EchoStar T-333 MHP User Manual

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GETTING STARTED
Safety First
Removing the decoder’s cover may lead to a severe & potentially fatal electric shock.
This digital decoder has been manufactured to meet international safety standards. However, safety precautions must be followed to ensure the safe and reliable operation of the decoder.
Please take note of the following guidelines to avoid the risk of an electric shock.
This decoder operates with an external power supply
in the range of 100 to 240V AC, 50/60 Hz. Use a standard AC wall outlet; a DC power source cannot be used. Remember that contact with 110-240 Volts AC power supply can be lethal.
Ensure that all electrical connections are properly
made before connecting the decoder to the power supply. Always unplug the decoder before connecting or disconnecting any cables.
Whenever you connect the decoder to the power
supply, always connect the power lead to the power input connector on the back panel of the decoder before you connect the power brick to the wall socket outlet.
Whenever you disconnect the decoder from the
power supply, always remove the power brick from the wall socket-outlet before you remove the other end of the lead from the power input connector on the back panel of the decoder.
Never attempt to repair or reconstruct the decoder
yourself. A serious electric shock may occur if this decoder is repaired, disassembled or reconstructed by an unauthorized person.
Be extremely careful if this unit is in contact with
water. Immediately disconnect the power brick if possible.
DO
If anything falls into the cabinet, unplug the decoder
and have it checked by a qualified technician.
Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat
build-up. Do not place the unit next to a radiator or any heat source and make sure that the air vents are not covered.
DO NOT
× … expose the decoder to extreme temperatures,
direct sunlight or high humidity.
× … place any objects on top of the decoder in order to
allow air circulation.
× … place the decoder on fabric furnishings, carpets or
other flammable materials.
Unpacking Your Digital Decoder
As you unpack your digital decoder, please make sure that the following accessories are inclu ded:
Decoder Remote
Control
Power brick SCART
cable
Telephone
modem cable
RF coaxial cable Batteries
Maintenance
If you wish to clean your box, disconnect it first of all from the power supply. To clean the box, use a soft, dry cloth. For very dirty surfaces, dip a soft cloth in a weak soap-and-water solution and wring well. After cleaning, wipe with a soft, dry cloth. Never use alcohol, paint thinner, or a chemically treated cloth to clean this unit. Such chemicals may damage the unit’s finishing.
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Software upgrade
Please be aware your decoder’s software may be automatically updated from time to time. This upgra de can only be done when the decoder is in the standby mode. You will then be informed by a screen prompt that the new software version has been found and that the upgrade will begin. If you wish to perform this upgrade manually you may do so by going to Menu / Installation / Decoder status / Upgrade decoder / Ok.
Connectivity Diagram
Front Panel
Smart Card allows you to view scrambled TV and Radio channels. Gently push the card into the slot. Its chip should face downwards and the symbol of an arrow should face inwards.
Indicator light:
Green - operating mode Red - in standby, low power consumption. The indicator light flickers when yourdecoder is receivin g signals from the remote control.
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Remote Control
Button Action
Switches your decoder between standby and operating modes. Displays the Applications window. Pressing this button a second time
closes the Application window. Displays one of the channel lists. Pressing this button a second time hides
both the Channel List and the Channel Banner. Select the channel you want to tune to then press
.
Switches circularly between: viewing mode, Channel Banner, Channel Banner with Extended Information.
In the Channel Banner, switch between the current program information and the next program information. In the menu, select menu items or change parameters with predefined values.
In Channel Banner, scroll channel information up/down. The decoder remains tuned to the current channel. In the menu, select menu items or menu options.
In viewing mode, runs interactive applications (if available). In the Channel Banner, tunes to the channel the Channel Banner refers
to. In the menu, selects the currently highlighted menu item or confirms your choices made in the menu screens.
Increases/decreases audio volume.
Displays/leaves the menu system. In viewing mode, or in the Channel Banner, tune to the next/previous
channel. In the Channel List, menu, or in the Guide, scroll the channel list page up/down.
Mutes the sound. Pressing this button once again will restore the previously set volume level.
Displays the Options menu. In viewing mode or in the Channel Banner, alternates between the current
and previous program within the same channel list. In the menu or in the Program Guide, returns to the previous screen.
In the Channel Banner, removes the Channel Banner, or Extended Information from the screen. In the menu system or Program Guide, returns to normal viewing.
Color buttons are used to navigate through external MHP applications such as program guide, t-commerce, voting, etc.
Number buttons allow you to type your choice directly, for example channel numbers or a PIN.
Switches the source signal.
Displays the Program Guide for the currently tuned channel. This button is used to navigate through external MHP applications such as
program guide, t-commerce, voting, etc
These keys perform no action in the current version of the application.
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How to Set up Your Decoder
Once you have connected you decoder properly and plu gged it to the mains, the LED indicator on the front panel will light up. After several seconds the welcome screen is displayed and you will be asked to select the language.
Language and Location setup
The Language screen allows you to select the language for any information displayed on the screen.
Press
or
to highlight the on-screen language and press
to make your selection. Once you select and confirm the chosen
language, the Country Selection screen appears. Select you country in the same way you selected the language and confirm your choice.
Language selection
Channel Search
Once the country is selected and you have pressed , the channel search begins automatically. Once this procedure has been completed,
you will be informed about the total number of channels found. Then press the
button to tune to the first TV channel.
If the channel searching procedure has not been concluded successfully, a respective error message appears. You can then
press the
button to go back to the Language screen or enter
the Menu system where you will be able to access Installation and Help submenus.
Channel Search
Help
Provides access to more detailed help concerning your decoder’s functionality and set-up when selecting the Help item from the Main
Menu. To do so: press the button on your remote and select the Help item with the
/
buttons, then press to
make a selection. The screen presented on the right will appear. You can now select the entry you are interested in the way described above.
Help
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Before Requesting Service
Before requesting service for your decoder, please check the table below for a possible cause of the problem you are experiencing. Some simple checks or a minor adjustment on your behalf may eliminate the problem and restore proper operation. The most common problems that arise are related to cable connections. Make sure that your decoder is properly connected. To ensure that all the cables are in their place, disconnect and connect them again. If none of the remedies indicated in the table below solve the problem, consult your vendor.
Installation issues
Symptom Remedy Your decoder does not find channels.
If you are using a directional aerial, make sure it is directed towards
a digital TV transmitter and positioned correctly.
Make sure that it is possible to receive digital terrestrial signal in your
area.
It is advisable to use a standard outdoor aerial, which normally have
better characteristics than the indoor one.
Check the cable from the aerial. If you cannot resolve the problem easily you may need to have your
aerial and installation tested by a professional.
General issues
Symptom Remedy The standby indicator on the decoder’s
front panel does not light up.
Check that power is available at the wall socket. The green LED on
the power plug should be lit up after you have plugged in the power brick to the wall outlet.
Check if the power brick cable, SCART cable and antenna cable are
correctly connected and the decoder is switched on. Disconnect these cables, and then reconnect them to ensure they are in place.
The standby indicator on the decoder’s front panel is red.
Your decoder is in standby, press the
button on your remote
control.
Your remote control fails to operate your decoder.
Check the batteries in your remote control. Make sure your decoder is in the operate mode. Make sure that you are pointing your remote control at the decoder’s
front panel.
Make sure that there is no direct sunlight from behind your decoder. There may be a temporary transmission error, or your decoder has
lost some of its software settings. Switch off your decoder at the power source and switch it on again after a few seconds.
No program broadcast has been recorded on your VCR.
Check the connection between the decoder and VCR. Please make sure your VCR is set properly.
Electronic Program Guide (EPG) issues
Symptom Remedy The EPG is empty.
The selected program does not support EPG. The local time is incorrect. Set the correct local time.
Audio & video issues
Symptom Remedy The picture on your TV screen changes
color. This may happen after a power-cut or after your decoder has been disconnected from the power source.
Your decoder has lost some of its software settings. Switch your
decoder off and switch it on again after a few seconds. If the problem persists, contact your vendor.
Blocks appear in the picture on the screen.
The signal is too weak or defective due to e.g. bad weather
conditions. Try to adjust your aerial position or wait for the signal to be re-established.
Your TV screen is blank.
If your decoder is in standby, press the
button on your remote
control (applies only if your TV set is in AV mode).
Check that your decoder is connected to the power source and
properly connected to your TV set. Check the TV SCART cable.
Disconnect and then reconnect your decoder.
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“Snow” appears on your TV screen.
Your decoder is in standby. This is indicated by a red Standby
indicator on the front panel. Press the
button on your remote
control.
Some of the connections to your decoder may have worked loose.
Check that your decoder is connected to the power source and correctly connected to your TV set.
The picture appears to be either “squashed” (form side to side or top to bottom) or cut off at the top and bottom of the screen.
The Display Format in the Options menu has not been set to
correspond with your TV. Try a different setting.
There is no sound.
Check whether the Mute mode is active. If so, use the remote control
of your decoder and/or your TV set to cancel the Mute function.
Check whether the volume on your decoder or TV is sufficiently high.
Press the volume buttons on the remote control of your decoder or of your TV set.
Check that your decoder is properly connected to your TV set or to
your sound system. Some of the connections to your decoder may have worked loose.
There is no stereo sound on your HiFi system.
Check whether the cables are connected correctly between your HiFi
system and right & left audio outputs at the back of your decoder.
Technical Specification
System:
Front-end: DVB-T Input frequency range: VHF III: 177.5-227.5 MHz; UHF IV/V: 474-858 MHz Loop through frequency range: 51-858 MHz Powered by STi5516 CPU FLASH memory: 8 MB RAM memory: 40 MB
Connectivity:
Antenna In Antenna Out for analogue TV programs TV SCART 3x RCA (video + stereo audio) Optical S/PDIF digital audio output V.92 Modem port Smart Card reader DC input from external power supply
Video:
MPEG-2 MP@ML Video rate: 1.5 - 15 Mbit/s Formats: 4:3, 16:9 with Pan & Scan, Letterbox Graphics: 16 bit OSD, up to 720 x 576 pixels
Audio:
MPEG-1 audio layer I & II Mono, Dual Mono, Stereo, Joint Stereo AC-3 pass through S/PDIF
Conditional Access System: Support for Conax and Irdeto
Software:
DVB MHP 1.0.2 Loader for Over The Air software upgrades Teletext on VBI, DVB subtitles Set of applications including among other things: Channel Banner, Now/Next Navigator, Parental Control, Electronic Program Guide
Accessories:
Remote control unit with batteries External power supply unit: 12V DC, 1.5A Set of cables User documentation
Reliability & Compliance:
Fully DVB compliant Quality according to EU norms, CE marking MTBF: 50 000h
General Data:
Dimensions: 22w x 17d x 4.5h cm One LED (On / Standby / RCU key pressed) Operate mode consumption: max 8W Standby mode consumption: max 4W
This specification is subject to improvement and change without notice.
The product complies with the following European Council Directives: – 73/23/EEC (Low Voltage Directive), – 89/336/EEC (EMC Directive).
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