Humax CI-8100PVR User Manual

Notice

Not to be copied, used or translated in part or whole without HUMAX's prior consent in writing except approval of ownership of copyright and copyright law.

Warranty

The information in this document is subject to change without notice. HUMAX does not have any responsibility for direct, indirect, accidental, necessary and other damage due to your offer or use of the information contained in this manual.

Trademarks

VIACCESS™ is a trademark of France Telecom. CryptoWorks (TM) is a trademark of Philips Electronics N.V. Irdeto is a trademark of Mindport BV. Nagravision is a registered trademark of Kundelski S.A. Conax is a trademark of Telenor Conax AS. 'Dolby' and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. This receiver manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

Thank you for purchasing a HUMAX personal video recorder. Please read this user manual carefully to be able to safely install, use and maintain the receiver at maximum performance. Keep this user manual next to your receiver for future reference.

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Notice

Read this manual carefully and make sure you understand the provided instructions. For your safety, check what the result each action will be.

Warnings, Cautions and Notes

Throughout the whole manual, pay special attention to the following marks that indicate hazardous situations.

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Warning

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in serious injury.

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Caution

Indicates a situation which, if not avoided, could damage the equipment or other apparatus.

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Note

Indicates additional information to the user to make the user aware of possible problems and information of any importance to help the user to understand, to use and to maintain the installation.

To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

This symbol indicates dangerous voltage inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury.

This symbol indicates important instructions accompanying the product.

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Safety and Warning

This personal video recorder has been manufactured to comply with international safety standards. Please read the following safety precautions carefully.

Safety Instructions and Precautions

1. MAINS SUPPLY

90 - 250V AC 50/60Hz. Operate your product only from the type of power supply indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supplied to your home, consult your local power company. Disconnect the receiver from the mains before you start any maintenance or installation procedures.

2. OVERLOADING

Do not overload a wall outlet, extension cord or adapter as this may result in electric fire or shock.

3. LIQUIDS

The receiver should not be exposed to any liquids such as dripping or splashing. In addition, no objects filled with liquids, such as vase, should be placed on the apparatus.

4. CLEANING

Disconnect the receiver from the wall outlet before cleaning. Use a light damp cloth (no solvents) to dust the receiver.

5. VENTILATION

The slots on top of the receiver must be left uncovered to allow proper airflow to the unit. Do not stand the receiver on soft furnishings or carpets. Do not stack electronic equipment on top of the receiver.

6. ATTACHMENTS

Do not use any unsupported attachments as these may be hazardous or cause damage the receiver.

7. CONNECTION TO THE SATELLITE DISH LNB

Disconnect the receiver from the mains before connecting or disconnecting the cable from the satellite dish. Failure to do so can damage the LNB.

8. CONNECTION TO THE TV

Disconnect the receiver from the mains before connecting or disconnecting the cable from the satellite dish. Failure to do so can damage the TV.

9. EARTHING

The LNB cable must be buried in the ground. The buried cable of the system must comply with SABS

061.

10.LOCATION

Place the receiver indoors to avoid exposing it to lightning, rain or sun. Do not place it near a radiator or heat register. Make sure it has more than 10 cm clearance from any appliances susceptible to electromagnetic influences, such as a TV or a VCR. Do not block these openings with any object, and do not place the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. If you place the product on a rack or bookcase, ensure that there is adequate ventilation and that you have followed the manufacturer's instructions for mounting. Do not place the product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table where it can fall. A falling product can cause serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the appliance.

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Safety and Warning

11.LIGHTNING, STORM, or NOT IN USE

Unplug the product from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna during a thunderstorm or when left unattended and unused for long periods of time. This will prevent damage to the unit due to lightning and power-surges.

12.EXTRANEOUS OBJECTS

Do not insert anything through the openings in the unit, where they can touch dangerous voltage points or damage parts.

13.REPLACEMENT of PARTS

When the replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician uses replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or those that have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in additional damage to the unit.

Warning

1. Follow these directions in order not to damage the power cord or plug. Do not modify or process the power cord or plug arbitrarily. Do not bend or twist the power cord too much. Make sure to disconnect the power cord with the plug held. Keep heating appliances as far as possible from the power cord in order to prevent the cover vinyl from melting.

2. Follow these directions. Failure to follow one of them may cause electrical shock. Do not open the main body. Do not insert metals or inflammable objects inside the product. Do not touch the power plug with wet hands. Disconnect the power cord in case of lightning.

3. Do not use the product when it is out of order. If you continue to use the product when defective, a serious damage can be caused toit. Make sure to contact your local product distributor if the product is out of order.

4. Please do not insert metal or alien substance into the slots for the modules and smart cards. In doing so can cause damage to the STB and reduce its life span.

5. Hard Disk Drive Do not move the product or turn the power off suddenly while the hard disk drive is running. The company shall not be liable for any corruption of data on the hard disk drive caused by the carelessness or misuse of users. Do not separate the hard disk drive from the main body.

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Contents

1. Before Using the Receiver

1.1 Package Contents

1.2 Front Panel

1.3 Rear Panel

1.4 Remote Control

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2. Setup

2.1 Connecting the Antenna

2.2 Powering On

3. Installation Wizard

3.1 Language

3.2 Area Setting

3.3 Antenna Setting

3.4 Automatic Search

3.5 Time Setting

4. Basic Operation

4.1 Switching Channel

4.2 Volume Control

4.3 Change the Subtitle Language

4.4 Change a Audio Language

4.5 Programme Information (i-plate)

4.6 Option List

5. Time Shifted Recording

5.1 Time Bar

5.2 Pause

5.3 Rewind to Previous Scene

5.4 Fast Forward to the Next Scene

5.5 Recording

5.6 Additional Time Shift Operations Using Time Bar

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6. Recording and Playback

6.1 Instant Recording

6.2 Recording Reservation

6.3 Programme Playback

6.4 Editing Recorded Programmes

6.5 Checking Hard Disk Drive

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7. Channel List

7.1 Displaying and Switching Channel List

7.2 Changing Channel List Group

7.3 Edit Channels

7.4 Edit Favourite Channels

7.5 Channel Looping Mode

8. Programme Guide

8.1 Viewing Programme Guide Information

8.2 Finding a Programme

8.3 Viewing Reserved Programme

9. Setting Preferences

9.1 Parental Control

9.2 Language Setting

9.3 Time Setting

9.4 Schedule

9.5 A/V Control

9.6 UHF

9.7 Miscellaneous

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10. Installation

10.1 Antenna Setting

10.2 Automatic Search

10.3 Manual Search

10.4 Other Search

10.5 Motor Antenna

10.6 Default Setting

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11. Software Upgrade

11.1 OTA (Over the Air)

11.2 S/W Upgrade from PC

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12. System Information

12.1 Status

12.2 Signal Detection

12.3 Common Interface

13. Games

14. Menu Map

15. Trouble Shooting

15.1 Trouble Shooting

15.2 Error Message

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Note:

• Since faults may occur if the remote controller is being left without a battery for a long time, always keep the battery inserted in the remote controller.

Warning: To install a hard disk drive, contact your product provider.

The company shall not be liable for problems caused by installing a hard disk drive by user. This product provides best performance with Seagate ST340020ACE (40GB), ST360020ACE

(60GB),or ST380020ACE (80GB) hard disk drive. This product provides up to 80GB of hard disk drive. The company shall not be liable for problems

caused by the installation of hard discs bigger than 80GB.

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1.3 Rear Panel

1. LNB OUT

Connect other digital satellite receiver.

2. LNB IN

Connects a satellite antenna cable.

3. RS-232C

Connects to your PC to upgrade product's software programme.

4. TV SCART

Connects a TV SCART cable.

5. VCR SCART

Connects a VCR SCART cable.

6. VIDEO

Connects to your TV or VCR and output Video signals.

7. AUDIO L/R

Connects to your TV or VCR and output Audio signals.

8. S/PDIF

Outputs the digital audio signals (S/PDIF).

9. RF OUT

Connect a RF signal from the product to RF input jack on your TV.

10.RF IN

Connect a general aerial antenna with the cable jacks to the RF input jack on the product.

11.ON/OFF

Power on/off.

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1. Before Using the Receiver

1.4 Remote Control Unit

1. SOURCE

2. TV/RADIO

3. NUMERICAL BUTTONS

4. LIST

5. BACK

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6. ARROW BUTTONS

7. OPT+ (OPTION)

8. SOUNDTRACK

9. CH-/CH+ and PAGE-/PAGE+

10. MENU

11. PLAYBACK CONTROL BUTTONS

12. STANDBY

13. GUIDE

14. EXIT

15. OK

16. G (Game)

17. SUBTITLE

18. V-/V+

19. i (INFORMATION)

20. MUTE

1. SOURCE

Selects the input source between TV and satellite receiver.

2. TV/RADIO

Switches between TV and Radio modes.

3. NUMERICAL (0~9) BUTTONS

Enters a TV/Radio channel number or menu option number.

4. LIST

Displays the channel list.

5. BACK

Returns to the previous menu and screen.

6. ARROW BUTTONS

Changes the channel or move the cursor to the up, down, left or right menu option.

7. OPT+ (OPTION)

Displays the channel attributes during watching a programme.

8. SOUNDTRACK

Displays the Soundtrack.

9. CH-/CH+ and PAGE-/PAGE+

Changes the Channel or Page.

10.MENU

Displays the main menu.

11.PLAYBACK CONTROL BUTTONS

Includes fast rewind, play, fast forward, record, stop, pause buttons.

12.STANDBY

Switches between Operation and Standby modes.

13.GUIDE

Displays the Programme Guide.

14.EXIT

Exits the main menu or Guide screen.

15.OK

Selects a menu, or confirms the selected operation. And displays the channel list during watching a programme.

16.G (Game)

Displays the Game.

17.SUBTITLE

Changes the subtitle language.

18.V-/V+

Adjusts the audio volume.

19.i (INFORMATION)

Displays the information about the channel and programme.

20.MUTE

Pauses the audio temporarily. That is, volumes on/off temporarily.

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2. Setup

This chapter describes how to set up the receiver. Select the most appropriate procedure depending on your requirements.

Note: If you encounter any problem when setting up the receiver, please contact your local product

distributor.

2.1 Connecting the Antenna

1. Connecting TV and VCR

This is the most simple setup mode.

2. Connecting Hi-Fi system 1

Connect the outputs on this receiver to corresponding inputs on your Hi-Fi system. (left audio out to left audio in, right audio out to right audio in)

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3. Connecting Hi-Fi system 2

2.2 Powering On

1. Connect the power cord of the receiver to a wall outlet.

If you wish to connect S/PDIFthe optical S/PDIF terminal and Dolby digital decoder to listen digital audio, connect as following.

2. Turn on the power button, located at the left on the back of the receiver. Make sure that the Standby LED indicator is turned on Red.

3. Power on by pressing the STANDBY button at Remote Controller or the STANDBY

button at the front of the

receiver.

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3. Installation Wizard

When powering on your receiver for the first time after purchasing, the Installation Wizard is automatically started.

You can easily set-up using simple organisation and options, and watch the broadcasting after completing the set-up procedure. You can select items using the NUMERICAL (0~9) buttons.

Note: If you press the BACK

Installation Wizard, you can return to the previous screen.

button or select Back and press the OK button while running the

3.1 Language

You can select Menu, Audio, and the subtitled language.

Select the appropriate language from the list using the press the OK language and move to the next step Antenna Setting .

button to save the selected language as a default

3.2 Area Setting

You can select area. Select the appropriate area from the list using the

press the OK

button.

button and

3.3 Antenna Setting

You can set the antenna's properties to watch the programme.

1. Select the Satellite which the antenna points to. Press the OK

or button to display Satellites List. Select Satellite using

the

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button, and press the OK button.

2. Set the LNB Frequency value

Press the OK or button to display LNB Frequency List. Select LNB Frequency using the

button.

If you cannot find the LNB Frequency value from the list, select User Define, manually enter the frequency using the

NUMERICAL (0~9) button, and then press the OK

Note: When using Universal LNB, select Universal for LNB

Frequency which is 9750/10600 (MHz). Also, if you select Universal, 22KHz tone value is disabled.

3. Set up 22kHz Tone.

Select 22kHz Tone using the button, and press the OK

or button to change the setting. When using 22kHz tone

switch, select Enable. Otherwise, select Disable.

4. Select DiSEqC switch.

Select DiSEqC item using the button, and press the OK

or button to display DiSEqC Switch List.

Select DiSEqC Switch using the

button.

5. When you complete the setting, select Next using the button and press the OK button to start Automatic Search.

button, and press the

button.

button and then press the

Note:

• If the antenna is correctly set up, the level at signal strength bar and quality bar, which are located at the bottom of the screen, are generally moved up.

• If you encounter any problems or questions when setting up the antenna, please contact your local product installer or distributor.

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3. Installation Wizard

3.4 Automatic Search

You can automatically search for satellites according to the Antenna Setting.

Please wait for finishing the Automatic Search. If you want to stop the Automatic Search, select the OK

If the Automatic Search is stopped or finished, the selected result is automatically saved and go to the next step.

3.5 Time Setting

You can set the current time.

button.

Press the OK Select the appropriate GMT Offset value using the press the OK at the bottom of the screen to see if it's correctly set up. Then select

Next using the Installation Wizard.

or button to display the values for GMT Offset.

button and

button to set the current time. Check the current time

button and press the OK button to finish

Warning: Press the EXIT button to save the previous input information and exit the Installation Wizard

when running the Installation wizard. If you exit the Install Wizard without fully completing the setting procedures, you may not watch any broadcasting normally. In this case, you can use the Menu-Installation-Antenna Setting and Menu-Installation-Automatic Search menu to configure your receiver as you like.

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4. Basic Operation

This chapter describes functions such as switching channel, volume control, and basic features for watching programmes.

4.1 Switching Channel

You can switch the current channel using one of the following methods.

1. Press the CH-/CH+

2. Enter your desired channel numeric using the NUMERICAL (0~9) buttons to move to the channel directly.

3. Press the TV/RADIO

Note: You can switch channel using Programme Guide or Channel List. Please refer to Chapter 5 and 6 for

more information.

4.2 Volume Control

1. Press the V-/V+ buttons to adjust the audio volume.

2. Press the MUTE

Note: The mute function keeps enabled while you change the channel.

button.

button to switch between TV channel and Radio channel.

button to stop the sound temporarily.

4.3 Change the Subtitle Language

If the current programme provides Subtitle information, you can select the language for the Subtitle.

1. Press the SUBTITLE list.

2. Select your desired subtitle language using the press the OK the selected language at the bottom of the screen.

3. Select OFF from the subtitle language list not to display subtitle from the screen.

button. Then the subtitle will be displayed in

button to display the subtitle language

button, and

Note: You can select a default subtitle language by selecting MENU - Preferences - Language Setting -

Subtitle Language.

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4. Basic Operation

4.4 Change a Audio Language

If the current programme is available in multiple audio languages, you can select the language that you wish to listen in.

1. Press the SOUNDTRACK

2. Select your desired audio language using the change Audio immediately.

3. Select Audio Direction (left, right, stereo) using the

Note:

• You can select your desired default audio language by selecting MENU - Preferences - Language

Setting - Audio Language.

• If the programme is Dolby digital one, you cannot set the audio direction such as left, right, and stereo.

• If you select Dolby by selecting MENU - Preferences - Language Setting - Audio Priority, Dolby Digital programme is automatically broadcasted with Dolby digital audio without considering Default audio language.

button to display soundtrack list.

button to

button.

4.5 Programme Information (i-plate)

Programme information is always displayed for a specific period of time whenever you switch channels. You can view the programme information by pressing the i

EXIT

button to hide the I-plate.

1. General Information

button while watching a programme. Press the

The General Information is displayed as following on the screen.

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1. Channel number and channel name

2. Programme name

3. Icons

Displayed only if this programme is recording. Displayed only if this programme is reserved. Represents parental level. It indicates the minimum level of ages that the programme is targeted

at. Displayed only when the channel is a locked channel. Displayed only when the channel is a scrambled channel. Displayed only when subtitle information is available. Displayed only when there is any teletext information. Displayed only when the programme is a dolby digital one.

4. Current time

5. Detail programme information: displayed if detailed programme information is provided.

6. Signal strength and signal quality : indicates signal level.

7. Satellite name or channel change mode : If you select All channels by selecting MENU - Edit channels - Channel Change Mode the Satellite name, which the current channel is belonged to, is displayed; if you select Within the current channel list, the channel list, which user selected, is displayed.

8. Programme broadcasting time and progress bar: displays programme playing time and progress bar.

9. Next programme Information : displayed if next programme information is provided. Press the to display the next programme information.

Note: If there is no available programme information, programme information is not displayed.

button

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4. Basic Operation

2. Detail Programme Information

You can see detailed information about the current programme. Press the i button where I-plate is displayed to view detailed information.

Note:

• Press the i

• If the Detail information is more than one page, use to move to the previous or next page.

4.6 Option List

You can view and confirm detailed information about the current channel and change the information in necessary.

button again to hide the information box.

button

Note: Press the OPT+

functions in the option list are performed to the current channel where cursor is located.

button when the channel list is displayed to view Option List. Then the following

1. Add a channel to favourite group

You can add current channel to the favourite group immediately. Also, you can add a channel to multiple Favourite groups.

1. Press the OPT+

2. Select Favourite using the or button.

3. Select Favourite Group using the

4. Press the OK button again on the selected Favourite Group to release the registered channel.

5. Move to the parent menu using the automatically.

Note: For detailed information about how to change Favourite Group's

name and how to register Favourite Channel for the whole channels, refer to Chapter 5.

button to register for Favourite Group

button.

button, and press the OK

button and press the

button to save the changes

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2. Lock/Unlock a Channel

You can lock or unlock the current channel while watching a programme.

1. Press the OPT+

2. Select Lock using the button.

3. Select Lock option using the

button.

4. Select Unlock option using the button, and press the OK

button.

5. You will be prompted to enter your password. Enter your password to unlock the channel.

6. Move to the parent menu using the automatically.

Note: When switching to the locked channel, you must enter the

password to watch a programme.

button.

button, and press the OK or

button, and press the OK

button to save the changes

3. Delete a Channel

You can delete the current channel while watching a programme.

1. Press the OPT+

2. Select Delete using the button.

3. Select Yes in the confirmation message and press the OK button.

button.

button, and press the OK or

4. Enter password using the NUMERICAL (0~9) buttons to delete the current channel and move to the next channel.

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4. Basic Operation

4. Channel Information

You can display detailed information about the current channel while watching a programme.

1. Press the OPT+

2. Select Information using the information automatically.

button.

button to display channel

The following information is displayed on the Information.

1st Line : Provider name 2nd Line : Satellite and CAS type 3rd Line : Transponder Information for the channel (Frequency, Polarisation, Symbol rate, FEC) 4th Line : Video PID, Audio PID ,PCR PID (Packet Identification) 5th Line : Network ID (NID), Service ID (SID)

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5. Time Shifted Recording

This unit automatically saves the programme on air so that users can watch programmes as they watch a video tape using functions such as rewind, fast forward, replay and pause.

5.1 Time Bar

If you press playback control buttons while watching TV, the Time bar appears on the bottom of the screen.

Time bar displays the current operation status, the time difference between the broadcasting point and watching point, and an amount of temporarily saved programme. Time bar also provides 5 operation buttons on the right side for additional time shift operations.

5.2 Pause

If you press the PAUSE button on the remote controller, the current programme is paused. If you press the PLAY

button once again, the programme is resumed from that point.

Note: Pause makes the time difference or delay between the broadcasting point and watching point. The

time difference is equal to the paused time period. You can check the time difference in the Time bar. Other operations such as slow motion and rewind also make the time difference.

Press STOP button to remove the time difference, and watch the programme on air presently.

or PAUSE

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5. Time Shifted Recording

5.3 Rewind to Previous Scene

Press the REWIND button on the remote controller to watch the scene passed by. Whenever you press the REWIND

button, the rewind speed increases by 3 steps.

If you press the PLAY the programme is played at normal speed.

Note: You can rewind to the point when you have changed to the current channel. If the watching point

reaches the start point during rewinding, the programme is played at normal speed from the point.

button, the rewinding operation stops, and

5.4 Fast Forward to the Next Scene

Press the FORWARD button on the remote controller to fast forward the programme. Whenever you press the FORWARD

If you press the PLAY and the programme is played at normal speed.

button, the speed increases by 3 steps.

button, the fast forward operation is stops,

Note: You can use the fast forward operation only when there is a time difference between the current

watching and the broadcasting point caused by some previous operations such as pause, slow motion, and rewind. You can fast forward to the current broadcasting point. If the watching point reaches to the broadcasting point, the programme is played at normal speed.

5.5 Recording

Press the REC button on the remote controller to start recording the current programme. While the time shift operation records the programme temporarily, record operation records the programme permanently so

you can playback the recorded programme at any time. For more information about recording, refer to

Chapter 6.

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5.6 Additional Time Shift Operations Using Time Bar

You can perform additional time shift operations using the 5 operation buttons on the right side of the time bar.

1. Slow Motion

Select SLOW MOTION ) and then press the OK button to play the current programme in slow motion. Press the SLOW MOTION

2. Direct Jump

Select DIRECT JUMP ) and then press the OK button. A moving arrow appears in progress bar. Move this arrow to a desired time point using the programme from the specified time point.

3. Skip

Select SKIP and then press the OK button to play the programme from the time point 30 seconds forward from the current watching point.

You can use the skip operation only when there is a time difference between the current watching and the broadcasting point while you use the fast forward operation. If the time difference is less than 30 seconds, the programme is played from the current broadcasting point.

once again to play the programme at normal speed.

button, and then press the OK button to play the

4. Replay

Select REPLAY and press the OK button, to replay the current programme from the 7 seconds before. When the replay has been completed, the programme is normally played from the point.

5. Displaying a Playlist

Select PLAYLIST and press the OK button to display the currently saved programme list.

Select desired programme and then press the OK playback the programme.

You can perform the time shift operations like VCR functions using the Playback control buttons while playing a programme.

Press the STOP programme on air.

button to stop playing the current saved programme, and watch the current

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