receiver. This manual contains detailed instructions and video guides on the receivers installation & it's various features.

How to install a Xoro HRT 7520 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 7520 or 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 

Scanning in the Irish Channels on the Xoro HRT 7520 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: 'France'
• Press 'OK'-> Kicks off an automatic search
• This take about 3-4 minutes
  • if the receiver picks up signal from more than one transmitter it will only keep the signal from the strongest transmitter - cool feature

How to Sort & Delete Channels on the Xoro HRT 7520 Digital TV Receiver 

1. Press the menu button
2. Select the 'Program' Menu
3. Select the 'Program Edit' option 
   • Enter password '000000'
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 7520 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 'Subtitle'
• Sroll 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 they will stay on

TELETEXT

• Press the 'TTX' button
• Note: it will work well when tested on Standard definition channels 
  • e.g. RTE1, but not at all when tested on RTE2 HD.

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
  • Fat32 (takes 15 seconds or so)
• Press 'OK'
  • Confirm you wish to Proceed ?
• Press 'OK' and it takes about 30 seconds

The Hard drive is now formatted to FAT32

How to Use the PVR recording Facilities

There is 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:

• How to mark a future TV programme for recording using the EPG function
• How to record the current programme using the record button
• How to Pause Live TV
• How to playback what you have recorded

How to Use the Media Player on the DTT Receiver

This is probably the single best feature on this already decent DTT receiver

Due to its ease of use and the sheer range of files it can handle.

To access the media player - press the button under the 'USB' writing on the remote control

PHOTOS

• All the normal photo and image file types are handled
• allows you view as a slide show & rotate pictures.

MUSIC

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

MOVIES

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

TV RECORDINGS

• Play back recordings made on the Digital Terrestrial Receiver

How to Upgrade Firmware on the Xoro 7520

Upgrading the Firmware

• Download the firmware under the downloads tab
• Copy it to a USB memory stick
• Insert the momeory stick into the 7520 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%

Do Factory Reset before scanning for the Irish channels again

Once the firmware is upgraded, it is best to do a factory reset (otherwise RTE+1 will be in position #1 on the list)

How to perform a factory reset on the Xoro 7520

• Menu
• System
• Restore Factory reset
• Password '000000'
• 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.

In addidition to the afore mentioned, you can also get RTEjr (kid channel) and RTE One + 1, which broadcast from eveing and acts as a catch up service 1 hr behind the main RTE1 channel.

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 by 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 ?

Currently (Sept 2011) there is no Saorview approved combo UK Satellite & Irish terrestrial Receivers on the market. There are a host of generic Combo Receivers on the market