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1. Before initial operation of the receiver
1.1 Safety instructions
Please read the safety instructions completely and carefully, before using the Dreambox.
The Manufacturer takes no responsibility for damages as a result of incorrect handling of the
Dreambox.
¾ Allow enough space around the Dreambox for sufficient ventilation.
¾ Do not cover the top of the Dreambox and allow enough space to other devices. The
louvers of the devices must be free at all times to allow sufficient heat transfer from inside
the device.
¾ Never put vases or any other liquid filled containers on top of the device. Do not expose
the device to dripping or splashing liquids.
¾ Do not place open flame sources, such as lit candles, on top of the device.
¾ The device may only be operated in moderate climate.
¾ Do not remove the cover. Risk of electric shock. If it is necessary to open the device
please contact a trained professional.
¾ Do not put any metal things into the slots or ventilation openings.
¾ The installation of a hard disk is only allowed by skilled personal or your local dealer.
Modifications and changes to the Dreambox lead to loss of warranty if not
performed and documented by skilled personal.
We recommend the installation of a hard disk by your local dealer.
Unskilled installation of a hard disk leads to loss of warranty.
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Shut down
¾In case your Dreambox is in use for a longer period of time disconnect the power plug
from the power outlet.
¾ During thunder storm the unit should also be physically disconnected from the power
outlet.
Additional safety instructions
¾ (Dis-)Connecting to a LNB:
Turn the Dreambox off before you connect or disconnect a cable coming from or going to
a LNB.
¾ Connecting to a TV:
Before connecting or disconnecting your Dreambox to/from a TV please turn it off.
¾ In case you notice any damage to the power cord or power plug immediately disconnect
the device from the power outlet.
¾ In case the device was exposed to humidity immediately disconnect the device from the
power outlet.
¾ In case you notice any serious damage to the outer shell of the device immediately
disconnect the device from the power outlet.
¾ Do not expose the Dreambox to direct sunlight, lightning or rain.
¾ Grounding:
The LNB cable must be grounded.
The grounding system must meet SABS 061 requirements.
¾ Cleaning:
Disconnect the mains power cord before cleaning the cover. Use a slightly damp cloth
without cleaning agents.
¾ Connect the Dreambox only to suitable sockets. Do not allow overloads to occur.
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Disposal instructions
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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1.2 Packaging contents
Please check the completeness of the box’s contents.
Included in box:
Dreambox DM 7025
1 IDE-Cable
(already installed inside the
device)
1 HDD power cable (already installed
inside the device)
1 Tuner Connection cord
Remote control
1 User manual (most recent version online:
http://www.dream-multimedia-tv.de )
2 Batteries
(1,5V Mignon / AA / LR6)
1 Power cord
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1.3 Views
Front panel
Remote control sensor
LC-Display or
OLED-Display
CI-Slot Compact Flash Slot
Rear panel
Mains switch Mains
connection
Analog
audio
out
Smartcard Reader
Network interface
TV Scart
VCR Scart
Video
out
Modem port
UHF Modulator
in/out
Channel up/down
Mini DIN Port
Digital audio out
USB port
Power button
0 / 12V out
Serial Port
LNB ins/outs
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1.3.1 Explanation Front Panel
CI-Slot
Plug in here any CI- Module of your choice.
Compact Flash Slot
The Compact Flash Slot is meant to hold a Compact Flash Module. Please note that you
only plug in the Compact Flash Module while it is switched off. Otherwise your Dreambox
might lock up and needs to be rebooted.
Smartcard reader
Insert your Dreamcrypt Smartcard with the golden chip facing down and forward into one of
the two Smartcard reader slots. Dreamcrypt is a registered trademark of Dream-Multimedia.
Remote control sensor
The remote control sensor receives the infrared signals of the Dream Remote Control.
Channel up/down
Using the channel-up and -down buttons you can switch the channels directly on your
Dreambox.
LC-(LCD) or OLED-Display
The graphical display shows all major Information for the selected service.
Power button
The Power-Button switches your Dreambox on and off.
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1.3.2Explanation rear panel
Mains switch
The main power switch completely cuts power from your Dreambox.
Mains connection
Plug the power cable into the main power socket. You must not connect the power plug to
anything other than a socket that supplies 110V/60Hz or 230V/50Hz.
Analog audio out (RCA)
Connect your Dreambox with a RCA/Cinch cable to your HiFi-Amplifier (e.g. AUX In or Tape
In ports).
Video out (Composite)
You can optionally connect your Dreambox to a TV using a RCA/Chinch cable.
TV Scart
Connect your TV, projector or beamer to your Dreambox using a Scart cable
VCR Scart
Connect your VCR or DVD player to your Dreambox using a Scart cable. Remember, the
VCR Scart is not designed to record a video signal from the VCR or DVD player. The signal
of the connected device is looped through to the TV-Scart connector, incase you have
selected VCR Scart in the main menu. Note: You cannot record any signals onto your
Dreambox using this connector.
UHF Modulator
You can optionally connect your Dreambox to your TV via a coaxial cable.
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 to access your recorded movies, to upload channel
lists, etc. 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.
USB port
The USB Port is designed for devices that support the USB 1.1 standard. The amount of
supported USB devices depends on the installed image (Software) and is still under
development.
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Modem port (optional)
You can optionally connect your Dreambox to your ISP via the Modem Socket using a phone
line. The modem can be ordered from Dream Multimedia.
Digital audio out (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.
Mini DIN Port
The Mini DIN port is an expansion port.
0 / 12V out
The 0 / 12V out provides a maximum current of 200mA and can be used to control your
satellite equipment.
Serial port (RS232C, Sub-D, 9-pol.)
The Serial Port is used to update the operating system. Please connect a serial null modem
cable here.
LNB1 in (DVB-S Tuner)
Connect the coaxial cable from your LNB here.
LNB2 in (DVB-S Tuner)
Connect the second coaxial cable from your LNB here. If you don’t have a second coaxial
cable from your LNB available you can optionally use a coaxial cable to connect the LNB1
out with the LNB2 in.
This offers you the option to have more channels available for parallel recording.
LNB1 and LNB2 out (DVB-S Tuner)
You can connect an analog/digital receiver here. Remember to shutdown your Dreambox
into Deep-Standby-Mode in order for the receiver to work.
Antenna in (DVB-C/T Tuner)
Connect the coaxial cable from your antenna here.
Antenna out (DVB-C/T Tuner)
You can optionally connect your TV or VCR here.
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1.4 Remote control
SHIFT / SETUP-Button
DREAM-Mode-Button
Numeric-Keypad
Arrow-Left-Button
Mute-Button
Volume +/- Buttons
INFO-Button
Navigation-Buttons
AUDIO-Button
Options-Buttons
(PVR-Mode)
TV-Button
(PVR-Mode)
RADIO-Button
(PVR-Mode)
Power-Button
TV-Mode-Button
Arrow-Right-Button
EXIT-Button
Bouquet +/- Buttons
MENU-Button
OK-Button
VIDEO-Button
HELP-Button
TEXT–Button
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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 vary.
The Options-Buttons of your remote control have multiple functions. You will notice control
symbols below the four colored Options-Buttons, the TV- and the RADIO-Button. In PVRMode these buttons are used to control the digital recording according to their symbols.
Pressing the VIDEO-Button on your remote control will activate the PVR-Mode. The Infobar
will also indicate this. It changes from showing the channel information to showing the control
symbols for the PVR-Mode. (also see 7.3.1. Instant recording)
All Menus and Service
lists are closed with
the EXIT-Button.
In general the menus are To get into a submenu
controlled using the you have to press the
Navigation-Buttons on OK-Button.
your remote control.
Navigation-Buttons
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Explanation remote control buttons
SHIFT / SETUP-Button
The SHIFT/ SETUP-Button is used to preprogram the remote control to operate a TV.
See chapter 15. TV-Mode setup.
The Power-Button switches your Dreambox on and off.
See chapter 4.1 Turning your Dreambox on and off.
DREAM-Mode-Button
The DREAM-Mode-Button switches your remote control into Dreambox control mode. It will
shortly light up once your press the button.
The TV-Mode-Button switches your remote control into TV control mode to control your
preprogrammed TV. It will shortly light up once your press the button.
See chapter 15. TV-Mode setup.
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 Teletext page number.
Arrow-Left-Button
The Arrow-Left and Arrow-Right-Button enable you to jump back and forth between the
last 20 channels you have watched. If you have selected a sub service (see chapter 4.6) you
can use these buttons to switch to the next sub service.
Power-Button
TV-Mode-Button
Numeric-Keypad
Arrow-Right-Button
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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 +/- Buttons brings back the
audio.
The Mute-Button deletes a character during text input.
You can leave all menus and service lists by pressing the EXIT-Button.
The Volume +/- Buttons control the volume of the audio. Pressing + will make turn it up and
pressing - will turn it down.
Pressing the Bouquet +/- Buttons will jump back and forth between the bouquets.
If no OSD menu is visible on the screen and you are in TV or RADIO-Mode, pressing the
INFO-Button will reveal the EPG information of the chose channel if it is available.
In general the menus are controlled using the Navigation-Buttons on your remote control.
To get into a submenu you have to press the OK-Button.
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 Infobar is shown once you press the OK-Button.
Mute-Button
EXIT-Button
Volume +/- Buttons
Bouquet +/- Buttons
INFO-Button
Navigation-Buttons
OK-Button
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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:
You can switch to the needed option by pressing the Navigation-Buttons up or down.
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.
By pressing the AUDIO-Button you can choose the different audio tracks offered by the
station.
Pressing the VIDEO-Button activates the PVR-Mode. The Infobar will show the control
symbols. You can instantly start recording by pressing the red Options-Button on your
remote control.
All possible options are shown by the four colored dots/blocks (red, green, yellow, blue) and
can be activated by the Options-Buttons. These buttons have multiple functions and are
also used to control the PVR-Mode.
Depending on the menu you currently are in the options will change and will be named
differently.
MENU-Button
AUDIO-Button
VIDEO-Button
Options-Buttons
(PVR-Mode)
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Pressing the TV-Button activates the TV-Mode. In PVR-Mode this button is mapped with the
stop function as indicated by the small square underneath it.
Pressing the HELP-Button activates the Help menu.
Pressing the RADIO-Button activates the RADIO-Mode.
The TEXT-Button activates the Teletext.
TV-Button
(PVR-Mode)
HELP-Button
RADIO-Button
(PVR-Mode)
TEXT–Button
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2. Installation
2.1 Turning the device on
¾ Place the batteries inside the battery compartment of the remote control keeping in mind
the right polarity.
¾ Before using the Dreambox, please read the safety instructions (See chapter 1.1 Safety
instructions)
¾ Connect the LNB or antenna with a coaxial cable to LNB1/2 in or Antenna in at your
Dreambox.
See chapter 1.3.2 Explanation rear panel.
¾ Connect the Dreambox with a Scart cable to your television screen and if available
connect your DVD Player or VCR to the VCR Scart of the Dreambox.
¾ Plug in the power cable into the Dreambox and then into a 110V/60Hz or 230V/50Hz
power socket.
¾ If you are using a switchable power socket please shutdown your Dreambox into deep
standby before switching off the power socket. See chapter 4.1 Turning your Dreambox
on and off
¾ 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. Follow the instructions
on the screen. See chapter 3. Start wizard
¾ Please note that the factory setting for the video format is CVBS (FBAS).
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3. Start wizard
3.1 Language selection
Select your desired and language with the
Navigation-Buttons up and down. Press the OKButton to activate.
The start wizard takes you through the basic setup of
your Dreambox.
Press the OK-Button on your remote control to get
to the next step.
You will be asked if you want to set the basic settings
for your Dreambox now or if you want to quit the start
wizard.
Using the Navigation-Buttons up and down select
your desired option and press the OK-Button to
activate your selection.
If you chose “User wizard to setup basic features”
you will be taken to the menu for the language
selection.
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3.2 Tuner setup
Detailed information about the tuner setup can be found in chapter 11.1 DVB-S Tuner
configuration
3.3 Service scan
Detailed information about the service scan can be found in chapter 11.2 Automatic scan
Finalizing the basic setup
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3.4 Parental Control
Refer to section 6.8 Parental control for further information about this feature.
Entering the pincode
Finalizing the basic setup
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4. Basic operation
4.1 Turning your Dreambox on and off
Use the Power-Button to turn your Dreambox on and off.
To put your Dreambox into Standby-Mode either press the Power-Button on your remote
control or directly on your Dreambox. The current time will be shown in the Dreambox’s LCDisplay.
Holding down the Power-Button on your remote control for three seconds will put your
Dreambox into the Deep-Standby-Mode
You can also put your Dreambox into Deep-Standby-Mode by using the OSD main menu.
Choose the Option “Standby / Restart” in the OSD main menu and navigate to “Deep
Standby” option afterwards. Pressing the OK-Button will put your Dreambox into the Deep-
Standby-Mode. Alternatively you can push down the Power-Button on your Dreambox for 5
seconds. If no OSD Menu is visible on the screen this will also put your Dreambox into DeepStandby-Mode.
All your settings will be saved now and your Dreambox goes into Deep-Standby-Mode
afterwards (saves energy!).
.
This is the Standby / Restart menu.
Navigate to the desired option and
confirm by pressing the OK-Button.
Standby:
Puts your Dreambox into Standby mode.
Restart:
Your Dreambox will be rebooted.
Deep Standby:
Puts your Dreambox into Deep-Standby-Mode.
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4.2 Service selection
Pressing the Left/Right-Buttons on your Dreambox remote control will take you to the
previous or next service.
Pressing the 0 on the Numeric-Keypad will enable you to skip back and forth between the
two most recently watched services. This feature is quite useful during commercial breaks
since it enables you to watch another channel and quickly check if your movies is back on.
Using the Navigation-Buttons left/right you can switch to the 20 last viewed services.
4.3 Changing channel using the service list
Pressing the Up/Down-Buttons on your remote
control activates the service list.
Use the Navigation-Buttons up/down to select the
desired service and press the OK-Button to change
to the selected service.
4.4 Controlling the volume
The Volume +/- Buttons control the volume of the
audio. Pressing + will make turn it up and pressing will turn it down.
Pressing the MUTE-Button mutes the volume. A
crossed speaker symbol will appear on the screen.
4.5 Changing the audio track
Pressing the AUDIO-Button in TV or Radio Mode will reveal the “Audio” menu of the
selected service.
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.
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4.6 Sub Services
The green dot in the Infobar appears if the selected station transmits sub services.
4.7 TV/Radio switching
Pressing the RADIO-Button activates the RADIO-Mode. By pressing the TV- or EXITButton you can quit the RADIO-Mode.
4.8 Teletext
Use the Text-Button to enter the Teletext and the Exit-Button to leave.
4.9 Subtitles
Press the Menu-Button to enter the main menu. Select “Subtitles” and press the OKButton. A list with the available subtitles will show up. Use the Navigation-Buttons up and
down to select a desired subtitle and press the OK-Button to activate.
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.
The screenshot on the left shows you an example of
how a subtitle looks.
To deactivate subtitles process as described
previously, just select deactivate subtitles instead of
a subtitle page.
Note: Keep in mind that not every station offers
subtitles. If no subtitles are available, the subtitle list
will stay empty.
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4.10 Infobar
The Infobar appears and disappears by pressing the OK-Button once, if no OSD menu is
shown on your screen or when you change channels. The Infobar shows all necessary
Information about the selected service.
Channel name
Record Options-Button
Signal level/strength
Next show Current show
Is highlighted yellow as soon as a show is broadcasted
encrypted.
Is highlighted yellow as soon as a show is broadcasted in
Dolby Digital.
Is highlighted yellow as soon as a show is broadcasted in 16:9
aspect ratio.
Subservices Extensions
Elapsed time
Recording status
Timeshifting Options-Button
Remaining time
Current time
Dolby Digital
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5. Electronic Program Guide - EPG
5.1 Single-EPG
By pressing the INFO-Button in TV-Mode you are
supplied with detailed information about the current
show and by pressing the Right-Button afterwards
about the next show.
Pressing the yellow Options-Button activates the
“Channel-EPG” (See chapter 5.1) and pressing the
blue Options-Button activates the “Multi-EPG“ (See
chapter 5.2).
The Dreambox automatically searches for similar
broadcasts in the background. If one or more similar
broadcasts are found the label “Similar” will appear in
the red window.
Pressing the red Options-Button opens a listing of
similar broadcasts.
By pressing the green Options-Button you can set
a timer for this rerun.
For additional information about recording by timer
please see chapter 7.3.3 Recording by timer.
In this view you are supplied with detailed information
about the currently selected channel’s programming.
By pressing the yellow Options-Button your can
ether sort the “Single-EPG” alphabetically or by time.
You can also access this view by pressing
1. the Info-Button for about 2 seconds
2. the Navigation-Buttons up/down to open the
services list and then pressing the Info-Button.
This way you can very quickly and easily access the
Single-EPG of every service.
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5.2 Multi-EPG
Use the blue and yellow Options-Buttons to switch between the now, next and more
views. Pressing the green Options-Button will give you the possibility to automatically copy
the start and end time of the selected show into a recording timer..
If you have set the “Multi bouquets” option to “yes”
(see chapter 11.2) a selection of you bouquets will
appear. Select the bouquet for which you want the
Multi-EPG view.
This view shows the currently airing shows on the
services listed in the left column.
A progress bar showing the progress of the currently
airing show is placed next to the service’s name.
Using the Navigation-Buttons up and down you
can select a service, just like in the service list, and
change to the selected service by pressing the red
Options-Button.
General overview of the following programming.
General overview of the upcoming programming
for_the following days. (Depending on the station
up_to_one week).
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5.2.1 Time/Date Input
Press the Menu-Button in the Multi-EPG view.
A
A window will appear where you can enter a time and
date.
After you have entered the desired time and date
press the OK-Button to activate you selection.
The Multi-EPG will be displayed according to your
set time and date.
As a example we have selected 20:15. All shows
starting at / which are already running 20:15 are
displayed.
Note: The set time will be saved and used next time
when you sort by time and date.
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