Humax DTT-4000 User Manual

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

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Notice

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

Warnings, Cautions and Notes

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

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Warning

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

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Caution

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

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Note

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

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

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

This symbol indicates important instructions accompanying the product.

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Safety and Warning

This digital terrestrial receiver has been manufactured to satisfy 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 supplied to your home, consult your local power company. Disconnect the receiver from the mains before you start any maintenance or installation procedures.

2. OVERLOADING

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

3. LIQUIDS

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

4. CLEANING

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

5. VENTILATION

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

6. ATTACHMENTS

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

7. CONNECTION TO THE AERIAL

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

8. CONNECTION TO THE TV

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

9. EARTHING

The aerial cable must be buried in the ground. The buried cable of the system must comply with SABS 061.

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Safety and Warning

10.LOCATION

Place the receiver indoors to avoid exposing it to lightening, 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 TV and VCR. Do not block these openings with any object, and do not place the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. If you place the product on a rack or bookcase, ensure that there is adequate ventilation and that you have followed the manufacturer's instructions for mounting. Do not place the product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table where it can fall. A falling product can cause serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the appliance.

11.LIGHTNING, STORM, or NOT IN USE

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

12.EXTRANEOUS OBJECTS

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

13.REPLACEMENT of PARTS

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

Warning

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

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

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

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

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Contents

1. Before Using the Receiver

1.1 Package Contents

1.2 Front Panel

1.3 Rear Panel

1.4 Remote Control

2. Setup

2.1 Connecting Aerial

2.2 Powering On

3. Installation Wizard GB15

4. Basic Operation

4.1 Switching Channel

4.2 Volume Control

4.3 Text and interactive services

4.4 Change the Subtitle Language

4.5 Change an Audio Language

4.6 MHP Application

4.7 Programme Information (I- plate)

4.8 Option List

5. Channel List

5.1 Displaying and Switching Channel List

5.2 Changing Channel List Group

5.3 Edit Channels

5.4 Edit Favourite Channels

5.5 Channel Change Mode

6. Programme Guide

6.1 Viewing Programme Guide Information

6.2 Finding a Programme

6.3 Viewing Reserved Programme

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7. Setting Preferences

7.1 Parental Control

7.2 Language Setting

7.3 Time Setting

7.4 Schedule

7.5 A/V Control

7.6 UHF Tuning

7.7 Miscellaneous Settings

7.8 MHP Settings

8. Installation

8.1 Automatic Search

8.2 Manual Search

8.3 Default Setting

8.4 Antenna Power

9. Software Update

9.1 OTA (Over the Air)

10. System Information

10.1 Status

10.2 Signal Detection

10.3 Modem Setup

11. Games

12. Manipulating your TV using Remote Control

13. Menu Map

14. Trouble Shooting

14.1 Trouble Shooting

14.2 Error Message

15. Specification

16. Glossary

17. Service and Support

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1. Before Using the Receiver

This chapter describes detail instructions on the product and its accessories.

1.1 Package Contents

Please check all package contents before using your receiver.

Remote Control Unit

Scart Cable Modem Cable

User's Manual

Batteries

Note: Since faults may occur if the remote control is being left without a battery for a long time, always keep

the battery inserted in the remote control.

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1. Before Using the Receiver

1.2 Front Panel

1. STANDBY Button

Switches between Operation and Standby modes.

2. TV/RADIO Button

Switches between TV and Radio.

3. CH-/CH+

Moves the TV/Radio channel up/down.

4. STANDBY LED

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

5. TV LED

Green light is displayed when the receiver is in TV mode.

6. RADIO LED

Amber light is displayed when the receiver is in Radio mode.

7. SMARTCARD SLOT (Reserved)

Slot for a smartcard.

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1.3 Rear Panel

1. ANTENNA IN

Connects a antenna to a antenna cable.

2. TV / VCR

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

3. MODEM

Connect to telephone line.

4. TV SCART

Connects a TV SCART cable.

5. VCR SCART

Connects a VCR SCART cable.

6. AUDIO L/R

Connects to your TV or VCR and output Audio signals.

7. VIDEO

Connects to your TV or VCR and output Video signals.

8. RS-232C

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

9. S/PDIF

Outputs the digital audio signals(S/PDIF).

10.ON/OFF

Power On and Off.

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1. Before Using the Receiver

1.4 Remote Control

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1. DTV

Controls the Receiver.

2. TV

Controls the TV.

3. NUMERICAL BUTTONS

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

4. LIST

Displays the channel list.

5. BACK

Returns to the previous menu and screen.

6. ARROW BUTTONS

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

7. COLOR BUTTONS (R/G/Y/B)

Select color keys for interactive applications.

8. CH-/CH+ (PAGE-/PAGE+)

Changes the Channel or Page.

9. MENU

Displays the main menu.

10.TEXT

Displays digital text.

11. (MHP Application)

Displays MHP application information. (Number of MHP application and MHP application status.)

12.OPT+ (OPTION)

Displays the channel attributes during watching a programme.

13.STANDBY

Switches between Operation and Standby modes.

14.GUIDE

Displays the Programme Guide.

15.EXIT

Exits the main menu or Guide screen.

16.OK

Selects a menu, or confirm the selected operation. And display the channel list during watching a programme.

17.V-/V+

Adjusts the audio volume.

18.i (INFORMATION)

Displays the information about the channel and programme.

19.MUTE

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

20.SUBTITLE

Changes the subtitle language.

21.SOUNDTRACK

Displays the Soundtrack.

22.AUX

Controls input mode of TV.

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2. Setup

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

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

Please use scart cable connection to enjoy the best video quality and in case of using RF cable there might be some video problems in OSD menus.

2.1 Connecting Aerial

1. Connecting TV and VCR

• Connect the cable of your TV aerial to the ANTENNA IN connector on the rear of the receiver.

• Scart and co-axial cable are connected as in the figure above.

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2. Connect a S/PDIF Fiber-Optic cable

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

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2. Setup

2.2 Powering On

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

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

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

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3. Installation Wizard

When powering on your receiver for the first time after purchasing, the Installation Wizard is automatically started. It immediately performs Channel Search. (You can run the Installation Wizard in Default Setting.)

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

If the Channel Search is stopped or finished, the result of Channel Search is automatically saved. When completing Channel Search, you can enjoy programmes.

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

when running the installation wizard. If you exit the install wizard without fully completing the setting procedures, you may not watch any broadcasting normally. In this case, you can use the Installation Menu to configure your receiver as you like.

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4. Basic Operation

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

4.1 Switching Channel

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

1. Press the CH-/CH+

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

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

more information.

4.2 Volume Control

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

2. Press the MUTE

4.3 Text and interactive services

button.

button to stop the sound of your TV temporarily.

If your chosen channel has teletext features, you can access them. Teletext services often load automatically shortly after the Digital Teletext window is displayed. In which case, simply follow the given instructions.

1. Press the TEXT

2. Press the TEXT

3. Press the CH-/CH+

Note: You should select OFF from the subtitle language to display MHEG OSD.

button to access teletext features. button again to return to normal viewing.

button to exit this service.

4.4 Change the Subtitle Language

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

1. Press the SUBTITLE list.

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

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

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

Preferences - Language Setting - Subtitle Language.

button. Then the subtitle will be displayed in the

button to display the subtitle language

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4.5 Change an Audio Language

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

1. Press the SOUNDTRACK

list.

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

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

Note: you can select your desired default audio language by selecting

MENU - Preferences - Language Setting -Audio Language.

4.6 MHP Application

The MHP application makes possible not only access to the Internet and exchange e-mail through TV but also put the receiver directly into conventional television state.

1. Press the MHP

2. Select your desired application using the the OK

or button.

button.

button to display the soundtrack

button, and press

button to

button.

Note: Please refer to the detailed information of each MHP application if

you operate the MHP application.

4.7 Programme Information (i-plate)

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

button to hide the I - plate.

1. General Information

General Information is displayed as follows on the screen.

button while watching a programme. Press the EXIT

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4. Basic Operation

1. Channel number and channel name

2. Programme name

3. Icons

Displayed only when there is any MHP application. Displayed only if this programme is reserved. Represents parental level. It indicates the minimum level of ages that the programme is

targeted at. Displayed only when the channel is a locked channel. Displayed only when the channel is a scrambled channel.

Displayed only when Subtitle information is available. Displayed only when there is any Teletext information.

4. Current time

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

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

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

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

Displayed only when the programme is a Dolby Digital one.

button

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

doesn't be supported by this receiver.

2. Detail Programme Information

You can see detailed information about the current programme. Press the

button where I-plate is displayed to view detailed information.

Note:

• Press the i

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

button again to hide the information box.

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4.8 Option List

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

Note: Press the OPT+

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

1. Add a channel to favourite group.

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

1. Press the OPT+

2. Select Favourite using the button.

3. Select Favourite Group using the button and press the OK

button to register for Favourite Group.

4. Press the OK release the registered channel.

5. Move to the parent menu using the automatically.

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

button.

button, and press the or OK

button again on the selected Favourite Group to

button to save the changes

Note: For detailed information about how to change Favourite

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

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4. Basic Operation

2. Lock/Unlock a Channel

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

1. Press the OPT+

2. Select Lock using the button.

3. Select Lock option using the button.

4. Select Unlock option using the button.

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

6. Move to the parent menu using the automatically.

Note: When switching to the Locked Channel, you must enter the

password to watch a programme.

button.

button, and press the or OK

button, and press the OK

button to save the changes

3. Delete a Channel

You can delete the current channel while watching a programme.

1. Press the OPT+

2. Select Delete using the button.

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

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

button.

button, and press the or OK

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5. Channel List

Three types of channel lists are provided for easy and quick channel searching. TV The list of all TV channels with 2 sub-groups: one is sorted by channel number, the other is

sorted by channel name.

Radio The list of all Radio channels with 2 sub-groups: one is sorted by channel number, the other

is sorted by channel name.

Favourite The list of the favourite channels with 5 sub-groups that You can organise channels by your

private taste.

5.1 Displaying and Switching Channel List

You can display channel list using LIST button and switch into other channel on the channel list.

1. Press the LIST the selected channel list.

2. Select your desired channel using the

button to change the channel.

3. Enter the channel numeric directly using NUMERICAL (0~9) button to move cursor into your desired channel. And then press the OK

4. Select On by going to MENU - Preferences - Miscellaneous

Settings -

channel list. Select Off by going to MENU - Preferences - Miscellaneous

Settings -

scramble icon.

Note: If there are multiple channels, press the PAGE-/PAGE+ button to move by channel.

button to change into the selected channel.

button while watching a programme to display

button and press the

Option in CH List to display scramble icon in the

Option in CH List to display only channel list without

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