It's not a Combo Receiver (Irish Saorview Channels only)
It's a little more more expensive than other Saorview and Generic DTT receivers
INDEX
Overview of the Triax TR112 Saorview Set Top Box
How to install a Triax TR112 Saorview Box
How to Program Triax TR112 Saorview Box
How to Sort Channels on the Triax TR112 Saorview Set Top Box
How to use the EPG & Info on the Triax TR112 Saorview Box
How to use the Teletext & Subtitle option
How to format a Hard Drive on the Triax TR112
How to Use the PVR Recording Facilities
How to Use the Media Player on the TR112
How to Upgrade the Firmware on the Triax TR112 Saorview Box
Overview of the Triax TR112 Saorview Set Top Box
Complete users guide for the Saorview Approved Triax TR112 HD Digital Terrestrial Reciever. This manual contains detailed instructions and video guides on the set top box installation & it's various features.
How to install a Triax TR112 Saorview Set Top Box
Unpack the box:
Triax TR112 Saorview Set Top Box
Remote control & Batteries
Power unit
HDMI lead
User Manual (in English)
Push the lead from the UHF aerial into the 'RF IN' plug
Connect the HDMI lead (or scart lead) from the box to your TV
Plug in the power lead
Turn on the power switch on the back on the box
After 5-6 seconds the box will come on and will display the "Initial Install" menu
How to Program Triax TR112 Saorview Box
Go with all the default options shown on the installation screen by pressing 'Enter'
Once the scan has started it will go through all the possible VHF & UHF channels
If it picks up more than one transmitter it will add Radio & TV stations for each transmitter
At the end of the scan it will exit automatically
Only saving the channels from the transmitter with the strongest signal (cool feature !)
How to Sort Channels on a Triax TR112 Saorview Set Top Box
Press the menu button
Select the 'Channel# Menu
Select 'Channel Manager' menu
Enter password '0000'
To delete a channel:
'Green' button to delete a channel
must confirm on exit
To move a channel
scroll to that channel
Press 'Enter'
Enter the New location number e.g. 7
Press enter - the channel has moved
How to use the EPG & Info on the TR112 Saorview Box
This TR112 receiver comes with a really great 7 Day EPG
Press the 'EPG' button on the remote control
Scroll down to the desired channel
Scroll over the the desired program
Use colour coded buttons
Green: record / reminder
Yellow: 24- hours
Blue: 24+ hours
Red: change view from , weekly, daily or now/next
Press 'i' Information displayed includes:
Name of TV programme
Start and Finish Time
Programme synopsis
Also there is Info button option (only works for current & next programme
Press the Info button once
Programme name
Channel #
Start & finish time
Transmission is SD or HD
Press the Info button again
Programme synopsis
How to use the Teletext & Subtitle options
SUBTITLES
To turn the subtiltes
Press the 'SUB'
Default option is Off
set to English
Note stays on for until you turn it off (even if you change channels)
TELETEXT
Press the 'TXT' button
Note due to the MHEG5 middleware this will work with
with on both SD channels (traditional Telextext)
with HD Channels with the new Digital Aertel Teletext
How to format a Hard Drive on the TR112 Saorview Box
This feature works brillantly - just super stuff.
Connect the Hard Drive to the TR112 Saorview set top box
Press the Media button
Choose from colour coded options
Blue: to check the currrent format
Yellow: for NTFS
Green: for FAT32
How to Use the PVR Recording Facilities
There is some really great PVR Facilities on this TR112.
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, rewind and forward Live TV
How to playback what you have recorded
How to Use the Media Player on the Triax TR112
This is one of the best features on this excellent Saorview 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
Play back recordings made on the Triax TR112 Saorview Set Top Box
How to Upgrade the Firmware of the Triax TR112 Saorview Box
Format a USB Memory Stick to FAT32
Download the Latest Firmware (Under Downloads Tab)
Unzip & Copy the Latest Firmware onto the Memory Stick
Power up the TR112 Receiver
Insert the USB stick fully into the USB slot located at the back of the TR112 receiver. Wait approximately 5 seconds, You will see a message saying "Has found storage device".
Press Menu on the Remote Control, goto "Setting", "Upgrade"
Select "USB Upgrade" and press Enter, Locate the upgrade file on the USB Stick (.bin), then press Enter.
DO NOT SWITCH OFF OR REMOVE USB STICK WHILE UPGRADING FIRMWARE
This will take approximately 3 mins.
The TR112 Receiver will restart, you can now remove the USB stick and retune the TR112 Receiver (see video above for how to tune in saorview)
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 Saorview Digital TV ?
On the Saorview Digital Television system in Ireland it is possible to get to receive 9 Irish Digital Channels:
RTE ONE
RTE 1 is the most viewed TV Station in Ireland. It offers a variety of home grown factual, arts, drama, entertainment & lifestyle programming. It is also lauded for it's Domestic & international news and current affairs programming. 70% of the top watched TV programmes in Ireland are on RTE 1.
RTE TWO HD
RTE 2 is more focused on sport, documentaries, foreign TV series and childrens programming. RTE 2 HD is the first domestic TV channel to broadcast in high definition allowing for the viewing of GAA matches in glorious HD for the first time. Foreign TV series like desperate houswives & CSI will also be broadcase in HD. More content will become available over time.
TV3
TV3 is a commercial free-to-air television broadcaster in the Republic of Ireland which launched on September 20, 1998.
It was the country's first independent commercial broadcaster. TV3 is operated by the TV3 Group which also consists of television channel 3e. The main studios of TV3 are located in Ballymount, Dublin.
TV3 broadcasts a wide range of programming which in its early years depended heavily on international acquisitions.
3e
3e (3 entertainment) is a general entertainment channel operated in Ireland by Kish Media a subsidiary of TV3 Group. The channel launched on January 5, 2009 (replacing Channel 6 which launched on March 30, 2006). The channel provides a diverse mix of programming both local and international, targeting a demographic ranging between 16 to 35 year olds.
3e is particularly great for catching up or re-watching old TV series.
TG4
TG4 is Ireland’s Irish language TV channel. The daily Irish language programme schedule is it's core service supported by a wide range of material in other languages.
Music, documentary & sports coverage have earned particular praise for TG4.
RTE News Now
RTE News Now is a 24 hour rolling news channel with live news bulletins, live current affairs programmes, catch-up on recent news and current affairs, live coverage of special events, breaking news and continuous sport, business and weather updates throughout the day.
RTEjr
The RTEjr is a dedicated daytime television service for children aged 6 years and younger. RTEjr shares channel space with RTE Plus and will be on from 11am to 7pm and is free of advertising.
RTE One +1
RTE One + 1 will share channel space with RTÉjr and will be on from 7pm to 2am. From May 2011 this channel will be an exact replica of RTE One, with a 1 hour delay.
RTE Aertel Digital
RTE Aertel Digital is an improved digital version of the RTE Aertel teletext service, which is modern, fast and user-friendly. The service offers up-to-date and accessible news, sport, weather and other information, including flight times, public information, local council information, information for deaf and hard of hearing audiences and subtitles.
When the Saorview Digital Terrestrial TV services are full rolled out it is expected that a range of additional free-to-air and pay-per-views will become available over time.
Q: What is Saorview ?
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 analogue, (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 or but probably 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.
Will I need a new Television ?
you will need either;
A Saorview approved (or at a miniumum an MPEG4 HD) TV which can handle the Saorview transmissions
A Saorview approved receiver (or at a miniumu an MPEG4 HD) receiver to work with your existing TV
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.
The receiver will still receive both picture and sound so long as it is MPEG4 & HD but just can not avail of these extra services
Is it Possible to receive Irish & UK digital channels on a single box ?
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
20/09/2011, 04:24 PM
"Ordered my triax tr112 on mon 19/9/11 it was delivered on tues 20/9/11 I am very very happy with your excellent service. Thanks to all. Gerry Murphy"
– Gerry Murphy Cork
07/05/2011, 03:54 PM
"ordered during the week. used the video guides to set it up. The guides were brilliant and made the whole thing a breeze. Who ever came up with that idea should get a medal. brilliant. The picture is amazing on rte hd. couldn't praise it enough."
– Stewart Cleary
29/04/2011, 02:53 PM
"ordered yesterday, arrived early this morning. Plugged it in to my existing aerial and ran a scan for channels. Picked them up no problems. Couldn't recommend enough. Now roll on the GAA in high definition!!!"
– Jeremy Ryan
20/04/2011, 08:52 PM
"Ordered a couple of weeks ago. Just wanted to let you know that I was very happy with the box and the service."
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