Humax CX-FOX C PLUS User Manual

Notice

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.

Warranty

This warranty does not cover parts which may become defective due to misuse of the information contained in this manual.

Trademarks

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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

Read this manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions provided. For your safety, be aware of the following precautions.

Warnings, Cautions and Notes

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

• Warning Indicates a hazardous situation which could result in serious injury.

• Caution Indicates a situation which could damage the equipment or other apparatus.

• Note Indicates additional information to make the user aware of possible problems and information of any importance to help understand, use and 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 Warning

This product 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 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.

2. OVERLOADING

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

3. LIQUIDS

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.

4. CLEANING

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

5. VENTILATION

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.

6. ATTACHMENTS

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

7. CONNECTION TO THE CABLE TV SIGNAL

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.

8. CONNECTION TO THE TV

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

9. LOCATION

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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Safety Warning

10. LIGHTNING, STORM or NOT IN USE

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.

11. EXTRANEOUS OBJECTS

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

12. REPLACEMENT of PARTS

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.

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. The mains plug shall remain readily operable.

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 Smartcards. In doing so can cause damage to the product and reduce its life span.

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Contents

1. Before Using the Product .......................................GB7

1.1 Package Contents .......................................... GB7

1.2 Front Panel ................................................ GB8

1.3 Conditional Access.......................................... GB9

1.4 Rear Panel................................................. GB10

1.5 Remote Control............................................. GB11

2. Setup..........................................................GB13

2.1 Connecting the Cable ....................................... GB13

2.2 Powering On ............................................... GB16

3. Installation Wizard.............................................. GB17

3.1 Language..................................................GB17

3.2 Area Setting................................................ GB17

3.3 Channel Search ............................................ GB18

3.4 Time Setting ............................................... GB19

3.5 Result .....................................................GB19

4. Basic Operation ................................................GB20

4.1 Switching Channel .......................................... GB20

4.2 Volume Control............................................. GB20

4.3 Subtitle ....................................................GB20

4.4 Audio...................................................... GB21

4.5 Teletext.................................................... GB21

4.6 Programme Information (i-plate) .............................. GB23

4.7 Option List ................................................. GB24

5. Channel List ...................................................GB27

5.1 Displaying and Switching Channel List......................... GB27

5.2 Edit Channel Lists........................................... GB28

5.3 Edit Favourite Channels ..................................... GB30

5.4 Channel Change Mode ...................................... GB34

6. Programme Guide ..............................................GB35

6.1 Viewing Programme Guide Information ........................ GB35

6.2 Finding a Programme ....................................... GB37

6.3 Viewing Reserved Programme................................ GB38

7. Preferences ....................................................GB40

7.1 Parental Control ............................................ GB40

7.2 Language Setting ........................................... GB42

7.3 Time Setting ............................................... GB44

7.4 Schedule .................................................. GB46

7.5 A/V Control ................................................ GB46

7.6 Miscellaneous Settings ...................................... GB48

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Contents

8. Installation..................................................... GB49

8.1 Automatic Search........................................... GB49

8.2 Linear Search .............................................. GB50

8.3 Manual Search ............................................. GB52

8.4 Default Setting.............................................. GB54

9. Software Update ............................................... GB55

9.1 OTA (Over the Air) .......................................... GB55

10. System Information ........................................... GB59

10.1 Status .................................................... GB59

10.2 Signal Detection ........................................... GB59

10.3 Conditional Access (for Conax embedded) .................... GB60

11. Games .......................................................GB61

12. Menu Map ....................................................GB62

13. Troubleshooting .............................................. GB63

13.1 Trouble Shooting .......................................... GB63

13.2 Error Message ............................................ GB64

14. Specification.................................................. GB66

15. Glossary......................................................GB68

16. Service and Support........................................... GB69

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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. The Smartcard slot on the product can be used for CONAX Smartcard only.

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.

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1. Before Using the Product

1.4 Rear Panel

1. CABLE IN

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

2. TV/VCR

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

3. TV SCART

Connects a TV SCART cable.

4. VCR SCART

Connects a VCR SCART cable.

5. RS-232C

Connect a PC for software update.

6. S/PDIF

Outputs the digital audio signals(S/PDIF).

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1.5 Remote Control

1. SOURCE Controls the input of TV.

2. TV/RADIO Switches between TV and radio modes.

3. NUMERIC(0~9) BUTTONS Enters a TV/radio channel number or menu option number.

4. LIST Displays the channel list.

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1. Before Using the Product

5. BACK

Returns to the previous channel or menu option.

6. ARROW BUTTONS

Changes the channel or moves the cursor up, down, left or right.

7. OPT+ (OPTION)

Displays the channel attributes while watching a programme.

8. AUDIO

Displays the audio list.

9. CH-/CH+ or PAGE-/PAGE+

Changes the channel or page.

10. MENU

Displays the main menu.

11. STANDBY

Switches between operation and standby modes.

12. GUIDE

Displays the programme guide.

13. EXIT

Exits all On-Screen Display (OSD) screens.

14. OK

Selects a menu or confirms the selected operation. Also displays the channel list while watching a programme.

15. FREEZE

Freezes the TV screen you are watching. Does not cease audio.

16. SUBTITLE

Displays the subtitle language list.

17. V-/V+

Adjusts the audio volume.

18. MUTE

Mutes or unmutes the audio temporarily.

19. i (INFORMATION/INDEX)

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

20. WIDE

Sets the display format.

21. G (Game)

Displays the games.

22. TELETEXT

a. SUB-PAGE

Searches the sub-page in teletext mode. The current time is displayed when not in teletext mode.

b. TELETEXT ON/OFF

Switches between teletext and TV modes.

c. DOUBLE

Displays the text size as double size.

d. MIX

Adjusts transparency of the teletext screen.

e. REVEAL

Displays the concealed information.

f. HOLD

Holds the current page not updating it.

g. CANCEL

Hides the teletext leaving only the page number.

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2. Setup

2.Setup

This chapter describes how to connect the product to the TV with the particular equipments for gaining optimum signal quality. The product provides various interfaces to connect to the TV, VCR or other devices. Select the most appropriate procedure depending on the equipment you have.

Note: If you encounter any problems setting up your product, please contact your local

product distributor.

2.1 Connecting the Cable

1. Connecting TV

This is the most simple setup mode.

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

• The TV SCART is connected as in the figure above.

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2. Setup

2. Connecting TV/VCR with 2 SCARTs

This is the optimal way to connect the product.

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3. Connecting Audio System

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

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2. Setup

2.2 Powering On

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

2. Power on by pressing the STANDBY button on the remote control or the

STANDBY

button on the front of the product.

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3. Installation Wizard

3.InstallationWizard

When powering on the product for the first time after purchasing, the installation wizard will operate automatically.

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 NUMERIC(0~9) buttons.

Note:

• If you press the BACK running the installation wizard, you can return to the previous screen.

• The default password is 0000. If you have forgotten your password, please contact your local product distributor.

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.

button or select Back and press the OK buttonwhile

3.2 Area Setting

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

button and press the OK button.

Select Next and press the OK next step.

button to go to the

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3. Installation Wizard

3.3 Channel Search

You can search channels automatically or manually. If you select manual search, you have to set parameters for search.

• Search Type: Select Auto or Manual.If Manual is selected, the following options will be activated.

• Frequency: Select frequency value using the

• Symbol Rate: Select the symbol rate using the

• Network Search: When using the network

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

button and press the OK button. If

you wish to set the frequency value, select User Define, and enter the value using the NUMERIC(0~9) buttons.

button and press the OK or button.

If the required value is not listed, then select User Define and enter the value using the NUMERIC(0~9) buttons.

search, select Enable. When entering the Network ID, select User Define. You can also disable the network search by selecting Disable.

button to save the result and go to the next step.

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3.4 Time Setting

You can set the current time. Press the OK

Select the appropriate GMT offset value using the button and press the OK button to set the current time.

Note: 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.

or button to display GMT list.

3.5 Result

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

Select Finish using the

button to complete the installation wizard.

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 be able to watch any broadcasting normally. In this case, you can use the MENU-Installation to configure your product as you like.

button and press the OK

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4. Basic Operation

4.BasicOperation

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 the channel number using the NUMERIC(0~9) buttons to move to the channel directly.

3. Press the TV/RADIO

Note: You can switch channel using the channel list or programme guide. For more

information, please refer to Chapter 5. Channel List and 6. Programme Guide.

4.2 Volume Control

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

2. Press the MUTE

Note: The mute function will remain off after changing channels.

4.3 Subtitle

or button.

button to switch between TV channel and radio channel.

button to stop the audio temporarily.

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

1. Press the SUBTITLE button.

2. Select a 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 to hide subtitle from the screen.

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

Setting-Subtitle Language.

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4. Basic Operation

4.4 Audio

If the current programme is available in multiple audio languages, you can select the language you prefer.

1. Press the AUDIO button.

2. Select an audio language you prefer using the

3. Select the audio direction(left, right, stereo)

Note:

• You can select the default audio language in MENU-Preferences-Language

• If the programme is broadcast in Dolby Digital, you cannot set the audio direction.

• If you select Dolby Digital in MENU-Preferences-Language Setting-Audio Priority,

button to change audio immediately.

using the

Setting-Audio Language.

the programme is automatically broadcasted in Dolby Digital audio regardless of default audio language.

button.

4.5 Teletext

When the channel supports teletext, the teletext icon ( ) is displayed on the i-plate. To enter the teletext mode, press the TELETEXT ON/OFF display teletext.

1. Using Teletext Menu

1. Press the MENU button to display teletext menu in teletext mode.

2. Select the required teletext function using the

3. Press the OK

button.

button or the SUBTITLE button to

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