Humax CX-FOX C, CX-FOX C II User Manual

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Copyright (Copyright © 2006 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

This warranty does not cover parts which may become defective due to misuse 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 Kudelski 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 product. Please read this user manual carefully to be
able to safely install, use and maintain the product at maximum performance. Keep this user
manual next to your product for future reference. The information in this document is subject
to change without notice.

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

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5. VENTILATION

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

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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 product.

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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 product, 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 product 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 cable 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

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 product and reduce its life span.

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Contents

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1. Before Using the Product

2. Setup

3. Installation Wizard

4. Basic Operation

5. Channel List

1.1 Package Contents

1.2 Front Panel

1.3 Conditional Access

1.4 Rear Panel

1.5 Remote Control Unit

2.1 Connecting the Cable

2.2 Powering On

3.1 Language

3.2 Area Setting

3.3 Channel Search

3.4 Time Setting

3.5 Result

4.1 Switching Channel

4.2 Volume Control

4.3 Teletext

4.4 Changing the Subtitle Language

4.5 Changing an Audio Language

4.6 Programme Information (I- plate)

4.7 Option 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

7. Setting Preferences

8. Installation

9. Software Update

10. System Information

11. Games GB61

12. Menu Map GB62

13. Troubleshooting

14. Specification GB65

15. Glossary GB67

16. Service and Support GB68

6.1 Viewing Programme Guide Information

6.2 Finding a Programme

6.3 Viewing Reserved Programme

7.1 Parental Control

7.2 Language Setting

7.3 Time Setting

7.4 Schedule

7.5 A/V Control

7.6 Miscellaneous Settings

8.1 Channel Search

8.2 Linear Search

8.3 Default Setting

9.1 OTA (Over the Air)

10.1 Status

10.2 Signal Detection

10.3 Conditional Access (for Conax embedded)

13.1 Troubleshooting

13.2 Error Message

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1. Before Using the Product

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1.3 Conditional Access

Although some TV and radio channels are free to air, most TV and radio/music channels are
available on a subscription basis and can only be enjoyed via a Conditional Access component.
The Conditional Access component is a removable Smartcard.

1. Inserting the Smartcard

The Smartcard looks similar to a credit card and is inserted into the slot behind the right-hand
front flap of the product. A valid Smartcard entitles you to view and listen to all the channels you
choose to subscribe to.

1. Open the right-hand flap on the front panel of the product. Swing it upwards to expose
the card slot.

2. Hold the Smartcard horizontally with the electronic chip (small square-shaped, gold in
colour) facing downwards.

3. Insert the Smartcard into the top slot until the card is completely in.

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1.4 Rear Panel

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1. CABLE IN

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

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2. TV/VCR

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Connects a RF signal from your receiver to RF (ANT) input jack on your TV or VCR.

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3. TV SCART

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Connects a TV SCART cable.

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4. VCR SCART

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Connects a VCR SCART cable.

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5. RS-232C

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Connector for Customer Service

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6. S/PDIF

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Outputs the digital audio signals(S/PDIF).

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1. Before Using the Product

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1.5 Remote Control Unit

1. SOURCE

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Controls the input of TV

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2. TV/RADIO

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Switches between TV and Radio modes.

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3. NUMERICAL (0~9) 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. AUDIO

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Displays the Audio list.

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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. STANDBY

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Switches between Operation and
Standby modes.

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12. GUIDE

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Displays the Programme Guide.

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13. EXIT

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Exits all On-Screen Display (OSD)
screens.

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14. OK

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

15. FREEZE

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

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16. SUBTITLE

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Displays the subtitle language list.

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17. V-/V+

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Adjusts the audio volume.

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18. MUTE

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

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19. i (INFORMATION/INDEX)

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Displays the information about the
channel and programme in normal
viewing mode. Moves to the index page
in teletext mode.

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20. WIDE

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Changes the display format.

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21. G (Game)

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Displays the Game.

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22. TELETEXT

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a. SUB-PAGE

Search the sub-page in teletext
mode. If it’s not in the teletext
mode, display the current time

b. TELETEXT ON/OFF

Switches between Teletext and
TV modes.

c. DOUBLE

Displays the text size as double
size.

d. MIX

Adjusts transparency of teletext
screen.

e. REVEAL

Displays the concealed
information.

f. HOLD

Holds the current page not
updating it.

g. CANCEL

Hides the teletext except page
number.

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2. Setup

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

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

product distributor.

2.1 Connecting the Cable

1. Connecting TV

This is the most simple setup mode.

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

• TV Scart are connected as in the figure above.

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2. Setup

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2. Connecting TV/VCR with 2 SCARTs

This is the optimal way to connect the product. The VCR normally loops RGB.

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2. Setup

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3. Connecting Hi-Fi system

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

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2.2 Powering On

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

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2. Power on by pressing the STANDBY button at Remote Controller.

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3. Installation Wizard

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When powering on your product 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) button.

Note: If you press the BACK button or select Back and press the OK button while

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 for Menu,
Subtitle, and Audio.

3.2 Area Setting

The country is fixed to Sweden.

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3.3 Channel Search

You can set parameters to search channels.
Select the following item using the button, and

press the OK

• Frequency: The default value is set to 362000.
If you wish to set your desired frequency value,
select User Define, and enter the value using
the NUMERICAL (0~9) button.

• Symbol Rate: The default value is set to 6875.
Select your desired symbol rate using the

button, and press the OK or button. If the
desired value is not listed, then select User

Define, and enter the value using the
NUMERICAL (0~9) button.

• Network Search: The default value is set to
Enable. Select Enable or Disable using the OK

search, select Enable. You can also disable the
network search by selecting Disable.

• Network ID : Select your desired Network ID
using the

or button. If the desired value is not listed,
then select User Define , and enter the value

using the NUMERICAL (0~9) button.

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Select Next and press the OK button to start
channel search.

Please wait for finishing the Channel Search. If you
want to stop the operation during search, press the OK

button.

If the Channel Search is stopped or finished, you can
edit the found channels.

• Select All: Select all the found channels.

• Unselect All: Unselect all the found channels.

• Delete: Delete the selected channels.

Select Save, and press the OK
result and go to the next step.

or button.

or button. When using the network

button, and press the OK

button to save the

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3. Installation Wizard

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3.4 Time Setting

You can set the current time.
Press the OK

GMT Offset.

Select the appropriate GMT Offset value using the

button and press the OK button to set the

current time.
Note: The default item is Auto. If GMT Offset is Auto,

it is automatically set depending on your
country. However, if the time is NOT set
properly, you can change GMT Offset to fit
your local time.

Select Next using the button and press the OK button to go to the next step.

3.5 Result

It displays the default language, country, time offset,
network id, and channel search result.

Select Finish using the

button to complete the Installation Wizard.

or button to display the values for

button and press the OK

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