Digital Video-Recorder
DVR-9900C
User’s Manual
Notice
Copyright (Copyright © 2006 HUMAX Corporation)
Not to be copied, used or translated in part or whole without HUMAX's prior consent in writing except
approval of ownership of copyright and copyright law.
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Warranty
The warranty does not cover parts which may become defective due to misuse of the information
contained in this manual.
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Trademarks
Nagravision is a registered trademark of KUDELSKI S.A.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
'Dolby' and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
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“This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other
intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by
Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless
otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.”
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Thank you for purchasing a HUMAX product. Please read this user’s manual carefully to be able to
safely install, use and maintain the product at maximum performance. Keep this user’s manual next
to your product for future reference. The information in this user’s manual 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
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Warning
Indicates a hazardous situation which could result in serious injury.
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Caution
Indicates a situation which could damage the equipment or other apparatus.
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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
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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 this product only from the type of power supply 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 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. LIQUID
The product should not be exposed to liquid of any kind. In addition, no objects filled with liquid
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 into the unit. Do not
stand the product on soft furnishings or carpets. Do not stack electronic equipments 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 to 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.
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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.
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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 the 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 a 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.
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Safety Warning
10.LIGHTNING, STORM or NOT IN USE
Unplug the product from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna during a thunderstorm or
when left unattended and unused for long periods of time. This will prevent damage to the unit
due to lightning and power-surges.
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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 of parts is 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 substitution may result in additional damage to the unit.
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Warning
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• Follow these directions in order to avoid damage of the power cord or plug.
• Do not modify or process the power cord or plug arbitrarily.
• Do not bend or twist the power cord.
• Make sure to disconnect the power cord holding the plug.
• Keep heating appliances as far as possible from the power cord in order to prevent the cover
vinyl from melting.
• The main plug shall remain readily operable.
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• Follow these directions. Failure to follow any of them may cause electrical shock.
• Do not open the main body.
• Do not insert metal or inflammable objects inside the product.
• Do not touch the power plug with wet hands.
• Disconnect the power cord in case of lightning.
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• 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 to it. Make sure to contact your local product distributor if the
product is out of order.
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• Please do not insert metal or alien substance into the slots for the modules or Smartcards. It may
cause damage to the product and reduce its life span.
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• Hard Disk Drive
Do not move the product or turn the power off suddenly while the hard disk drive is running. The
company shall not be liable for any corruption of data on the hard disk drive caused by the
carelessness or misuse of users.
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Contents
1. Before Using the Product ..................................................... GB8
1.1 Package Contents ..................................................... GB8
1.2 Front Panel ........................................................... GB9
1.3 Conditional Access .................................................... GB10
1.4 Rear Panel ........................................................... GB11
1.5 Remote Control ....................................................... GB12
1.6 Inserting Batteries ..................................................... GB14
2. Setup ........................................................................ GB15
2.1 Connecting the Cable .................................................. GB15
2.2 Connecting the TV..................................................... GB16
2.3 Connecting the TV and VCR ............................................ GB18
2.4 Powering On.......................................................... GB19
3. Installation Wizard............................................................ GB20
3.1 Language ............................................................ GB20
3.3 Software Update ...................................................... GB21
3.4 Result ............................................................... GB21
4. Basic Operation .............................................................. GB22
4.1 Switching Channel..................................................... GB22
4.2 Volume Control ....................................................... GB22
4.3 Programme Information (i-plate) ......................................... GB23
4.4 Option List............................................................ GB25
4.5 Pay Per View (PPV) ................................................... GB29
5.PVR......................................................................... GB30
5.1 TSR (Time Shifted Recording) .......................................... GB30
5.2 Recording ............................................................ GB33
5.3 Playback ............................................................. GB34
6. Channel List ................................................................. GB35
6.1 Category List ......................................................... GB35
6.2 Bouquet List .......................................................... GB36
6.3 Favourite List ......................................................... GB36
6.4 Alphabet List.......................................................... GB36
7. Electronic Programme Guide (EPG)............................................ GB37
7.1 Using EPG ........................................................... GB37
7.2 List Type ............................................................. GB38
7.3 Recording Using EPG.................................................. GB38
7.4 Schedule ............................................................. GB39
7.5 Finding Programmes................................................... GB41
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Contents
8. Service Menu ................................................................ GB42
8.1 PIN-Code Change ..................................................... GB42
8.2 Smartcard ............................................................ GB43
8.3 System .............................................................. GB43
8.4 Search ............................................................... GB44
8.5 Picture ............................................................... GB45
8.6 Dolby Digital .......................................................... GB46
8.7 Startup Channel....................................................... GB47
8.8 Hotlinelist ............................................................ GB48
9. Record Menü................................................................. GB49
9.1 Recorded List ......................................................... GB49
9.2 Recording Schedule ................................................... GB52
9.3 HDD Control .......................................................... GB53
10. Preferences ................................................................. GB54
10.1 Language Setting .................................................... GB54
10.2 Time Setting ......................................................... GB56
10.3 A/V Setting .......................................................... GB58
10.4 Other Settings ....................................................... GB59
11. Edit Channels ............................................................... GB60
11.1 Edit Favourite Channels ............................................... GB60
12. Installation .................................................................. GB64
12.1 Automatic Search .................................................... GB64
12.2 Linear Search........................................................ GB66
12.3 Manual Search....................................................... GB67
12.4 Search .............................................................. GB69
12.5 Factory Reset........................................................ GB70
13. Software Update ............................................................ GB71
13.1 OTA (Over the Air) ................................................... GB71
14. Universal Remote Control .................................................... GB72
14.1 Universal Setup for Operation with TV Unit .............................. GB72
14.2 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) .................................... GB74
14.3 USING THE UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL .......................... GB75
15. Menu Map .................................................................. GB81
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Contents
16. Troubleshooting ............................................................ GB82
16.1 Trouble Shooting ..................................................... GB82
16.2 Error Message ....................................................... GB85
17. Specification ................................................................ GB86
18. Glossary .................................................................... GB87
19. Service and Support ......................................................... GB88
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1. Before Using the Product
1.BeforeUsing theProduct
This chapter provides detail instructions on the product and its accessories.
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1.1 Package Contents
Please check all package contents before using your product.
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Front Panel
Remote Control SCART Cable Batteries
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User's Manual RF Cable
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Note:
• Faults may occur if the remote control is left without battery for a long time. Always keep the
battery inserted in the remote control.
• Package contents may vary according to area.
• A hard disk drive connected to this product will be unusable in a PC by the security policy of
operator.
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1. Before Using the Product
1.2 Front Panel
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1. STANDBY BUTTON
Switches receiver on/off in standby mode.
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2. RECORD BUTTON
Records programme.
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3. PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON
Plays or pauses programme.
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4. TV/RADIO BUTTON
Switches between TV and radio stations.
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5. P-/P+ BUTTON
Switches to next/previous station.
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6. VOL-/VOL+ BUTTON
Adjusts the audio volume.
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7. SMARTCARD SLOT
A slot for a Smartcard
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1. Before Using the Product
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.
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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 Nagravision Smartcard only.
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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 upwards.
3. Insert the Smartcard into the slot.
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1. Before Using the Product
1.4 Rear Panel
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1. CABLE IN
Connects a network cable.
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2. CABLE OUT
Connects to the RF IN of the TV or VCR using a RF cable.
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3. TV SCART
Connects to the TV using a TV SCART cable.
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4. VCR SCART
Connects to the VCR or DVD using a VCR SCART cable.
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5. VIDEO
Connects to the TV or VCR using a VIDEO cable.
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6. AUDIO L/R
Connects to the TV or VCR using a AUDIO cable.
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7. RS-232C
Connects to the PC to update software.
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8. S/PDIF
Connects to the audio system using an S/PDIF cable. (digital audio)
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9. ON/OFF
Powers on/off.
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1. Before Using the Product
1.5 Remote Control
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1. KDG
Switches remote control to receiver mode
to operate receiver and also exits all
menus.
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2. TV LED
Lights up when remote control is
switched to TV mode and each time
pushing a button sends a signal to TV.
1. Before Using the Product
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3. TV
Switches remote control to TV mode to
operate TV.
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4. MUTE
Audio mute on/off.
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5. TV/Radio
Switches between TV and radio stations.
Switches to AV when in TV mode.
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6. COLOUR BUTTONS
Select functions displayed in EPG and in
station list.
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7. Liste
Display/hide station list.
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8. EPG
Display/hide electronic program guide
(EPG).
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9. V+/V-
Volume level higher/lower.
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10.ARROW BUTTONS
Navigate in menu, EPG, station list and
zapping window (right/left or up/down).
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11.OK
Confirm selection.
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12.Rec
Records programme.
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13.FAST REWIND
Rewinds at high speed. Each time you
press this button, the rewind speed is
increased.
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14.PLAY/PAUSE
Plays at normal speed or resumes.
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Note: This remote control can also control your TV. To set the remote control for your TV, please
refer to Chapter 14. Universal Remote Control.
15.NUMERIC(0-9) BUTTONS
Enter selection such as PIN number or
station number.
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16.Menü
Display/hide main menu.
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17.STANDBY
Switches receiver on/off in standby
mode.
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18.Opt
Display options window.
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19.PPV
Display/hide Pay Per View offerings (if
offerings available).
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20.P+/P-
Switch to next/previous station.
Scrolls through pages in station list and
EPG.
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21.i (INFORMATION)
Display zapping window.
Display/hide extended program
information in zapping window or EPG.
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22.Zurück
Return to previous menu page or exit
menu. Return to station last selected if
watching TV.
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23.FAST FORWARD
Fast forwards at high speed. Each time
you press this button, the fast forward
speed is increased.
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24.TELETEXT
Display/hide Videotext (if selected station
offers Videotext).
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1. Before Using the Product
1.6 Inserting Batteries
Before using the remote control, insert both included AAA batteries as follows:
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1. Remove the cover.
2. Insert the batteries according to the illustration. Check that the polarity (+/-) is correct.
3. Replace the cover.
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Note:
• Do not leave dead batteries in the remote control.
• Always replace the batteries together.
• Dispose of dead batteries in an environmentally-friendly fashion.
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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.
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Note: If you encounter any problems setting up your product, please contact your local product
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2.1 Connecting the Cable
Connect your CATV line to the CABLE IN.
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distributor.
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Note: Connect the product and the TV using a RF cable to watch analogue channels.
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2. Setup
2.2 Connecting the TV
1. Using SCART Cable
Connect the product and the TV using a SCART cable.
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Note: Connecting your TV directly to the audio/video output of the product will assure a more vivid
picture and enhance your viewing enjoyment.
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2. Setup
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2. Using AUDIO/VIDEO Cable
Connect the product and the TV using a AUDIO/VIDEO cable.
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2. Setup
2.3 Connecting the TV and VCR
1. Using SCART Cable
Connect the product and the TV/VCR using a SCART cable.
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Note: Connecting your TV directly to the audio/video output of the product will assure a more vivid
picture and enhance your viewing enjoyment.
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2. Setup
2.4 Powering On
1. Connect the power cord of the product to a wall outlet.
2. Turn on the power switch located at the back left of the product.
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3. Power on by pressing the STANDBY button of the remote control or the STANDBY button at 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.
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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.
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3.2 Search
You can automaically search channels without entering any other information.
1. Please wait while the search continues.
2. When channel search is complete, the results will appear.
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3. Installation Wizard
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3.3 Software Update
You can check the current software version and update new software.
1. When new software is detected, a message will pop up to
notify that a new software is found.
2. Select Immediate and press the OK
updating immediately. Select Later and press the OK
button to update later (stand-by). Select Refuse and
press the OK
3. Software download starts. Please wait until the update is
completed.
4. When software update is complete, the product is
automatically powered off and on again.
button if not needed.
button to start
Note: You can delay the software update up to 3 times
when you select Refuse.
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3.4 Result
The installation wizard is completed.
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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 P+/P-
2. Enter the channel number using the NUMERIC(0-9) buttons to move to the channel directly.
3. Press the TV/Radio
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Note:
• The channel will be switched in the last channel group you have watched. Please refer to
Chapter 6. Channel List.
• To return to the previous channel, press the Zurück
• You can switch channel using the channel list or EPG. For more information, please refer to 6.
Channel List and 7. EPG.
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4.2 Volume Control
1. Press the V+/V- button to adjust the audio volume.
2. Press the MUTE
temporarily.
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Note: The mute function remains set while you switch
channels.
button.
button to switch between TV channel and radio channel.
button.
button to stop the audio
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4. Basic Operation
4.3 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 or OK button while watching a
programme.
1. General Information
General information is displayed as follows on the screen.
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1. Channel number and channel name
2. Previous/next channel
3. Detail programme information
4. Programme name
5. Current channel list
6. Current time and date
7. Present/following programme
8. Programme broadcasting time
9. Icons
Displayed only if the programme is recording.
Displayed only if this programme is reserved.
Represents parental level. Indicates the minimum level of age for viewing the
programme.
Displayed only when subtitle information is available.
Displayed only when there is any teletext information.
Displayed only when the channel is a scrambled channel.
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Select a programme and press the OK button. Then you can record the programme if it is on air or
reserve it if it is the future programme.
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Note: If there is no programme information available, programme information is not displayed.
Displayed only when the programme is broadcast in Dolby Digital.
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4. Basic Operation
2. Detailed Programme Information
You can see the detailed information about the current
programme.
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Note:
• Press the i button again to hide the information
box.
• Press the Zurück
programme information.
• If the detailed programme information is more than one
page, use the
page.
button to hide the detailed
button to move to the previous/next
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4. Basic Operation
4.4 Option List
You can set options such as audio, multifeed, NVOD, teletext and subtitle language.
1. Audio
You can select the language you prefer in Audio if the current programme is available in multiple audio
languages.
1. Press the Opt button.
2. Select Audio using the
button.
3. Select the audio language you prefer using the
button and press the OK button.
4. Select audio direction (left, right, stereo) using the OK
button.
button and press the
Note: If the programme is broadcast in Dolby Digital, you
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cannot set the audio direction.
2. Multifeed
You can choose from a choice of camera angles to watch the screen from different camera perspectives
while watching a sports transmission. Different options are provided to view single matches or federal
league games.
1. Press the Opt button.
2. Select Multifeed using the
button.
3. Select the required option using the
press the OK
button.
button and press the
button and
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4. Basic Operation
3. NVOD (Near Video On Demand)
You can view the start of popular programmes or films within a short period from the time you make
your selection. This is possible as the broadcaster sends multiple copies with staggered start times.
1. Press the Opt button.
2. Select NVOD using the
button.
3. Select the required item using the
the OK
button.
button and press the
button and press
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4. Basic Operation
4. Teletext
Using Teletext
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1. Press the TELETEXT button to display the teletext.
2. To view the teletext page, use the
or P+/P- button.
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Describing Teletext Functionality
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1. To display teletext menu, press the Menü button in
teletext mode.
2. Select the teletext function you want using the
button and press the OK button.
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Teletext Functions
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Index Returns to index page. If there is no index page, jumps 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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Selecting the Teletext Language
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1. Press the Opt button.
2. Select Teletext using the
button.
3. Select the language you want using the
press the
button.
button and press the
button and
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4. Basic Operation
5. Subtitle
You can select the language for the subtitle if the programme provides subtitle information.
1. Press the Opt button.
2. Select Subtitle using the
button.
3. Select the required subtitle language using the
button and press the OK button. The subtitle will be
displayed in the selected language at the bottom of the
screen.
4. Select Off from the subtitle language list and press the
OK
button to hide subtitle from the screen.
button and press the
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4. Basic Operation
4.5 Pay Per View (PPV)
You can select the programme you want in the Pay Per View (PPV) channel list.
1. Press the PPV button to display the PPV channel
list.
2. All functions are similar to those of EPG, refer to Chapter
7. EPG.
3. Press the i
to view the detailed information for the selected
programme.
button in the selected PPV programme
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5. PVR
5.PVR
5.1 TSR (Time Shifted Recording)
You can perform TSR (Time Shifted Recording) and other VCR functions within TSR using the playback
control buttons while playing a programme. The product automatically saves the programme to the
built-in hard disk drive temporarily, so that the users can pause, play, fast rewind, fast forward, etc. even
while watching the currently broadcasting TV programme.
1. Time Bar
Press the playback control buttons such as PLAY/PAUSE , FAST FORWARD , FAST
REWIND
current operation status, the time gap between the broadcasting point and watching point and the
amount of temporarily saved programme.
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1. Operation status
2. Watching point time
3. Amount of saved programme
4. Watching point
5. Broadcasting (Live) point
6. Current time
button while watching a programme to display the time bar. Time bar displays the
2. Play/Pause
1. Press the PLAY/PAUSE button to pause the current programme.
2. If you press the PLAY/PAUSE
point.
Note: Pause makes the time gap or delay between the broadcasting (live) point and watching
point. The time gap is equivalent to the period the programme has been paused. Operations
like slow motion and fast rewind also make the time gap. Press the KDG
close the time gap and go to live programme.
button once again, the programme is resumed from that
button to
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5. PVR
3. Fast Rewind
1. Press the FAST REWIND button to watch missed scenes.
2. Each time you press the FAST REWIND
following sequence: x 4, x10, x 30.
3. If you press the PLAY/PAUSE
is played at normal speed.
button, the fast rewind operation stops and the programme
button, the rewind speed increases in the
Note: You can fast rewind back to the start point. If you reach the start point while rewinding, the
programme is automatically played at normal speed from that point.
4. Fast Forward
1. Press the FAST FORWARD button to fast forward the programme.
2. Each time you press the FAST FORWARD
sequence: x 4, x10, x 30.
3. If you press the PLAY/PAUSE
is played at normal speed.
Note: You can use the fast forward operation only when there is a time gap between the current
watching point and the broadcasting (live) point caused by previous operations such as
pause, slow motion or fast rewind. You can fast forward to the current broadcasting point. If
the watching point reaches the broadcasting (live) point, the programme is automatically
played at normal speed.
button, the fast forward operation stops and the programme
button, the speed increases in the following
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5. PVR
5. TSR Recording
Press the Rec button while TSR is operating to record the current programme immediately. While
the time shift operation records the programme temporarily, the recording operation records the
programme permanently so that you can playback the recorded file at any time. For more information
about recording, refer to 5.2 Recording.
6. Slow Motion
1. Press the FAST FORWARD button while in the pause mode to play the current programme
in slow motion.
2. Each time you press the FAST FORWARD
sequence: x 1/2, x 1/4, x 1/8.
3. Press the KDG
button to stop slow motion and return to normal speed.
button, the speed decreases in the following
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5. PVR
5.2 Recording
Using the built-in hard disk drive, you can record a programme without external media devices such as
VCRs.
Note:
• Ensure that there is enough free space before recording. If the free space on the hard disk drive
is insufficient, recording will stop. Recording a one-hour programme may require up to 2 or 3GB
of hard disk space. The space necessary for recording a one-hour programme may be different
depending on the programme.
• You can record radio programmes also.
• Pressing the STANDBY
go to standby mode after completing recording.
1. General Recording
Press the Rec button on the remote control to record the current programme instantly.
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button while recording will not stop the recording. The product will
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5. PVR
2. Stop Recording
1. Press the Rec button again. A pop-up will appear.
Select Yes and press the OK
recording.
2. Change channels while recording and press the Rec
button again. You will be prompted to select one
among the options. Select an option using the
button and press the OK button.
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button to stop
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5.3 Playback
You can playback the recorded list in the recorded programme menu, refer to 9.1 Recorded List.
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6. Channel List
6.ChannelList
This chapter will help you display the channel list using the Liste button and switch to another
channel in the channel list.
Four types of channel lists are provided for quick and easy channel search.
RED: Category list
GREEN: Bouquet list
YELLOW: Favourite list
BLUE: Alphabet list
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6.1 Category List
You can display all channels and subcategories.
1. Press the Liste button while watching a
programme.
2. Press the RED button.
3. Select a subcategory you want using the
and press the OK
or button to display the channel
list for the selected subcategory. To hide the channel list,
press the
4. Select a channel using the
OK
button.
button and press the
button to change the channel. 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
5. Select Recorded List using the
the OK
button to change to the selected channel.
button and press
or button to display the recorded
programmes list. To delete a recorded programme, press
the Opt
button. Select Yes and press the OK
button.
**
Note:
• Whenever you press the TV/Radio button while the
channel list is displayed, the channel list will switch
between TV and radio channel lists.
• Press the KDG
button to exit the channel list.
button
**
**
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6. Channel List
6.2 Bouquet List
You can display the list of channels classified by bouquet.
1. Press the Liste button while watching a
programme.
2. Press the GREEN button.
3. Select Recorded List using the
the OK
programmes list.
4. Select a bouquet group you want using the
and press the
selected bouquet group. To hide the channel list, press
the
or button to display the recorded
button to display the channel list for the
button.
6.3 Favourite List
You can display the list of the favourite channels the user has selected. There are five favourite groups
in total.
1. Press the Liste button while watching a
programme.
2. Press the YELLOW button.
3. Select Recorded List using the
the OK
programmes list.
4. Select a favourite group you want using the
and press the
selected favourite group. To hide the channel list, press
the
or button to display the recorded
button to display the channel list for the
button.
**
button and press
button
button and press
button
6.4 Alphabet List
1. Press the Liste button while watching a
programme.
2. Press the BLUE button.
3. Select Recorded List using the
the OK
programmes list.
4. Select All Programme using the
the OK
alphabet.
or button to display the recorded
or button to display all channels sorted by
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button and press
button and press
7. Electronic Programme Guide (EPG)
7.ElectronicProgramme Guide(EPG)
The EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) displays the detailed programme information of each channel,
in time and date order. You can customize your own EPG to list the channels or programmes of interest
to you and schedule your viewing using the programme information.
**
Note: Press the STANDBY button to download tvtv EPG data in the standby mode. When
download is complete, press the STANDBY
mode.
7.1 Using EPG
You can view programme information by the channel list group.
1. Press the EPG button.
2. Move to previous/next programme within the same
channel using the
3. Move to another channel using the
are multiple channels, use the P+/P-
button.
button. If there
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 record 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.
6. Press the RED button to display the category list.
Select a subcategory you want using the
and press the OK
7. Press the FAST REWIND
button.
button to moves back to
24 hours before.
8. Press the FAST FROWARD
button to moves
forwards to 24 hours ahead.
9. Press the Opt
button to move to 20 o’clock in the
evening.
**
Note: Press the KDG button to exit the EPG.
button again to switch to the operation
**
button
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7. Electronic Programme Guide (EPG)
7.2 List Type
1. Press the GREEN button to switch to the EPG of list
type.
2. Move to another channel using the
3. Move to previous/next programme within the same
channel using the
more than one page, use the P+/P-
the next page.
4. Press the GREEN button again to return to the EPG of
grid type.
button. If the programmes are
button.
button to skip to
Note: The EPG of list type are similar to those of the EPG
of grid type, refer to 7.1 Using EPG.
**
7.3 Recording Using EPG
1. Select a programme and press the Rec or OK
button.
2. You can record the programme if it is on air.
3. If it is the future programme, a pop-up will appear. Select
Yes and press the OK
programme. When a reservation has been completed,
the icon
Press the OK
4. If you select a series programme, a pop-up will appear.
Select an option you want using the
press the OK
is displayed on the reserved programme.
button again to cancel reservation.
button.
button to reserve the
button and
**
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7. Electronic Programme Guide (EPG)
7.4 Schedule
**
You can add or edit recording-reserved programmes using the schedule screen.
**
1. Press the EPG button.
2. Press the YELLOW button.
3. Select a reserved programme you want to delete using the
button.
4. Press the GREEN button to return to the EPG of grid type.
1. Adding a Reservation
1. Select a blank space using the button and press
the OK
2. Select Channel and Date using the
press the
Select an item using the
3. Select Time using the
NUMERIC(0-9) buttons to change the time.
4. Select Repeat mode among ONCE, DAILY, WEEKLY,
WEEKDAY and Series Recording using the
5. Select Lock mode using the
6. Select Save and press the OK
changes.
7. Select Cancel and press the OK
the reservation.
button to add a new reservation.
button and
button to display channel and date lists.
button and press the OK
button.
button and press the
button.
button to save the
button to cancel
button.
button and press the RED
**
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7. Electronic Programme Guide (EPG)
2. Editing a Reserved Programme
1. Select a programme you want to edit using the
button and press the OK button.
2. Select Delete using the
button to delete the reserved programme. A pop-up
will appear. Select OK and press the OK
3. Select Edit using the
button to edit the reserved programme. For more
information about how to edit the information, refer to
7.4.1 Adding a Reservation.
**
Note: If the reserved programme is overlapped with other
programme, adjust the reservation appropriately.
button and press the OK
button.
button and press the OK
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7. Electronic Programme Guide (EPG)
7.5 Finding Programmes
You can sufficiently find the programme you want by programme name.
1. Press the EPG button.
2. Press the BLUE button.
3. Enter the programme name directly using the keyboard
displayed on the screen.
4. Select Find and press the OK
Note:
• Select the
button to enter the programme name on the keyboard
screen.
• If you select Previous or Next on the keyboard displayed
on the screen and press the OK
keyboard layout is switched.
**
5. Select a programme and press the Rec or OK
button to record or reserve the programme.
6. If you want to find another programmes, press the
Zurück
screen.
**
Note: Found Programme List may differ depending on
the provided programme information.
button and then press the OK
or BLUE button to display the keyboard
button.
**
button, the
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8. Service Menu
8.ServiceMenu
In this chapter you can easily access the service features.
Note:
• Press the Zurück
• Press the Menü
8.1 PIN-Code Change
You can change the current PIN-Code. Enter your new PIN-Code using the NUMERIC(0-9) buttons.
1. Press the Menü button.
2. Select Service Menu using the
the OK
3. Select PIN-Code Change using the
press the OK
1. Changing PIN-Code
1. Select the Smartcard of which you wish to change the
PIN-Code of.
2. A notice will appear.
Read it carefully and press the OK
3. Enter your current PIN-Code.
4. Enter your new PIN-Code.
5. Confirm your new PIN-Code.
or button.
or button to save the changes and return to the previous menu.
or KDG button to exit the menu screen.
button and press
button and
or button.
button.
Note: When changing the PIN-Code, do not repeat the
same figures.
**
2. In case of entering four identical figures
If you enter four identical figures as your new PIN-Code, an error message will appear. You will be
prompted to enter another four-digit number as your new PIN-Code.
**
3. In case of entering a wrong PIN-Code
If you enter the wrong PIN-Code when entering the current PIN-Code, an error message will appear.
Access will be denied for 10 minutes if you enter the wrong PIN-Code three times.
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8. Service Menu
8.2 Smartcard
1. Press the Menü button.
2. Select Service Menu using the
the OK
3. Select Smartcard using the
OK
4. The Smartcard information will be displayed.
or button.
button and press the
or button.
button and press
Note: The displayed information may differ depending on
the type of Smartcard.
8.3 System
You can view system information.
1. Press the Menü button.
2. Select Service Menu using the
the OK
3. Select System using the
4. The system information will be displayed.
5. To perform software update, select Software Update
and press the OK
6. To initialize all settings, select Reinitialize and press the
OK
or button.
or button.
button.
button.
button and press
button and press the OK
**
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8. Service Menu
8.4 Search
1. Press the Menü button.
2. Select Service Menu using the
the OK
3. Select Search using the
4. Select Start Search of All Program Providers and
press the OK
5. Press the OK
Frequency, End Frequency, Step, Constellation and
Append Symbol Rate.
6. Press the OK
For more information, refer to 12.1 Automatic Search.
or button.
or button.
button.
button and enter the values for Start
button to activate search.
button and press
button and press the OK
**
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8. Service Menu
8.5 Picture
You can make settings for picture format, display format, SCART signal and A/V control.
1. Press the Menü button.
2. Select Service Menu using the
the OK
3. Select Picture using the
4. A notice will appear. Read carefully and press the OK
or button.
or button.
button.
1. Picture Format
You can set the picture format.
Select Picture Format using the
button.
2. Display Format
You can set the display format according to the picture format of your TV.
1. Select Display Format using the button and press the OK or button.
2. When choosing 4:3 as picture format, select an option among Auto, Letter Box and Center
Mode using the
3. When choosing 16:9 as picture format, select an option among Auto, Pillar Box and Full Mode
using the
button and press the OK or button.
button and press the OK or button.
button and press
button and press the OK
button and select from 4:3 and 16:9 using the OK or
3. Scart Signal
You can set the SCART signal.
1. Select Scart Signal using the button and press the OK or button.
2. Select an option among CVBS, RGB and S-Video using the
or button.
button and press the OK
4. AV Control
1. Select AV Control using the button and select On/Off using the OK or button.
2. When you select Off, a notice will appear. Read carefully and select Yes.
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8. Service Menu
8.6 Dolby Digital
You can set Dolby Digital automatically.
1. Press the Menü button.
2. Select Service Menu using the
the OK
3. Select Dolby Digital using the
the OK
4. Automatic Selection will appear. Select On/Off using
the OK
5. If you select On , the integrated Dolby Digital™ decoder
is enable automatically when a Dolby Digital™
programme is received.
or button.
or button.
or button.
button and press
button and press
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7. Service Menu
8.7 Startup Channel
1. Press the Menü button.
2. Select Service Menu using the
the OK
3. Select Startup Channel using the
press the OK
4. A notice will appear. Read carefully and press the OK
or button.
or button.
button.
1. Setting the Startup Channel
You can choose to assign a certain channel to be displayed when powering on.
Select Setting the Startup Channel using the
On/Off.
On The assigned channel will be displayed when powering on.
Off The last channel you have watched will be displayed when powering on.
**
2. Startup Channel
You can assign a preferred channel as the start channel.
1. Select Startup Channel using the
2. Select from 101 and User preference using the OK
3. When you have selected User preference, enter the channel number using the NUMERIC(0-9)
buttons. Select OK and press the OK
**
Note: When Off is selected, Startup Channel is inactivated.
button and press
button and
button and press the OK or button to select
button and press the OK or button.
or button.
button.
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8. Service Menu
8.8 Hotlinelist
1. Press the Menü button.
2. Select Service Menu using the
the OK
3. Select Hotlinelist using the
OK
4. The hotlinelist will be displayed.
or button.
or button.
button and press
button and press the
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9. Record Menu
9.RecordMenü
Note:
• Press the Zurück
• Press the Menu
**
9.1 Recorded List
**
1. Press the Menü button.
2. Select Record Menu using the
the OK
3. Select Recorded List using the
the OK
appears.
Note:
• The programme being recorded will be added to the
recorded programme list after it has been recorded for at
least 30 seconds.
• Press the i
of the recorded programme.
**
1. Deleting Recorded Programmes
1. Select a programme and press the RED button to delete
a programme from the recorded programme list.
2. Select Yes and press the OK
or button.
or button. The recorded programme list
or button to save the changes and return to the previous menu.
or KDG button to exit the menu screen.
button and press
button and press
button to view the detailed information
button.
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9. Record Menu
2. Changing the Attribute
**
1. Select a programme and press the GREEN button to
change the attribute of the recorded programme.
2. Select Programme using the
OK
button to display a keyboard on the screen.
Enter the programme name on the keyboard. Select OK
and press the OK
button to complete.
3. Select Protect using the
button to change Enable/Disable. You have to enter
a password to change the status from Enable to Disable.
button.
4. Select Lock using the
button to change Enable/Disable. You have to enter
a password to change the status from Enable to Disable.
5. After editing, you have to select Save and press the OK
button to save your changes.
**
Displayed when the recording is stopped because
of an unexpected error.
Displayed when the channel is protected from
deleting and editing.
Displayed when the channel is a locked channel.
**
Note:
• If the protect option of the programme is set to Enable, you cannot delete the programme.
• If the lock option of a programme is configured to Enable, you have to enter a password to
playback the programme.
button and press the
button and press the OK
button and press the OK
**
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9. Record Menu
3. Sorting by Time/Name
Each time you press the BLUE button, the recorded programmes are sorted by time and name.
**
4. Playing Recorded Programmes
1. Select programmes you want to playback and press the OK button.
2. The recorded programme will start to play.
3. Press the P+/P-
live TV.
, KDG or Zurück button to stop the current programme and go to
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9. Record Menu
9.2 Recording Schedule
1. Press the Menü button.
2. Select Record Menu using the
the OK
3. Select Recording Schedule using the
press the OK
recording list on the screen.
or button.
or button to display the reserved
button and press
button and
Note: For more information about how to add or edit a
reservation, refer to 7.4 Schedule.
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9. Record Menu
9.3 HDD Control
You can check the free space of the hard disk drive and format (erase) the disk drive if necessary.
1. Press the Menü button.
2. Select Record Menu using the
the OK
3. Select HDD Control using the
the OK
4. You can check the free, used, reserved and total space
of the HDD.
5. Select Format and press the OK
all the recorded programmes saved on the HDD and
initialise the HDD.
6. Select Yes when the format confirmation message
appears.
Note:
• The format deletes all the recorded programmes saved on the HDD and tvtv EPG information.
Formatting does not delete the system files of the product.
• A certain amount of space is reserved for TSR.
or button.
or button.
button and press
button and press
button to remove
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10. Preferences
10.Preferences
In this chapter you can set language setting, time setting, A/V setting and other configuration items to
keep limitations where you want them for the viewers.
Note:
• Press the Zurück
• Press the Menü
10.1 Language Setting
1. Press the Menü button.
2. Select Preferences using the
OK
3. Select Language Setting using the
press the OK
or button.
or button to save the changes and return to the previous menu.
or KDG button to exit the menu screen.
button and press the
button and
or button.
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10. Preferences
1. Menu Language
You can choose from the given language options and set the
language for the menu.
1. Select Menu Language using the button and press
the OK
2. Select the language using the
OK
2. Subtitle Display
You can show the subtitles automatically. This service is provided when subtitles are available.
1. Select Subtitle Display using the button.
2. Select 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
**
3. Subtitle Font
You can select the font of the subtitle.
1. Select Subtitle Font using the button.
2. Select from Variable and Fixed using the OK
or button.
button and press the
or button.
or button.
pressing the Opt button on the remote control.
or button.
Variable Uses the horizontally variable subtitle font.
Fixed Uses the fixed subtitle font.
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10. Preferences
10.2 Time Setting
You can set the current time or set the time you want to turn on/off the product.
1. Press the Menü button.
2. Select Preferences using the
3. Select Time Setting using the
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
the OK
to 1hour units.
or button.
or button. GMT is changed in 30 minutes
button and press the OK or button.
button and press the OK or button.
button and press
Note: The current time is set automatically whenever
GMT offset changes.
2. Power On
You can set the time you want the product to be automatically turned on.
1. Select Power ON using the button.
2. Select Enable/Disable using the OK
Enable Uses Power On and sets the time the
product should be turned on.
Disable Does not use Power On.
3. When you select Enable, enter the Channel No. and
Time using the NUMERIC(0-9) buttons and press the OK
button.
or button.
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10. Preferences
3. Power Off
You can set the time you want the product to be automatically turned off.
1. Select Power OFF using the button.
2. Select Enable/Disable using the OK
or button.
Enable Uses Power Off and sets the time the product
Disable Does not use Power Off.
**
3. When you select Enable, enter the Time using the
NUMERIC(0~9) buttons Then, select OK and press the
OK
Note: Once Power On/Off has been set, it is repeated
should be turned off.
button.
everyday.
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10. Preferences
10.3 A/V Setting
You can set the output of the audio or video.
1. Press the Menü button.
2. Select Preferences using the
OK
3. Select A/V Setting using the
OK
or button.
or button.
1. TV-SCART
1. Select TV-SCART using the button and press the OK or button.
2. Select an option among CVBS, RGB and S-Video using the OK
**
2. VCR-SCART
1. Select VCR-SCART using the button.
2. Select from CVBS and S-Video using the OK
3. Audio Output
1. Select Audio Output using the button.
2. Select from Stereo and Mono using the OK
button and press the
button and press the
or button.
or button.
or button.
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10. Preferences
10.4 Other Settings
1. Press the Menü button.
2. Select Preferences using the
OK
3. Select Other Settings using the
the OK
**
or button.
or button.
1. i Display Time
You can set the automatic display time of the information box when the channel is switched.
1. Select i Display Time using the button and press the OK or button.
2. Select a value between 1~20 seconds using the
**
2. OSD Transparency
You can set the transparency of On Screen Display (OSD).
1. Select OSD Transparency using the button and press the OK or button.
2. Select an option among Disable, 10, 30 and 50 using the
button.
button and press the
button and press
button and press the OK or button.
button and press the OK or
Disable Fully opaque screen
10, 30, 50 The bigger the number, the more transparent the screen.
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11. Edit Channels
11.EditChannels
Note:
• Press the Zurück
• Press the Menü
**
11.1 Edit Favourite Channels
You can edit favourite channel or favourite channel list.
1. Press the Menü button.
2. Select Edit Channels using the
the OK
3. Select Edit Favourite Channels using the
and press the OK
4. You will be prompted to select a favourite group. Select a
favourite group to edit using the
the OK
or button.
button.
or button to save the changes and return to the previous menu.
or KDG button to exit the menu screen.
button and press
or button.
button and press
button
**
**
The buttons for editing the favourite channel list are described in the following table.
Remove Removes from the favourite channel.
Add Adds favourite channel.
TV/RADIO Switches between TV and radio channel list.
Fav.Group Changes favourite channel list group.
Move Changes the order of channels within the favourite channel list.
Rename Renames the name of favourite channel list.
Sort Sorts channels by number or name in all TV/radio channel list.
Unselect All Unselects all selected channels.
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11. Edit Channels
1. Adding/Removing 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) in all TV/radio channel list and
press
3. Select the channel(s) in favourite channel list and press
**
Note: You can switch between TV and radio channel list
**
2. Moving Favourite Channels
You can change the order of favourite channel(s) in the favourite channel list.
1. Select favourite group using .
2. Select the channel(s) to move within the favourite
channel list and press the OK
3. Select
4. Move the cursor to the location you want using the
button and press the OK button.
5. The selected channel(s) is moved to the location you
selected.
to add favourite channel(s).
to remove favourite channel(s).
using TV/Radio button or .
button.
and press the OK button.
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3. Renaming Favourite Channel List
You can rename favourite channel list.
1. Select favourite group to rename using .
2. Select and press the OK button.
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
button.
**
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11. Edit Channels
4. Additional Features
Additional features provides many useful functions.
**
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 button on the
remote control.
**
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
**
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,
. Press this button to order channels by number.
to
**
Unselect all the selected channels
Press to unselect all the selected channels.
button and press the OK button.
is switched
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12. Installation
12.Installation
In this chapter you can configure the installation settings.
**
Note:
• Press the Zurück or button to save the changes and return to the previous menu.
• Press the Menü
**
12.1 Automatic Search
Having the product connected to the cable and TV, you can perform automatic search without any
additional information necessary.
1. Press the Menü button.
2. Select Installation using the
OK
3. Select Automatic Search using the
press the OK
4. Enter the values for Start Frequency, End Frequency,
Step, Constellation and Append Symbol Rate.
**
1. Start/End Frequency
Select Start/End Frequency using the button and press
the OK
NUMERIC(0-9) buttons.
or button.
or button. Enter the frequency using the
or KDG button to exit the menu screen.
button and press the
button and
or button.
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2. Step
1. Select Step using the button and press the OK
or button.
2. Select the range of frequency to be increased by each
step when activating channel search using the
button and press the OK or button. Select User
Define to enter the value directly. If you do not know the
value, select Auto.
**
3. Constellation
1. Select Constellation using the button and press
the OK
2. Select the constellation using
OK
Auto .
or button.
button and press the
or button. If you do not know the value, select
**
4. Append Symbol Rate
1. Select Append Symbol Rate using the button and
press the OK
2. Select a symbol rate using the
the OK
the value directly.
3. To delete all entered symbol rates, select Clear All using
the
button and press the OK and button.
or button.
button and press
and button. Select User Define to enter
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12. Installation
12.2 Linear Search
You can search channels by defining the frequency range and other parameters. If you want to search
for several channels only, use the linear search instead of manual search.
1. Press the Menü button.
2. Select Installation using the
OK
3. Select Linear Search using the
the OK
4. Enter the values for Start Frequency, End Frequency,
Step, Constellation and Append Symbol Rate.
**
Note: Linear search are similar to those of automatic
or button.
or button.
search, refer to 12.1 Automatic Search.
button and press the
button and press
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12. Installation
12.3 Manual Search
You can search channels manually using the search parameters.
1. Press the Menü button.
2. Select Installation using the
OK
3. Select Manual Search using the
the OK
4. Enter the values for Frequency, Symbol Rate,
Constellation and Network Search.
**
or button.
or button.
1. Frequency
1. Select Frequency using the button and press the
OK
2. Enter the frequency using the NUMERIC(0-9) buttons.
or button.
button and press the
button and press
**
2. Symbol Rate
1. Select Symbol Rate using the button and press
the OK
2. Select the symbol rate using the
the OK
value directly.
or button.
button and press
or button. Select User Define to enter the
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3. Constellation
1. Select Constellation using the button and press
the OK
2. Select the constellation using
OK
Auto.
**
4. Network Search
Select Network Search using the button. Select Enable/Disable using the OK or button.
or button.
button and press the
or button. If you do not know the value, select
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12. Installation
12.4 Search
1. Select Search and press the OK button to activate
channel search.
2. Wait until channels search is completed. This may take a
few minutes.
3. The cursor is located at Stop during channel search. If
you press the OK
search, the operation will stop and only the channels
found so far will be displayed.
4. Reset the settings and activate channel search again if
necessary.
5. Select Save and press the OK
results.
button while performing channel
button to save the
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12.5 Factory Reset
Factory reset restores the product to the default settings.
Warning: Please note that once you perform the factory reset, all data such as the channel list and
1. Press the Menü button.
2. Select Installation using the
3. Select Factory Reset using the
4. Select Yes and press the OK
5. When completing the default setting, the installation
user configured data are deleted.
button and press the
OK
the OK
setting to the factory reset. Select No and press the OK
menu.
wizard will run automatically. For detailed information
about the installation wizard, refer to the Chapter 3.
Installation Wizard.
or button.
button and press
or button.
button to restore all
or Zurück button to return to the previous
**
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13. Software Update
13.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.
13.1 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.
**
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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14. Universal Remote Control
14.UniversalRemote Control
14.1 Universal Setup for Operation with TV Unit
The universal remote control also allows you to operate the most important functions, such as the
volume, on your TV.
To be able to use this universal functionality, you must perform a one-time setup of the TV.
The following describes the steps required to set up your TV:
1. Preparing the TV
1. Switch your TV on.
2. In the list of codes at the end of these instructions, search for the 4-digit code number given for
the manufacturer of your TV.
If you are unable to find the manufacturer of your TV in the list, use the code number ‘0000’.
**
2. Programming the universal remote control
1. Press the TV and Liste button on the receiver
remote control at the same time. Keep both
buttons pressed for 5 seconds until the TV LED
(a small red lamp at the top of the remote control)
blinks twice.
2. Enter the 4-digit code number for your TV using
the NUMERIC(0-9) buttons on your receiver
remote control. The TV LED is now permanently
lit.
3. Then press the STANDBY button. Keep the
STANDBY button pressed until the TV switches
off. Release the STANDBY button as soon as the
TV has switched off.
Note: This process can take several minutes, in some cases up to 15 minutes. During this time,
the remote control sends all possible TV signals one after another. Each time a signal is
sent by the remote control, the TV LED briefly extinguishes.
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3. Checking the programming
1. Switch the TV on again and check whether you can operate the most important functions on you
TV using the remote control.
Important: You can check all buttons with the exception of the TV button.
2. When the TV control functions work properly, press the TV button for 3 seconds to confirm this
programming.
Note: Your remote control is now ready to operate your TV. The remote control now operates the
Note: If you cannot operate your TV correctly, switch it on again and repeat points 3 and 4 until
Important: If in spite of doing so you are not successful, or if you were unable to find the manufacturer
**
audio volume level of your TV and not of the receiver. If you want to continue to adjust the
volume level of the receiver, press the KDG and MUTE button for 3 seconds until the TV
LED blinks twice.
the best programming is found.
of your TV, please look at the remote control web page under
(www.kabeldeutschland.de/urc).
4. Restoring the factory setting
Press the TV and 0 buttons on the receiver remote
control at the same time. Keep both buttons pressed for
5 seconds to allow the remote control to return to its
factory settings.
Note: The TV button on the remote control has
Note: This process can take several minutes, in some cases up to 15 minutes. During this time,
the remote control sends all possible TV signals one after another. Each time a signal is
sent by the remote control, the TV LED briefly extinguishes.
then no function. To be able to again
operate your TV with the receiver remote
control, you will need to set up the TV from
the start.
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14.2 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Topic FAQ Answer
Remote control Can I use the remote control to
operate my TV?
Is the remote control teachable? No, this remote control is not
Can I delete the TV settings I have set
up?
Why does the TV LED blink briefly 6
times when the OK or i buttons are
pressed?
Yes, you can operate your TV with the
universal remote control after you
have carried out a one-time setup.
teachable.
Yes. Press the TV and 0 buttons at
the same time for 3 seconds until the
TV LED blinks twice.
This indicates that the batteries must
be changed.
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14.3 USING THE UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL
1. To operate your TV, press the TV button on the receiver remote control. This places it in TV
mode and you can control the most important functions on your TV.
2. To be able to operate your receiver, thus returning to normal control, press the KDG button.
**
TV CODE NUMBERS
**
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15. Menu Map
15.MenuMap
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16. Troubleshooting
16.Troubleshooting
16.1 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Channel search does not work.
**
• Check that your cable is connected correctly.
6. 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.
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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. Cannot watch pay channels.
**
• Check in the menu that you have a valid and working subscription to the channels you wish to
view.
• Contact your network operator for more information.
9. Cannot record progammes.
**
• The hard disk is full. Delete unnecessary programmes and make space for new recording.
• Check if recording is overlapped with another channel. Stop the current recording or wait until
the recording is finished.
10.Cannot operate the TSR.
**
• The TSR may not be available during the recording. Wait until the recording is finished.
• Delete unnecessary programmes and make space for new recording.
11.The product makes a humming noise.
**
• The noise is from the fan; the hard disk is operating normally. This kind of noise is inevitable
but seldomly noticeable.
12.Cannot playback.
**
• To play back the recorded file of a scrambled channel, use the Smartcard. In case it has been
a long time since you last recorded, this may not work. Contact the product distributor.
• The signal during the recording may be weak or the hard disk too full.
13.Cannot change channel while recording.
**
• Certain channels may not be changed due to restriction of the tuner type.
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15.Remote Control
Problem Potential reason Recommended solution
Your remote
control does
not appear to
work
The batteries are dead. Press the KDG button and the i
The batteries have not been inserted
correctly.
You remote control operates the TV. Press the KDG button to operate the
Your remote control operates the
receiver only.
The universal remote control is not set
up correctly.
button at the same time for 3
seconds. If the TV LED does not light
up, change the batteries.
Check whether the batteries are
inserted correctly.
receiver.
Press the TV button to operate the
TV.
Press the TV and 0 buttons at the
same time on your receiver remote
control to restore the factory settings.
Then repeat the programming of the
universal remote control from step 1.
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16. Troubleshooting
16.2 Error Message
Error message Possible causes What to do
No or bad signal The cable is not connected.
The cable may be damaged or
defective.
The channel is not broadcasting.
The channel is
scrambled or not
available.
The audio is not
available.
No access No subscription to this channel.
No card inserted. Smartcard is not inserted. Insert Smartcard.
The channel has signal, but no video.
The channel is deleted by the
broadcasting company.
The channel is for data broadcasting.
The channel has signal, but no audio. Press the Opt button to confirm if the
No authorization.
Make sure the cable is connected
correctly.
Exchange the cable.
Confirm if the channel is currently on
air.
channel has audio.
Make sure you are subscribed to the
channel.
If the product has been turned off for
a long time (standby or power off),
please wait for authorization. It may
take up to 60 minutes.
Incorrect card Wrong Smartcard is inserted.
Smartcard is not inserted correctly.
Smartcard is broken.
Insert appropriate Smartcard. Pull out
the Smartcard and reinsert it.
Replace the Smartcard.
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17. Specification
17.Specification
Tuner and Channel
Input Connector IEC 169-2 Female
Frequency Range 47MHz to 862MHz
Signal Level -15~+15 dBmV
Modulation QAM
Input Symbol Rate 1.5~7 MS/s
MPEG Transport Stream A/V Decoding
Transport Stream MPEG-2 ISO/IEC 13818
Profile Level MPEG-2 Main Profile @ Main Level
Input Rate
Aspect Ratio 4:3, 16:9
Video Resolution 720 x 576
Audio Decoding MPEG/MusiCam Layer I&II
Audio Mode Single/Dual, Mono/Stereo/Joint Stereo
Memory/Hard Disk Drive
Flash Memory 4MB
Graphic/System Memory 64MB
EEPROM 8kB
Hard Disk Drive 160G, PATA Interface
A/V & Data In/Out
Video RCA/TV SCART/VCR SCART Video Output (CVBS, RGB,
Audio R/L RCA/TV SCART/VCR SCART Volume and Mute Control
S/PDIF Digital Audio Output
Data RS-232C (9pin Male connector)
Power Supply
Input Voltage AC 90-250V, 50/60Hz
Type SMPS
Power Consumption Max.30W
Protection Separate internal fuse and lightning protection
Physical Specifications
Size 380 x 78 x 281 (mm)
Weight 4.5 Kg
Operating Temperature 0°C to + 45°C
Storage Temperature -10°C to + 70°C
Max 15 Mbps
S-Video)
(Resolution:20bits DAC, Max 2Vrms)
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18. Glossary
18.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)
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.
**
Smartcard
A chipcard the same size as a credit card which must be inserted into the digital receiver in order to
descramble the TV signals.
**
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.
**
NVOD (Near Video On Demand)
A technology that allows customers to view the start of popular programmes or films within a short
period from the time they make their selection. This is possible as the broadcaster sends multiple copies
with staggered start times.
**
PVR (Personal Video Recorder)
Video recorder that can record and play back programmes directly using the embedded hard disk
drive(s).
**
TSR (Time Shifted Recording)
A function that record the present programme temporarily to support trick-play.
**
HDD (Hard Disk Drive)
The primary computer storage medium, which is made of one or more aluminum or glass platters,
coated with a ferromagnetic material.
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19. Service and Support
19.Serviceand Support
Information concerning troubleshooting, software upgrade and product support is provided in the
following websites and call centers.
Should your product require warranty service, please contact HUMAX to obtain the appropriate
authorization.
Humax Call Center
Germany
Tel: 01805-778911 (€0,12/min)
Opening Hours: Mon-Sun 8:00-23:00
E-mail: support@humax-digital.de
Website: www.humax-digital.de
Language: Deutsch/English/Turkish
**
Austria
Tel: 0820 400675 (€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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