APPENDIX A: TV CODES FOR REMOTE PAIRING ___________________ 22
APPENDIX B: AUDIO SYSTEM CODES FOR REMOTE PAIRING ______ 31
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WHAT’S IN THE BOX?
KSTB2020
Set-Top Box
(STB)
KSTB2020 - User Guide
Power Adapter
HDMI Cable
KURV Remote
AA Batteries
RCA Analog
Composite
Breakout Cable
(Optional)
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SET-TOP BOX AT A GLANCE
Top V iew
1
Power Button:
Used to power the Kaon STB
On or O.
Front View
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Status Indicator LED:
2
Indicates power status of STB
(Red = O, Green = On).
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1
Infrared (IR) Sensor:
Used to communicate with the
KURV Remote Control.
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Rear ViewSide View
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RJ45:
4
10/100 Ethernet port used to
connect to a home router.
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HDMI:
Digital A/V output, used to
connect to a TV via HDMI cable.
AV Out:
6
SD Analog A/V output, used
to connect to older-style TVs
that do not support HDMI
connections. Ask your installer
for an RCA composite breakout
cable if one was not included.
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S/PDIF:
Optical Audio output, used to
connect to external Sound bar
or Surround Sound system.
An optical cable with TOSLINK
connectors is required (not
included).
USB:
9
This port has an output
power capability of 5V DC
@ 1 amp.
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12V/1.5A In:
DC Power port, used to connect
via the power adapter.
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REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONALITY
BacklightingHot Keys
The remote
control is
a motion
detecting
device and will
backlight when
the remote is
picked up or
moved.
1
2
3
4
Backlighting
will remain on
for 3 seconds.
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Hot Keys
The following Hot Keys are dedicated short cuts to return the user to
the video service regardless of the content or App being viewed.
1
MENU:
Displays the Main Menu.
LAST:
2
Displays the last 15 items that have been watched.
HOME:
3
Displays the main Android TV menu including access to Apps.
4
GUIDE:
Displays the Electronic Program Guide (EPG).
SHOWS:
5
Displays the shows that are presently available for viewing
On Demand (VOD).
MOVIES:
6
Displays the movies that are presently available for viewing
On Demand (VOD).
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Button Functionality
2
1
4
5
7
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
23
24
6
3
6
9
11
13
15
17
19
21
22
TV POWER:
1
Powers on or o TV if remote is
programmed with a TV infrared code.
TV I NPU T:
2
Changes video input on TV if remote is
programmed with a TV infrared code.
3
POWER:
Switches STB power on or into standby
or o mode. Will also control TV power
and audio system after remote has
been programmed with a TV/Audio
Infrared code.
4
PAGE (Up or Down):
In the GUIDE or MENU screens, scrolls
one page up or down.
5
MENU:
Launches the MAIN MENU within the
App with Live Video or last viewed On-
Demand program.
LIVE TV:
6
Tunes to the last content viewed in the
App.
MUTE:
7
Mutes the audio on your audio device(s)
(TV, Audio System, or STB).
VOLUME (Up or Down):
8
Increases or decreases volume levels
on your audio device(s).
CHANNEL (Up or Down):
9
Selects the previous and next available
channels. (Hold for rapid advance.)
Within MENU or GUIDE acts the same
as Page Up/Page Down.
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GOOGLE HOME:
Launches AndroidTV main menu including access to Apps.
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LAS T:
Displays the last 15 items that have been watched.
12
BACK / EXIT:
Returns to previous menu or state within current App. From live video, this key
opens the Main Menu.
GUIDE:
13
Launches the Channel GUIDE (EPG) within the App.
ARROWS:
14
Moves to highlight items in respective direction.
OK / SELECT:
15
Short Press - Conrms a selection. When watching video in the App, info on
the current video playing appears, including the time shift bar.
Long Press - Invokes the App search menu. This is the same function as the
magnifying glass in the Main Menu.
SHOWS:
16
Launches the SHOWS play list in the App.
MOVIES:
17
Launches the MOVIES play list in the App.
SEARCH / VOICE:
18
Launches text-based Google Assistant search. Launches voice-
based Google Assistant search.
RECORD:
19
Begin recording selected content in the App.
REWIND:
20
Fast rewinds VOD, or live TV.
FAST FORWARD:
21
Fast forwards VOD, or live TV.
PAUSE / PLAY:
22
Play or Pause toggle of VOD, or live TV.
0-9:
23
Enters channel numbers in the GUIDE or full screen video.
SET:
24
Setup the remote to control the TV, and to program an audio device with
Infrared (IR) commands.
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KURV 1.0 SEARCH REMOTE
Remote Pairing Operation
STB / Remote IR – RF Mode Conversion
For customers who wish to place the STB in a non-line of sight position (with respect
to the remote control) the remote must operate in RF mode. As the remote operates
in IR mode by default the user will have to convert the remote operation from IR mode
to RF mode by the following sequence:
• While in the same room with the STB, press and hold on the remote for
approximately 3 seconds. The remote LED will initially display red.
• After 3 seconds the remote LED will turn green. Immediately press the home
button ( ).
• A 3-digit code will be displayed on the TV screen.
• Enter the 3-digit code shown on the TV.
Set
• If successful, “Connected” will be displayed on the TV screen and the remote
now operates via RF mode.
If “Connected” is not displayed, wait 3 minutes, then try the above procedure again.
Once successfully paired (Connected), the STB may be placed in a non-line of sight
location such as behind the TV or in a cabinet.
To return the remote to the line of sight IR mode of operation perform the following
steps:
• On the remote press and hold for 3 seconds, until the LED turns green.
• On the remote Press .
• Successful completion is signaled by 2 green blinks.
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Set
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TV / Remote Programming
By default, the remote controls the Volume and Power on the STB. To program the
remote to the TV, such that remote Master Power key presses adjust Power and
Volume on the TV by Infrared commands directly follow the instructions below:
• Press and hold the key until the remote LED turns green.
Set
• Enter the 5-digit code as shown in Appendix A.
• Successful programming is indicated by two green blinks of the LED.
• Unsuccessful programming is indicated by two red blinks of the LED.
TV Code Auto-Search Method
If a code cannot be located in Appendix A or B, use this method to nd control
programming:
• Press and hold the key for 3 seconds, until the LED turns green.
• On the remote Press .
• Press the sequentially until the TV turns o.
CH
Set
991
• Press the OK / SELECT key to enter this control into the remote.
• Successful programming is indicated by two green blinks of the LED.
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Volume and Mute Controlling Device Link
By default, the remote controls the Volume and Mute on the STB. To program the
remote to control Volume and Mute on the TV follow the instructions below:
• Press and hold the key until the remote LED turns green.
• Press the key.
VOL
Set
• Successful programming is indicated by two green blinks of the LED.
• Unsuccessful programming is indicated by two red blinks of the LED.
To return remote to default for Volume and Mute control on the STB, follow the
instructions below:
• Press and hold the key until the remote LED turns green.
• Press the key.
VOL
Set
• Successful programming is indicated by two green blinks of the LED.
• Unsuccessful programming is indicated by two red blinks of the LED.
Remote Behavior
If the remote has been programmed to the TV as described on the previous page, the
remote’s TV power button ( ) will control the TV power only.
TV
This will not aect the powered state of the STB. The “all devices” power button
( ) will control the TV power as well as the STB power states if remote has
been fully programmed with TV and Audio system.
The “all devices” power button ( ) may be used in two ways while system is
fully powered on:
Short Press: Will turn o TV and put the STB into a standby mode.
Long Press: User will be prompted if they want STB to be powered down (non-
standby) mode. If OK is selected, the TV and STB will all be powered down. The
STB will be fully powered down and not be in standby mode.
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Battery
Installation
The remote
requires two
AA batteries.
Hold the
remote with
keys facing the
oor. Battery
cover is the
entire back of
the remote.
Battery Monitoring
The remote has ability to output battery status. Follow the
steps below to check Batteries:
• Press and hold the key until the remote LED
turns green.
• On the remote Press .
• If the Green LED blinks 4 times, battery status is
excellent.
• If the Green LED blinks 3 times, battery status is
good.
• If the Green LED blinks 2 times, battery status is
low.
• If the Red LED blinks 1 time, battery status is very
low and need to be replaced.
Set
999
Using the
ridges, slide
the back cover
towards the
bottom of
the remote,
remove the
cover and
insert batteries
in the direction
shown.
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KURV 2.0 VOICE REMOTE
Remote Pairing Operation
STB / Remote IR – RF Mode Conversion
For customers who wish to place the STB in a non-line of sight position (with respect
to the remote control) the remote must operate in RF mode. As the remote operates
in IR mode by default the user will have to convert the remote operation from IR mode
to RF mode by the following sequence:
• While in the same room with the STB, press and hold on the remote for
approximately 3 seconds. The remote LED will initially display red.
• After 3 seconds the remote LED will turn green. Immediately press the home
button ( ).
• A 3-digit code will be displayed on the TV screen.
• Enter the 3-digit code shown on the TV.
Set
• If successful, “Connected” will be displayed on the TV screen and the remote
now operates via RF mode.
If “Connected” is not displayed, wait 3 minutes, then try the above procedure again.
Once successfully paired (Connected), the STB may be placed in a non-line of sight
location such as behind the TV or in a cabinet.
To return the remote to the line of sight IR mode of operation perform the following
steps:
• On the remote press and hold for 3 seconds, until the LED turns green.
• On the remote Press .
• Successful completion is signaled by 2 green blinks.
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Set
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TV / Remote Programming
By default, the remote controls the Volume on TV, and Power on the STB. To program
the remote to the TV, such that remote Master Power key presses adjust Power and
Volume on the TV by Infrared commands directly follow the instructions below:
•Press and hold the key until the remote LED turns green.
Set
•Enter the 5-digit code as shown in Appendix A.
•Successful programming is indicated by two green blinks of the LED.
•Unsuccessful programming is indicated by two red blinks of the LED.
Audio System - Sound Bar / Remote Programming
By default, the remote controls the Volume on TV, and Power on the STB. To program
the remote to the Sound Bar, such that remote Master Power key presses adjust
Volume on the Sound Bar by Infrared commands directly, follow the instructions below:
•Press and hold the key until the remote LED turns green.
Set
•Enter the 5-digit code as shown in Appendix B.
•Successful programming is indicated by two green blinks of the LED.
•Unsuccessful programming is indicated by two red blinks of the LED.
•Press the OK / SELECT key to enter this control into the remote.
•Successful programming is indicated by two green blinks of the LED.
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Volume and Mute Controlling Device Link
By default, the remote controls the Volume and Mute on the TV or Sound Bar. To
program the remote to control Volume and Mute on the STB, such that remote
can adjust volume on the Sound Bar by Infrared commands directly, follow the
instructions below:
•Press and hold the until the remote LED turns green.
•Press the key.
VOL
Set
•Successful programming is indicated by two green blinks of the LED.
•Unsuccessful programming is indicated by two red blinks of the LED.
To return remote to default for Volume and Mute control on the TV or Sound Bar,
follow the instructions below:
•Press and hold the key until the remote LED turns green.
•Press the key.
VOL
Set
•Successful programming is indicated by two green blinks of the LED.
•Unsuccessful programming is indicated by two red blinks of the LED.
Remote Behavior
If the remote has been programmed to the TV and Audio Systems as described on the
previous page, the remote’s TV power button ( ) will control the TV power only.
powered down. The STB will be fully powered down and not be in standby mode.
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Battery
Installation
The remote
requires two
AA batteries.
Hold the
remote with
keys facing the
oor. Battery
cover is the
entire back of
the remote.
Battery Monitoring
The remote has ability to output battery status. Follow the
steps below to check Batteries:
• Press and hold the key until the remote LED
turns green.
• On the remote Press .
• If the Green LED blinks 4 times, battery status is
excellent.
• If the Green LED blinks 3 times, battery status is
good.
• If the Green LED blinks 2 times, battery status is
low.
• If the Red LED blinks 1 time, battery status is very
low and need to be replaced.
Set
999
Using the
ridges, slide
the back cover
towards the
bottom of
the remote,
remove the
cover and
insert batteries
in the direction
shown.
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SELF-INSTALL GUIDELINES
HDMI Cable Connection
What You Need
• An HD or Ultra High Denition (UHD) TV that can support 720p, 1080p or
4K UHD.
• A broadband Internet connection that supports a wired or WiFi wireless
home network (802.11 g, n, or ac).
• Pay TV Operator login credentials (mandatory).
• Google login credentials (optional).
Output to TV
Input thru WiFi or
Ethernet Cable
Connect the Ethernet Cable
to a Router (Optional)
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Connect the HDMI Cable to the TV HDMI Port and
Select the corresponding HDMI Source on the TV
Power
Connect the Power Adapter
(100 ~ 240V AC, 50/60 Hz)
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Analog Composite Breakout
Cable Connection
Connect the analog composite cable as shown below. This connection
scheme should only be used if the TV does not have a working HDMI port.
VideoLAudio
Output to TV
Input thru WiFi or
Ethernet Cable
Connect the Ethernet Cable
to a Router (Optional)
Connect the Analog Composite to the TV Ports
and Select the corresponding AV Source on the TV
Power
Connect the Power Adapter
(100 ~ 240V AC, 50/60 Hz)
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Network Connection
You must connect your new STB to an internet connection through either a
WiFi wireless connection or a wired Ethernet connection.
Wired Network Connection
If your home router is near the STB location, a CAT-5/5e/6 Ethernet cable may
be used for internet connectivity. Plug one end of the CAT-5/5e/6 cable into
the STB RJ45 port. Plug the other end of the cable into any LAN port of your
home router.
Input thru WiFi or
Ethernet Cable
Connect the Ethernet
Cable to a Router
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Power
Connect the Power Adapter
(100 ~ 240V AC, 50/60 Hz)
ETHERNET LAN
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WiFi Network Connection
Connect Automatically Using WPS
Navigate to the Android main menu by pressing the following key sequences:
Home —> Settings —> Network —> WiFi —> Select to enable.
Once WiFi has been enabled, using the remote scroll down and select
“Connect via WPS”.
Once selected press the WPS button on your home router. The Set-Top Box will
automatically connect to the WiFi network.
Ensure that WiFi network signal strength is strong or very strong .
Connect Manually
If your home WiFi router does not have a WPS button, you can connect
manually. Navigate to the Android main menu by pressing the following key
sequences:
Home —> Settings —> Network —> WiFi —> Select to enable.
Once WiFi has been enabled, using the remote scroll down and select the
required network and press OK. When prompted, enter your WiFi password
using the remote. Alternately a USB keyboard may be plugged into the USB
port of the Set-Top Box. Type password on keyboard as required.
Ensure that WiFi network signal strength is strong or very strong .
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TROUBLESHOOTING
ObservationThings to CheckRemediation
Video/audio
quality is poor on
STB or network
connection error
is displayed.
WiFi signal strength in STB
Network connection menu.