Humax CX-1201C User Manual

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Copyright (Copyright © 2001 HUMAX Corporation)

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

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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.

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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.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

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Thank you for purchasing a HUMAX Digital Cable Receiver. 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

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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.

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

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

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This symbol indicates important instructions accompanying the product.

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Safety and Warning

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This digital cable receiver has been manufactured to comply with international safety standards.
Please read the following safety precautions carefully.

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Safety Instructions and Precautions

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1. MAINS SUPPLY

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

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2. OVERLOADING

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

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3. LIQUIDS

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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.

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4. CLEANING

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

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5. VENTILATION

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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.

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6. ATTACHMENTS

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

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7. CONNECTION TO THE CABLE TV SIGNAL AND TV

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Connect all components before plugging any power cords into the wall outlet. Always turn off
the STB, TV and other components before you connect or disconnect any cables.

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Safety and Warning

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8. LOCATION

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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 from 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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9. LIGHTNING, STORM, or NOT IN USE

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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.

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10.EXTRANEOUS OBJECTS

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

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11.REPLACEMENT of PARTS

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When 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 substitution may result in additional damage to the unit.

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Warning

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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.

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Contents

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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 Country Setting

3.3 Automatic Search

3.4 Time Setting

4. Basic Operation

4.1 Switching Channel

4.2 Volume Control

4.3 Motion Still

4.4 Change the Subtitle Language

4.5 Change an Audio Language

4.6 Programme Information (I- plate)

4.7 Option List

5. Channel List

5.1 Displaying and Switching Channel List

5.2 Changing Channel List Group

5.3 Edit Channels

5.4 Edit Favourite Channels

5.5 Channel Change Mode

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6. Programme Guide

6.1 Viewing Programme Guide Information

6.2 Finding a Programme

6.3 Viewing Reserved Programme

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7. Setting Preferences

7.1 Parental Control

7.2 Language Setting

7.3 Time Setting

7.4 Schedule

7.5 A/V Control

7.6 Miscellaneous Settings

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8. Installation

8.1 Automatic Search

8.2 Manual Search

8.3 Linear Search

8.4 Default Setting

9. Software Update

9.1 OTA (Over the Air)

10. System Information

10.1 Status

10.2 Signal Detection

10.3 Conditional Access (for Conax embedded)

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11. Games GB52

12. Menu Map GB53

13. Trouble Shooting

13.1 Trouble shooting

13.2 Error Message

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15. Glossary GB58

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1. Before Using the Receiver

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This chapter provides detailed instructions on the product and its accessories.

1.1 Package Contents

Please check all package contents before using your receiver.

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Remote Control Unit (1) User's Manual (1) Batteries (2)

Note: Since faults may occur if the remote controller is left without a battery for a long time,

always keep the battery inserted in the remote controller.

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1. Before Using the Receiver

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1.2 Front Panel

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1. STANDBY LED

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Red light is displayed when the product is in the standby mode.
Green light is displayed when the product is in operation.

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2. SMART CARD SLOT

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Slot for a smart card.

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1.3 Rear Panel

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1. CABLE IN

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Connects a cable to a CABLE input jack on the STB.

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2. CABLE OUT

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Connects a cable to a CABLE input jack on the STB as a loop-through.

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3. S/PDIF

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Output for connection to a digital amplifier.

4. TV SCART

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Connects a TV SCART cable.

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1. Before Using the Receiver

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1.4 Remote Control

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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. G (Game)

12. STANDBY

13. GUIDE

14. EXIT

15. OK

16. FREEZE

17. SUBTITLE

18. V-/V+

19. i (INFORMATION)

20. MUTE

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1. SOURCE

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Selects the input source between TV
and cable receiver.

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2. TV/RADIO

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Switches between TV and Radio
modes.

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3. NUMERICAL BUTTONS

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

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4. LIST

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Displays the channel list.

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5. BACK

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Returns to the previous menu and
screen.

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6. ARROW BUTTONS

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

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7. OPT+ (OPTION)

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Displays the channel attributes during
watching a programme.

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8. SOUNDTRACK

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Displays the Soundtrack.

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

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Changes the Channel or Page.

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10.MENU

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Displays the main menu.

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11.G (Game)

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Displays the Game.

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12.STANDBY

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Switches between Operation and
Standby modes.

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13.GUIDE

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Displays the Programme Guide.

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14.EXIT

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Exits the main menu or Guide screen.

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15.OK

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

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16.FREEZE

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Freezes the TV screen you are
watching. Play the audio continuously.

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17.SUBTITLE

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Changes the subtitle language.

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18.V-/V+

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Adjusts the audio volume.

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19.i (INFORMATION)

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Displays the information about the
channel and programme.

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20.MUTE

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

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2. Setup

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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

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• Connect your CATV line to the CABLE IN socket on the STB for receiving cable services

• TV Scart are connected as in the figure above.

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2. Connect a S/PDIF Fiber-Optic cable

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If you are watching a programme with a Dolby Digital soundtrack, you can enjoy the higher quality
sound of the Dolby Digital audio by connecting the STB to an external Dolby Digital amplifier. Do this
by connecting the optical S/PDIF output of the STB to the optical S/PDIF input of the external Dolby
Digital amplifier.

2.2 Powering On

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

2. 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

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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

running the Installation Wizard, you can return to the previous screen

3.1 Language

Select the appropriate language from the list using the
button and press the OK button to save the selected
language as a default language.

Note: The display language could be different according to

country.

3.2 Country Setting

You can select country.

Select the appropriate country from the list using the
button and press the OK button.

button or select Back and press the OK buttonwhile

Note: The display area could be different according to

country.

3.3 Automatic Search

You can automatically start to search .

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

If the Automatic Search is stopped or finished, you must press
Save to save the searched result and go to the next step.

button.

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3. Installation Wizard

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3.4 Time Setting

You can set the current time.

Press the OK

Offset.

Select the appropriate GMT Offset value using the
and press the OK
select Next using the
button to finish Installation Wizard.

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

or button to display the values for GMT

button

button to set the current time. Then

button and press the OK

Installation Wizard when running the Installation wizard.

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4. Basic Operation

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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 the 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

4.3 Motion Still

Press the FREEZE button at remote controller to pause the current programme. Press the
FREEZE

button again to continue the programme.

button.

button to switch between TV channel and Radio channel.

button to stop the sound temporarily.

4.4 Change the Subtitle Language

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

1. Press the SUBTITLE
language list.

2. Select your desired subtitle language using the
button, and press the OK button. Then the subtitle
will be displayed in the selected language at the bottom

of the screen.

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

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

Setting - Subtitle Language.

button to display the subtitle

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4.5 Change an 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

soundtrack list.

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

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

Note: You can select your desired default audio language by selecting MENU - Preferences -

Language Setting -Audio Language.

4.6 Programme Information (i-plate)

button to display the

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

programme. Press the EXIT

button to hide the I-plate.

button while watching a

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4. Basic Operation

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1. General Information

General Information is displayed as follows on the screen.

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1. Channel number and channel name

2. Programme name

3. Icons

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

programme is targeted at.

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Displayed only when the channel is a locked channel.

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Displayed only when the channel is a scrambled channel.

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Displayed only when subtitle information is available.

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Displayed only when there is any teletext information.

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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. Channel change mode and Channel List Name : if you select Within the current channel list
by selecting MENU - Edit channels - Channel Change Mode, the Icon of Channel change
mode is displayed. And cchannel list, which you selected, is displayed.

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

8. Next programme Information : displayed if next programme information is provided. Press the

button to display the next programme information.

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

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