Humax CX-FOX C PLUS User Manual

Notice

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.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
'Dolby' and the double-D symbol are trademarks of 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

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

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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 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.

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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.

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.

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Safety Instructions and Precautions

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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.

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2. OVERLOADING

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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11. EXTRANEOUS OBJECTS

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

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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.

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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.
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

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1. CABLE IN

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

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2. TV/VCR

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

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3. TV SCART

Connects a TV SCART cable.

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4. VCR SCART

Connects a VCR SCART cable.

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5. RS-232C

Connect a PC for software update.

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6. S/PDIF

Outputs the digital audio signals(S/PDIF).

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1.5 Remote Control

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1. SOURCE
Controls the input of TV.

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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.

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6. ARROW BUTTONS

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

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7. OPT+ (OPTION)

Displays the channel attributes while
watching a programme.

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8. AUDIO

Displays the audio list.

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

Changes the channel or page.

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10. MENU

Displays the main menu.

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11. STANDBY

Switches between operation and
standby modes.

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12. GUIDE

Displays the programme guide.

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13. EXIT

Exits all On-Screen Display (OSD)
screens.

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14. OK

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

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15. FREEZE

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

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16. SUBTITLE

Displays the subtitle language list.

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17. V-/V+

Adjusts the audio volume.

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18. MUTE

Mutes or unmutes the audio temporarily.

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19. i (INFORMATION/INDEX)

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

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20. WIDE

Sets the display format.

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21. G (Game)

Displays the games.

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22. TELETEXT

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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.

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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.

• 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.

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

STANDBY

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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,

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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.

button or the SUBTITLE button to

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4. Basic Operation

Teletext Functions

Index Returns to index page. If there is no index page, jump to page 100.
Sub-page Searches the sub-page using the sub-code written by users.
MIX Adjusts transparency of teletext screen.
Cancel Hides the teletext except page number.
Reveal Displays the concealed information.
Double Size Displays the text size as double size.
Page Hold Holds the current page not updating it.

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2. Viewing Teletext Page

1. Enter the page number using the
NUMERIC(0~9) buttons to move to the page
directly.

2. Press the button to move to the next page.

3. Press the button to move to the previous
page.

4. Press the CH-/CH+ button to move to
previous/next page.

5. Press the BACK
the recently viewed pages.

button to move back to

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4.6 Programme Information (i-plate)

Programme information is displayed for a certain period of time whenever you switch channels.
You can view the programme information by pressing the i button while watching a

programme. Press the EXIT

1. General Information

The general information is displayed as follows on the screen.

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1. Channel number and channel name

2. Programme name

3. Icons

Displayed only if this programme is reserved.
Represents parental control level. Indicates the minimum level of ages for

viewing the programme.
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 broadcast in Dolby Digital.

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4. Current time

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

6. Channel looping mode and channel list name : If you select Within the current channel
list in MENU-Edit Channels-Channel Change Mode, the icon of channel looping mode
is displayed. And the channel list, which you selected, is displayed.

button to hide the i-plate.

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4. Basic Operation

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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

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

2. Detailed Programme Information

You can see detailed information about the current
programme. Press the i button when the i-plate is

displayed to view detailed information.

Note:

• Press the i
information box.

• If the detailed programme information is more
than one page, use the

the previous/next page.

4.7 Option List

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

button to display the next programme information.

button again to hide the

button to move to

1. Adding a Channel to Favourite Group

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

1. Press the OPT+ button.

2. Select Favourite using the
press the OK

3. Select Favourite group using the
and press the OK
Favourite group.

4. Press the OK
Favourite group to release the registered

channel.

or button.

button to register for

button again on the selected

button and

button

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5. Move to the parent menu using the button to
save the changes automatically.

Note: For detailed information about how to

change Favourite group's name and how to
register all channels in Favourite channel,
refer to Chapter 5. Channel List.

2. Locking/Unlocking a Channel

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

1. Press the OPT+ button.

2. Select Lock using the

OK

3. Select Lock option using the
press the OK

4. Select Unlock option using the
press the OK

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

6. Move to the parent menu using the
save the changes automatically.

Note:

• When switching to the locked channel, you must
enter the password to watch a programme.

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

or button.

button.

button.

button and press the

button and

button and

button to

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4. Basic Operation

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3. Deleting a Channel

You can delete the current channel while watching a programme.

1. Press the OPT+ button.

2. Select Delete using the
the OK

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

4. Enter the password using the NUMERIC(0~9)
buttons to delete the current channel.

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Note:

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

• The channel will be permanently deleted. If you
would like to get it back, you should search
channels again using the installation menu.

or button.

button.

button and press

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5. Channel List

5.ChannelList

Three types of channel lists are provided for easy and quick channel browsing.

TV The list of all TV channels with two sub-groups: one is sorted by channel

Radio The list of all radio channels with two sub-groups: one is sorted by channel

Favourite The list of Favourite channels with five sub-groups that you can organise

5.1 Displaying and Switching Channel List

You can display channel list using the LIST button and switch to another channel on the
channel list.

1. Press the LIST button while watching a
programme to display the channel list.

2. Select a channel using the
press the OK
channel.

3. Enter the channel number directly using the
NUMERIC(0~9) buttons to move the cursor to
the channel you want. And then press the OK

4. Press the
group while the channel list is displayed.

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Note:

• If there are multiple channels, press the

PAGE-/PAGE+

page.

• Each time you press the TV/RADIO
while the channel list is displayed, the channel

list will be switched between TV and radio
channel list.

• To display scramble icon (
list, select ON in MENU-Preferences-

Miscellaneous Settings-Option in CH List.

• The sub-group of Favourite channel list may exist or not depending on your
configuration.

•IfWithin the Current Channel List option is selected in MENU-Edit channels-Channel
Change Mode, you can only change programme within the selected channel list using
the CH-/CH+ button while watching a programme.

number, the other is sorted by channel name.

number, the other is sorted by channel name.

channels by your private taste.

button and

button to change the

button to change to the selected channel.

button to change a channel list

button to move by

button

) in the channel

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5. Channel List

5.2 Edit Channel Lists

You can edit all channels or each channel by channel list group.

1. Press the MENU button.

2. Select Edit Channels using the
and press the OK

3. Select Edit Channel Lists using the
button and press the OK or button.

4. You will be prompted to enter your password.
Enter your password using NUMERIC(0~9)
buttons.

Note:

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

• Press the BACK
Press the MENU

• You can easily navigate all menus using the assigned number for each menu. Press
MENU-2-1 in order to select Edit Channel Lists.

or button.

or button to save the changes and return to the previous menu.

or EXIT button to exit the menu screen.

1. Selecting a Channel Group

button

You can select the channel list group to edit. Both TV and radio are included in the channel list
groups.

1. Press the OK or button in group.

2. Select the group using the
press the OK

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Note:

• Press the TV/RADIO

• For editing Favourite channel list, move to MENU-Edit Channels-Edit Favourite
Channels.

button.

button and

button to move to the TV or radio channel list directly.

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2. Deleting Channels

You can delete one or more channels.

1. Move the cursor to the channel list using the

2. Select a channel and then press the OK

3. Select Delete using the button and press the

button.

button. You can select multiple channels.

OK

button.

3. Locking/Unlocking Channels

You can lock or unlock one or more channels.

1. Move the cursor to the channel list using the

2. Select a channel and then press the OK

3. Select Lock using the button and press the

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Note:

• When the locked channel(s) is selected or all

• Enter the password using the NUMERIC(0~9)

• The default password is 0000. If you have

button.

button. You can select multiple channels.

OK

channels are locked, Lock is switched to
Unlock. When you select Unlock and press the

OK

an unlocked channel.

buttons to watch locked channels.

forgotten your password, please contact your
local product distributor.

button.

button, locked channel is switched to

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5. Channel List

4. Selecting/Unselecting All Channels

You can select or unselect all channels at once.

1. Select Select All and press the OK

2. Select Unselect All and press the OK

5.3 Edit Favourite Channels

You can edit Favourite channel or Favourite channel list.

1. Press the MENU button.

2. Select Edit Channels using the
and press the OK

3. Select Edit Favourite Channels using the

button and press the OK or button.

4. You will be prompted to select a Favourite
Group. Select a Favourite group you want to
edit using the

button.

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Note:

• Press the BACK
Press the MENU

• You can easily navigate all menu items using the assigned number for each menu.
Press the MENU-2-2 in order to select Edit Favourite Channels.

or button.

button and press the OK

or button to save the changes and return to the previous menu.

or EXIT button to exit the menu screen.

button to select all channels.

button to unselect all the selected channels.

button

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The buttons for editing Favourite channel list are described in the following table.

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Add

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Remove

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TV/Radio

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Fav.Group**Changes Favourite channel list group.

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Move

**

Rename

**

Sort

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**

Adds Favourite channel.

**

Removes from Favourite channel.

**

Switches between TV and radio channel list.

**

Moves the order of channel list within Favourite channel list.

**

Renames the name of Favourite channel list.

**

Sorts channels by number or name in all TV/radio channel list.

Unselect All**Unselects all the selected channel.

1. Adding/Removeing Favourite Channels

You can add Favourite channel(s) to a specific Favourite channel list or remove the added
Favourite channel(s) from the list.

1. Select Favourite group using .

2. Select the channel(s) you want to add in all
TV/radio channel list and press

Favourite channel(s).

3. Select the channel(s) you want to remove from
Favourite channel list and press

Favourite channel(s).

Note: You can switch between TV and radio

channel list using TV/RADIO button

.

or

to add

to remove

**

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5. Channel List

2. Moving Favourite Channels

You can move Favourite channel(s) to the location you want within Favourite channel list.
This function changes the location only without changing the channel number.

1. Select Favourite group using .

2. Select the channel to move within Favourite
channel list and press the OK

3. Select

4. Move the cursor to the wanted location using
the

5. The selected channel(s) is moved to the
location you selected.

and press the OK button.

button and press the OK button.

3. Renaming a Favourite Channel List

You can rename Favourite channel list.

1. Select Favourite group to rename using

2. Select

3. Enter Favourite channel list name using the
keyboard displayed on the screen.

4. When finishing entering Favourite channel list
name, select OK and press the OK

and press the OK button.

button.

.

button.

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**

4. Additional Features

Additional features provides many useful functions when editing Favourite channels.

**

Changing between TV and radio channel list

You can add not only TV channel(s) but also radio channel(s) to Favourite channel list. Press

to switch all channel list into TV or radio channels.

Note: You can also change to TV or radio channel by pressing TV/RADIO
remote control.

button on the

**

Selecting Favourite channel list

You can select Favourite channel list to edit. Press
to display Favourite channel list. Then select the

channel list using the button and press the OK

button.

**

Sorting a channel list

You can sort all TV or radio channel lists by channel number or name for easy Favourite
channel searching. If channel lists are sorted by channel number, is displayed. When you

press this button, all the channel lists are sorted by name. Or, if channel lists are sorted by
channel name,

is switched to . Press this button to order channels by number.

**

Unselecting all the selected channels

Press to unselect all the selected channels.

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5. Channel List

5.4 Channel Change Mode

You can change the channel either in the group or in the entire group while watching a
programme.

1. Press the MENU button.

2. Select Edit Channels using the
and press the OK

3. Select Channel Change Mode using the
button and press the OK or button.

4. Select All Channels or Within the Current
Channel List using the

the OK

Note: When Within the current channel list is selected, you can only change the channel

within the current channel list. To change the channel in another channel list in which
the current channel list is not located, change the channel list or select All channels
option.

button.

or button.

button

button and press

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6. Programme Guide

6.ProgrammeGuide

The programme guide displays programme information about each channel, based on the date
and time. You can also schedule watching using the information given.

Note: Press the GUIDE or EXIT button to exit the guide screen.

6.1 Viewing Programme Guide Information

You can view programme information for all channels.

1. Press the GUIDE button.

2. Move to previous/next programme within the
same channel using the

3. Move to another channel using the
button. If there are multiple channels, use

PAGE-/PAGE+ button to move to
channels by page. Also, you can enter channel

number you want using the NUMERIC(0~9)
buttons on the remote control to move to the
channel directly.

4. Select a programme and press the OK
button. You can watch the programme if it is on

air or reserve it if it is the future programme.

5. Press the i button in the selected programme to view the detailed information for the
selected channel.

button.

1. Viewing Guide Information by Channel Groups

You can view programme information of the selected channel list by groups.

1. Press the GUIDE button.

2. Press the RED button to display the channel list
group.

3. Select a channel list group using the
button.

4. Move the cursor to the sub-group using the
button, select a sub-group using the
button and then press the OK button.

5. The programme guide for selected channel list
is displayed.

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6. Programme Guide

2. Viewing Programme Information Using Time Bar

You can quickly search the time zone you want using the time bar.

1. Press the GUIDE

2. Press the GREEN button to display the time bar.

3. Select the time bar using the
bar. If you press the button repeatedly, the same operation is repeated.

4. Each button functions as follows.

Now Moves to the current programme where

the cursor is located.
Moves back to the previous programme

or 30 minutes before.
Moves forwards to the next programme

or 30 minutes ahead.
Moves back to 2 hours before.
Moves forwards to 2 hours ahead.

Day Moves back to one day before.

Day Moves forwards to one day ahead.

5. Select button and press the OK button to exit the time bar.

button.

button and press the OK button to move the time

3. Reserving a Programme

You can make reservations for the future programmes you wish to watch automatically.

1. Select a programme and press the OK
button. The following message will be

displayed.

2. Select OK and press the OK button to
reserve the programme. When a reservation

has been completed, the
on the reserved programme.

3. Select Cancel and press the OK
to reserve the programme.

4. If the channel is locked, parental controlled or
restricted by watching time, you will be
prompted to enter your password. Enter your
password to complete the reservation.

Note: The default password is 0000. If you have forgotten your password, please contact your

local product distributor.

icon is displayed

button not

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6. Programme Guide

6.2 Finding a Programme

You can sufficiently find the programme you want by programme name or genre.

1. Press the GUIDE button.

2. Press the BLUE button.

3. Enter the programme name directly using the
keyboard displayed on the screen.

Note: If you select Previous or Next on the

keyboard displayed on the screen and press
the OK

is switched.

**

4. When entering programme name is complete,
select Find and press the OK button.

5. If you select a programme from the results, press
the OK

on air or reserve your programme if it is the future
programme.

6. Select By Genre and press the OK
search programme by genre.

7. Select the genre and press the OK

8. Select the programme you want from the results
and press the OK

programme immediately or reserve the
programme.

9. If you want to find another programme, press the
BLUE button to display the keyboard screen.

button, the keyboard layout

button to watch the programme if it is

button to

button.

button to watch the

Note: The results of the finding programme may

differ depending on the provided programme
information.

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6. Programme Guide

6.3 Viewing Reserved Programme

You can add or edit reserved programmes using the schedule screen.

1. Press the GUIDE button.

2. Press the YELLOW button.

1. Editing a Reserved Programme

1. Select the reserved programme and press the
OK button to edit the reservation

information.

2. Change Start Time/End Time using the
button and the NUMERIC(0~9) buttons.

3. Change Repeat mode using the button.
The options are Once, Daily and Weekly.

4. Select Delete and press the OK
delete the reserved programme.

5. Select Cancel and press the OK
cancel the editing.

6. Select Save and press the OK
complete.

button to

button to

button to

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2. Adding a Reservation

1. Select a blank space and press the OK
button to add a new reservation.

2. Enter Channel No. using the NUMERIC(0~9)
buttons. The channel name is automatically
displayed by channel number.

3. Enter Start Time/End Time using the
button and the NUMERIC(0~9) buttons.

4. Select one of Repeat mode options among
Once, Daily and Weekly using the

5. Select Save and press the OK
complete.

6. Select Cancel and press the OK button to cancel the reservation.

**

Note:

• If the programme is overlapped with another programme, adjust the reservation
appropriately.

• If the channel is locked, restricted by watching time, you will be prompted to enter your
password to complete the reservation.

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

button.

button to

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7. Preferences

7.Preferences

You can set censorship, watching time and all other items suitable for your environment.

Note:

• Press the BACK
Press the MENU

• You can easily select any item from the menu using the NUMERIC(0~9) buttons.

7.1 Parental Control

You can set parental control for each programme and watching time. You can also change your
password.

1. Press the MENU button.

2. Select Preferences using the
press the OK

3. Select Parental Control using the
and press the OK

4. When a prompting message is displayed to
request your password, enter the password
using the NUMERIC(0~9) buttons. The default
password is 0000.

1. Censorship Classification

or button to save the changes and return to the previous menu.

or EXIT button to exit the menu screen.

button and

or button.

button

or button.

Censorship Classification allows you to block programmes according to the age level you
have set.

1. Select Censorship Classification using the

2. Select the required age level using the

button and press the OK or button.

button and press the OK button.

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View All All programmes can be watched because there is no age limitation.
7 Programmes are blocked for children under the age of 7.
12 Programmes are blocked for children under the age of 12.
15 Programmes are blocked for children under the age of 15.
18 Programmes are blocked for children under the age of 18.
Lock All Programmes are blocked without considering the age level.

**

Note:

• You have to enter the password to watch the programme which is blocked
by the age level.

• Some broadcasting companies do not broadcast the censorship classification
information.

2. Allow Time Control

You can block programmes according to the watching time for all the channels.

1. Select Allow Time Control using the
button.

2. Select Enable/Disable using the OK or
button.

Enable You can watch a programme only

while the time specified by the allow
time.

Disable You can watch a programme

whenever you want regardless of the
allow time.

**

3. When you have selected Enable, set the Start
Time/End Time using the NUMERIC(0~9)
buttons and press the OK

button.

4. If you wish to cancel the entered time, select
Cancel and press the OK

button.

Note:

• Once the setting has been completed, you can
watch programme only during the time specified
by the allow time. Otherwise you will need to
enter the password to watch any programme
during unspecified time.

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

**

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7. Preferences

3. Change Password

You can change the existing password.

1. Select Change Password using the button
and press the OK

2. Enter New Password using the NUMERIC(0~9)
buttons, select OK and press OK

3. Enter New Password again to confirm Verify

Password and press the OK

Note: The default password is 0000. If you have

forgotten your password, please contact your
local product distributor.

7.2 Language Setting

You can set the language for menu, audio and subtitle.

1. Press the MENU

2. Select Preferences using the
press the OK

3. Select Language Setting using the
button and press the OK or button.

or button.

button.

button.

button.

button and

or button.

1. Menu/Audio/Subtitle Language

You can set the language for menu, audio and subtitle.

1. Select Menu/Audio/Subtitle Language using the
the OK

2. Select the language using the

or button.

button and press the OK button.

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button and press

2. Audio Priority

You can select the priority of audio.

1. Select Audio Priority using the

2. Select one option from Language and Dolby Digital using the OK

Language You can watch programme in the selected language.
Dolby Digital You can listen to sound in Dolby Digital mode. When Dolby

Digital is selected, the audio language cannot be changed.

Note: You can choose the Dolby Digital audio stream whenever possible by selecting

Dolby Digital in Audio Priority.

button.

or button.

3. Subtitle Display

You can select whether or not to display the subtitle automatically if provided.

1. Select Subtitle Display using the

2. Select one option from Auto and Manual using the OK

Auto Subtitles are displayed automatically in the predefined subtitle language.
Manual Subtitles are displayed in the language when you select the subtitle language

by pressing the SUBTITLE button on the remote control.

button.

or button.

4. Subtitle Font

You can select the subtitle font.

1. Select Subtitle Font using the

2. Select one option from Variable and Fixed using the OK

button.

or button.

Variable Uses the horizontally variable subtitle font.
Fixed Uses the fixed subtitle font.

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7. Preferences

7.3 Time Setting

1. Press the MENU button.

2. Select Preferences using the
press the OK

3. Select Time Setting using the
press the OK

or button.

or button.

1. GMT Offset

You can set the GMT offset for current time.

1. Select GMT Offset using the button and
press the OK

2. Select your GMT offset using the
and press the OK
by from 30 minutes to 1 hour.

or button.

button. GMT is changed

button and

button and

button

**

Note:

• The current time is set automatically whenever GMT offset changes.

• 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.

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2. Power On

You can set the time when the product is automatically powered on.

1. Select Power On using the button.

2. Select Enable/Disable using the OK
button.

or

**

Enable Uses Power On and sets the Power

On time.

Disable Does not use Power On.

**

3. When you have selected Enable, enter
Channel No. and Time using the
NUMERIC(0~9) buttons, select OK and
press the OK button.

3. Power Off

You can set the time when the product is automatically powered off.

1. Select Power Off using the

2. Select Enable/Disable using the OK

Enable Uses Power Off and sets the Power Off time.
Disable Does not use Power Off.

**

3. When you have selected Enable, enter Time using the NUMERIC(0~9) buttons and
press the OK button.

Note: Once Power On/Off is specified, it is repeated everyday.

button.

or button.

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7. Preferences

7.4 Schedule

You can reserve a programme and watch it anytime you want.

1. Press the MENU button.

2. Select Preferences using the
press the OK

3. Select Schedule using the
press the OK

4. Reserved programme list is displayed on the
screen. To edit the existing reservation, select
the reservation to edit and press the OK

button. To add a new reservation, select a
blank space and press the OK

Note: For detailed information about Schedule, refer to 6.3 Viewing Reserved Programme.

or button.

or button.

7.5 A/V Control

You can set the audio or video output control.

1. Press the MENU button.

2. Select Preferences using the
press the OK

3. Select A/V Control using the
press the OK

or button.

or button.

button and

button and

button.

button and

button and

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1. TV-SCART

You can set TV SCART output.

1. Select TV-SCART using the

2. Select one option from CVBS and RGB using the OK

button.

or button.

2. VCR-SCART

You can set VCR SCART output.

1. Select VCR-SCART using the

2. Select one option from CVBS and S-Video using the OK

button.

or button.

3. Audio Output

You can set the audio output.

1. Select Audio Output using the

2. Select one option from Stereo and Mono using the OK

button.

or button.

4. Screen Ratio

You can set the aspect ratio of your TV.

1. Select Screen Ratio using the

2. Select one option from 4:3 and 16:9 using the OK

button.

or button.

5. Display Format

You can select the display format according to TV screen ratio.

1. Select Display Format using the

2. When choosing 4:3 as the screen ratio, select one option among Auto, Letter Box and
Center Mode using the

3. When choosing 16:9 as the screen ratio, select one option among Auto, Pillar Box and
Full Mode using the

button and press the OK button.

button and press the OK button.

button and press the OK or button.

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7. Preferences

7.6 Miscellaneous Settings

1. Press the MENU button.

2. Select Preferences using the
press the OK

3. Select Miscellaneous Settings using the
button and press the OK or button.

or button.

1. i-Plate Display Time

You can set the duration during the information box is to be displayed when you switch the
channel.

1. Select i-Plate Display Time using the

2. Select a value between 1~20 seconds using the
button.

Note: When it is set to Disable, the i-plate will not be displayed when you switch the channel.

button and

button and press the OK or button.

button and press the OK

2. OSD Transparency

You can set the transparency of On Screen Display (OSD).

1. Select OSD Transparency using the

2. Select one option among Disable, 25, 50 and 75 using the

OK

Disable Fully opaque screen
25, 50, 75 As the number is bigger, the screen is more transparent.

button.

button and press the OK or button.

3. Option in CH List

You can set whether or not to display the scrambled icon in channel list.

1. Select Option in CH List using the

2. Select one option from On/Off using the OK

On Scramble icon displays in the channel list.
Off Scramble icon disappears in the channel list.

button.

or button.

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button and press the

8. Installation

8.Installation

8.1 Automatic Search

If the product is connected to the cable and TV, you can automatically search channels without
entering any other information.

1. Press the MENU button.

2. Select Installation using the
press the OK

3. Select Automatic Search using the
and press the OK

Note: The default password is 0000. If you have

forgotten your password, please contact your
local product distributor.

or button.

or button.

1. Search

Wait while the product searches for the channels, this may take a few minutes.

1. While operating search, the cursor is located at
Stop. Therefore, if you press the OK

button during searching, the operation stops
and only the channels found so far will be
displayed.

2. If the search operation is successfully
completed and the channel does not exist,
press the OK button and try to reset the

search operation again if necessary.

3. You can delete unnecessary channels from the
searched channels. Select the channels to
delete and press the OK

select Delete and press the OK
delete all channels, select Select All to select

all channels, select Delete and press the OK

button.

4. When completing channel search and deleting
unnecessary channels, select Save and press
the OK

button to save the changes.

button and

button. Then

button. To

button

**

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8. Installation

8.2 Linear Search

You can search channels by setting the range of frequencies and other parameters.

1. Start/End Frequency

1. Select Start/End Frequency using the
button and press the OK or button.

2. Enter the frequency using the NUMERIC(0~9)
buttons.

2. Step

1. Select Step using the button and press
the OK

2. Select one option among Auto, 250, 1000,
7000 and 8000 using the

press the OK
the value, please select Auto. If the required

value does not exist, select User Define and
enter the value directly.

or button.

button and

button. If you do not know

3. Network Search

1. Select Network Search using the button
and press the OK

2. Select one option among Disable, Enable and
User Define using the

the OK

3. When you select User Define to set the
network manually, enter network value using
the NUMERIC(0~9) buttons.

button.

or button.

button and press

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4. Append Symbol Rate

1. Select Append Symbol Rate using the
button and press the OK or button.

2. Select the symbol rate using the
and press the OK

3. It will be displayed symbol rates that you
selected. The product will search channels by
all of symbol rates that you selected.

button.

button

5. Search

You can complete the setting and start searching.

1. Select Search and press the OK

2. The next procedures are similar to those for the automatic search. Please refer to

8.1 Automatic Search.

button to start the linear search.

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8. Installation

8.3 Manual Search

If your product is connected to the cable and TV, you can search channels manually by
searching parameters, if you know the MUX information.

Select Manual Search using the

1. Frequency

1. Select Frequency using the button and
press the OK

2. Select frequency value using the
and press the OK

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

or button.

button.

2. Symbol Rate

1. Select Symbol Rate using the button and
press the OK

2. Select the symbol rate value using the
button and press the OK button.

3. When you select User Define to set symbol
rate manually, enter symbol rate value using
the NUMERIC(0~9) buttons.

or button.

button and press the OK or button.

button

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3. Network Search

1. Select Network Search using the button
and press the OK

2. Select Enable/Disable using the OK
button.

Note: Enable allows you to use Network ID.

or button.

or

4. Search

You can complete the setting and start searching.

1. Select Search and press the OK

2. The next procedures are similar to those for the automatic search. Please refer to

8.1 Automatic Search.

button to start manual search.

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8. Installation

8.4 Default Setting

Default Setting restores the product to the default settings.

**

Warning: Please note that once you perform the default setting, all data such as the channel
list and user configured data are deleted.

**

1. Press the MENU button.

2. Select Installation using the
press the OK

3. Enter the password using the NUMERIC(0~9)
buttons.

4. Select Default Setting using the
press the OK

5. Select Yes and press the OK
restore all setting to the factory default. Select No

and press the OK
return to the previous menu.

6. Confirm again to start loading default setting.
Enter the password using the NUMERIC(0~9)
buttons to perform restoring.

7. When completing the default setting, the
installation wizard will run automatically. For
detailed information about the installation wizard,
refer to the Chapter 3. Installation Wizard.

or button.

or button.

or BACK button to

button and

button,

button to

**

Note: The default password is 0000. If you have

forgotten your password, please contact your
local product distributor.

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9. Software Update

9.SoftwareUpdate

In order to maintain proper performance of the product, it is essential to have the most
up-to-date software. Visit the Humax website to check the latest news and newly released
software versions.

- http://www.humaxdigital.com.
It is recommended that you periodically check for the availability of software update.

9.1 OTA (Over the Air)

OTA, an abbreviation of Over–the-Air, is a standard for the transmission of software through a
broadcast system. The manufacturers reserve the right to decide when and where an update is
made available. The new software version is then downloaded via cable. The software update
via cable will only occur under the following circumstances.

**

1. The equipment should have appropriate loader software.

**

Caution: Please note that if normal loader software is not equipped, the product may not
be updated or operate properly after software update.

**

2. The manufacturer transmits the software via cable. The new version of the software is
generally detected automatically, but in case it is not, you should perform automatic or
manual update.

**

Caution:

• Please be careful to keep the power on and the power cord plugged in during
software update. If the power is off during software update, fatal damage may be
caused to the product.

• Please be careful not to pull out the signal line (co-axial cable) during software
update. Update may be interrupted and the product may not operate.

**

Note:

• Other functions will not activate while software update takes place.

• It may take 5 ~10 minutes to update software.

• Scheduling operation cannot work during software update.

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9. Software Update

1. If new software is found when powering on

1. A message will be displayed to notify that new
software is found.

2. Select Yes and press the OK button to
update the software.

3. Starts downloading new software. Please wait
until the update is completed.

4. When completing the software update, the
equipment is automatically powered off and on
again.

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2. If using Automatic Update

You can set the product to find the software update site and update software automatically.

1. Press the MENU button.

2. Select Installation using the
press the OK

or button.

3. Enter the password using the NUMERIC(0~9)
buttons.

4. Select Software Update using the
and press the OK

or button.

5. Select Automatic Update using the
button and press the OK or button.

6. Automatically search for new software. Select
Stop and press the OK

search.

7. When detecting update software, the following
result is displayed. If new software is not found
by Automatic Update, use Manual Update.

8. Select Yes and press the OK
start updating. Select No and press the OK
button to return to the previous menu without

updating.

9. When completing the software update, the
product is automatically powered off and on
again.

button and

button

**

button to finish

button to

**

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9. Software Update

3. Manual Update

You can perform the manual update only if you know MUX information of software update
correctly.

1. Press the MENU button.

2. Select Installation using the
press the OK

3. Enter the password using the NUMERIC(0~9)
buttons.

4. Select Software Update using the
and press the OK

5. Select Manual Update using the
and press the OK

6. Set Frequency which provides update
software.

7. Select Symbol Rate. You can enter the specific
value by selecting User Define.

Note: Setting parameters in Manual Update is

similar to setting parameters in the
manual search. Refer to 8.3 Manual Search.

**

8. Select Search and press the OK button to
search software.

9. It is displayed whether or not the new software
exist. If new software does not exist, press the

OK

menu.

10. Select Yes and press the OK button to start updating.
Select No and press the OK

11. Performs the software update. Please wait until it is completed.

12. When completing the software update, the product is automatically powered off
and on again.

button to return to the manual update

or button.

or button.

or button.

button and

button

button

**

button to return to the previous menu.

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10. System Information

10.SystemInformation

You can view all system information, signal strength and Smartcard information.

1. Press the MENU button.

2. Select System using the
press the OK

or button.

10.1 Status

You can view the system information.

1. Select Status using the button and press
the OK

2. Confirm the information about Hardware

version, Software version, Loader version,
System ID, Update Date, Unique Address

and Serial Number.

or button.

button and

10.2 Signal Detection

You can view the signal strength and signal quality.

1. Select Signal Detection using the button
and press the OK

2. Display information about the graphs and
percentage of signal strength and quality of the
channel.

or button.

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10. System Information

10.3 Conditional Access (for Conax embedded)

1. Subscription Status

This shows the authorised list of Conax channels in the Smartcard.

2. Event Status

This menu shows the channel ordered using PPV.

3. Purse Balance

This menu let you know the balances of the card’s purse.

4. Change CA PIN

This lets you change the Smartcard PIN code.

5. Maturity Rating

This menu lets you set the level of authorization to watch the Conax scrambled channel.
To watch the event beyond the set level, you should enter the Smartcard PIN-code.

6. Messages

This menu lets you view the messages.

7. About Conax CA

It displays information about Conax CA-software version, interface version, card number,
number of session, language and conditional access system identification.

**

Note: The supported funtitons vary depending on CAS version.

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11. Games

11.Games

This product provides various games for user's entertainment.

1. Press the MENU button.

2. Select Games using the
the OK

or button.

3. According to the instruction displayed on
screen, you can enjoy the game using the

button and OK button.

**

Note: Press the EXIT or BACK button to exit the game. You can also enjoy the

games by pressing the GAME

button and press

button.

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12. Menu Map

12.MenuMap

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13. Troubleshooting

13.Troubleshooting

13.1 Trouble Shooting

Before contacting your local service centre, please read the tips below carefully. If the problem
persists after completing the following procedure, please contact your local product distributor or
service centre for further instructions.

**

1. No message displayed on the front panel. (The product will not switch on.)

**

- Check the main power cable and make sure it is plugged into a suitable power outlet.

- Check that the mains supply is switched on.

- Check that the power switch is on at the rear of the product (where applicable).

- Connect the power cable to a different power outlet.

2. No picture on TV set

**

- Make sure that the product is power on and in operation mode (Press the STANDBY
button).

- Make sure that the AV cable is firmly connected to the TV.

- Make sure that the cable is properly connected to the product.

- Check that you search channels in the menu.

- Check the brightness level of the TV.

- Check if the channel is currently on air. Contact the broadcaster to ensure that the
channel is running.

- Press the SOURCE button if the product is in external input mode.

3. Poor picture & sound quality

**

- Make sure there is no mobile phone or microwave oven near the equipment.

4. No or poor sound

**

- Check that your AV cable is connected correctly.

- Check the volume levels of your TV set and the product.

- Check if the product or TV is on mute.

- Check audio type or soundtrack option in the AV menu.

5. Remote control does not operate.

**

- To control the product, the top end of the remote control should point directly towards
the receiving part of the product.

- Remove and reinsert the batteries in the remote control.

- Replace the batteries in the remote control for a new set.

6. Cannot make reservations.

**

- Check that no previous reservations are conflicting with the new reservation.

- Check that the product is switched on at the time of the reservation.

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13. Troubleshooting

7. Cannot watch scrambled channels.

**

- Check that you have the appropriate Smartcard. Reinsert the Smartcard and make
sure it initializes correctly.

- Check in the menu that the product is detecting the Smartcard.

- Check in the menu that you have a valid and working subscription to the channels
you wish to view.

- Ensure that the Smartcard is not damaged.

8. No password information is given.

**

- The default password is always 0000.

9. Channel search does not work.

**

- Check that your cable is connected correctly.

10. Cannot update new software.

**

- You can get an update. If the product does not show a message requesting update,
that means no software is available.

11. Cannot watch pay channels.

**

- Check in the menu that you have a valid and working subscription to the channels
you wish to view.

13.2 Error Message

Error message Possible causes What to do

No or bad signal The cable is not connected. Make sure the cable is connected

properly.

The cable may be damaged or

Exchange the cable.

defective.
The channel is not broadcasting.

The channel is
scrambled or not
available.

The channel has signal, but no
video.

The channel is deleted by

Confirm if the channel is currently on
air.

broadcasting company.
The channel is for data

broadcasting.

The audio is not
available.

The channel has signal, but no
Audio.

Press the AUDIO button to confirm if
the channel has Audio.

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Error message Possible causes What to do

No access No subscription to this channel. Make sure you subscribe to the

No authorization. If the product has been turned off for

No card inserted. Smartcard is not plugged in. Plug in Smartcard.
Incorrect card Wrong Smartcard is plugged in. Plug in suitable Smartcard.

Smartcard is not correctly plugged
in.

Smartcard is broken. Replace the Smartcard.

channel.

a longer time (standby or power off),
please wait for authorization, up to
60 minutes.

Pull out the Smartcard, and plug it in
again.

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14. Specification

14.Specification

Tuner and Channel

Input Connector IEC-type, IEC-169-2, Female
Frequency Range 47MHz to 862MHz
Input Impedance 75
Signal Level -13 to +15 dBm
Demodulation QAM
Input Symbol Rate 1.5-7Ms/s
Constellation 16-QAM, 32-QAM, 64-QAM, 128-QAM, 256-QAM

MPEG Transport Stream A/V
Decoding

Transport Stream MPEG-2 ISO/IEC 13818

Transport Stream Specification

Profile Level MPEG2 MP@ML

Input Rate

Aspect Ratio 4:3, 16:9, Letter Box
Video Resolution 720 x 576 / 720 x 480
Audio Decoding MPEG/MusiCam Layer I and II
Audio Mode Single channel/Dual channel/Joint Stereo/Stereo

Memory

Flash Memory 2M bytes
Graphic (MPEG) DRAM 16M bytes
EEPROM 8K bytes

15 Mbit/s Max

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A/V and Data In/Out

Video SCART Video Output (CVBS, RGB)
Audio SCART Volume and Mute Control

(Resolution: 20 bits DAC, MAX, 2Vrms)

S/PDIF Digital Audio Output, Fiber-Optic (Resolution: 20 bits)

Power Supply

Input Voltage 90~250V AC, 50/60Hz
Type SMPS

Power Consumption

Standby Power Max.5 W
Protection Separate internal fuse & Lightning protection

Physical Specifications

Size 260mm x 50mm x 182mm

Weight (Net)

Operating Temp 0 to+45
Storage Humidity 5% ~ 95% RH(Non-Condensing)

Max. 10 W

1.2 Kg

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15. Glossary

15.Glossary

EPG (Electronic Programme Guide)

An electronic equivalent to a printed television listings magazine; it is an application used with
digital set-top boxes and digital television sets to list current and scheduled programs that are or
will be available on each channel, including a short summary or commentary for each program.
The information supplied in the EPG is sent and updated by the channel broadcaster.

**

Frequency

The property of a signal measured in cycles per second (=Hz).

**

OSD (On Screen Display)

OSD displays the basic information necessary for the users to configure monitor or TV settings.
OSD information may include brightness, contrast, tuning, RGB adjustment, and screen size
and position.

**

OTA (Over the Air) or OAD (Over Aerial Download)

A standard for the transmission of software for equipment, through a broadcast system.
Manufacturers reserve the right for deciding the release of the software for their products.

**

SCART

A 21-pin connector standard to connect two pieces of Audio-Visual equipment such as a TV and
a VCR. Each device will have a 21-pin female connection; a cable with male connection at both
ends is used for connecting the devices.

**

S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface format)

A standard format for the transfer of digital audio signals. It allows the transfer of digital audio
between two devices without any conversion to and from analogue, which could degrade the
signal quality.

**

Smartcard

A credit card sized card that contains updateable chip memory. It is used for accessing Pay TV
(encrypted) channel or services when inserted into an appropriate receiver.

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16. Service and Support

16.Serviceand Support

You can get information such as a troubleshooting guide, software upgrades and product
support guide from the following web sites and call center (Hotline).

Please try to contact to your local dealers first when facing a problem.

Humax Call Center

Germany

Tel: [phone] ( 0,12/min)
Opening Hours: Mon-Sat 8:00-20:00
E-mail: [e-mail]
Website: www.humax-digital.de
Language: Deutsch/English/Turkish

**

UK

Tel: [phone]
Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30-18:00
E-mail: [e-mail]
Website: www.humax-digital.co.uk
Language: English

**

Middle East (Dubai, UAE)

Tel: [phone]
Opening Hours: Sat-Thurs 9:00-20:00(Closed on Fri)
E-mail: [e-mail]
Website: www.humaxarabia.com
Language: Arabic/English

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16. Service and Support

Australia

Tel: [phone]
Opening Hours: Mon- Fri 9:00- 17:30
E-mail: [e-mail]
Website: www.humaxdigital.com/australia
Language: English

**

Italy

Tel: [phone] ( 1+ VAT/min)
Opening Hours: Local time in Italy (GMT+1)

Mon- Fri 8:00 – 18:00

Language italiano

**

Sweden

Tel: [phone]
Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00-16:30
Language: Swedish/English

**

Finland

Tel: [phone]
Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00-16:00
Language: Finnish/English

**

Austria

Tel: [phone] ( 0,12/min)
Opening Hours: Mon-Sun 8:00-23:00
Website: www.humax-digital.de
Language: Deutsch/English/Turkish

**

Note: For hardware repair, please visit our website.

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