Humax F2 1003 User Manual

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F2-1003 (GB)

2003-02-24

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Notice

Copyright (Copyright ⓒ 2001 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.

Warranty

The information in this document is subject to change without notice. HUMAX does not
have any responsibility for direct, indirect, accidental, necessary and other
your offer or use of the information contained in this manual.

damage due to

Trademarks

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Irdeto is a trademark of Mindport BV.
Nagravision is a registered trademark of KUNDELSKI S.A.
Conax is a trademark of Telenor Conax AS.
'Dolby' and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

Thank you for purchasing a HUMAX personal video recorder. Please read this user manual carefully, to be able to safely

install, use and maintain the receiver at maximum performance. Keep this user manual next to your recorder for future

reference.

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Safety and Warning

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO

NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER

This symbol indicates high voltage is present inside.
It is dangerous to make any kind of contact with any part inside of this
product.

This symbol alerts you that important literature concerning operation and

SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

maintenance has been included with this product.

Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call CATV system installer’s
attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code that provides guidelines for
proper grounding and,
in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system
of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

Caution: FCC regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications to this
equipment may void the user’s authority to operate it.

Caution: To prevent electric shock, match the wide blade of plug to the wide slot, and
fully insert the plug.

Important: One Federal Court has held that unauthorized recording of copyrighted TV
programs is an infringement of U.S. copyright laws.

To prevent damage which may result in fire or electric shock ha zard, do not expose this
appliance to rain or moisture.

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Safety and Warning

Always be careful when using this product. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical
shock, and other injuries, keep these safety precautions in mind when installing,
using, and maintaining your Receiver.

•Read all safety and operating instructions before operating this product.

•Keep the safety and operating instructions for future reference.

•Heed all warnings on the product and in the operating instructions.

•Follow all operating and use instructions.

•Unplug the product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Use a d amp cloth; do not

use liquid or aerosol cleaners.

•Never add any attachments and/or equipment without approval of the manufacturer.
Such additions can increase the risk of fire, electric shock, or other personal injury.

•Do not use the product where contact with or immersion in water is a possibility, such
as near bath tubs, sinks, washing machines, swimming pools, etc.

•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. Use only with a cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer
or sold with the product. Follow the manufacturer’s
instructions when mounting the unit, and use a mounting

accessory recommended by the manufacturer. Move the product and cart with care.
Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces can make the unit and cart
unsteady and likely to overturn.

•Provide ventilation for the product. The unit is designed with slots in the cabinet for
ventilation to protect it from overheating. Do not block these openings with any object,
and do not place the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. Do not
place it near a radiator or heat register. If you place the product on a rack or
bookcase, ensure that there is adequate ventilation and that you have followed the
manufacturer’s instructions for mounting.

•Operate your product only from the type of power source indicated on the marking
label. If you are not sure of the type of power supplied to your home, consult your
appliance dealer or local power company.

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Safety and Warning

•Use only a grounded or polarized outlet. For your safety, this p roduct is equipped
with a polarized alternating current line plug having one blade wider than the other.
This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. If you are unable to insert the plug
fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug still does not fit, contact your
electrician to replace your outlet.

•Protect the power cord. Power supply cords should be routed so that they will not be
walked on or pinched by objects placed on or against them. Pay particular attention to
cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the unit.

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

•Avoid overhead power lines. An outside antenna system should not be placed in the
vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can
fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, be
extremely careful to keep from touching the power lines or circuits. Contact with such
lines can be fatal.

•Do not overload the wall outlet or extension cords. Overloading can result in fire or
electric shock.

•Do not insert anything through the openings in the unit, where they can touch
dangerous voltage points or damage parts. Never spill liquid of any kind on the
product.

•Ground outdoor antennas. If an outside antenna is connected to the product, be sure
the antenna is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and
built-up static charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA
No.70-1984, provides information about proper grounding of the mast and supporting
structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding
conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes,
and requirements for the grounding electrode.

•Do not attempt to service the product yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel. Unplug the unit from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service
personnel under the following

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Safety and Warning

conditions:

- when the power-supply cord or plug is damaged

- if liquid has been spilled on the unit or if objects

have fallen into the unit

- if the product has been exposed to rain or water

- if the product does not operate normally by

following the operating instructions

- if the product has been dropped or the cabinet has
been damaged

- when the product exhibits a distinct change in
performance

•If you make adjustments yourself, adjust only those controls that are covered by the
operating instructions. Adjusting other controls may result in damage and will often
require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal.

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

•Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician
to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in a safe operating condition.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation.

This satellite receiver provides display of television closed captioning in accordance with

§5.119 of the FCC rules.

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Contents

Warnings, Cautions and Notes........................................................................2

Safety and Warning......................................................................................3

1.Before Using the Receiver…………………………………………………………………………..9

1.1 Package Contents.......................................................................9

1.2 Front Panel............................................................................ 10

1.3 Rear Panel ............................................................................ 11

1.4 Remote Control ...................................................................... 12

2.Setup………………………………………………………………………………………………….17

2.1 Connecting the Antenna ............................................................. 14

2.2 Powering On .......................................................................... 15

3.Installation Wizard………………………………………………………………………………..…19

3.1 Language............................................................................... 16

3.2 Area Setting ............................................................................ 16

3.3 Antenna Setting .............................................................................. 16

3.4 Automatic Search ..................................................................... 18

3.5 Time Setting............................................................................ 18

4.Basic Operation……………………………………………………………………………………..22

4.1 Switching Channel..................................................................... 19

4.2 Volume Control ........................................................................ 19

4.4 Change the Subtitle Language...................................................... 19

4.5 Change a Audio Language......................................................... 19

4.6 Program Information (I- plate)...................................................... 20

4.7 Option List.............................................................................. 21

5.Channel List………………………………………………………………………………………….28

5.1 Displaying and Switching Channel List ............................................ 25

5.2 Changing Channel List Group....................................................... 25

5.3 Edit Channels .......................................................................... 26

5.4 Edit Favourite Channels.............................................................. 29

5.5 Channel Change Mode............................................................... 32

6.Programme Guide…………………………………………………………………………………..36

6.1 Viewing Programme Guide Information............................................ 33

6.2 Finding a Programme ................................................................ 34

6.3 Viewing Reserved Programme ...................................................... 36

7.Setting Preferences…………………………………………………………………………………41

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7.1 Parental Control.............................................................................. 38

7.2 Language Setting ............................................................................ 40

7.3 Time Setting............................................................................ 41

7.4 Schedule................................................................................ 42

7.5 A/V Control............................................................................. 43

7.6 UHF.......................................................................................44

7.7 Miscellaneous................................................................................. 44

8.Installation…………………………………………………………………………………………….49

8.1 Antenna Setting........................................................................ 46

8.2 Automatic Search ..................................................................... 48

8.3 Manual Search......................................................................... 50

8.4 Other Search ........................................................................... 53

8.5 Motor Antenna ......................................................................... 56

8.6 Default Setting......................................................................... 62

9.Software Update…………………………………………………………………………………….66

9.1 OTA (Over the Air)...................................................................... 63

9.2 Software Update from PC ........................................................... 67

10.System Information……………………………………………………………………………..…71

10.1 Status ................................................................................... 68

10.2 Signal Detection....................................................................... 68

11.Games……………………………………………………………………………………………….72

12.Menu Map…………………………………………………………………………………………..73

13.Trouble Shooting…………………………………………………………………………………..74

13.1 Trouble Shooting ........................................................................... 71

13.2 Error Message............................................................................... 72

14.Specification⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯..76

15.Glossary⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯..77

16.Service and Support⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯.79

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1. Before Using the Receiver

This chapter provides detailed instructions on the product and its accessories.

1.1 Package Contents

Please check all package contents before using your product.

Receiver

Remote Control Unit (1)

RCA A/V Cable (1)

user’s Manual

Batteries (2)

[Note]

Since faults may occur if the remote controller is being left without a battery for a long time, always keep th
e battery inserted in the remote controller.

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1.2 Front Panel

① Display

Turns on red light when the product is in Standby mode.

Turns on green light when it is in operation.

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1.3 Rear Panel

① LNB IN

Connects a satellite antenna cable.

② AUDIO L/R

Connects to your TV or VCR and output Audio signals.

③ RS-232C

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

④ VIDEO

Connects to your TV or VCR and output Video signals.

⑤ RF OUT

Connect a RF signal from the product to RF input jack on your TV.

⑥ RF IN

Connect a general aerial antenna with the cable jacks to the RF input jack on the product.

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1.4 Remote Control

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1. Before Using the Receiver

1. SOURCE

Selects the input source between TV
and satellite receiver.

2. TV/RADIO

Switches between TV and Radio
modes.

3. NUMERICAL BUTTONS

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

4. LIST

Displays the channel list.

5. BACK

Returns to the previous menu and
screen.

6. ARROW BUTTONS

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

12. STANDBY

13. GUIDE

14. EXIT

15. OK

16. FREEZE

Switches between Operation and
Standby modes.

Displays the Programme Guide.

Exits the main menu or Guide
screen.

Selects a menu, or confirms the
selected operation. And displays the
channel list during watching a
programme.

Freezes the TV screen you are
watching. Play the audio
continuously.

menu option.

7. OPT+ (OPTION)

Displays the channel attributes
during watching a programme.

8. SOUNDTRACK
Displays the Soundtrack.

9. CH-/CH+

PAGE-/PAGE+

Changes the Channel or Page.

10. MENU

Displays the main menu.

11. G(Game)

Displays the Game.

17. SUBTITLE

Changes the subtitle language.

18. V-/V+

Adjusts the audio volume.

19. i (INFORMATION)

Displays the information about the
channel and programme.

20. MUTE

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

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2. Setup

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

your requirements.

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

2.1 Connecting the Antenna

(1) Connecting TV

This is the most simple set-up mode.

(2) Connecting Hi-Fi System
Connect the outputs on this receiver to corresponding inputs on your Hi-Fi system.
(left audio out to left audio in, right audio out to right audio in)

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2.2 Powering On

① Connect the power cord of the receiver to a wall

outlet.

② Power on by pressing the <Standby> button at Remote

Controller.
The Standby LED indicator is turned on Green.

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3. Installation Wizard

When powering on your receiver for the first time after purchasing, the Installation Wizard is automatically

started.

You can easily set-up using simple organisation and options, and watch the broadcasting after completing

the set-up procedure. You can select items using the <Numerical> buttons.

[Note] If you press the <Back> button or select Back and press the <OK> button while running
the Installation Wizard, you can return to the previous screen

3.1 Language

You can select Menu, Audio, and the subtitle 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 and move to the next step
'Antenna Setting.'

3.2 Area Setting

You can select area.
Select the appropriate area from the list using the ▲▼
button and press the <OK> button.

3.3 Antenna Setting

You can set the antenna's properties to watch the programme.

①

Select the Satellite which the antenna points to. Press the <OK> or <X> button to display satellites

list. Select satellite using the ▲▼ button, and press the <OK> button.

②

Set the LNB Frequency.
Press the <OK> or <X> button to display LNB frequency list. Select LNB frequency using the ▲▼

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button, and press the <OK> button.

If you cannot find the LNB frequency value from the list, select User Define, manually enter the
frequency using the <numerical> button, and then press the <OK> button.

[Note]

When using Universal LNB, select Universal for LNB Frequency which is 9750/10600(MHz). Also, if you
select Universal, 22KHz tone value is disabled.

③ Set up 22kHz Tone.

Select 22kHz Tone using the ▲▼ button, and press the <OK> or <X> button to change the setting.
When using 22kHz tone switch, select Enable. Otherwise, select Disable

④

Select DiSEqC switch.
Select DiSEqC using the ▲▼ button, and press the <OK> or <X> button to display DiSEqC Switch

List.

Select DiSEqC Switch using the ▲▼ button and then press the <OK> button.

.

⑤

When you complete the setting, select Next using the ▲▼ button and press the <OK> button to start

Automatic Search

[Note]

1. If the antenna is correctly set up, the level at signal strength bar and quality bar, which are located at

.

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the bottom of the screen, are generally moved up.

2. If you encounter any problems or questions when setting up the antenna, please contact your local

product installer or distributor.

3.4 Automatic Search

You can automatically search for satellites according to the Antenna Setting.

Please wait for finishing the Automatic Search. If you want
to stop the Automatic Search, press the <OK> button.
If the Automatic Search is stopped or finished, the
searched result is automatically saved and go to the next
step.

3.5 Time Setting

You can set the current time.

Press the <OK> or <X> button to display the values for GMT Offset.

Select the appropriate GMT Offset value using the ▲▼ button and

press the <OK> button to set the current time. Check the current

time at the bottom of the screen to see if it's correctly set up. Then

select Next using the ▲▼ button and press the <OK> button to

finish Installation Wizard.

[Warning]

Press the <EXIT> button to save the previous input information and exit the Installation Wizard when

running the Installation wizard. If you exit the Install Wizard without fully completing the setting procedures,

you may not watch any broadcasting normally. In this case, you can use the Menu-Installation-Antenna
Setting and Channel Search menu to configure your receiver as you like.

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4. Basic Operation

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

4.1 Switching Channel

You can switch the current channel using one of the following methods.
(1) Press the CH-/CH+ button.
(2) Enter your desired channel numeric using the Numerical button<0~9> to move to the

channel directly.

(3) Press the <TV/Radio> button to switch between TV channel and Radio channel.

[Note] You can switch channel using the channel list or programme guide. Please refer to Chapter 5 and 6
for more information.

4.2 Volume Control

(1) Press the <V-/V+> buttons to adjust the audio volume.
(2) Press the <Mute> button to stop the sound temporarily.
[Note] The mute function keeps enabled while you change the channel.

4.4 Change the Subtitle Language

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

① Press the <Subtitle> button to display the subtitle

language list.

② Select your desired subtitle language using the ▲▼

button, and press the <OK> button. Then the subtitle
will be displayed in the selected language at the
bottom of the screen.

③ Select OFF from the subtitle language list not to

display subtitle from the screen.

[note] You can select a default subtitle language by selecting MENU – Preferences – Language
Setting – Subtitle Language.

4.5 Change a Audio Language

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

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① Press the <Soundtrack> button to display soundtrack

list.

② Select your desired audio language using the ▲▼

button to change Audio immediately.

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

button.

[Note]

1. you can select your desired default audio language by selecting MENU – Preferences –
Language Setting –Audio Language.

2. If the programme is Dolby di gital one, you cannot set the audio direction such as left, right, and
stereo.

3. If you select Dolby by selecting MENU – Preferences – Language Setting – Audio Priority,
Dolby Digital programme is automatically broadcasted with Dolby digital audio without
considering default audio language.

4.6 Program Information (I- plate)

Programme information is always displayed for a specific period of time whenever you
switch channels. You can view the programme information by pressing the <i> button while
watching a programme. Press the <EXIT> button to hide the I-plate.

(1) General Information

The General Information is displayed as following on the screen.

① Channel number and channel name
② Programme name
③ Icons

Displayed only if this programme is reserved.

Represents parental level. It indicates the minimum level of ages that the

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programme is targeted at.
Displayed only when the channel is a locked channel.
Displayed only when the channel is a scrambled channel.
Displayed only when subtitle information is available.
Displayed only when there is any teletext information.

Displayed only when the programme is a dolby digital one.
④ Current time
⑤ Detailed programme information: displayed if detailed programme information is

provided.
⑥ Signal strength and signal quality : indicates signal level.
⑦ Satellite name or channel change mode : If you select All channels by selecting

MENU - Edit channels – Channel Change Mode, the Satellite name, which the current

channel is belonged to, is displayed; if you select Within the current channel list , the

channel list, which you selected, is displayed.
⑧ Programme broadcasting time and progress bar : displays programme playing time

and progress bar.
⑨

Next programme Information : displayed if next programme information is provided. Press the <X>

button to display the next programme information

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

(2) Detailed Programme Information

You can see detailed information about the current
programme. Press the <i> button where I-plate is
displayed to view detailed information.

[Note]

1. Press the <i> button again to hide the information box.

2. If the d etailed programme information is more than one page,
use <▲▼> button to move to the previous or next page.

4.7 Option List

you can view and confirm detailed information about the current channel and chang e the inf ormation
in necessary.
[Note] Press the <opt+> button when the channel list is displayed to view option list. Then the
following functions in the option list are performed to the channel where cursor is located.

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(1) Add a channel to favourite group.

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

① Press the <Opt+> button.
② Select Favourite using the ▲▼ button, and press the

③ Select favourite group using the ▲▼ button and press the <OK> button to register for

favourite group.

④ Press the <OK> button again on the selected favourite group to release the registered

channel.

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

<OK> or <X> button.

[Note] For detailed information about how to change Favourite Group's name and how to register
Favourite Channel for the whole channels, refer to Chapter 5.

(2) Lock/Unlock a Channel

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

① Press the <Opt+> button.
② Select Lock using the ▲▼ button, and press the
③ Select Lock option using the ▲▼ button, and press the <OK> button.

<OK> or <X> button.

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④ Select Unlock option using the ▲▼ button, and press the <OK> button.
⑤ You will be prompted to enter your password. Enter your password to unlock the

channel.

⑥ Move to the parent menu using the <W> button to save the changes automatically.

[Note] When switching to the locked channel, you must enter the password to watch a programme.

(3) Delete a Channel

You can delete the current channel while watching a programme.

① Press the <Opt+> button.
② Select Delete using the ▲▼ button, and press the

<OK> or <X> button.

③ Select Yes in the confirmation message and press the

<OK> button.

④ Enter your password using the <numerical> button to

delete the current channel.

(4) Channel Information

You can display detailed information about the current channel while watching a
programme.

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