DREAMBOX DM 500T User Manual
Dreambox DM 500-S/C/T
Bedienungsanleitung
Digitaler Satellitenempfänger zum Empfang von freien
deutsch
und
verschlüsselten DVB-Programmen.
Kommunikations-Schnittstelle
Smartcard Leser
B e d i e n u n g s a n l e i t u n g D r e a m b o x D M 7 0 2 5
Linux OS
User Manual
Digital satellite receiver for free and encrypted
Digital Video Broadcasting (DVB).
Communication-Port
Smartcard Reader
Linux OS
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1. T a b l e o f c o n t e n t s
1. Table of contents..............................................................................................................................- 2 -
2. Views................................................................................................................................................- 4 -
3. Explanation front panel.....................................................................................................................- 5 -
4. Explanation rear panel......................................................................................................................- 5 -
5. Safety instructions............................................................................................................................- 7 -
6. Shut down ........................................................................................................................................- 8 -
7. Additional safety instructions............................................................................................................- 8 -
8. Disposal instructions.........................................................................................................................- 9 -
9. Packaging contents........................................................................................................................- 10 -
10. Installation ....................................................................................................................................- 10 -
11. Remote control.............................................................................................................................- 11 -
12. Important notes about operation...................................................................................................- 12 -
13. Remote control buttons ................................................................................................................- 13 -
14. Turning your Dreambox on and off...............................................................................................- 15 -
15. Sleeptimer ....................................................................................................................................- 16 -
16. Main OSD Menu...........................................................................................................................- 16 -
17. Infobar ..........................................................................................................................................- 18 -
17.1 Infobar – EPG ......................................................................................................................- 19 -
17.2 Infobar – Sub Services.........................................................................................................- 21 -
17.3 Infobar – Audio tracks ..........................................................................................................- 22 -
17.4 Infobar – Plugins ..................................................................................................................- 22 -
18. Setting OSD language..................................................................................................................- 23 -
19. Setting the time zone....................................................................................................................- 24 -
19.1 Manual time correction.........................................................................................................- 26 -
20. Signal strength (Adjusting your antenna, DM 500-T)....................................................................- 27 -
20.1 Disable 5V (DM 500-T).....................................................................................................
20.2 Automatic transponder scan (DM 500-T) .............................................................................- 29 -
20.3 Manual transponder scan (DM 500-T)..................................................................................- 31 -
21. Automatic transponder scan (DM 500-C) .....................................................................................- 32 -
21.1 Manual transponder scan (DM 500-C).................................................................................- 34 -
22. Satfinder (Adjusting your dish, DM 500-S) ...................................................................................- 35 -
23. Satellite configuration...................................................................................................................- 36 -
23.1 one single satellite – direct connection.................................................................................- 37 -
23.2 2 satellites via Toneburst......................................................................................................- 38 -
23.3 2 satellites via 22kHz (Highband only).................................................................................- 39 -
23.4 2 satellites via DiSEqC A/B..................................................................................................- 40 -
23.5 4 satellites via DiSEqC OPT A/B.......................................................................................... - 41 -
23.6 Many satellites via DiSEqC Rotor ........................................................................................- 42 -
24. Motor setup ..................................................................................................................................- 45 -
25. Example table for the DiSEqC 1.2 Rotor (SG21000)....................................................................- 46 -
26. Automatic transponder scan (DM 500-S) .....................................................................................- 47 -
27. Automatic multisat scan (DM 500-S) ............................................................................................- 50 -
28. Manual transponder scan (DM 500-S)..........................................................................................- 54 -
29. Edit a transponder (DM 500-S).....................................................................................................- 55 -
30. Service organizing – Adding a new Bouquet................................................................................- 58 -
30.1 Service organizing – Adding services to an existing Bouquet..............................................- 60 -
30.2 Service organizing – Editing a Bouquet ...............................................................................- 62 -
31. Parental lock and Setup lock........................................................................................................- 64 -
31.1 Activating the parental lock ..................................................................................................- 65 -
31.2 Deactivating the parental lock..............................................................................................- 67 -
31.3 Activating the setup lock.......................................................................................................- 68 -
31.4 Deactivating the setup lock ..................................................................................................- 70 -
32. Locking a service..........................................................................................................................- 71 -
33. Unlocking a service ......................................................................................................................- 72 -
34. Audio/Video settings.....................................................................................................................- 73 -
35. Keyboard......................................................................................................................................- 75 -
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36. OSD settings ................................................................................................................................- 76 -
36.1 Skin Setup........................................................................................................................... - 78 -
36.2 Available Skins.....................................................................................................................- 79 -
36.3 Setting the teletext (TuxText) position..................................................................................- 80 -
37. Teletext (TuxText) ........................................................................................................................- 82 -
38. Expert setup .................................................................................................................................- 84 -
38.1 Communications setup (Setting up LAN, NFS shares) ........................................................- 86 -
38.2 Ngrab – Streaming setup .....................................................................................................- 89 -
38.3 Manual software update.......................................................................................................- 90 -
38.4 Remote control setup...........................................................................................................- 91 -
38.5 Reset to factory defaults.......................................................................................................- 92 -
39. Timer............................................................................................................................................- 93 -
40. Information – Streaminformation ..................................................................................................- 94 -
41. Information – About......................................................................................................................- 95 -
42. Technical data..............................................................................................................................- 96 -
43. Contact & support information......................................................................................................- 98 -
44. Warranty card...............................................................................................................................- 99 -
45. Copyright notes .........................................................................................................................- 100 -
46. GNU General Public License......................................................................................................- 101 -
Version: November 2005.
Software: Release 1.09
Subject to change without prior notification.
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2. V i e w s
Front panel
Smartcard Reader
Standby LED
RC LED
Standby
On / off
Rear panel DM 500-C/T
Antenna
output
Serial
interface
Audio
output
(digital)
Network interface
Antenna
input
Video
output
Audio
output
(analog)
TV Scart
Power supply
connector
Rear panel DM 500-S
LNB
output
Serial
interface
Audio
output
(digital)
Network interface
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LNB
input
Video
output
Audio
output
(analog)
TV Scart
Power supply
connector
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3. E x p l a n a t i o n f r o n t p a n e l
3.1 Smartcard Reader
Insert your Dreamcrypt Smartcard with the golden chip facing down and forward into the
Smartcard reader. Dreamcrypt is a registered trademark of Dream-Multimedia.
3.2 Standby LED
The Standby LED lights up red if the Dreambox is in standby mode. It lights up green if the
Dreambox is powered on.
3.3 Remote Control (RC) Led
The remote control LED lights up every time the Dreambox receives a signal from the remote
control.
3.4 Standby on/off
The Standby on/off button toggles between standby mode and powered on mode.
4. E x p l a n a t i o n r e a r p a n e l
4.1 Antenna input (DM 500-C/T)
Connect your antenna cable here.
4.2 Antenna output (DM 500-C/T)
You can optionally connect your TV or VCR here.
4.3 LNB input (DM 500-S)
Connect the coaxial cable from your LNB here.
4.4 LNB output (DM 500-S)
You can connect an analogue/digital receiver here. Remember to shutdown your Dreambox
completely in order for the receiver to work.
4.5 Video output (FBAS)
You can optionally connect your Dreambox to a TV using a RCA/Chinch cable. (Composite)
4.6 Audio output - analog (Cinch)
Connect your Dreambox with a RCA/Cinch cable to your HiFi-Amplifier (e.g. AUX In or Tape
In ports).
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4.7 Serial interface (RS232C, Sub-D, 9-pin)
The Serial Port is used to update the operating system. Please connect a serial null modem
cable here.
4.8 TV Scart
Connect your TV or beamer to your Dreambox using a Scart cable.
4.9 Audio output - digital (Toslink)
You can connect your Dreambox with an optical (Toslink) cable to your HiFi-Amplifier or
DSP. The AC3 signal is also available at this port in case the selected channel transmits
Dolby Digital signals.
4.10 Power supply connector
Plug the power cable of the power supply that came with your Dreambox into power outlet.
Connect your power supply to your Dreambox. You must not connect the power plug of the
power supply to anything other than a socket that supplies 230V/50Hz.
4.11 Network interface (Ethernet 10/100Mbit, RJ45)
The Communication Port is an Ethernet port. It is used to communicate with your Dreambox
via HTTP, FTP, NFS, Telnet and Samba. This port is also used to update the operating
system of your Dreambox. Please use a regular patch cable to connect your Dreambox to
your LAN.
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5. S a f e t y I n s t r u c t i o n s
Please read the safety instructions completely and carefully, before using the
Dreambox. The Manufacturer takes no responsibility for incorrect handling of the
Dreambox.
- Allow enough space around the Dreambox for sufficient ventilation.
- Do not cover the Dreambox’s ventilation openings with items such as newspapers,
tablecloths, curtains etc.
- Do not expose the Dreambox to dripping or splashing liquids.
- Do not place open flame sources, such as lit candles, on the Dreambox.
- Do not place any containers with liquid, such as vases, on the Dreambox.
- Do not connect or modify cables while the Dreambox is connected to the power.
- Do not remove the cover. Risk of electric shock!
- Do not put any metal things into the slots or ventilation openings.
- Please note that the only way to isolate the Dreambox completely from the main power
supply is to unplug the main power cable!
Modifications and changes to the Dreambox lead to loss of warranty.
We recommend the installation of a hard disk by your local dealer.
Unskilled installation of a hard disk leads to loss of warranty.
WARNING!
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6. S h u t D o w n
- In case your Dreambox is in use for a longer period of time disconnect the power plug
from the power outlet.
- During thunder storm the unit should also be physically disconnected from the power
outlet.
7. A d d i t i o n a l s a f e t y i n s t r u c t i o n s
- (Dis-)Connecting to a LNB:
Turn the Dreambox off before you connect or disconnect a cable coming from a LNB.
- Connecting to a TV:
Before connecting or disconnecting your Dreambox to a TV please turn it off.
- In case you notice any damage to the power cord or power plug immediately disconnect
the unit from the power outlet.
- In case the unit was exposed to humidity immediately disconnect the unit from the power
outlet.
- In case you notice any serious damage to the outer shell of the unit immediately
disconnect the unit from the power outlet.
- Do not expose the Dreambox to direct sunlight, lightning or rain.
- Grounding:
The LNB cable must be grounded.
The grounding system must match SABS 061.
- Cleaning:
Disconnect the mains power cord before cleaning the cover. Use a slightly damp cloth
without cleaning agents
- Connect the Dreambox only to suitable sockets. Do not allow overloads to occur.
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8. D i s p o s a l i n s t r u c t i o n s
The packaging of the Dreambox only consists of reusable materials. Please recycle if
possible.
This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product must not be
disposed of with your other household waste. Instead, it is your responsibility to dispose of
your waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for the recycling of
waste electrical and electronic equipment. The separate collection and recycling of your
waste equipment at the time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources and ensure
that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment.
For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling,
please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop
where you purchased the product.
Please note that empty batteries and electric waste is not to be put into the regular garbage.
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9. P a c k a g i n g c o n t e n t s
Please check the completeness of the box.
Included in box:
- 1 Dreambox DM 500
- 1 Power supply
- 1 Power cord
- 1 Remote control
- 2 Batteries (1,5V Micro / AAA / LR6)
- 1 User manual (latest release via Internet http://www.dream-multimedia-tv.de )
10. I n s t a l l a t i o n
- Insert 2 AA (1,5V) batteries, taking care to observe the + and - markings indicated
inside, into the remote control.
- Before using the Dreambox, please read the safety instructions.
- Connect the LNB or antenna with a coaxial cable to LNB or Antenna In at your
Dreambox.
- Connect the Dreambox with a Scart cable to your television screen.
- Plug in the power cable into a 230V/50Hz power socket.
- If you are using a switchable power socket please shutdown your Dreambox into
deep standby before switching off the power socket.
- If you switch on your Dreambox for the first time, you will see the setup wizard.
The setup wizard will guide you through the first time installation. You will be asked
for your TV standard, the regional settings and your language. Please choose and
follow the instructions on the screen.
- Please note that the video format meets the factory setting CVBS (FBAS).
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11. R e m o t e C o n t r o l
MUTE-Button
Numeric Keypad
Arrow-left-Button
INFO-Button
OK-Button
Volume-down-Button
AUDIO-Button
Channel-down-Button
TEXT–Button
TV-Button
Standby-Button
Arrow-right-Button
Channel-up-Button
MENU-Button
Volume-up-Button
EXIT-Button
HELP-Button
RADIO-Button
Options-Buttons
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12. Important notes about operation
All functions of the Dreambox can be controlled via OSD-Menu (On-Screen-Display). This
makes the handling of the Dreambox very easy for you. All options are indicated by four
colored dots or beams (red, green, yellow, blue) in the OSD-Menu and can be started with
the Option-Buttons on the Remote Control.
Depending on the chosen Menu, these options do change.
All Menus and Service lists
are closed with the EXIT-
Button.
During Menu and Channellist
navigation the following
buttons are used to navigate:
Channel-up = up
Channel-down = down
Volume down = left
Volume up = right
Navigation-Buttons
If you want to enter a
Menu press the
OK-Button.
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13. Remote Control Buttons
If you are in TV- or RADIO-Mode, pressing this button will bring up the OSD main menu. The
OSD main menu has the following options:
- (1) TV Mode
- (2) Radio Mode
- (3) File Mode
- (4) Information
- (5) Shutdown
- (6) Setup
- (7) Games
- (8) Timer
You can switch to the needed option by pressing the Navigation-Buttons left or right. Also
see: Important notes about operation.
The numbers in front of each option can be used to directly access the needed function by
pressing the according number on the Numeric Keypad of your Remote control.
If you are in the service list, pressing the MENU-Button brings up the service menu. The
shown options may vary depending on the service list you selected.
The Standby-Button switches your Dreambox on and off.
Also see: Turning your Dreambox on / off.
Enter a service number to directly access the option by using the Numeric Keypad. The
service numbers are on the left side of the service list.
The Numeric Keypad can also be used to enter the page number in teletext mode, if you
have pressed the TEXT-Button and activated the teletext decoder. The TV station has to
submit teletext information; otherwise this feature cannot be used.
Pressing the MUTE-Button mutes the Volume. A crossed speaker symbol will appear on the
TV screen. Pressing it again or pressing one of the Volume-up or down-Buttons brings back
the audio.
MENU-Button
Standby-Button
Numeric Keypad
MUTE-Button
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Arrow-left-Button Arrow-right-Button
These Buttons enable to jump back or forwards through the Playlist. The Playlist contains the
last chosen services, which have been selected.
Once having opened the service list, you are able to jump at the Beginning or the End of the
Servicelist or to the next Marker.
If no OSD menu is visible on the screen and you are in TV or RADIO-Mode, pressing the
INFO-Button will reveal the Infobar. Pressing it again while the Infobar still is visible will bring
up the EPG information of the chosen station as long as it available.
By pressing the OK-Button you confirm a selection in the menu or service list navigation.
If no OSD menu is present on your screen, the service list is shown once you press the OK-
Button.
Pressing the Channel-up-Button takes you to the next station in your selected service list. If
the menu or service list is visible this button will move the cursor up.
Pressing the Channel-down-Button takes you to the previous station in your selected
service list. If the menu or service list is visible this button will move the cursor down.
Pressing the Volume-up-Button will turn up the volume. If the menu or service list is visible
this button will move the cursor to the right.
Pressing the Volume-down-Button will lower the volume. If the menu or service list is visible
this button will move the cursor to the left.
By pressing the AUDIO-Button you can choose the different audio tracks
offered by the station. Different audio tracks are indicated by the yellow
dot in the Infobar.
You can leave all menus and service lists by pressing the EXIT-Button.
INFO-Button
OK-Button
Channel-up-Button
Channel-up-Button
Volume-up-Button
Volume-down-Button
AUDIO-Button
EXIT-Button
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TEXT-Button
The TEXT-Button activates the Teletext (TuxTxt). If you are in the stations list, pressing this
button will directly take you to the FILE-Mode.
TV-Button
Pressing the TV-Button activates the TV-Mode.
RADIO-Button
Pressing the RADIO-Button activates the RADIO-Mode.
HELP-Button
Pressing the HELP-Button activates the Help menu.
Options-Buttons
All possible options are shown by the four colored dots/blocks (red, green, yellow, blue) and
can be activated by the Options-Buttons.
Depending on the menu you currently are in the options will change and will be named
differently.
14. Turning your Dreambox on and off
Use the Standby-Button to turn your Dreambox on and off.
To put your Dreambox into Standby-Mode either press the Standby-Button on your remote
control or on your Dreambox.
Holding down the Standby-Button on your remote control for three seconds will show the
Shutdown / Standby menu.
This is the Shutdown / Standby menu.
Navigate to the desired option and
confirm by pressing the OK-Button.
Reboot now:
Your Dreambox will be rebooted.
Goto standby
Your Dreambox goes into standby mode.
Set sleeptimer:
You can find an explanation in the section
Sleeptimer.
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15. Sleeptimer
Press the Power-Button for at least 3 seconds, select "set sleeptimer" to access this menu.
16. Main OSD menu
If no OSD menu is shown on your screen you can access the main OSD menu by pressing
the Menu-Button on your remote control.
Through the main OSD menu you can access the submenus and functions of your
Dreambox. Please use the Navigation-Buttons left and right or up and down, depending
on you main OSD menu’s view, to access the desired functions and submenus. Use the OK-
Button to activate your selection.
As an alternative you can directly access the submenu or function by pressing the
corresponding number in your remote control’s Numeric Keypad.
This is he sleeptimer menu.
Define a maximum duration of 240 minutes.
Define if the Dreambox should shutdown or
should go into standby mode by setting a
check into one of the checkboxes beside
shutdown and standby using the OK-Button.
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Either press the green Options-Button or the
OK-Button to accept the setting.
Selecting this symbol activates the TV mode.
Selecting this symbol activates the Radio mode.
Selecting this symbol activates the file mode.
Selecting this symbol takes you to the Info menu.
The Info menu supplies you with additional
information about the station, signal strength and
software version of you Dreambox.
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Selecting this symbol takes you to the shutdown
menu. Selecting the option ‚Shutdown now’ will turn
you Dreambox off. Pressing the Power-Button on
your remote control will turn your Dreambox on
again.
Selecting this symbol takes you to the setup menu.
You can change all your Dreambox’s settings in the
setup menu.
Selecting this symbol takes you to the games.
Selecting this symbol takes you to the Timer menu.
All set timers can be viewed, changed and deleted
here.
Through the menu options
(5) Setup ->
(3) System ->
(6) OSD Settings ->
You can choose to view the main OSD menu as a
regular menu.
See section OSD Settings.
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17. Infobar
The Infobar appears and disappears by pressing the OK-Button once, if no OSD menu is
shown on your screen. The Infobar shows all necessary Information about the selected
service.
Channel number Channel name Elapsed time Current time Dolby Digital
EPG avialable Sub services Audio tracks Teletext / Plugins
Encrypted
Is highlighted yellow as soon as a show is broadcasted encrypted.
Apect ratio
Is highlighted yellow as soon as a show is broadcasted in 16:9 aspect
ratio.
Dolby Digital
Is highlighted yellow as soon as a show is broadcasted in Dolby Digital.
Encrypted Next show Current show
Remainig time
Aspect ratio
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17.1 Infobar - EPG (Electronic Program Guide)
The red dot in the Infobar appears if the selected station transmits EPG information.
If no OSD menu is visible on your screen and you
are in TV mode press the TV-Button to access the
service list.
Press the Info-Button to get to the selection of the
EPG style.
Or you can press the red Options-Button to
directly access the EPG of the station without
having to go through the service list.
Select „Channel EPG“ and press the OK-Button to
activate it.
Use the Navigation-Buttons to navigate to the
desired event and press the OK-Button to view
additional information.
Pressing the EXIT-Button will quit the EPG.
The Options-Buttons are mapped differently in this
view, press the Help-Button to see an explanation.
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Pressing the green Options-Button will show the
“Timer Edit” menu. Use the Navigation-Buttons to
reach the desired option and use the OK-Button to
open up the drop down menus.
Change the setting to fit your needs.
The drop down menu „Switch“ offers the same
options that you can directly access from the EPG
using the colored Options-Buttons.
„Switch“ will switch to the desired service.
„NGrab“ will record via LAN.
Press the green Options-Button to save your
settings.
After saving you timer event you will be taken back
to the EPG.
The set timers will be symbolized with a red clock
symbol for NGrab Timers and a yellow clock symbol
for Switch Timers.
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Press the numbers 1-6 to adjust the number of
hours shown on the screen. The red line marks
the current time.
Pressing the EXIT-Button will quit the EPG.
17.2 Infobar – Sub services
The green dot in the Infobar appears if the selected station transmits sub services.
You can quit the Quickzap-Mode by either reentering this menu and pressing the green
Options-Button again or by accessing the
service list and selecting a new service by
pressing the Navigation-Button up or
down.
If you selected Multi-EPG when you were asked for
the EPG style you will see this view.
Use the Navigation-Buttons to navigate to the
desired event. The current selection is highlighted
gray. Pressing the Info-Button once will show
additional information. Pressing the Info-Button
again will return you to the Multi-EPG screen.
Pressing the OK-Button in Multi-EPG mode will
directly switch to the selected service.
The Options-Buttons are mapped differently in this
view, press the Help-Button to see an explanation.
Pressing the green Options-Button in TV or Radio
mode will reveal the sub services menu.
Use the Navigation-Buttons up and down to move
to one of the sub services. Press the OK-Button to
select.
If you chose the option “Enable quickzap” (green
Options-Button), you will stay in the sub services
and can jump between the sub services by pressing
the Navigation-Buttons left and right.
The option „Add to Bouquet“ (yellow Options-
Button) will add the selected service to a newly
created or already existing Bouquet of your choice.
See section Managing Services.
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17.3 Infobar – Audio tracks
The yellow dot in the Infobar appears if the selected station transmits multiple Audio tracks.
Pressing the yellow Options-Button in TV or Radio mode will reveal the audio menu of the
service.
17.4 Infobar - Plugins
The blue dot in the info bar is always visible.
Pressing the blue Options-Button in TV or Radio mode will reveal the Plugins menu.
Use the Navigation-Buttons up and down to move
to desired audio track. Press the OK-Button to
select.
The contents of this menu will vary from service to
service.
Move to the option “Stereo”. Use the Navigation-
Buttons left or right to choose the different audio
modes, Left-Mono, Stereo, Right-Mono. Press the
OK-Button to select.
.
The option Teletext - Software Decoder“ will open
the service’s teletext.
See section Teletext (TuxText).
The options „Start/Stop NGrab recording“ are still in
development and therefore will not be explained in
detail.
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18. Setting OSD language
If no OSD menu is visible on your screen, press the Menu-Button to open the main OSD
menu. Navigate to the option “Setup” and press the OK-Button to select.
Navigate to the option “System Settings” and press
the OK-Button.
The “System Settings” menu will open up.
Navigate to the option “OSD Language” and press
the OK-Button.
The “OSD Language” menu will open up.
Select your desired and language with the
Navigation-Buttons up and down. Press the OKButton to activate.
The Exit-Button will quit this menu.
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19. Setting the time zone
If no OSD menu is visible on your screen, press the Menu-Button to open the main OSD
menu. Navigate to the option “Setup” and press the OK-Button to select.
Navigate to the option “System Settings” and press
the OK-Button.
The “System Settings” menu will open up.
Navigate to the option “Time” and press the OK-
Button.
The “Time Settings” menu will open up.
You can either set your time zone or manually
adjust the time of you Dreambox in this menu.
Navigate to the option “Time Zone Setup” and press
the OK-Button.
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The “Time Zone Setup” menu will open up.
Press the OK-Button to get open the list of time
zones.
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Select your desired and time zone with the
Navigation-Buttons up and down. Press the OKButton to activate.
The time zone list will disappear and you current
selection is shown as seen in the picture above.
Navigate to the option “save” and press the OK-
Button to save your settings. Optionally you can
press the green Options-Button to save.
You are taken back to the “Time” menu.
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19.1 Manual time correction
Please read the section Setting the time zone to learn how to get into this menu.
Navigate to the option “Time Correction” and press
the OK-Button.
When entering this menu, please wait a second.
The Dreambox tries to receive the current time. The
Transponder Time and Date will be automatically
updated. If this fails, enter the new time and date
manually.
Navigate to the option “set” and press the OK-
Button to save your settings. Optionally you can
press the green Options-Button to save.
You are taken back to the “Time Settings” menu.
Pressing the Exit-Button will leave this menu.
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20. Signal strength (Adjusting your antenna, DM 500-T)
If no OSD menu is visible on your screen, press the Menu-Button to open the main OSD
menu. Navigate to the option “Setup” and press the OK-Button to select.
Navigate to the option “Service Searching” and
press the OK-Button.
Navigate to the option “Signalfind” and press the
OK-Button.
Press the OK-Button to select a transponder.
Choose the region where you live in from the drop
down menu „Region“ and press the OK-Button.
Move your antenna around a bit and keep an eye on
the SNR and SGC values. The higher they are the
better the reception is.
Pressing the Exit-Button will leave this menu.
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20.1 Disable 5V (DM 500-T)
If no OSD menu is visible on your screen, press the Menu-Button to open the main OSD
menu. Navigate to the option “Setup” and press the OK-Button to select.
Navigate to the option “Service Searching” and
press the OK-Button.
Navigate to the option “Disable 5V”.
Press the OK-Button to set a check behind this
option if you use a passive antenna.
If you connected an active antenna and want to use
it without its power supply, press the OK-Button to
remove the check behind this option.
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20.2 Automatic transponder scan (DM 500-T)
If no OSD menu is visible on your screen, press the Menu-Button to open the main OSD
menu. Navigate to the option “Setup” and press the OK-Button to select.
Navigate to the option “Service Searching” and
press the OK-Button.
Navigate to the option “Automatic Transponder
Scan” and press the OK-Button.
Select the region you live in the drop down menu
and press the OK-Button.
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You now should see that a valid transponder has
been found and the checkboxes in front of “LOCK”
and “SYNC” should be checked.
SNR:
Signal to Noise Ratio
AGC:
Automatic Gain Control
BER:
Bit Error Rate (should be equals 0 if possible)
only Free:
If you check the checkbox in front of the “only Free”
option, your Dreambox will search on for FTA (nonencrypted) services.
Press the green Options-Button to start searching.
After you started searching you will see the progress
bar and the estimated remaining time.
Please wait until your Dreambox finished searching
for services.
You can always abort the searching by pressing the
Exit-Button several times.
Once your Dreambox is done searching you will see
this menu on the right. A brief summary of the
search is shown.
Press the OK-Button to close this menu.
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