Humax F1-FOX, VA-FOX, CA-FOX, NA-FOX User Manual

Contents

Safety ................................................................... GB1

Glossary .............................................................. GB3

Reference ............................................................ GB4 ~ GB5

STB Connections ................................................. GB6 ~ GB10

Remote Control Unit ............................................ GB11 ~ GB12

Guide of Functions .............................................. GB13 ~ GB15

Guide of Main Menu ............................................ GB16 ~ GB38

Motorised System ................................................ GB39 ~ GB43

Troubleshooting Guide ......................................... GB44

Menu Map ............................................................ GB45 ~ GB46

Specification ........................................................ GB47 ~ GB48

Safety

This STB has been manufactured to satisfy the international safety standards. Please read the following safety precautions carefully.

MAINS SUPPLY : 90 - 250V AC 50/60Hz OVERLOADING : Do not overload a wall outlet, extension cord or adapter as this may result in fire

electric shock.

LIQUIDS : The STB shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled

with liquids, such as base, shall be placed on the apparatus.

CLEANING : Disconnect the STB from the wall outlet before cleaning.

Use a light damp cloth(no solvents) to dust the STB.

VENTILATION : The slots on top of the STB must be left uncovered to allow proper airflow to the

unit. Do not stand the STB on soft furnishings or carpets. Do not expose the STB to direct sunlight or do not place it near a heater. Do not stack electronic equipments on top of the STB.

ATTACHMENTS : Do not use any unrecommended attachments as these may cause hazard or

damage the STB.

CONNECTION TO THE SATELLITE DISH LNB

: Disconnect the STB from the mains before connecting or disconnecting the

cable from the satellite dish. FAILURE TO DO SO CAN DAMAGE THE LNB.

CONNECTION TO THE TV

: Disconnect the STB from the mains before connecting or disconnecting the

cable from the satellite dish. FAILURE TO DO SO CAN DAMAGE THE TV.

EARTHING : The LNB cable MUST BE EARTHED.

The earthing system must comply with SABS 061.

LOCATION : Place the STB indoor in order not to expose to lightening, rain or sunlight.

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• VIACCESSTMis a trademark of France Telecom.

• CryptoWorks(TM) is a trademark of Philips Electronics N.V.

• Irdeto is a trademark of Mindport BV.

• Nagravision is a registered trademark of Kudelski S.A.

• Conax is a trademark of Telenor Conax AS.

Warning

HUMAX cannot be held responsible for any kind of problems caused by the use of unofficial software.The use of software versions other than HUMAX official software will void the manufacturer’s warranty. It is advised that only the formal software released from HUMAX should be used in all HUMAX product range.

Caution

To watch Pay Per View programmes, be sure to inform your STB dealer of the STB’s and Smart card’s serial numbers. So that they can pair your STB with your Smart card. Otherwise, you cannot watch the programmes because they are scrambled

Note

When the changed Network Information is sent, Nagravision realizes that the appropriate satellite/cable service information has been changed. And it will re-organize the service information based on the sent Network Information. The message “Network Information updated...” appears on the screen. It is automatically done when changing NIT. The manufacturer can’t change it because it is provided by Nagravision. When the user watches it, the message may suddenly appear during AV playback and simultaneously updating will proceed. (This happens about once a year.) Since this is not an error in operating, do not turn off the power.

• Information for TV-Cabo subscriber

When user searchs channels, the channel numbers from 001 to 100 are defined automatically for Nagravision by service provider. Other channels have the number from 101 in sequence as the receiver searchs the signal.

• Specifications are for NA-FOX models.

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Glossary

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Antenna

A device that collects and radiates electromagnetic waves. Includes a satellite dish and abroadband antenna.

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Forward Error Correction(FEC)

A system of error control for data transmission.

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Frequency

The number of cycles or events per one second, which is expressed in the unit of Hertz(Hz).

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Intermediate Frequency(IF)

A frequency to which a carrier frequency is shifted as an intermediate step in transmission or reception.

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Low Noise Block(LNB) Downconverter

A low noise microwave amplifier and converter which downconverts a range of frequencies

to IF range.

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Packet Identifier(PID)

A set of numbers that idenitifies transport stream packets containing data from a single data stream.

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Polarisation

Characteristic of an electromagnetic wave determined by the orientation of the electricfield vector.

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Quaternary Phase Shift Keying(QPSK)

Phase-shift keying in which four different phase angles are used.

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Service

A channel to which a decoder or TV is tuned.

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Transponder

An automatic device that receives, amplifies and retransmits a signal on a different frequency.

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Reference

1. Connect DiSEqC 1.0

All our receivers are designed to be DiSEqC 1.0 compatible. This allows multiple antennas to be connected to the STB simultaneously. If you have two or more fixed antennas or LNBs, you can use a DiSEqC 1.0 switch.

1. Connect the coaxial cable from the first LNB to the LNB 1 or LNB A input connector of the DiSEqC switch.

2. Connect the coaxial cable from the second LNB to the LNB 2 or LNB B input connector of the DiSEqC switch.

3. Do the same for other LNBs.

4. Connect one end of a Coaxial cable to the RF output connector of the DiSEqC switch and the other end to the LNB IN socket on the STB.

2. Connect DiSEqC 1.2

Please refer to page GB39.

The Locking Time might take longer than expected during the initial boot if the motorised system is set “enable” mode.

3. Connect a Satellite antenna

To the digital receiver, you can connect either a single satellite antenna directly or through converter box several antennas or LNB of multi-feed equipment. You can connect a further Sat-receiver(for example analogue), with the receiver of common antenna equipment that has satellite signals.

4. Loop Through

If you have another analogue or digital STB and you wish to use the same LNB then you can connect it via the loop through. Connect one end of a Coaxial cable to the LNB OUT on the STB and connect the other end to the LNB IN on your second STB.

• F1-FOX models are not applicable.

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Reference

5. Software Upgrade

HUMAX digital set-top box is a highly sophisticated product - incorporating one of the best software applications. Whenever a problem is found with this software or, in fact, extra functions or enhanced applications are added, the software in the equipment has to be upgraded. In order to maintain proper performance of the product, it is essential to have the most up to date software. The latest news and release of software versions may be found at HUMAX website - http://www.humaxdigital.com. It is recommended that users register to HCSA(HUMAX Customer Service Area) and periodically check for the availability of software upgrade.

There are three methods to upgrade the software: (a) set-top box to set-top box download(copies the software of the main unit into slave unit); (b) pc to set-top box download(downloads the software directly from pc to the model

requiring upgrade);

decide when and where to release through satellite system).

Over The Air(OTA) is simply another alternative for downloading software versions. However, the manufacturer reserves the right to decide when and where this software upgrade can take place by "beaming" latest software versions over the air via satellite systems. Note that OTA is only limited to certain geographical regions mainly due to different satellites having different footprints(area where the signal can be received).

SUSS(TM) is an official trademark and logo for HUMAX loader software to perform OTA. The software upgrade via satellite system will only occur under the following circumstances:

1) the equipment should have appropriate loader software;

2) the manufacturer decides to release software downloading via a designated satellite system;

3) the equipment must be "tuned" properly to the same satellite that the manufacturer uses.

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• Note :

CR-FOX complies with the OTA type of CryptoWorks.

F1-FOX

Free-To-Air

VA-FOX

1 Smart card

CR-FOX

1 Smart card

STB Connections

Front Panel

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STB Connections

NA-FOX

1 Smart card

Front Panel

• , Press to change services down and up.

• SMART CARD SLOT Insert a smart card in the slot with the gold chip facing up. Otherwise, it will not operate properly.

• ERROR LED(AMBER) Indicates that the STB has an error.

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• STANDBY LED(RED) Indicates that the STB is under standby.

• OPERATING LED(GREEN) Indicates that the STB is operating.

• TV/RADIO Press to switch between TV and Radio modes.

• STANDBY Press to switch between Operation and Standby modes.

F1-FOX

VA-FOX, CR-FOX, NA-FOX

Rear Panel

• LNB IN

Use to connect an antenna.

• LNB OUT

Use it when connecting to another STB.

• RS-232C

Use it when connecting to your PC.

TV SCART

• For the audio/video input of the TV.

•

VCR SCART

For the VCR.

AUDIO OUTPUT

• Audio signal from your STB to Hi-Fi system.

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STB Connections

There are several ways of connecting the STB to your existing Audio/TV system. We recommend using one of the following set-up for best results:

• The specifications of Rear panel are based on VA-FOX.

TV only

1. Connect one end of a 21-pin SCART cable to the TV SCART connector on the STB and the other end to a SCART socket on your TV.

2. Connect the coaxial cable from the LNB to the LNB IN socket on the STB.

TV with VCR

1. Connect one end of a 21-pin SCART cable to the TV SCART connector on the STB and the other end to a SCART socket on your TV.

2. Connect one end of a 21-pin SCART cable to the VCR SCART connector on the STB and the other end to a SCART socket on your VCR.

3. Connect the coaxial cable from the LNB to the LNB IN socket on the STB.

With Hi-Fi System

1. Connect an RCA/Cinch stereo cable from the AUDIO L,R sockets on the back of the STB to the LINE, AUX, SPARE OR EXTRA input sockets on your Hi-Fi system.

GB9

• The specifications of Rear panel are based on VA-FOX.

TV with VCR and Motorised System(DiSEqC 1.2)

1. Connect one end of a 21-pin SCART cable to the TV SCART connector on the STB and the other end to a SCART socket on your TV.

2. Connect one end of a 21-pin SCART cable to the VCR SCART connector on the STB and the other end to a SCART socket on your VCR.

3. Connect the coaxial cable from the LNB of your motorised system(DiSEqC 1.2 Motor) to the LNB IN socket on the STB.

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Remote Control Unit

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NUMERIC BUTTONS

Press to select a service, enter your PIN code or Numerics on the menu.

INFORMATION(RED)

Press to display the programme information box on the screen. This button functions same as the RED button on the menus.

SOUNDTRACK(GREEN)

Press to display the soundtrack list for the current service. And this button functions same as the GREEN button on the menus.

SUBTITLE(YELLOW)

Press to display the subtitle language list for the current service. And this button functions same as the YELLOW button on the menus.

UHF(BLUE)

Option button.

TIME(WHITE)

Press to display the current time on the screen. Press to reserve services on the Information box or EPG. And this button functions same as the WHITE button on the menus.

EXIT

Press to return to the previous menu and screen.

V+/V-

Volume up/down buttons. Press to increase or decrease the volume.

STANDBY

Press to switch between Operation and Standby modes.

TV/SAT

Press to select the TV/SAT mode.

TV/RADIO

Press to switch between TV and RADIO modes.

MUTE

Press to temporarily cut off the sound.

Press to display the Main Menu on the screen or return to the screen from a sub menu screen.

CURSOR

Press to move the highlight bar for selecting options on the menus. And this button is used to change services(up/down) and increase or decrease the audio volume.

Press to display the service list. This button is used to select the item on the menus.

P+/P-

Programme up/down buttons. Press to tune to the next or previous service. Press to move up or down pages on the menus.

HELP

Press to display the help box on the screen.

EPG

Electronic Programme Guide button displays the TV/RADIO programme guide.

RCL(Recall)

Press to select the service that was previously viewed.

• Please note : The design of Remote Control Unit may be changed without notice in advance.

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Guide of Functions

Information Box(I-Plate)

The details of service part and event part are automatically displayed on the I-Plate when pressing the i button( ) or changing services. I-Plate is divided into service part and event part.

SERVICE-PART(Left side of the box)

SERVICE PART consists of the following items:

• I-Plate icon, Current time

• Service name, Service number, icons

• Subtitle, Teletext, Scrambling service symbol (These are automatically displayed when the broadcasting

station provides appropriate information.)

• Signal level and Signal quality bar

EVENT-PART(Right side of the box)

EVENT PART consists of the following items:

• Event name, Event duration time

• Description text of event, State of reserved event

Event part shows the current and next event information.

button : Use to move from the current event information to

button : Use to move from the next event information to

When the HELP( )button is pressed under I-Plate display and there are no detailed event informations in the I-Plate, the Help window will appear on the screen. The Help window shows the current Network information, including: Satellite Name, Frequency, Polarisation, Symbol Rate, FEC... The detailed information for the event can be displayed by pressing the HELP( )button in the I-Plate with event data displaying mode. You can reserve the programme in the event data display mode by using the WHITE( )button. You can reset timer programme Once, Daily or Weekly mode. When you release the timer programme mode, then you will be asked to confirm the action.

the next event information.

the current event information.

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Changing Services

To change services, do in the following sequence:

1. Press the NUMERIC buttons(0~9) on the remote control unit.

2. Press the buttons or buttons.

Or press the RECALL( ), Service-list(OK), EPG( )mode button. To switch between TV and Radio services, press the TV/Radio( )button. To select the previous viewed service, press the RECALL( )button.

Volume Control

To adjust the volume level, use the buttons or buttons. To temporarily stop the volume, press the MUTE( )button. To cancel mute, press the MUTE( )button again or press the

buttons or buttons.

Soundtrack

When you want to change the audio language of current service, press the GREEN( )button firstly. The on-screen menu is displayed on the top to left side of the screen.

To change the audio language:

1. buttons : Use to select the audio on the left, right or both.

2. buttons : Use to select the audio language you want.

3. OK, EXIT button : When this button is pressed, the Soundtrack OSD

will disappear keeping the selected Soundtrack language constant.

When the current service is switched, the audio language returns to the audio language that was selected in previous service. If the returned audio language is invalid, the audio language that you selected from the audio language menu has the priority of playback.

Subtitle

When the current broadcasting programme provides subtitle, press the SUBTITLE( )button to see the current subtitle language list.

To change the subtitle language:

Use the buttons to select a Subtitle language you want.

Press the OK button and the selected language is highlighted and then the Subtitle language you want is displayed on the screen. Press the EXIT button to cancel the Subtitle mode.

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